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26 Dec 2011, 14:06 | Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod celebrates 65 years

Along with Russian Hockey Federation, also Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod celebrates its 65 years. Founded in 1946 as Torpedo Gorky, won its only title in 1961.
'The anniversary of Russian Hockey Federation is celebrated in many cities across the country, and it's exciting that Nizhny Novgorod is one of the main centers of commemorative activities' - said Torpedo president Nikolai Pugin - 'Hockey club Torpedo also celebrates its 65th anniversary and is considered as an integral part of national pride and hockey for its contribution to the development and promotion of hockey in our country'
Torpedo will play in retro jersey the game against Moscow Dynamo on january 07

25 Dec 2011, 16:44 | Altai player found dead

21 years old Altai Barnaul defender Dmitri Orekhov was found dead in his garage the night between 23 and 24 December. The preliminary cause of death was carbon monoxide poisoning.

24 Dec 2011, 23:54 | WJC: Åberg out for Sweden

Sweden's Pontus Åberg was injured in the preparation game against Canada and will miss the WJC tournament. A big setback for Sweden as Åberg has been one of the best juniors in Elitserien this season. He will be replaced by Jeremy Boyce-Rotevall from Timrå IK.

24 Dec 2011, 18:05 | Last from Spengler Cup

Team Canada replaced injured SC Bern defender Travis Roche with Doug Lynch from Red Bulls Salzburg.
Kloten Flyers will allign Swedish forward Michael Nylander, recently released by ZSC Lions

24 Dec 2011, 09:00 | WJC preparation

In the last preparation games before the World Juniors Sweden beat Canada 5-3 and USA beat Slovakia 5-0.

24 Dec 2011, 00:38 | Steaua captures Romanian Cup

Beating Corona Brasov 4-3 in a thrilling final, Steaua Rangers Bucarest wins 2011 Romanian Cup final played in Galati. HSC Csíkszereda grabbed bronze medal beating 5-15 host Dunarea Galati

23 Dec 2011, 15:39 | Katherine Gale named 2011 English Olympic Athlete of the Year for Ice Hockey

The British Olympic Association (BOA) has announced the list of recipients of the 2011 Olympic Athlete of the Year trophy.
Katherine Gale, who is part of the GB Women squad and captain of the GB Under-18s Women, has been awarded the 2011 Olympic Athlete of the Year for Ice Hockey.

23 Dec 2011, 15:28 | 108 million for WJC Ufa 2013

The government of Bashkortostan is planning to allocate 108 million rubles for the preparation and the conduct of IIHF U20 World Championship in 2013. "We also need to actively attract private sponsors," said President Rustem Khamitov. The 2013 U20 World Championships will be held in Ufa from December 26, 2012 to January 5, 2013.

22 Dec 2011, 22:47 | Spengler Cup: Turco, Niinimaa, and Hecquefeuille in, Birbaum out

Team Canada announced a change in the cage for Spengler Cup: Ambri Piotta's Nolan Schaefer will not partecipated and will be replaced by Marty Turco, recently crowned European Trophy's champion with Red Bulls Salzburg.
Host HC Davos announced the loan of Rapperswil Finnish veteran Janne Niinimaa.
German Grizzly Adams Wolfsburg will allign French international Kevin Hecquefeuille, on loan from Servette Geneve. Finally ;Kloten Flyers hasn't reach an agreement with Fribourg Gotteron for the loan of defender Alain Birbaum, previously announced as roster addition.

22 Dec 2011, 22:23 | Svartvadet retires

Modo's Per Svartvadet announced his retirement today. He hasn't played this season due to an inflammatory bowel disease and as the treatment hasn't helped him he has now realised that he can't return to play at elite level.

22 Dec 2011, 00:22 | Fee for cold water in locker room

Unusual episode in Italian Serie C League: Aosta Gladiators team was fined with 300 euro after the game against Dobbiaco because showers in referees' and teams' locker rooms were cold.

21 Dec 2011, 23:31 | Andrei Kirdyashov is new Sary Arka coach

Russian Andrei Kirdyashov, 45, was appointed as new Sary Arka Karaganda head coach. He coached Neftyanik Leninogorsk, Yuznhy Ural Orsk and last season Krylya Sovetov in VHL

21 Dec 2011, 14:30 | Janne Niinimaa at Rapperswil until end of season

Rapperswil Jona decided to extend contract of Finnish defender Janne Niinimaa, originally signed for one month, until end of season.

21 Dec 2011, 14:18 | Russia beats USA in WJC preparation

Russia won 6-3 against USA at the Enmax Centrium in Red Deer, Alberta in a friendly game to prepare upcoming WJC in Edmonton. Barrie Colts' Ivan Telegin with three assists and CSKA Moscow Nikita Kucherov - two goals - were the stars.
'While we're disappointed with the loss, this is just a step in our evaluation process' said Dean Blais, head coach of the U.S. National Junior Team. 'We will continue to work to prepare for the tournament'

21 Dec 2011, 14:11 | Sydney Crosby named Youth Olympic Games Ambassador

The International Olympic Committee announced that Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby was named Youth Olympic Games Ambassador for the first edition of the Winter Youth Olympic Games in Innsbruck from 13 to 22 January 2012. Other athletes named are Korean skater Kim An, skiers Lindsey Vonn (U.S.) and Benjamin Raich (Austria)and freestylers Kevin Rolland(France).

'It's important that young athletes have the proper guidance and support in their early years,' Crosby said. 'I have always tried to lead by example and be a positive role model for people. I hope my involvement in the first Winter Youth Olympic Games can help inspire the athletes and motivate them to be the best they can be in everything they do, not only during competition.'

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