Tag Archives: Team Russia

Alex Ovechkin With a Sick Pass, Sets Up First Russia Goal

Posted on September 22, 2016 by Jon Sorensen

The Capitals Alex Ovechkin set up Team Russia’s first goal against Team Finland on Friday. The assist was generated on the heels of a beautiful curl-and-drag move, followed by a slick crossing pass to Valdimir Tarasenko, who simply tapped in … Continue reading →

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Team Russia Holds on to Beat Team North America 4-3

Posted on September 19, 2016 by Jon Sorensen

Photo: NHL Team Russia took on the young superstars of Team North America tonight in the second Preliminary game for both teams.

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Kuznetsov Goes Coast-to-Coast!

Posted on September 19, 2016 by Jon Sorensen

Evgeny Kuznetsov, who has been a bit irritated by the “young guns” this evening, just went coast-to-coast for a beauty of a goal, to stretch Team Russia’s lead to 3-1 in the middle of the second period.

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Team Sweden Stifles Team Russia 2-1

Posted on September 18, 2016 by Jon Sorensen

Team Sweden beat Team Russia 2-1, Sunday night in Toronto. This was the first game for both teams in the opening round of the 2016 World Cup of Hockey.

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Let the World Cup of Hockey Tournament Games Begin!

Posted on September 15, 2016 by George Foussekis

The 2016 World Cup of Hockey tournament games begin on Friday in Toronto! Continue reading →

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Team Canada Outlasts Team Russia, 3-2 in OT

Posted on September 14, 2016 by Jon Sorensen

Team Canada downed Team Russia 3-2, in a somewhat sloppy, lackluster game tonight at CONSOL Energy Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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Behind Enemy Lines: Team Russia Set to Play Team Canada

Posted on September 13, 2016 by Jon Sorensen

Team Russia has settled-in behind enemy lines, arriving in Pittsburgh on Sunday. The team will play it’s final tune-up game Wednesday night against Team Canada. Puck-drop is 7:30 PM on ESPN2.

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This Evgeny Kuznetsov Pass is Unbelievable

Posted on September 10, 2016 by Jon Sorensen

Team Czech Republic and Team Russia played the second of their two-game mini-set this afternoon at the arena in Prague. The two teams battled to a scoreless tie for the first two periods of play, with Team Czech Republic holding … Continue reading →

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Sluggish Start for Capitals Players On Team Russia

Posted on September 8, 2016 by Jon Sorensen

In the second game of the afternoon, Team Czech Republic visited the Yubileyny Sports Palace in Saint Petersburg, for a tilt with Team Russia. Team Russia would end up winning this one late, 4-3, after a furious comeback by the … Continue reading →