GALIEV GETS HIS VISA

After signing a contract with Saint John nearly a month ago, Stanislav Galiev with arrrive at Saint John Airport on Sunday. The Russion has gotten his visa and has gotten the okay to move to Saint John in time for the upcoming season. All of this according to saintjohnseadogs.com.

There is still one thing standing in his way and that is the IIHF. The IIHF must rule his rights now belong to Saint John, and not world famous Moscow Dynamo. Moscow has challenged his move to the CHL. Sea Dogs president Wayne Long calls it "surprising and disappointing."

Galiev will likely play on Tuesday and Wednesday versus Lewiston. Galiev joins Tomas Jurco as the other import in the Sea Dogs lineup.

The Sea Dogs selected the forward first overall in the 2009 CHL Import Draft. Many fans were dissapointed in the selection, letting highly touted Kiril Kabanov slip to seventh and be picked up by the rival Moncton Wildcats. Kabanov has yet to confirm that he will play in the CHL this season.

Galiev helped team Russia to a silver medal in the Memorial of Ivan Hlinka Tournament. He had one goal and three points in four games.

Galiev played last season in Indina with the Ice.

Station Nation Fact: Although Galiev will likely play on Tuesday versus Lewiston at Harbour Station, Wednesday's game against the MAINEiacs will be played in Fredericton. The other Sea Dog to make his QMJHL pre-season debut in Fredericton, none other than Chris DiDomenico.