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			15.07.2009, 15:37

Ovechkin turns goalie

Possibly the most famous ice hockey player on the planet right now, two-time NHL MVP Alexander Ovechkin, has been showcasing his sporting heritage in Sochi.

Czech Tomas Rolinek scores his team’s winning goal (RIA Novosti / Vitaliy Belousov) 24.05.2010, 01:15 12 comments

Russia fails to defend Ice Hockey World Champions title

The Russian hockey squad has failed to defend their hockey world champions title, going down to Czech Republic with a 2-1 scoreline in the final game on Sunday.

Alex Ovechkin  is surrounded by Pittsburgh Penguins (AFP Photo /  Bruce Bennett) 14.05.2009, 07:11 7 comments

Penguins ice the Capitals to reach Conference Finals

Canadian ice hockey fans had some consolation on Wednesday night after their enfant cheri Sidney Crosby and his Pittsburgh Penguins dumped Alexander Ovechkin’s Washington out of the Stanley Cup.

Maria Sharapova (AFP Photo / Yoshikazu Tsuno) 23.11.2009, 19:27 6 comments

Sharapova Russia’s richest sportsperson of 2009

Tennis queen Maria Sharapova has remained Russia’s richest sports identity, despite another disappointing season, writes the Russian Finans magazine.

Image from fhr.ru 17.02.2010, 11:11 4 comments

Russia destroy Latvia in Olympics opener

Team Russia has made an impressive start in its quest for gold in the men's Olympic ice hockey tournament. Vyacheslav Bykov's men had no problems in their opening Group B game against Latvia.

Nikolai Kulemin (L) in IIHF World Chanpionships quarterfinal, May 22, 2010 
(AFP Photo / Alexander Nemenov) 21.05.2010, 01:09 4 comments

Russia takes revenge for Vancouver blunder

Team Russia has thrashed Canada in the Ice Hockey World Championships quarterfinals to increase their winning streak at world champs to 26 consecutive victories.

Aleksander Ovechkin with the Kharlamov trophy during a ceremony in Moscow on June 9, 2009 (AFP Photo / Alexey Sazonov) 09.06.2009, 20:07 3 comments

Ovechkin named best Russian in the NHL

Washington Capitals star Aleksandr Ovechkin has received the Kharlamov Trophy, which is awarded to the best Russian player in the NHL.

Russia's Alexander Ovechkin (R) celebrates with team mate Ilya Nikulin after scoring a goal against Slovakia during their Ice Hockey World Championships match in Cologne May 9, 2010 10.05.2010, 01:24 3 comments

Russia win on Victory Day

Russia’s hockey squad started the World Championship in Germany with a win over Slovakia on the day Russia celebrates one of its biggest holidays.

23.04.2009, 10:43 1 comment

Tough task ahead of Russia in Switzerland

The ice hockey world champs Russia are gearing up to defend their crown at the 2009 World Championships in Switzerland.

12.05.2009, 17:47 1 comment

Capitals force Game Seven against Penguins

On Monday night, Alexander Ovechkin’s Washington Capitals beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-4 in overtime in Pennsylvania to force a deciding Game Seven in the Eastern Conference semi-finals.

Capitals force series decider

Published: 27 April, 2009, 11:49


Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals celebrates his goal against the New York Rangers with teammate Alexander Semin #28 during Game Four of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinal Round of the 2009 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs (AFP Photo / Jim McIsaac / Getty Images)

In the Stanley Cup, Alexander Ovechkin scored his third goal in as many games to help Washington tie their first round series with the Rangers at three apiece.

 
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