Ice hockey news for 11 September 2026
Archive of Sportpul publications and latest material.
11 September 2026
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Torpedo Thrash Lada 7-2, Seroukh Hits Hat-Trick
Daniil Seroukh scored a hat-trick and Yegor Vinogradov added three assists as Torpedo routed Lada 7-2 for their third win in four games this season.
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Transfers
Larionov Jr Signs New Deal With SKA St Petersburg
The forward extended through May 2027 at minimum KHL salary, calling it a hometown discount for a shot at winning the Gagarin Cup with SKA.
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Interviews
Goldobin Skeptical of KHL's Pre-Match Shootout Idea
SKA forward Nikolai Goldobin says he can't picture how a penalty shootout before the opening face-off would work, as the KHL weighs the format change.
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Iskhakov: Moscow Beats New York, Hands Down
Metallurg forward Ruslan Iskhakov, formerly of Bridgeport, compared the two cities and praised Moscow's architecture and cleanliness over New York's.
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Results
Sibir Beat Amur for First KHL Win of the Season
Tyutnev and Popov scored as Sibir Novosibirsk downed Amur Khabarovsk 2:0, with Evgeni Kuznetsov assisting and Mikhail Berdin making 25 saves for the shutout.
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John Klingberg Retires After 12 NHL Seasons
The 34-year-old defenceman, mainly known for his years with Dallas, hangs up his skates after closing his career with the San Jose Sharks.
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Nizhny Novgorod Ready to Host World Championship
Official Maxim Gafurov says the city would gladly host World Championship hockey matches, as Russia pushes for a return to IIHF competition.
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Interviews
Tretiak Urges NHL Stars to Speak Up on World Cup 2028
The Russian federation chief says players like Ovechkin, Malkin and Kaprizov should publicly demand a spot at the 2028 World Cup to boost Russia's return.
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Dylan Larkin Stripped of Red Wings Captaincy
Larkin will attend Detroit's training camp despite requesting a trade in June; the club opened talks on captaincy and his future only once new hockey operations leadership is named.
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Results
Avangard Beat Sochi 4-1 for First Season Win
Nail Yakupov, Semyon Chistyakov, Joshua Livo and Vasily Ponomarev scored as Avangard downed Sochi 4-1 in Omsk to claim their first KHL win of the season.
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Transfers
Salavat Yulaev Part Ways With Konovalov
Ufa terminated Ilya Konovalov's contract by mutual agreement, two days after the goalkeeper conceded seven goals in a 5:8 loss to Barys.
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Interviews
Bouchard: Points Don't Determine Okulov's Leadership
Avangard coach Guy Boucher defended captain Konstantin Okulov's pointless start, saying leadership is measured by courage and dedication, not scoring.
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Transfers
Alexander Nikishin Draws Interest From Nashville
Insider Elliotte Friedman says the Carolina defenceman, a restricted free agent, could use Zeev Buium's $9.38m-a-year Vancouver deal as a benchmark.
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Transfers
Kucherov Contract Talks With Lightning Go Quiet
Pierre LeBrun says he's surprised there's been no news on Nikita Kucherov's extension with Tampa Bay, with his agent and GM staying silent as a 16 September CBA deadline looms.
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Interviews
McKenna to Live with Tavares in Rookie NHL Season
Toronto's No. 1 draft pick will stay with team-mate John Tavares, who says a family environment will help the 18-year-old handle the spotlight.
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Interviews
Belyaev: Spartak Beat SKA Through Hard Work, Not Flair
Spartak forward Alexander Belyaev says the 3-1 win over SKA came from grinding effort rather than the combination play the team relied on in past seasons.
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Interviews
Boris Katchouk Gives Verdict on Russian Cuisine
Traktor forward Boris Katchouk says he loves pelmeni, kotlety and syrniki but isn't a fan of borscht, ahead of facing champions Lokomotiv.
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Interviews
Zamula on why Russians don't stay long in Columbus
CSKA defenceman Yegor Zamula, who spent last season with Columbus, says Russian players there leave chasing bigger ambitions.
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Interviews
Danil Alalykin Compares Hockey Adrenaline to Exams
Salavat Yulaev forward Danil Alalykin says hockey's emotional swings feel like school and university exams, and calls skiing or riding a motorcycle mid-season reckless.
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Injuries
Kevin Fiala Has Second Surgery on Injured Left Leg
The Kings forward underwent another procedure on the leg fracture from the 2026 Winter Olympics and will miss the start of training camp indefinitely.
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Kamensky: KHL Discussing Pre-Match Shootouts
KHL vice-president Valery Kamensky says a plan to hold shootouts before matches is only under discussion, meant to boost the game's entertainment value.
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Transfers
Skachkov Joins Haromszeki Adjuszok for 8th Romanian Season
The 42-year-old forward signs with the Romanian club after topping the Australian league in scoring with 84 points in 24 games for Newcastle Northstars.
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Interviews
Sokhatsky Reflects on VHL After 500th Appearance
Yugra goalkeeper Vladimir Sokhatsky marked his 500th VHL game with a shutout and says the league has grown faster and more competitive over his career.
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Bill Daly: No Decision Yet on NHL Texas Franchise
NHL deputy commissioner says expansion to Houston or Austin with Friedkin Group isn't guaranteed, pending Board of Governors support on 22 September.
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