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A year after terrible tragedy inflicted the hockey world and the city of Yaroslavl in particular, the people there are ready to cheer on their Lokomotiv hockey team again. Here's a look at their team in 2012-13.

An admittedly rambling, personal post in light of the Lokomotiv Yaroslavl tragedy. Citing Tampa Bay Lightning ties and ESPN.com's complete and utter failure to be a "World Wide Leader in Sports" yesterday.

Information is pouring in on how the KHL will proceed following the Yaroslavl tragedy that wiped out the Lokomotiv team. Here's a summary of the events as they currently stand, with plans to rebuild the team under a new coach with new players.

Several tributes to victims of the KHL tragedy, as well as - in an attempt to move on - Islanders training camp news.

It's been a difficult day as the plane crash that killed almost all of the KHL team Lokomotiv outside of Yaroslavl, Russia. It's probably wise that we take some time to mourn before we start playing and watching hockey again.

The loss of Lokomotiv Yaroslavl has left many of us wondering how hockey can recover from this offseason.

2011 has been a difficult year for the hockey community. I offer my condolences.

A plane crash in Yaroslavl, Russia, killed 43 of 45 passengers, most from the KHL club Lokomotiv Yaroslavl. Here is a list of the victims.

KHL News: Lokomotiv's Charter Plane Crash Aftermath