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MOSCOW -- Vladislav Tretiak has won a contest between two Russian ice hockey greats to be re-elected as president of the national federation. Jack Mewhort Indianapolis Colts . Soviet-era goaltender Tretiak, who is close to the countrys influential Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko, defeated Viacheslav Fetisov by 125 votes to 11 at the federation conference on Wednesday. Tretiak wins a third consecutive four-year term in a position he has held since 2006, despite the federation coming in for criticism after Russias defeat in the quarterfinals of the Sochi Olympics. He is a longtime proponent of allowing fewer foreign players at Russian clubs so that local prospects get more ice time. Fetisov, a multiple Olympic, world, and Stanley Cup champion defenceman, has accused Tretiak of allowing Russias youth hockey development to wither, and backed a more liberal approach to foreign players to help clubs compete internationally.T.Y. Hilton Jersey . PAUL, Minn. Authentic Johnny Unitas Jersey . -- Having played six seasons with the Kings, Kevin Martin is very comfortable at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento.ATLANTA -- Through two games, the Atlanta Hawks have not trailed, theyve displayed impressive scoring balance and theyve won in back-to-back days by a combined margin of 54 points. If the Hawks want to make their coach happy, they can add better shutdown defence to the mix. Joe Johnson led six players in double figures with 18 points and the Hawks beat the Washington Wizards 101-83 on Wednesday night. The win in the Hawks home opener came one day after a runaway 106-70 win at New Jersey. "Theyve got so much energy," said Washingtons John Wall. "All they did was attack, attack, attack. They were just making their shots." The Hawks scored the first 11 points, made their first five three-pointers and kept the lead in double figures for all but the first two minutes of the second half. The Hawks have made it to the second round of three straight Eastern Conference playoffs. Coach Larry Drew knows his team isnt being mentioned with Miami, Chicago and Boston as the teams to watch in the conference this season. "Were hoping we can become a team thats mentioned with some of the other teams," Drew said. Drew said his team must keep working on defence to put teams away late in games. "There were parts of the game tonight where we lacked defensive intensity," Drew said. "I thought we had opportunities to really put that team away. ... I didnt feel we had a total grip of the game even when we got up by 20." The Hawks have had six players score in double figures in each of their two wins. Tracy McGrady, an off-season addition, had 11 points off the bench to join Atlantas five starters in double figures. "Weve got some guys capable of scoring and were doing a great job of sharing the ball," McGrady said. "That being said, we want to be known as a great defensive team." Marvin Williams, playing with more confidence following off-season back surgery, scored 17 points and had eight rebounds. Josh Smith had 15 points and 10 rebounds, and Al Horford added another double-double witth 11 points and 10 boards. Authentic Adam Vinatieri Jersey. . Additions to the Hawks roster include McGrady, Jannero Pargo, Willie Green and Jerry Stackhouse, who did not play. "Were a team thats trying to learn on the fly," McGrady said. "We didnt have that long of a preseason, but it seems like its working pretty well for us." Nick Young had 21 points and Wall added 20 for Washington, which has lost its first two games. JaVale McGee had 15 points and 12 rebounds for the Wizards. "Were searching," said Washington coach Flip Saunders. "Our main group is not performing well together at this time. "We did some positive things but you cant get off to this kind of a start." Washingtons Andray Blatche, who complained after the Wizards season-opening loss to New Jersey that he needed the ball more often in the paint, had only four points while shooting 2 of 13. Overall, the Wizards made 30 of 77 shots (39 per cent). "Weve just got to find some chemistry," Wall said. "We do it in practice but practice doesnt count." The Hawks led 85-64 after three quarters before missing their first 11 shots from the field in the final period to allow Washington to cut into the lead. Johnsons third 3-pointer gave Atlanta a 19-4 lead. Jeff Teague left the game with two fouls with about 6 minutes left in the opening quarter, and Wall immediately started a hot scoring streak against Hawks backup point guard Jannero Pargo. Wall and Young combined for 18 straight points for the Wizards, who cut Atlantas lead to 35-33 early in the second period. The Hawks closed the half with a 20-9 run for a 55-42 halftime lead. NOTES: Shaquille ONeal, now working as an analyst for the Atlanta-based TNTs NBA telecasts, had a front-row seat. ... Wizards G-F Maurice Evans did not dress after having his knee drained. ... Wizards rookie F Jan Vesely did not travel with the team to Atlanta. Vesely, already out with a sore right hip, has the flu. ... The Hawks took a 45-32 advantage in rebounds. ' ' ' |
