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21.05.2012 13:05
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Russians dedicate ice hockey world gold to late Yaroslavl teamRussia's ice hockey team have landed back in Moscow after being crowned world champions – a victory they dedicated to the Lokomotiv Yaroslavl team. Despite the early hours some 1,000 fans came to welcome the heroes at Sheremetievo airport. |
20.05.2012 22:22
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Russia reclaims ice hockey throne after thrashing Slovakia (PHOTOS)The Red Machine has destroyed surprise package Slovakia in the World Championships final, 6-2, to clinch the third ice hockey world title in five years and make sure the Russian fans won't let Helsinki sleep this night. |
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19.05.2012 18:11
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Malkin tears Finland apartEvgeny Malkin scored a hat-trick to help Russia’s hockey squad destroy co-hosts and title holders Finland 6-2 and progress to the World Championship final. |
17.05.2012 19:41
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Russia make semis at hockey Worlds as Canada crash outTeam Russia have progressed to the semifinals of the hockey World Championships by beating Norway 5-2, while the Red Machine’s archrivals from Canada suffered a shock 4-3 defeat at the hands of Slovakia. |
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15.05.2012 17:07
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Star reinforcements: Ovechkin and Semin arrive at hockey WorldsWashington Capitals stars Aleksandr Ovechkin and Aleksandr Semin have landed in Stockholm to help Russia in the hockey World Championship playoffs. |
13.05.2012 21:31
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Russia top their Hockey Worlds groupTeam Russia has beaten Czech Republic 2-0, ensuring their place in the quarterfinals: the first spot in Group S. |
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Ovechkin helps Washington tie series against New YorkAlex Ovechkin's power-play goal with less than eight minutes from time gave the Washington Capitals a 3-2 victory over the New York Rangers, leaving the Eastern Conference semi-final series tied at one apiece. |
In-form Malkin snatches Art Ross trophyPittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeny Malkin has claimed the Art Ross trophy, awarded to the player, who collects the most points in the NHL’s regular season. |
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Ovechkin, Semin help Washington grab last ticket to Stanley Cup Eastern playoffsThe Washington Capitals beat the Florida Panthers on Thursday night, to make it to the post-season Stanley Cup and fill the last eight spot for the Eastern Conference. |
27.03.2012 16:36
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Detroit improve NHL record playoff streakNHL giants the Detroit Red Wings have earned a berth in the Stanley Cup for a record 21st consecutive year, which is also the longest active run in North American professional sports. |
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24.01.2012 15:14
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NHL bans Ovechkin from hockeyWashington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin has been issued a three-game ban for a charging incident, in which he hit Pittsburgh defenseman Zbynek Michalek during their teams’ recent game. |
Ovi to play in his 5th All-Star gameWashington Capitals forward Aleksandr Ovechkin has been selected to take part in the NHL’s All-Star game for the fifth time in his US career. |
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01.12.2011 16:51
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Ovechkin in love matchOne of hockey’s best-ever players Aleksandr Ovechkin has wasted no time in confirming he is in a relationship with Russian tennis star Maria Kirilenko. |
Ovi in love with Russian tennis star?Washington Capitals super-forward Aleksandr Ovechkin is reported to have started a relationship with Russian tennis player Maria Kirilenko. |
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Ovi and Kovi among All-Star Game nomineesThe NHL has kicked off voting to decide the participants in the All-Star Game to be held in Ottawa on January 29, 2012. |
06.11.2011 15:37
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Ovi agrees to play less if it helps CapsNHL superstar Aleksandr Ovechkin says he does not object spending less time on the ice if it will help his Washington Capitals achieve better results. |
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Ovechkin scores to commemorate LokomotivWashington Capitals star Aleksandr Ovechkin has snatched his first goal of the NHL in a game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, which the two sides dedicated to the memory of the perished Lokomotiv Yaroslavl hockey team. Hockey plane crash |
04.10.2011 20:25
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Caps & Pens dedicate clash to Lokomotiv YaroslavlThe effort to help the families of the Lokomotiv Yaroslavl plane crash victims will get a boost at the NHL game between the Washington Capitals and the Pittsburgh Penguins on October 13. The rivals are teaming up to raise funds to support the cause. Hockey plane crash |
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‘US agents cheat hockey players out of hard-earned cash’Gennady Ushakov, who acts as agent for NHL star Evgeny Malkin, says he is aware of cases where American colleagues used scams to take money from Russian players, including Aleksandr Ovechkin himself. |
Ovi and Kovi raise money for children in needThere was a feast of hockey talent on the ice in Moscow last night. Washington Capitals captain Alexander Ovechkin and the New Jersey Devils Ilya Kovalchuk led two teams packed with celebrities. |



















