Igor Bobkov had one thing on his mind Thursday morning – sleep. The London Knights goaltender arrived back in town after coming off the bench midway through the second period to help spark Russia to a comeback 5-3 win over Canada in the world junior hockey final the night before in Buffalo. He dropped off
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Hall of Famer Brian Leetch Discusses The Success of The Winter Classic
The Winter Classic featuring the Penguins and Capitals set TV ratings records, and Brian Leetch would like to see the annual event continue to showcase top-tier NHL teams. Click Here To View More All State Behind The Mic Videos With Brian Leetch
Ducks prospect Bobkov backstops Russia to gold, named Player of the Game
Ducks goalie prospect Igor Bobkov was named player of the game after he helped Russia rally from three goals down to defeat Canada, 5-3, in the World Junior Championship final on Wednesday. Bobkov replaced Dmitri Shikin in the second period after Russia appeared headed for defeat with a 3-0 deficit. Bobkov made 20 saves in
Pekka Rinne’s 40 saves help Preds stifle Ducks
When Shea Weber fired the puck out of the corner near Nashville’s net in the waning seconds, it ricocheted perfectly off the boards and rattled 190 feet down the ice into Anaheim’s net. That hole-in-one better suited to a miniature golf course was an ill-fitting finish for the Predators, who earned a key road win
Igor Bobkov Comes Up Big For Russia In WJC Final
Igor Bobkov proved to be the difference, stopping all 20 shots he faced in replacing Dmitri Shikin, who was yanked after allowing three goals on 18 shots. Click Here To Continue Reading Article
Russia’s Evgeny Kuznetsov Assists Three Times In WJC Gold Medal Game
Yevgeni Kuznetsov had three assists as Russia scored five times in a 16:11 span to win its first gold medal since 2003 — and 13th overall. Vladimir Tarasenko had a goal and assist, and Maxim Kitsyn also scored for the Russians, who scored five times on 10 shots in the third period. Click Here To
Evgeny Kuznetsov and Russia Celebrate Gold at WJC
Asked why they were able to come from behind to win their last three games of the tournament, forward Evgeny Kuznetsov smiled and shouted, “Because we are Russians! We are champions!” Front and centre in the debacle was goaltender Mark Visentin of the Ontario Hockey League’s Niagara IceDogs, as he coughed up five goals in
Russians Have Capital Flavor
Thanks to Washington Capitals draft selections Evgeny Kuznetsov and Dmitri Orlov, Russia is back on the junior hockey map at the IIHF Under-20 World Junior Championship being held in Buffalo, N.Y. Kuznetsov, a 2010 first-round pick (26th overall), scored late in the third period and again in overtime to lead Russia back from a 3-1
Kovalchuk Scores, Leads Devils In Goals
Ilya Kovalchuk’s team-leading 10th of the season was the Devils’ lone goal, and tied the contest in the second period.
Meet David Rundblad
A compilation of David Rundblad, the Swedish defenseman currently playing for Skellefteå AIK in the Swedish Elitserien. He was drafted 17th overall by the St. Louis Blues in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft, and traded to the Ottawa Senators on June 25th, 2010. He has a very good shot. He is a right-handed shot and