Category: Igor Larionov
Vancouver Giants captain Ty Thorpe proves old soul with fascination of Soviet hockey history
Vancouver CanuckGiants' Ty Thorpe said: “It’s about 1972 and even prior, with the foundation of the Soviet program and Anatoly Tarasov. When I was a kid I had this fixation with it. I’d watch old videos and read books.”
Read moreWhen Darren McCarty learned the truth about Fight Night at the Joe, and realized he had it all totally wrong
DetroitSay March 26, 1997, to a hockey fan, and they should immediately know what you’re talking about. It was the night that became known as Fight Night at the Joe, and it’s still one of ... The post When Darren McCarty learned the truth about Fight Night at the Joe, and realized he had it all totally wro...
Read moreA Part Of Russian Culture Put On Hold
Mark Spectorfrom Mark Spector of Sportsnet, The Big Red Machine, as Russia’s national men’s hockey team came to be known, was always about more than just the game on the ice. Back when they wore CCCP across their jerseys, more so than today, they played hockey unlike anyone else. The Soviets, with play...
Read moreHockey hits Russia in collective soul with ban from international events
Valeri KharlamovA ban from international ice hockey events hits Putin where perhaps even economic sanctions can not reach — in the collective soul, where hockey resides in most Russians the way it does with us here in Canada.
Read moreWorld Juniors: The Evolution of a National Obsession
Shea WeberThe voice in the promotional spot for the upcoming International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) World Junior Championship (WJC) says in a deep matter-of-fact voice that “before the spotlight, before they…
Read moreThe Professor’s Son On Local Blackouts
Igor Larionovfrom Kevin Allen of Detroit Hockey Now, Former Detroit Red Wing Igor Larionov’s son, Igor II, said on social media this week what many NHL fans are feeling. “Blackout restrictions are the stupidest things in the sports world,” the young Larionov said. “The fact I can’t stream local teams is...
Read moreCanucks top 10 prospects: Vasily Podkolzin reaches the top
Tanner Pearson"The bullish drives. The shot. The excellent vision. The defensive habits. He’s a pro who should step into a middle six role next season and more than keep his head above water." — Elite Prospects' director of film scouting Cam Robinson on Vasily Podkolzkin
Read moreCanucks top 10 prospects: Vasily Podkolzin reaches the top
Tanner PearsonYoung players being stuck in the KHL can be worrying, since Russian hockey sticks harder than just anywhere else in the hockey world to the notion that young players should earn their playing time and just sit and learn in the mean time.When he’s been handed ice time, especially in the 2020-21 seaso...
Read moreThe Skate: Quinn Hughes earns $425,000* payout
Braden HoltbyIt’s been a tough two weeks for Canucks defenceman Quinn Hughes...
Read moreThe Skate: Hughes earns $425,000* payout
Jordie BennIt’s been a tough two weeks for Canucks defenceman Quinn Hughes...
Read moreThe Skate: Hughes earns $425,000* payout
Carey PriceThat’s because Hughes nailed two more Schedule A bonuses on his entry-level contract.(*It’s actually $289,000 this season because bonuses — both cash and cap hit — have been pro-rated down.) Hughes is now up to to 28 points on the season, which puts him past the Schedule A pro-rated 27-point thresho...
Read moreThe Skate: Hughes earns $425,000* payout
Igor LarionovThat’s because Hughes nailed two more Schedule A bonuses on his entry-level contract.(*It’s actually $289,000 this season because bonuses — both cash and cap hit — have been pro-rated down.) Hughes is now up to to 28 points on the season, which puts him past the Schedule A pro-rated 27-point thresho...
Read moreThe Skate: Hughes earns $425,000* payout
Scott HannanIt’s been a tough two weeks for Quinn Hughes but he still had himself a very fine night on Saturday. He picked up two assists, which combined to earn him $425,000*....
Read morePavel Bure Had to Fight Serious Political Forces to Play in the NHL
Vancouver CanucksPavel Bure had already been regarded as an exciting young prospect in the Soviet Union when he landed in North America in September 1991. He headed to the NHL, accompanied ... Read morePavel Bure Had to Fight Serious Political Forces to Play in the NHL
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