The Playoffs Haven’t Been Too Big For Shesterkin Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - June 1, 2022June 1, 20220 Igor Shesterkin has come of age. At the age of 26, he is the perfect age to show his fans that he is ready. Ready to battle the two-time Stanley Cup champs. Ready to battle Andrei Vasilevskiy, who he surely respects. In what seems impossible, Vasilevskiy is just 27. He already
Golyshev Heading to Long Island, Pavel Tyutnev Makes His KHL Debut Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - March 22, 20210 Long-serving Avtomobilist forward Anatoly Golyshev is leaving Yekaterinburg after eight years. The left-winger terminated his contract with the Motormen and has since inked an entry-level deal with the New York Islanders, who drafted him back in 2016. Golyshev, 26, is the franchise record scorer at Avtomobilist with 109 goals and 220 points
Russian Heritage Night Is More Than Just a Special Event Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - February 25, 2021February 25, 20210 A few NHL teams like the Florida Panthers (who had a night with Aleksander Barkov) and the Washington Capitals are hoping to have a night are what is probably just the start of something big. Alex Braverman and CEO Steven Wong are hoping for a lot more as they lead
Afanasyev Carries Karjala Cup Momentum Into The KHL Season Hockeyology by Sportsologist - November 20, 20200 Last week, Yegor Afanasyev was celebrating a successful debut for Team Russia. The 19-year-old Predators prospect took his bow for the national team and potted a couple of goals in the Karjala Cup triumph. This week, the Tver native was at it again, making his first KHL appearance in his loan spell
Pavel Datsyuk Burning up the KHL plus 2020 NHL Draft Update Hockeyology by Sportsology - October 12, 20200 Even at the age of 42, Pavel Datsyuk is still sprinkling stardust over the league. Avtomobilist’s captain potted two goals and an assist in Sunday’s 3-1 victory over Traktor, placing him second on KHL’s scoreboard with 18 (5+13) points in 15 games this season. The only man ahead of him is also one
NHL Bob and KHL Bob Hockeyology by Sportsologist - August 17, 20200 Avangard’s new recruit, Corban Knight, is enjoying something of a reunion in Balashikha as pre-season continues. Back in the day, the forward made his NHL debut in Calgary under Bob Hartley and now the two are working together once again in KHL. So, who better to tell us about the
KHL Update: Helping young talent develop at home and penalizing them if they leave early Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - July 20, 2020July 20, 20200 Throughout the summer, Russia has debated the possibility of introducing new legislation designed to encourage young athletes to remain in the country and develop their skills. Among the proposals is a law that would oblige under-23s to pay compensation to the clubs that trained them if they choose to move
Jari Kurri Talks About Restricted Crowds for Jokerit Hockeyology by Sportsologist - June 29, 2020June 29, 20200 Pre-season events are all part of preparations to start the 2020-2021 KHL season on September 2. Jokerit, whose ability to stage games will be governed by Finland’s restrictions in response to the covid-19 pandemic, has announced that it expects to play before a reduced audience at the Hartwall Arena during the first
Adam Liska and Brooks Macek Signed with the KHL Hockeyology by Sportsologist - April 27, 20200 Avtomobilist has secured the services of German international forward Brooks Macek for two seasons. The Olympic silver medallist will continue in Yekaterinburg under head coach Bill Peters. His first season in KHL produced 47 (24+23) points in 66 games. Another import who will be back next season is young Slovak forward Adam
More KHL Signings – – Some Signing Through the Olympic Cycle Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - April 20, 20200 Dynamo Moscow secured two imports on two-year deals. Czech international Dmitrij Jaskin, who was particularly effective in tandem with Vadim Shipachyov this season, has agreed an extension, while Slovak defenseman Michal Cajkovsky is also coming back to Moscow. The Blue-and-Whites also secured the services of head coach Vladimir Krikunov for another
