Building upon a 2007-2008 regular season in which he was named the Russian Super League’s best player, Alexei Morozov led Ak Bars Kazan to within two victories of the RSL Finals, only to see his team ousted by the RSL’s regular season champion, Salavat Yulayev Ufa, three games to one in the playoff semi-finals. The
Month: April 2008
G Johan Hedberg wins the Player’s Player award for the second consecutive year
Atlanta Thrashers Goalie Johan Hedberg was honored before last night’s game against Florida with the Players’ Player award, given annually to the player who best exemplifies being a team player. Hedberg has won the award both seasons he has been in Atlanta. Being well-liked and respected by his teammates is nothing new for the “Moose,”