Russian hockey teens hunger for World Championship glory - RT Top ...

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The Russian national team have lost two consecutive finals Under-18 championship, with their last victory coming in 2007. Hence the youth side has only one goal in mind - to win the championship.

Meanwhile, two of the three training sessions have now ended, and players are now training for the real games.

The team seems to be in good shape, with the 18-year-olds confidence against CSKA Moscow in a match warm-up, 4-2.

When all these matches informal arrival, the coaching staff will announce the final list for the tournament, which will consist of players born in 1992 or later.

Many of them will be among the first choices in 2010 NHL Draft in June, so that all players will try to produce their best to increase their chances of selection.

For best results, the managerial staff of young Russians are working with coaches of the senior team....

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