Bandy: The Other Ice Hockey
The sound of blades grinding the ice of players skating at high speeds, blistering 100+ mph slap shots, beautiful end-to-end rushes with tape-to-tape passes, and sprawling kick saves by goaltenders…
Russian Hockey
Capitals’ Ties With Russia Run Deeper Than Ovechkin
Rumors surfaced this week the Washington Capitals may end up heading to Russia next year, playing exhibition games against Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) clubs as part of the 2022-23 preseason,…
3 Takeaways From Russia’s Loss in the Bronze Medal Game
The 2021 World Juniors have officially come to a close, and for Team Russia, it’s even more disappointing than the 2020 tournament. Despite a late Canadian comeback in the gold…
3 Takeaways From Russia’s Disappointing Semifinal Loss to Canada
The Russians went into last night’s game knowing that they would likely need a perfect effort to beat the Canadians and make it to the gold medal game. Despite being…
4 Takeaways From Russia’s Win Over Germany in the Quarterfinals
The knockout stage of the World Junior Championship has officially begun for Russia, and after their second-place finish in Group B, a matchup with Germany was next. In a game…
Who is the Leader in Hockey Player Development? — Part 2
This article is the second part of my study into the player development models of the six leading nations in international hockey. Part 1 focused on the models used by…
KHL Western Conference Finals Preview: CSKA vs. SKA
The two top teams in the Kontinental Hockey League Western Conference take to the ice in its finals starting this week, as historical powers CSKA Moscow and SKA St. Petersburg face off…
Are Russian Hockey Players Unfairly Criticized ?
The NHL has undergone many changes since it’s creation, from expansion to curved sticks to goalie masks and beyond. But one of the most major alterations that really changed the…
Can The Russian National Team Overcome Their Weak Defense?
Coming into the 2014 Sochi Games, the Russian National Team had the weight of their massive country on their shoulders. However, while their offense is among the best in the…
The Russian Non-Factor – NHL Theory May Become Obsolete
“Because a player is from Russia, will their draft stock drop?” – Is this still a valid question? For many years this has been the case with the likes of…