Khabibulin convicted of impaired driving

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - Edmonton Oilers goalie Nikolai Khabibulin has been convicted of impaired driving and could face jail time.

Khabibulin appeared before an Arizona judge Friday where he was convicted of driving with a blood alcohol level in excess of .08, extreme driving under the influence with a blood alcohol of .15 or more, and excessive speed.

The charges were laid after he was pulled over in February for going 110 km/h in a 85 km/h zone and then failed a breath test.

One count of DUI with impairment to the slightest was dropped.

Khabibulin could face up to six months behind bars.

No date for sentencing has been set.

(CHED)