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30 Apr 2013, 05:37 | Kazakhstan GM quits

Kazakhstan GM Shumi Babaev quits his job despite the victory at IHWC Division I and the return of Kazakhstan in the Elite Division.
"I resigned, I can'tforgive that we did not come to the Olympics. I think it's my fault. It was necessary to include more influence to defend their point of view and to get results. I think it is wrong to stay and occupy this position. Perhaps there are more worthy people who can perform all the tasks further, because to remain in the elite will be even harder. For this to work, we need support, and then everything will be done as scheduled" said Babaev

29 Apr 2013, 22:07 | Vladivostok appoints Hannu Jortikka as coach

The new team estabilished in Vladivostok to play in KHL next season appointed Hannu Jortikka as coach. Finnish signed a two-years contract. Jortikka coached Amur Khabarovsk last season before to be fired in December

28 Apr 2013, 15:30 | Gomel announces new coach

Belarusian Valeri Voronin will be the new coach at Gomel after the departure of Andrei Skabelka. Voronin was on Metalurgs Liepaja bench in last three seasons

25 Apr 2013, 15:21 | Ryan Finnerty to coach Braehead Clan

Canadian Ryan Finnerty is the new coach of Braehead Clan. The former Sheffield Steelers coach signed a two-years contract.
"Glasgow is a blue collared hard working city and we want a team that will emulate that on the ice. We will have a good mixture of skill and toughness." said Finnerty

25 Apr 2013, 14:52 | Yaroslavl abandon VHL

Lokomotiv Yaroslavl announces club won´t allign a team in next VHL, even if retains its membership in the League. "We express our sincere thanks to all the staff of the VHL for giving our club the opportunity to participate in the Leaqgue after the tragedy. Your support was a significant contribution to the formation of young players - said in a letter Lokomotiv management

24 Apr 2013, 16:06 | Barry Smith at MODO

Former Tilburg Trapper and Netherlands coach Barry Smith was announced as new MODO assistant coach along with Jan-Axel Alavaara. Smith signs one-year contract and will work with headcoach Anders Forsberg

24 Apr 2013, 00:24 | Awards in Belarus

Belarus Federation announces the winners of awards after the last season:
Best Goalkeeper - Dmitri Milchakov (Metalurg Zhlobin)
Best Defender - Andrei Antonov (Neman Grodno)
Best Forward - Andrei Makrov (Neman Grodno)
Best Defensive Forward - Artem Senkevich (Gomel)
Best Young Player - Evgeny Lisovets (Neman Grodno)

23 Apr 2013, 21:56 | Trenton Titans ceases operations

The ECHL announced on that the Trenton Titans Membership has ceased operations and the team will not compete in the 2013-14 season.

21 Apr 2013, 22:40 | New coach at Yuzhny Ural Orsk

Yuzhny Ural Orsk announces former Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg assistant coach Anatoly Chistyakov as new headcoach.
"Orsk provides excellent conditions for the coach and players. My first main task for the off-season is to get acquainted with his new team and to strengthen the composition. I want to work for the benefit of the Orsk hockey and develop myself as a coach." said Chistyakov in the first press-conference

21 Apr 2013, 19:36 | Revenge for Germany

After losing 0-8 yesterday, Germany made a remarkable come back and won 5-2 against Sweden today.

21 Apr 2013, 02:28 | Belarus Cup renamed

Belarus Federation announces National Cup will be renamed "Ruslan Salei Cup" to honour former national team died in Yaroslav plane crash. The 2013 final will be played in brand new Chizhovka Arena, built in Minsk for 2014 World Championship

20 Apr 2013, 18:15 | Sweden won big in Germany

Sweden defeated Germany 8-0 in a friendly game in Krefeld. Sweden had 6-0 already after the first period and had eight different goal scorers. DEL top scorer Calle Ridderwall scored a goal in his first international game for Sweden.

17 Apr 2013, 10:45 | Cologne tie final series

In this year's DEL playoff final series Kölner Haie were able to tie the best-of-five series against Eisbären Berlin 1-1 with a 3-1 (2-1, 0-0, 1-0) win on the road. The series will continue with match #3 in Cologne on Friday.

16 Apr 2013, 15:47 | Vladimir Tsyplakov new Sports Director of Dinamo

Former player Vladimir Tsyplakov was named new Sports Director of Dinamo Minsk. After his player career, Tsyplakov leadled Belarus Junior team at the Universiade (silver medal in 2011). He worked as assistant coach in the national and youth team

16 Apr 2013, 15:31 | Martin Lacroix new coach at Bordeaux

Boredeaux Boxers announces the appointment of Canadian Martin Lacroix as new headcoach. Lacroix worked in last two seasons at Cergy.