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After a hot start, the Lightning have faded in th standings with players in game-shape rising to new heights, and lockout-idled standard bearers looking hobbled and spent.

Florida defender takes control of Lokomotiv's blue line as Yaroslavl splits a pair on the road.

Swedish defenseman opts not to go to Swedish Elite League during 2012 NHL Lockout.

The Division 1 level of the IIHF World Championship completed with two separate tournaments in Budapest and Kiev. Kazakhstan and Italy broke the hearts of Great Brtiain, Ukraine and Hungary by returning to the elite group for 2012.