Ice hockey news for 12 September 2026
Archive of Sportpul publications and latest material.
12 September 2026
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Ice hockey
Referee Alexei Gavrilenok Detained Over Minsk Murder
The son of ex-Belarus goalkeeper Alexander Gavrilenok is accused of killing pregnant Minsk woman Tatiana Martishchenko after a dispute, then burying her body in a forest.
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Interviews
Rotenberg: USA Hockey Backs Russia's Return
Roman Rotenberg claims USA Hockey supports Russia's return to international competition and that a Russia-USA match is realistic soon.
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Transfers
Mark Stone Signs Two-Year Extension with Golden Knights
Vegas captain Mark Stone, 34, agreed to a two-year deal worth $9 million annually through 2028/29 after matching his career-best 73-point season.
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Interviews
Alexei Morozov: KHL Targets Concerts as Main Rival for Fans
KHL president Alexei Morozov says concerts, not the NHL, are the league's key competitor for new audiences under its strategy through 2028/2029.
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Ice hockey
Gavin McKenna Scores Lacrosse-Style Goal at Leafs Camp
The 2026 NHL first overall pick netted a lacrosse-style goal in a scrimmage, but Toronto has kept him out of the Prospect Challenge in Gatineau.
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Results
Spartak Set New KHL Record for Fastest Start
Spartak scored three goals in the first two minutes against Severstal, breaking Torpedo's 2014 mark of 2:23 for the quickest start to a KHL match.
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Matches
Dinamo Moscow, Dinamo Minsk Brawl at Face-Off
A mass fight broke out seconds into the KHL clash between Dinamo Moscow and Dinamo Minsk in St Petersburg, leading to four ejections.
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Ice hockey
Nikita Kucherov Spent $11.6m on Florida Mansion
The Tampa Bay star's 855-square-metre villa took three years to build and now includes a pool, garden and private jetty on the bay.
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Interviews
Mostovoi: Ovechkin's lifestyle hasn't slowed him down
Alexander Mostovoi says Ovechkin has lived the same way for over a decade and still looks sharp ahead of his 22nd NHL season, needing 11 goals to pass Gretzky.
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Transfers
Vitali Kravtsov Won't Play for Traktor This Season
Kravtsov rejected Traktor's bonus-heavy contract offer after his injury, flew home to Vladivostok, and says he wants a trade to a club that respects him.
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Interviews
Balandin: Dinamo Disappointing, No Faith in Tambiev
Andrei Balandin criticized Dinamo Moscow's start under Leonid Tambiev and praised Barys and Salavat Yulaev despite the latter's 8:6 loss in Astana.
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Ice hockey
Rotenberg Marks Balashiha Day, Praises Hockey Legacy
Roman Rotenberg thanked Balashiha officials for backing the Krasnaya Mashina academy's grassroots hockey and running programmes as the city marked its 196th anniversary.
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Interviews
Silantyev Fires Back at Doubters After Injury
Metallurg forward Dmitry Silantyev says criticism about his form since last season's leg injury only motivates him as he returns to KHL action.
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Results
Olimpbet to Refund Bets on CSKA After KHL Error
Olimpbet will refund 50% of losing bets on a CSKA win over Admiral as a free bet, after the KHL admitted a referee error disallowed a valid goal.
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Interviews
Rotenberg: Ovechkin Can Still Outplay Younger Rivals
Russia 25 coach Roman Rotenberg says Alexander Ovechkin, who turns 41 on 17 September, could reach 1,000 NHL goals and outperform younger players this season.
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Ice hockey
KHL Pre-Match Shootout Plan Divides Hockey World
Karandin blasts KHL president Morozov's idea of shootouts before faceoffs as a 'circus,' while Rotenberg and Belyaev take a more relaxed view.
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Matches
Sochi Stuck in Grozny Ahead of SKA Clash
Sochi's KHL squad remains stranded in Grozny due to airport restrictions, with the match against SKA still set for 17:00 Moscow time despite relocation offers.
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Interviews
Karandin Slams KHL Over Video Review Chaos
Ex-referee Yuri Karandin criticized the KHL for cutting shootout rounds while officials keep halting matches for lengthy video reviews, citing a recent CSKA goal disallowed against Admiral.
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Ice hockey
Shchitov Slams KHL Pre-Match Shootout Idea
Ex-KHL defenceman Nikita Shchitov says he doesn't understand Alexei Morozov's proposal to decide draws with a shootout before puck drop, calling it a non-hockey idea.
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Interviews
Tretyak Cool on KHL's Pre-Match Shootout Idea
FHR president Vladislav Tretyak doubts the KHL's plan to settle ties with a shootout before puck drop, suggesting a pre-season trial first.
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Ice hockey
Connor Ingram Retires from Hockey at 29
The goaltender is stepping away after five NHL seasons with Nashville, Arizona, Utah and Edmonton to pursue a career in psychology.
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Interviews
Crosby: Ovechkin's Scoring Touch Isn't Fading at 41
Crosby says Ovechkin's shot remains lethal entering his 22nd NHL season, pointing to his 32-goal campaign and record 929 career goals.
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Transfers
Beniers: Kraken Players Personally Stung by Robertson Snub
Seattle's Matthew Beniers said the team took it personally after Jason Robertson turned down a trade and extension, choosing to re-sign with Dallas instead.
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Ice hockey
Alexander Ovechkin Reports to Capitals Camp
Ovechkin arrived in the US and visited the Capitals' rink, greeting team-mates ahead of training camp, which opens on his 41st birthday.
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