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KHL Players of the Month – November

Josh Smith | December 7, 2012

The Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) recognizes the top forward, defenseman, goaltender, and rookie each month.  Selections are made by the KHL Statistics and Information Bureau based upon both statistical results…

Categories Columbus Blue Jackets, KHL, Tampa Bay Lightning

KHL Players of the Week – November 19

Josh Smith | November 20, 2012

Each week, the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) salutes their Players of the Week.  The top forward, defenseman, goaltender, and rookie are selected based on their statistics and performance, as determined…

Categories International Hockey, KHL

Summer Shakes Up KHL

James Gazzale | June 26, 2012

With the National Hockey League free agent market set to open in the coming days, owners and general managers on the other side of the globe are patiently waiting. Many…

Categories KHL, NHL Rumors

Missed opportunities in KHL’s Eastern Conference

James Gazzale | March 8, 2012

Top-seeded Traktor has joined Avangard in the second round of the KHL’s Eastern Conference playoffs after ousting Yugra in five games. Meanwhile, Ak Bars and Barys both failed to end…

Categories International Hockey, KHL

Avangard moves on, others one win away in KHL’s Eastern Conference

James Gazzale | March 6, 2012

Avangard punched its ticket to the second round of the Kontinental Hockey League playoffs after Monday’s Game Four. The other series feature three teams, now just one win away from…

Categories International Hockey, KHL

Dynamo Moscow moves on, Traktor comes back in KHL playoffs

James Gazzale | March 5, 2012

Dynamo Moscow became the first team to punch its ticket into the second round of the KHL playoffs after sweeping rival Dynamo Minsk. Meanwhile, SKA St. Petersburg regroups after a…

Categories International Hockey, KHL

Road warriors on display in KHL’s Eastern Conference

James Gazzale | March 3, 2012

Three of the four teams facing a potential 0-2 hole in the first round of the KHL playoffs bounced back from a Game One loss to even the series yesterday.…

Categories International Hockey, KHL

KHL playoffs continue with East and West in action

James Gazzale | March 2, 2012

The Kontinental Hockey League playoffs continued last night, showcasing all eight match-ups. The puck was dropped on the Eastern Conference competition while the West sides played Game Two. Eastern Conference…

Categories International Hockey, KHL

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