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28 Dec 2011, 03:06 | Konstantin Gorovikov celebrated Christmas with game number 800

On December 25, in 2-4 victory at Ekaterinburg, Dynamo Moscow forward Konstantin Gorovikov played his game number 800 in Russian League. He became the twenty-third player to have reached this mark. Traktor Chelyabinsk Vladimir Antipov and Metallurg Magnitogorsk defender Dmitry Bykov played their game number 799

28 Dec 2011, 02:48 | KHL nominates All Star Game coaches

Olegs Znaroks (Dynamo Moscow) and Milos Riha (SKA St. Petersburg) will coach Sandis Ozolins team - formed from the best players in the Western Conference, while Valeri Belousov (Traktor Chelyabinsk) and Hannu Jortikka (Amur Khabarovsk) will lead Sergei Fedorov team, the stars of the Eastern Conference in the next All Star Game on January 21 in Riga, Latvia.
Olegs Znaroks and Milos Riha also participate in the last year All Star Game in Minsk.

26 Dec 2011, 14:29 | Pittis at Spengler Cup

Team Canada announced Italo-Canadian forward Domenico Pittis, 37, (ZSC Lions) will join Canadian roster for Spengler Cup

26 Dec 2011, 14:20 | Maple Leafs coach received contract extension

In an unusual way - a tweet saying "I got a new Red Ryder BB gun and a contract extension!" - Toronto Maple Leafs coach Ron Wilson announced he will remain on team bench after his four-years contract expires, despite the team's absence from the playoffs in his three seasons.

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.

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