Ice hockey
Ilya Khokhlov Joins Yugra
The 31-year-old defenseman leaves the KHL for Yugra, returning to the VHL for the first time since his 2016/17 stint with Izhstal.
KHL
Mironov on KHL vs NHL Rule Differences
SKA defenseman Daniil Mironov says KHL restrictions on lingering behind the net boost pace and entertainment value, though adjusting takes time.
Tkachyov's Agent Weighs In on Kravtsov Injury Dispute
Shumi Babayev says Avangard's handling of Tkachyov's Achilles injury shows how clubs should treat players hurt in unsupervised training, unlike Traktor's stance with Kravtsov.
Yegor Zamula: CSKA Taught Me What NHL Never Did
The CSKA defenceman reflects on his first pre-season in Russia, saying KHL training filled gaps left from his years with Columbus and Philadelphia.
Bratash: Admiral lacked finishing touch vs Neftekhimik
Admiral's head coach said his team missed open-net chances and failed to capitalize on opportunities their goalkeeper created in the 1:2 loss.
Torpedo CEO Zabuga Satisfied With 6-Point Start
Yevgeni Zabuga says Torpedo's four-away-game opening was a club choice backed by the KHL, with only bad luck costing them against CSKA.
Kvartalnov backs referees after Lokomotiv win at CSKA
Lokomotiv's coach declined to question the disallowed CSKA goal in a 3:2 win, citing second-period penalty trouble and no return date yet for Maxim Berezkin.
Lokomotiv Beat CSKA to Stay Top of Western Conference
Radulov, Rafikov and Surin scored as Lokomotiv won 3-2 at CSKA, moving to 8 points and first place while CSKA remain ninth.
Kuznetsov Scores First Home Goal for Sibir in Loss
Yevgeni Kuznetsov netted his first goal on home ice for Sibir, but the team still fell 2:5 to Avtomobilist in the KHL Fonbet Championship.
Avangard Edge Metallurg 3-2 in Overtime, End Unbeaten Run
Dmitri Rashevsky leveled it late before Andrew Poturalski struck in overtime as Avangard stunned previously unbeaten Metallurg 3-2 in the KHL.
Sibir Fall 2:5 to Avtomobilist in KHL
Sibir lost 2:5 at home to Avtomobilist, their third defeat in four games, leaving the Novosibirsk club ninth in the KHL East with three points.
Neftekhimik-Admiral to Open with Minute's Silence
The KHL clash will go ahead as scheduled after drone strikes killed two and injured six in Nizhnekamsk, with players wearing black armbands and no entertainment activities.
Lokomotiv Sign Daniil Romantsev on Trial Contract
Lokomotiv add forward Daniil Romantsev on a trial deal after his 6-goal, 10-assist season with Avtomobilist, with no timeline yet for a full contract.
Admiral Beat CSKA 4-2 Amid Disallowed Goal Controversy
KHL stood down a video-review official after CSKA's disallowed goal in their 4-2 loss to Admiral, but the club remains unhappy with the result.
Bratash Slams KHL's Pre-Match Shootout Proposal
Admiral head coach Oleg Bratash blasted the KHL's idea of deciding drawn games with a shootout before puck drop, saying its author needs medical help.
Zhamnov: Spartak's 8:0 win over Severstal wasn't perfect
Spartak Moscow coach Alexei Zhamnov said his side's 8:0 KHL rout of Severstal still had flaws, citing power-play execution as the reason for a third-period timeout at 7:0.
Severstal Coach Kozyrev: We Lost in Every Aspect vs Spartak
Severstal coach Andrei Kozyrev admitted his team lost in every aspect after an 8-0 defeat to Spartak, but praised first-period chances created.
Dumbadze slams Severstal after 0:8 rout by Spartak
Severstal forward David Dumbadze called his team's performance disgraceful after an 0:8 road defeat to Spartak in the KHL, praising traveling fans.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.