PAVOL DEMITRA RUMORS
Lokomotiv a year later
Retrospectives and anniversaries of tragedies are hard for me to write on. Tragedies themselves find me at a loss of words, but to ask how I feel a year or so after one happens just seems to make the words come out clunkier. I know that I write because I'm a terrible verbal communicator, but when it comes to serious topics, it's almost as though my chronic muteness comes...
Travis Yost: New Horrific Details Surface on Lokomotiv Tragedy
Almost one year ago to the day of the catastrophe, a new report has surfaced regarding the tragedy surrounding the devastating plane crash that claimed the lives of forty-four Lokomotiv Yaroslavl, including notable players in Pavol Demitra, Ruslan Salei, Karlis Skrastins, and a pair of famous coaches in Igor Korolev and Brad McCrimmon. Be warned: It's downright enraging.
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Slovaks inspired by the memory of Pavol Demitra as they push for World Championship title
After pulling off something of an upset in a 3-1 victory over their “big brother” Czechs in the World Championship semifinals, Slovakia remains a heavy, heavy underdog in terms of their attempts to win gold against the powerhouse Russians, who all but plowed over Finland thanks to another Evgeni Malkin hat trick, but when the Gold medal game gets underway at 1:30 PM EDT on Sunday...
Blues honor Demitra, Korolev in ceremony
ST. LOUIS An ovation began before Vera Korolev completed her walk onto the ice. She knew the upcoming ceremony would be another opportunity to heal. But the moment made her cry.
A spotlight followed her approach from a tunnel, her eyes focused on the dark blue carpet ahead. Two months had passed since her husband, former St. Louis Blues center Igor Korolev, was one of 44 people...
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November 09, 2011
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Demitra, Korolev honored in ceremony
ST. LOUIS An ovation began before Vera Korolev completed her walk onto the ice. She knew the upcoming ceremony would be another opportunity to heal. The moment made her cry.
A spotlight followed her approach from a tunnel, her eyes focused on the dark-blue carpet ahead. Two months had passed since her husband and former St. Louis Blues center, Igor Korolev, was one of 44 people...
Via Fox Sports Midwest
November 09, 2011
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Blues honor memory of former players Demitra, Korolev
Players died in plane crash killing whole team; Demitra played for QuennevilleST. LOUIS — It was an emotional night for members of both the Blackhawks and Blues organizations as there was a pregame ceremonial honoring the memories of Pavol Demitra and Igor Korolev at Scottrade Center before Tuesday night's game.
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November 08, 2011
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Keith Tkachuk Pays Tribute To Pavol Demitra
Bruising power forward Keith Tkachuk was at his best with the Blues while playing with playmaker Pavol Demitra.
So when the team held a memorial for Demitra and another former Blue killed in the Yaroslavl Lokomotiv team jet crash, Igor Korolev, Tkachuk paid tribute to his linemate and friend.
Tkachuk recited Demitra's many attributes on the ice during Tuesday night's pre...
Matthew Barry: Dear Kings and Kings Fans!
Opening night is Tuesday at Staples Center. The Kings MUST honor former player Pavol Demitra who was killed in the Lokomotiv plane that crashed September 8th in Tunoshna, Russia.
I urge ALL Kings fans who have his jersey to wear it in his honor.
Brown⦠Out?
In the past 2 games, the Kings were credited with 33 hits. Dustin Brown, who is always one of the league leader...
Blues to Honor Demitra, Korolev
The St. Louis Blues will honor former players Pavol Demitra and Igor Korolev by wearing a No. 38 decal on the back of their helmets during the 2011-12 season.
Demitra and Korolev wore No. 38 during their tenure with the Blues.
Both players w...
Sharks F Handzus to honor fallen friend Demitra
Michal Handzus is the latest NHLer to honor a member of the Lokomotiv Yaroslavl team that was killed in a plane crash in Russia last month.Handzus will wear a No. 38 decal on his helmet in memory of close friend Pavol Demitra, a former NHL forward.The crash outside Yaroslavl killed every member of the Kontinental Hockey League team, including several ex-NHLers.Among those honoring...
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