Ice hockey
Ak Bars, Torpedo, Dinamo Minsk Complete Three-Way Trade
Alistrov heads to Dinamo Minsk, Sokolov joins Ak Bars from Torpedo, and Nizhny Novgorod acquire the KHL rights to defenceman Kolyachonok.
KHL
Plyushchev Blames Spartak's Coaching Council After Torpedo Loss
Vladimir Plyushchev says Spartak's coaching council, led by Boris Mayorov, is to blame for the team's 0:1 home defeat to Torpedo in the KHL opener.
Neftekhimik blow 3-0 lead, fall to Shanghai in OT
Igor Grishin's side led 3-0 but lost 4-5 in overtime as Mitch Lav's Shanghai staged a comeback in the KHL season's opening week.
Spartak, Metallurg Near Deal for Ivan Morozov
Spartak and Metallurg have reached a preliminary agreement to trade forward Ivan Morozov, with talks between the two KHL clubs at a final stage.
Emil Galimov Leaves Barys for Metallurg Novokuznetsk
The 34-year-old forward, with 643 KHL games and 247 points to his name, drops to the VHL in search of regular ice time.
Ak Bars Close In on Torpedo's Yegor Sokolov
Ak Bars have reached a preliminary deal to sign forward Yegor Sokolov from Torpedo, who left him out of their KHL season opener against Spartak.
Lokomotiv Rout Traktor 5-1 as Gordon's Rebuild Begins
Reigning champions Lokomotiv opened the KHL season with a 5-1 win over Traktor, with 18-year-old Matvey Kotkov scoring first.
Andrievsky: Amur's Power Play Still Lacks Cohesion
Amur's head coach admitted there's no quick fix for the team's struggling man advantage after a 2:4 road loss to Metallurg in the KHL.
Andrei Razin Unimpressed Despite Metallurg's Opening Win
Metallurg Magnitogorsk beat Amur 4:2 in their KHL opener, but coach Andrei Razin criticized the defense, saying the second period 'is not our game at all.'
Sergei Mozyakin Leaves Metallurg Development Role
Olympic champion Mozyakin, 45, steps down as Metallurg Magnitogorsk's development director after four years; Andrei Shayanov takes charge of the academy.
Amir Miftakhov: KHL Now an Unpredictable League
Shanghai Dragons goalkeeper Amir Miftakhov says the KHL has become a level league with no easy fixtures ahead of the new season opener.
Matvey Kotkov scores KHL's first goal of new season
18-year-old Lokomotiv forward Matvey Kotkov opened the scoring in the 9th minute as Lokomotiv beat Traktor 5:1 in the KHL season opener.
Morozov: KHL Preparing Clubs for Flight Disruptions
KHL president Alexei Morozov says clubs are being pushed toward trains and buses, with a 24/7 operations centre ready if flights are disrupted by drone threats.
Traktor Sign Forward Nikita Soshnikov
Traktor Chelyabinsk have re-signed free agent Nikita Soshnikov through 2026/27, despite a lukewarm trial and mixed reviews from the GM.
Spartak Moscow terminate Evgeni Svechnikov's contract
Spartak Moscow have released forward Evgeni Svechnikov without giving a reason, after the 29-year-old scored 16 points in 34 games last season.