Seeking inspiration
The female Olympic Athletes from Russia are hoping that the support of Oleg Znarok's team can be more than merely symbolic after a tough start to the Games. When the Olympic Athletes from Russia began...
View ArticleSchelling shining for Swiss
To try to compete against Canada and the U.S. at the Olympics, you need a superstar in net. Fortunately for the Swiss, they have one in Florence Schelling. Schelling was named Olympic MVP, Best Goalie...
View ArticleCanada flying high
Remembering last year’s loss at the Women’s Worlds, Canada came out firing on all cylinders and took advantage of some weak defence by the Finns, winning 4-1. The result moves Canada to 2-0 at these...
View ArticleSpeed star!
Team USA's Jocelyn Lamoureux-Davidson scored twice in six seconds to set a new Olympic record for speedy scoring as her team beat OAR 5-0 in Korea. Three points from Jocelyn Lamoureux-Davidson steered...
View ArticleTriple Gold Club in Korea?
The Triple Gold Club might grow by exactly one name in the next two weeks, and if it does that name will be Datsyuk. The Triple Gold Club stands at 27 members right now, and because the NHL isn’t...
View ArticleIt's a big world out there
Nobody disputes the NHL’s status as the world’s top pro league. Equally indisputable is the fact that you don’t have to be an NHLer to shine at the Olympics. With the men’s tournament kicking off on 14...
View ArticleSchelling, Muller hot again
In a rematch of the 2014 Olympic bronze medal game, the Swiss beat Sweden 2-1 to come first in Group B. Goalie Florence Schelling set a new Olympic wins record. Schelling, the 2014 Olympic MVP,...
View ArticleEchoes of Sochi
Group B turned into an exact repeat of one of the groups from Sochi - but not much else is familiar from four years ago. Let's find out more... Olympic Athletes from Russia Russia may be in their...
View ArticleHistory makers
A fast start set Japan on the road to victory for the first time in Olympic women's hockey, but the biggest cheer went to Korean scorer Randi Heesoo Griffin. The All-Asia match-up between Korea and...
View ArticleHeiskanen reaches high
Opportunity is timing, and timing seems to be on the side of young Miro Heiskanen of Finland these days. Despite being only 18, he has had a pretty special two years. “I think I played pretty well...
View ArticleWho’ll succeed in Group C?
Sweden and Finland have combined for 10 men’s Olympic hockey medals in the last 30 years. Do underdogs Norway and Germany have a chance? Let’s preview Group C. Sweden After the glory of the 2017 IIHF...
View ArticleTwo champs collide
It’s just a preliminary-round game, but don’t tell the players they don’t care about winning. Canada, reigning four-time Olympic champs, and the United States, reigning four-time Women's Worlds champs,...
View ArticleWelcome to Upset City
Slovakia’s 3-2 win over the OAR team and Slovenia’s 3-2 overtime victory over the U.S. made this tournament's Day One the most upset-heavy in Olympic history. Is that hyperbole? A touch of recency...
View ArticleFinns down Germany
Eeli Tolvanen, an 18-year-old Olympic rookie, made a splashy debut with a goal and three assists as Finland beat Germany 5-2 to kick off Group C on Thursday. The Finns also enjoyed balanced scoring...
View ArticleLacasse, la difference!
Genevieve Lacasse stoned the top scorers of the U.S. this afternoon to lead Canada to an inspired 2-1 win and claim top spot in Group A. Both teams had already qualified for direct entry into the...
View ArticleWorld Junior discussions ongoing
The IIHF was made aware of media reports concerning the prolongation of the IIHF World Junior Championship marketing contract as of 2022. Currently we are in final discussions covering the long-term...
View ArticleGroup A: Canada favoured
Korea is in the Olympics as the host nation, but it also earned promotion to the top level of the World Championship on its own. Nonetheless, it will have its hands full with three teams whose IIHF...
View ArticleSweden drowns Norway
Sweden's Tre Kronor were buzzing early against Norway, and that's all they would need to defeat the beleaguered Norwegians. The Swedes are the defending world champions and they played like it on...
View ArticleFinn win sets quarters
Michelle Karvinen scored twice and Noora Raty was excellent in goal as Finland beat OAR 5-1 to close out the women's round robin. The Finns cofed three goals with the extra man. I think it’s important...
View ArticleBourque bullies the Swiss
After back-to-back golds with its NHL stars, Canada faces a different task in 2018. But its impressive win over the Swiss hints that it can go for medals again. Canada began its Olympic defence with an...
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