Vladimir Putin told French President Emmanuel Macron that he would rather play “ice hockey” than hold talks with US President Joe Biden. Discussions between the two will be exposed in a documentary to be aired on France 2, the primary state television network. Mr Macron concluded the call by suggesting a last-minute summit with the … Read more
Guy Lafleur, dubbed “The Flower” and “The Blond Demon” during his 1970s era with the Montreal Canadiens, died of lung cancer Friday at the age of 70, according to his family. The announcement sparked a flood of condolences, including one from Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who described him as “unlike anyone else on the ice.” … Read more
NEW YORK: National Hockey League players will not compete at February’s Beijiing Winter Olympics, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman confirmed Wednesday, due to Covid-19 disruptions. The league paused its season on Wednesday after 50 games had been postponed due to Covid-19 outbreaks among clubs, with plans to reschedule those contests during the February 6-22 window of … Read more
The National Hockey League said Thursday it plans to uphold its end of the agreement that allows its players to participate in the 2022 Beijing Olympics. Speaking at the conclusion of the league’s board of governors meeting in Florida, commissioner Gary Bettman said despite “a whole host of issues” he isn’t going to prevent the players from … Read more
China’s men’s ice hockey team will compete at their home Winter Olympics at Beijing 2022, the sport’s governing body confirmed Tuesday, having once threatened exclusion over the hosts’ “insufficient sporting standard”. China have an automatic place at February’s Games as hosts, but there are fears that they could face embarrassment with matches in their group against … Read more
Alex Ovechkin is showing no signs of slowing down well into his 30s as the Russian all-star notched his 750th National Hockey League career goal to power the Washington Capitals to a 3-1 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets. The 36-year-old veteran reached the milestone at 3:12 of the second period on Saturday by launching a wrist … Read more
