Category: Belarus
Lightning Place Ilya Usau On Waivers For Purpose Of Termination
CapFriendlyThe Tampa Bay Lightning have placed centerman Ilya Usau (Usov) on unconditional waivers for the purposes of contract termination, per CapFriendly (Twitter link). Usau had one year remaining on a three-year, $2.8MM entry-level contract signed in 2022. He earned the deal following a three-game appeara...
Read moreRussia, Belarus out of IIHF events until war ends
RussiaRussia and Belarus won't be allowed to compete in International Ice Hockey Federation tournaments as long as the war in Ukraine continues, the group's president, Luc Tardif, said Sunday.
Read moreRussia, Belarus out of IIHF events until war ends
RussiaBRAMPTON, Ontario -- Russia and Belarus won't be allowed to compete in International Ice Hockey Federation tournaments as long as the war in Ukraine continues, the group's president said Sunday. With both nations already barred from competing in IIHF events through 2024, its president, Luc Tardif, s...
Read moreIIHF: Safety key to deciding on Russia, Belarus's return to competition
IIHFThe International Ice Hockey Federation said Tuesday it will prioritize safety concerns when deciding whether to allow Russian and Belarusian teams to take part in its competitions, following efforts from the International Olympic Committee to allow athletes from both countries to compete at next y...
Read moreLatvia Makes World Juniors History, Qualifies for Quarter Finals
LatviaHaving never won a game in the top level of the under 20 (U20) World Junior Championship (WJC), Latvia was the odds-on favorite to finish at the bottom of the standings. They were added to the lineup when Russia and Belarus were expelled for their invasion of Ukraine. Prior to facing Czechia in the...
Read moreHow the IIHF Russian ban impacts the Calgary Flames’ prospects
BelarusThe world has grappled with the ramifications of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and those ramifications have spilled over into the world of international hockey, with several national associations condemning the military aggression from Russia. Earlier this week, the International Ice Hockey Federati...
Read more32 Thoughts: As sports world restricts Russia, fallout in hockey still unfolding
Winnipeg JetsBlackhawks entering full rebuild under new regime As the Winnipeg Jets brought in Hoosli, a local chorus, to perform the Ukrainian National Anthem before hosting the Canadiens, more sports — including international basketball — announced sanctions against Russia and Belarus. Dan Milstein was born i...
Read moreAliaksei Protas: Playing against men in KHL was a really good experience for me
BelarusWashington Capitals prospect Aliaksei Protas had a busy year of hockey and believes it will be a very good experience for him moving forward in his career. The 20-year-old, six-foot-six-inch, 214-pound centerman played a full […]
Read moreJets sign defenceman Dmitry Kuzmin to three-year, entry-level deal
BelarusThe Winnipeg Jets have come to terms with defenceman Dmitry Kuzmin on a three-year contract, the team announced Sunday.
Read moreJets' Chibrikov working on progression, eager to showcase unique style
American Hockey LeagueWinnipeg's second-round pick Nikita Chibrikov was brimming with self-confidence as he spoke to reporters after Day 2 of the NHL Draft.
Read moreDanila Klimovich announced his status as a legitimate 2021 NHL Draft prospect with his U18 debut
BelarusDanila Klimovich wasn't really on the EliteProspects scouting staff's radar, but all that's changed with his dynamic debut performance at...
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