Interviews: ice hockey news for 15 September 2026

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15 September 2026

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Interviews 19:39 Roman Rotenberg: Russian hockey edging back internationally Rotenberg says junior teams are returning step by step, with a students' tournament in China set for January pending court cases. 2 min
Interviews 19:13 Ovechkin Unfazed by Young Forwards Chasing His Spot Ovechkin says pressure from Capitals prospects fuels his motivation heading into his 22nd NHL season, as his goal record chase continues. 1 min
Interviews 19:04 Sharipzyanov Explains How He Handles On-Ice Trash Talk Avangard captain Damir Sharipzyanov says he ignores provocations from rivals and prefers proving himself through play, praising team-mate Konstantin Okulov's composure. 1 min
Interviews 16:27 Rybin, Mishkin Slam Pre-Match Shootout Proposal Two former KHL players rejected Alexei Morozov's idea of holding shootouts before matches, calling it impractical and even mocking the proposal. 2 min
Interviews 14:57 Bobrovsky Relieved to Avoid Facing Matthews The 37-year-old Russian goalkeeper, who signed a three-year, $7 million cap hit deal with Toronto, praised Auston Matthews as a uniquely gifted opponent. 1 min
Interviews 13:26 Sharipzyanov: Loss to Lokomotiv Still Haunts Me Avangard defender Damir Sharipzyanov admits the Gagarin Cup semi-final collapse against Lokomotiv, sealed by two late goals in game six, still troubles him months later. 1 min
Interviews 12:43 Ovechkin: Russia's Olympic Ban Talk Feels Pointless Now The Washington captain says he's stopped speculating on Russia's international ban, doubting Gary Bettman alone controls the decision to return. 1 min
Interviews 12:37 Myshkin: No Need to Panic Over CSKA's Slow Start Former USSR goalkeeper Vladimir Myshkin says it's too early to judge CSKA and Dynamo, praising Igor Nikitin as a top-level coach amid the club's early season struggles. 1 min
Interviews 12:05 Ovechkin: Chasing a Second Stanley Cup Alexander Ovechkin says the pursuit of a second Stanley Cup drove his new Washington contract, and confidence in the club's offseason additions. 1 min
Interviews 07:44 Josh Morrissey Opens Up on Hellebuyck Trade Request Jets defenceman Josh Morrissey called Connor Hellebuyck's trade request a personal disappointment, though he accepts the business reasoning behind it. 1 min
Interviews 04:36 Ak Bars Coach: Team Lacks Defensive Depth Anwar Gatiyatulin says Ak Bars need more defensive reinforcements after a 2:3 loss to Torpedo, with the squad heavily reshuffled over summer. 1 min
Interviews 03:27 KHL Vice-President Dobrokhvalov Rejects Foreign Player Limit Sergei Dobrokhvalov says the KHL will not tighten its five-import limit, arguing that facing top foreign players helps young Russian talent develop. 1 min
Interviews 01:33 Sokolov Explains Penalty in Ak Bars Debut vs Torpedo Yegor Sokolov scored his first goal for Ak Bars but was called for a two-minute penalty in a 2:3 loss to his former club Torpedo, and defended his side of the incident. 2 min

14 September 2026

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Interviews 00:35 Auston Matthews eyes fresh start with Maple Leafs GM John Chayka says Matthews is nearly 100% fit for training camp, with the captain focused solely on winning after his injury-shortened season. 1 min

The section collects one-on-one conversations with figures in the game. Coverage spans professional leagues and international tournaments, including the NHL, KHL, and IIHF events. Material is updated daily following matches and press conferences. Readers will find direct answers from players, coaches, and officials. The archive prioritises primary sources over secondary analysis. The selection includes post-match reflections and feature profiles on career milestones. The editorial focus remains on the sport itself. Background noise and unrelated topics are excluded. The text aims to provide verifiable quotes from the ice.

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