Posts About "Salavat Yulaev"

HC Gèneve-Servette Defends Spengler Cup Title

HC Gèneve-Servette Defends Spengler Cup Title

January 1st, 2015 HC Gèneve-Servette has managed to defend its Spengler-Cup title in the last day of the year 2014. Thus, the team coached by Chris McSorley won all the games in the tournament and managed to repeat its success of the previous year.  HC Gèneve-Servette defeated the co-finalists, HC Salavat Yalaev (Ufa, Russia) twice. They did so in the...
KHL Beat: Quarter-Season Analysis

KHL Beat: Quarter-Season Analysis

October 29th, 2014 The KHL, international league led by Russian hockey professionals, has passed its quarter-season mark this October. The league enjoys intrigue, good hockey but does suffer from financial instability of clubs. The game is flourishing in the league as it attracts more and more talent, audiences and clubs. Speaking about the intrigue in...
KHL Players of the Week - November 26

KHL Players of the Week - November 26

November 29th, 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 by the KHL Statistics and Information Bureau.  This week, the league recognizes: Forward of the Week Nicklas Backstrom of Dynamo...
Is Ilya Bryzgalov’s KHL Inconsistency Reason for Concern?

Is Ilya Bryzgalov’s KHL Inconsistency Reason for Concern?

October 19th, 2012   In his first season with the Philadelphia Flyers, goaltender Ilya Bryzgalov might have finished strong but he certainly didn’t prove he was worth $10 million.  The decade-long goaltending controversy General Manager Paul Holmgren seemly put to rest last summer has still remained front page news and although the NHL might be...

Alexander Radulov Returns to KHL, Inks Four-Year Deal With CSKA

Alexander Radulov has signed a four-year contract worth more than $9 million per year with CSKA of Russia’s Kontinental Hockey League. The team made the announcement Monday. CSKA purchased the rights to Radulov after Salavat Yulaev released him so he could play out his NHL rookie contract with the Nashville Predators. It was...

Parity gives way to KHL powers in Conference Finals

In its first three seasons, the Kontinental Hockey league had two champions, Ak Bars Kazan (2008-09, 2009-10) and Salavat Yulaev Ufa (2010-11). With the former knocking out the latter in the first round of this years playoffs, the chances of either team winning again were cut in half. Now, after Continental Cup winner Traktor dispatched...

Missed opportunities in KHL's Eastern Conference

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 their series, paving the way for a pivotal Game Six with Salavat Yulaev and Metallurg, respectively. Here is a recap of Wednesday’s Game...

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

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 joining Avangard in the next round. Here is a recap. Eastern Conference (1) Traktor vs. (8) Yugra Traktor lead series 3-1 Slow starting Traktor...

Dynamo Moscow moves on, Traktor comes back in KHL playoffs

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 Game Three loss to forge ahead in their series with CSKA Moscow. Plus, Eastern Conference #1 seed Traktor turns in one of the greatest comebacks in recent...

Road warriors on display in KHL's Eastern Conference

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. Here is a recap. Eastern Conference (1) Traktor vs. (8) Yugra Series tied 1-1 Tied at two heading into the final period, Yugra netted three third period goals to even their...

KHL playoffs continue with East and West in action

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 (1) Traktor vs. (8) Yugra Traktor lead series 1-0 Despite playing without top goal scorer Evgeny Kuznetsov, Traktor...
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