Alex Ovechkin’s feat put a fresh spotlight on the hockey star’s past support for Russia’s leader and on his stance on the war in Ukraine. By Nataliya Vasilyeva President Vladimir V.

PRAGUE, April 23 (Reuters) - Czech government leaders came to the defense of former international ice hockey star Dominik Hasek on Wednesday after what they said were death threats from former ...

NEW YORK - More than two dozen Ukrainian-American and Ukrainian-Canadian groups called on the NHL to reject any collaboration with the Russian Kontinental Hockey League, after talks between U.S ...

His fans back home in Russia couldn't be prouder. "For me, Ovechkin is a role model," said 15-year-old Fyodor Nikitin, who plays hockey at Dynamo. "I would like to wish him luck so that he beats ...

Former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev said through his assistant that Hockey Hall of Fame goalie Dominik Hasek, pictured, suffered from 'Russophobia,' should be careful while crossing roads and ...

Russian Threats Against Czech Hockey Star Hasek Unacceptable, Czech PM Says PRAGUE (Reuters) - Czech government leaders came to the defense of former international ice hockey star Dominik Hasek on ...

PRAGUE (AP) — Czech leaders have condemned threats made by a former Russian president and prime minister against NHL great Dominik Hasek for his critical stance of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Ovechkin was the subject of widespread praise in the Russian media, with one report suggesting that the 39-year-old may even have a political future in his home country where ice hockey is ...

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and the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) after former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev allegedly threatened to kill him. Source: Former Czech hockey player on X (Twitter) Quote: "Today I ...