As some of Russia’s top young players decide what career path to take, the Russian Ice Hockey Federation has stepped in to try to make the decision easier. Five Russian players are being told to stay home or suffer the consequences.
The newly founded Continental League based in Russia apparently is willing to pony up significant cash to lure Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin away from the NHL.
The World Championships are over, but there remains plenty to read about.
A final look at the scoring leaders, group standings, playoff results, Directorate awards, and the All-Star team.
Canada and Russia will face each other in the World Championships this afternoon, with a gold medal and bragging rights on the line.
Inside is a preview of the game, but be sure to check back as I will be updating the score throughout the afternoon as the game progresses.
UPDATE: End of game
Would Backstrom score on Backstrom?
Recaps of the semi-finals games:
CAN-SWE
RUS-FIN
Recaps of the Quarter-Finals:
CZE-SWE
CAN-NOR
RUS-SUI
USA-FIN
Recaps of the WC games played on May 12th, 2008.
USA-NOR
SUI-RUS
CAN-FIN
BLR-DEN
LAT-GER
Recaps of the WC games played on May 11th, 2008.
NOR-LAT
DEN-SUI
FIN-USA
SWE-CZE
The Americans were jobbed today in their game against Finland at the World Championships. Coach Tortorella should have plenty to say to the media.
UPDATE inside.
Recaps of the WC games played on May 10th, 2008.
BLR-CZE
CAN-GER
SWE-RUS
SVK-SLO
ITA-FRA
Recaps of the WC games played on May 9th, 2008.
RUS-BLR
FIN-LAT
ITA-FRA
SLO-SVK
Inside is a slideshow with photos from the World Championships (including the CAN-USA, LAT-SLO, FIN-SVK, and NOR-GER games) and the Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame.
Recaps of the WC games played on May 8th, 2008.
DEN-SWE
CAN-NOR
CZE-SUI
USA-GER
Jeff Halpern’s injury at the World Championships reminds us that NHL teams take a risk when allowing their players to suit up for their national teams.
New players are added to rosters, the Swiss are stunning the hockey world, and the IIHF hands out a couple of suspensions.
Recaps of the WC games played on May 5th, 2008.
SUI-BLR
FIN-NOR
SWE-FRA
SVK-GER
Recaps of the WC games played on May 4th, 2008.
CZE-RUS
LAT-CAN
ITA-DEN
USA-SLO
Recaps of the WC games played on May 3rd, 2008.
BLR-SWE
GER-FIN
SUI-FRA
SVK-NOR
Recaps of the WC games played on May 2nd, 2008.
DEN-CZE
CAN-SLO
RUS-ITA
USA-LAT
“Anything less than a gold medal is a disappointment,” said Team USA’s captain, Jeff Halpern.
There are a few teams competing in this year’s World Championships that share Halpern’s view, but only one team will win that ultimate prize, leaving many players to deal with the sting of failure. Two of those “gold or go home” teams are Canada and the US.
Includes Slovakia, Germany, Norway and Finland
Includes Belarus, Sweden, France, and Switzerland.
Includes Russia, Czech Republic, Italy, and Denmark
A quick explanation of the format used at the World Championships.
Includes Canada, the US, Slovenia and Latvia
The schedule of games in Halifax and Quebec City.
A history of the World Championships, including a medal table.
The men’s World Championships will be held in Halifax and Québec City this May, and Faceoff Factor will be providing extensive coverage of the tournament.
Over 300 penalty minutes were assessed in last nights RSL brawl between Ak Bars Kazan and Traktor. Video inside.
2008 World Junior Hockey Championships: Recaps of the bronze medal game between the US and Russia and the gold medal game between Canada and Sweden. Is it a four-peat for the Canucks?
2008 World Junior Hockey Championships: Recaps of Canada/USA and Sweden/Russia
A summary of the standings, as well as an explanation of how points are awarded.
2008 World Junior Hockey Championships: Recaps of Canada/Finland and Russia/Czech Republic
2008 World Junior Hockey Championships: Recaps of Canada/Denmark, USA/Finland, Russia/Switzerland, Sweden/Czech Republic
2008 World Junior Hockey Championships: Recaps of Kazakhstan/Switzerland and Slovakia/Denmark
2008 World Junior Hockey Championships: Recaps of Canada/Sweden, USA/Russia, Czech Republic/Slovakia, Finland/Kazakhstan
2008 World Junior Hockey Championships: Recaps of USA/Switzerland and Sweden/Denmark
2008 World Junior Hockey Championships: Recaps of Canada/Slovakia, Kazakhstan/Russia, Czech Republic/Denmark, Finland/Switzerland.
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