2009_Kontinental_Hockey_League_All-Star_Game
The 2009 Kontinental Hockey League All-Star Game was the All-Star game for the inaugural 2008–09 Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) season. It took place on January 10, 2009, at Red Square in Moscow, Russia. The World team won 7–6 over the Russian team.
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| Date | January 10, 2009 | |||||||||||||||
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| Venue | Red Square | |||||||||||||||
| City | Moscow, Russia | |||||||||||||||
| MVP | TBD | |||||||||||||||
| Attendance | 4,000 Estimated | |||||||||||||||
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Each team consisted of 9 forwards, 6 defensemen, and 2 goaltenders. The starting rosters were voted upon on the KHL.ru website. Both team captains were entitled to opt in 2 alternate captains of their choosing. The secondary lines and goaltenders were voted upon by the media and announced December 26, 2008, with the remaining players and reserves announced by January 8.
Game
The format for the game was "Team Yashin" (Russia) vs. "Team Jágr" (World). The teams were named after players who are highly recognized in the sport and synonymous with their respective countries. Both players also captained their teams for the event. The format was voted on by the fans, with the alternative being the standard interconference matchup. This is reminiscent of the format introduced for the 48th NHL All-Star Game and will be used as a device to promote the game outside of Russia, as well as to promote the diversity of the league itself.
Skills Competition
- The Fastest Skater
- Shootout Skill
- Long Range Shot
- Zigzag Team Relay
- Goalie Competition
- Accurate Shooting
- Speed Relay
*International player's flags indicate nation of origin whereas Russian born player's flags indicate the Federal subject of origin
- khlallstars.ru - Official homepage