ST PERTERSBURG, RUSSIA – Arguably, the most coveted free agent netminder in the NHL will be a KHL player from next season. Evgeni Nabokov has signed a four year deal with SKA St. Petersburg worth around $24 million. Nabokov … Continue reading
HELSINKI, Finland – HIFK is one of the most traditional teams on the Finnish hockey scene. Founded in 1897 as an athletics club that covered sports from football, bandy, handball, floorball, athletics and bowling and started participating in ice hockey … Continue reading
FINLAND – In the round up of Finnish SM-Liiga teams, we first take a look at Espoo Blues. The Blues (formerly known as Kiekko-Espoo) is one of the youngest teams taking part in the SM-Liiga competition. Established in 1984 as … Continue reading
FINLAND – The Finnish SM-Liiga (SM-League) is one of the top European leagues. In 2008 it was ranked as the second highest level of play in Europe by the IIHF, however, in recent rankings SM-Liiga has lost out to both … Continue reading
SALZBURG , AUSTRIA – What can other countries learn from the recent emergence of the Austrian EBEL as a leading European league and in particular from the heavy investment in the EC Salzburg club now as EC Red Bulls Salzburg. … Continue reading
SWINDON, UK – Kick-off this week came when the news the Bees had signed forward Nicky Watt for a second season. Watt can be an exciting player and the fact he finished in the top ten British players’ penalty, points, … Continue reading
