Ice hockey
Aydar Suniev scores twice as Russians shine in NHL preseason
Calgary's Aydar Suniev scored both goals against Seattle, while Washington's Ivan Miroshnichenko had two points as Russians impressed early in NHL preseason.
Ilya Nabokov
Luke Johnson Backs Kantserov and Nabokov for NHL Success
Metallurg forward Luke Johnson predicts Roman Kantserov will crack Chicago's line-up quickly, while goaltender Ilya Nabokov needs more time to break through at Colorado.
Ilya Nabokov Debuts for Avalanche at Rookie Faceoff
The 23-year-old Russian goalie stopped shots for Colorado in a 7-2 win over Anaheim, conceding twice while making several sharp saves in San Jose.