KHL Medveščak returns to the ice today in preparation of the 2015/16 KHL season. The new season format takes shape this year with six preseason games that start today against Banska Bystrica followed by the start of the regular season on Aug. 24. Each team will play every other team twice, once at home and once on the road, giving a total of 54 games, plus 6 … [Read more...] about Medveščak Heat up for Another KHL Season
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Croatians Around the NHL: Introducing Borna Rendulic – Goals and Injuries
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Borna Rendulic of the NHL's Colorado Avalanche has done something no Croatia-born athlete has ever done before: Score a goal in the NHL. That's right, Borna is the first ever Croatia-born and trained player to not only play, but also score in the NHL. The 22-year-old was born in Zagreb and made his professional hockey debut in the 2006-07 season with KHL Medvescak at the … [Read more...] about Croatians Around the NHL: Introducing Borna Rendulic – Goals and Injuries
Official: KHL Medveščak enters Russia’s Kontinental Hockey League
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KHL Medveščak has announced on Monday that they will be joining Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) for the 2013/14 season. The KHL is Russia’s top-flight hockey league, and is widely considered to be the world’s second best league, after North America’s National Hockey League. The team will now be the seventh non-Russian team in the league, and will be the 28th team in the … [Read more...] about Official: KHL Medveščak enters Russia’s Kontinental Hockey League
KHL Medveščak Vying For Top Seed
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KHL Medveščak were unable to hang on for the win on Sunday, despite scoring two first period goals. Nate Perkovich got the goal scoring started immediately after the opening face off. Ten minutes later, Francois Bouchard doubled the lead, but EHC Liwest Black Wings Linz answered right back a minute later. Perkovich would go on to score his second of the game to go ahead … [Read more...] about KHL Medveščak Vying For Top Seed
KHL Medveščak playoff bound!
By 56 CommentsZagreb’s KHL Medveščak have proven their worthiness and have clinched a spot in the EBEL playoffs. Despite a small setback last week when they lost to the bottom-dwelling HC Innsbruck, the Bears have been surging in the league and have been awarded a definite spot in the post season. They are now in the hunt for their first non-domestic league title. The Erste Bank Hockey … [Read more...] about KHL Medveščak playoff bound!
No NHL? No Problem.
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No NHL? No problem. Croatia's top hockey team, KHL Medvescak has been on fire. The team has broken a franchise record, winning nine games in a row, and have just recently won their 101st league game since their inception in the EBEL four years ago. Kyle Greentree is the first player on the team to reach 10 goals, scoring his 12th this week in only 18 games, while … [Read more...] about No NHL? No Problem.
