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20 Jun 2012, 23:31 | Andrei Shayanov will coach Avtomobilist

Former Kazakhstan and Barys Astana head coach Andrei Shayanov was named new head coach of KHL Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg

20 Jun 2012, 23:06 | Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees cease operations

The Central Hockey League announced that the Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees have notified the league that they will not operate during the 2012-13 season.
"The economics of playing in the Valley are no longer financially viable. With the loss of Laredo for this coming season and losses of close rivals such as Corpus Christi and Austin in recent years have created a larger financial burden than the team can bear" said Killer Bees President Trey Medlock.
The Killer Bees joined the Central Hockey League in 2003

20 Jun 2012, 08:49 | Karlsson signs new contract

- senators.nhl.com
The Norris Trophy finalist Erik Karlsson and the Ottawa Senators agreed today on a new contract that will keep him in Canada's capital for the next seven seasons, clearly establishing the 22-year-old Swede as a franchise cornerstone for the foreseeable future. The signing comes less than three weeks before his July 7 wedding in Göteborg.

18 Jun 2012, 17:10 | Pirati Chomutov joins European Trophy

Pirati Chomutov replaces Slavia Praha in the 2012 European Trophy.

18 Jun 2012, 11:39 | Three teams in the U.K. sign new defencemen

It's been a busy day in the EIHL, as three of the leading teams have penned deals with North American defencmen new to the country.  Challenge Cup and Playoff champions, Nottingham Panthers, have announced the signing of Jason Beckett. Beckett, who split last season with Västervik IK and Kallinge-Ronneby IF in Sweden. Cardiff Devils have agreed a deal with former HC Alleghe and SC Riessersee defenceman Tyson Marsh, who ended last season with the Alaska Aces of the ECHL. Finally, Coventry Blaze have signed former EfB Ishockey defenceman Mike Egener. Egener, who racked up a mammoth 235 minutes for EfB this season will give grit and toughness to the Blaze's blueline.

12 Jun 2012, 16:28 | Raimo Summanen remains at Avangard

Avangard Omsk announces the team has extended contract with Finnish coach Raimo Summanen for one year. "I thank the Avangard for giving me the chance to return to this wonderful team. Along with the players and fans, we will achieve great results! - said Summanen.
Avangard also announces the arrive from Metalurg Novokuznetsk of Leonid Vaisfeld as new General Manager. Gazprom President Aleksei Miller said the company intends to increase funding for "Avangard to 1 billion rubles a year.

11 Jun 2012, 17:34 | Belarus Cup calendar unveiled

Belarusian Federation announced the calendar for the 2012 Belarus Cup. As in last edition teams were splitted in two groups playing a single round robin from 13 to 22 august. The winner of each group will play the final at Minsk Arena on September 01. In this edition will partecipate just the Open League clubs, while in past editions also the Belarusian club competing in MHL were invited. Current Cup holder is Metallurg Zhlobin

08 Jun 2012, 16:27 | Vladimir Krikunov is the new coach of Barys Astana

62-year-old Vladimir Krikunov is the new Barys Astana head coach.
Last season Krikunov coached Ak Bars Kazan which was eliminated in the second round of the playoffs.
During his career Krikunov won the Russian League in 2004-05 with Dynamo Moscow and the the European league the following year
Krikunov was the head coach of Russian national team at the Olympics 2006 in Turin (4th place) World Championships 2005 (bronze medal) and 2006 (defeated in the quarterfinals).
At the 2002 Olympics in Salt Lake City team of Belarus led by Krikunov noted a sensational victory in quarter finals over Team Sweden.

08 Jun 2012, 16:19 | Mikhail Varnakov named Russia U20 coach

Mikhail Varnakov was appointed as the new Russia U20 coach. "I understand the responsibility to come after the success of Valery Bragin", said 54 years old Varnakov. 2We have to create a necessary connection with the senior national team. Guys need to understand the game, study the tactics to be ready for a call". In last two seasons Varnakov coached HK Sarov of the VHL. Yevgeny Koreshkov was confirmed as assistant coach.evgeny KoreshkovYevgeny Koreshkov was confirmed as assistant coach

07 Jun 2012, 18:53 | Austria hires Alpo Suhonen

Austrian Ice Hockey Federation annouces Finnish Alpo Suhonen was named new Sports Director
Suhonen, 63, was the first European-born NHL head coach in 50 years when he took over the Chicago Blackhawks on 22 May 2000. More recently he worked as Sports Manager of Kloten Flyers in Switzerland and last season at HC 05 Banska Bystrica in Slovakia

07 Jun 2012, 14:21 | Garpenlöv leaves Tre Kronor

Johan Garpenlöv quits his job as Team Manager of the Swedish national team. His contract has expired and he won't continue. It is still not decided who will replace him.

07 Jun 2012, 01:49 | Montral Canadiens fire coaches

The day after announcing Michel Therrien as head coach, Montreal Canadiens fired assistant coaches Randy Cunneyworth and Randy Ladouceur.
Cunneyworth finished the season as Montreal's interim head coach, after the team fired Jacques Martin in December, missing the qualification to the post-season for the first time since 2007

07 Jun 2012, 01:20 | Defender Bryan Rufenach died

Defenseman Bryan Rufenach, a seventh-round draft pick of the Detroit Red Wings in the 2007 NHL entry draft, currently at Toledo Walleye of ECHL, died this week while traveling in Switzerland. He was 23.
Details of Rufenach's death have not been released, but The Lindsay Post has learned he suffered a fatal electrocution.
Walleye coach Nick Vitucci said in statement: "The entire team's thoughts and prayers are with Bryan's family as they get through this difficult time. Bryan was a great teammate and would play any role asked of him."

07 Jun 2012, 00:45 | MHL awards

MHL announces the winners of annual awards:

Top Scorer: Artyom Gareyev (Tolpar Ufa) (59 games, 82 points, 28 goals, 54 assists)

Best Forward: Denis Davydov (Silver Lions St. Petersburg) (55 games, 37 goals)

Best Defender and Best +/- : Sergei Tereshchenko (Steel Fox Magnitogorsk) (35+/-)

Best Goalkeeper: Eduard Reyzvikh (Hawks Omsk) (35 games, 1.69 GAA, 7 SO)

MVP of the playoffs: Nikita Gusev (Red Army Moscow) (19 games, 33 points, 16 goals, 17 assists)

Best coach: Evgeny Kornoukhov (Hawks Omsk)

05 Jun 2012, 22:45 | Michel Therrien named Montreal Canadiens new head coach

Montreal Canadiens announced the appointment of Michel Therrien as the club's new head coach. Michel Therrien spent seven seasons as head coach in the Montreal Canadiens organization from 1997 to 2003. He also coached Pittsburgh Penguins in the NHL, reaching Stanley Cup finals in 2007-08.

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