Swiss re-signs with coaches
ZURICH – The Swiss Ice Hockey Federation has extended the contracts of the men’s national team coaching staff. Head coach Patrick Fischer as well as assistant coaches Tommy Albelin and Christian...
View ArticleFirst Olympic team named
The 23-player roster of the Canadian women’s national team at the 2018 Olympic Winter Games, 9-25 Feb. in PyeongChang, Korea, has been announced. Canada’s roster includes three goaltenders, six...
View ArticleSinging the Danish Blues
Denmark is looking to make the quarter-finals at the IIHF World Junior Championship for the fourth consecutive year. One of the great storylines at the World Juniors over the past few years has been...
View ArticleCamp rosters
BUFFALO – Ten teams have been preparing during the past two weeks for the 2018 IIHF World Junior Championship. The teams did so at home and more recently at their camps in North America. On the evening...
View ArticleBuffalo’s biggest moments
When Buffalo hosts the 2018 World Juniors, it’ll add another big moment to the rich hockey legacy of New York State’s second-biggest city. Even though the Buffalo Sabres are still questing for their...
View ArticleNew times for Czechs
At the upcoming World Juniors, the Czech Republic will be led by Filip Pesan, who also doubles as head coach of Bili Tygri Liberec in the Czech Extraliga. It’s not usual for the head coach of a...
View ArticleThe last WJC hero
Just a few short years ago, Denver University winger Troy Terry was fighting for top minutes on the United States U18 team. So you’ll understand that it’s a little surprising to find the young forward...
View ArticleRussia seeks Buffalo glory
For Russia, Buffalo is a city of happy memories. The country’s last World Junior gold was forged here in 2011, in a tournament packed with thrilling comebacks. But, seven years after that unforgettable...
View ArticleWelcome to Buffalo!
Buffalo would love to witness a fairy tale ending. And in one way or another, the 2018 IIHF World Junior Championship is sure to provide it. The host city has endured its share of pro sports...
View ArticleAmerican-made in Canada
When you’re the son of a hockey coach, picking up and moving every few years tends to be the norm. Quinn Hughes’ story is not much different. The American defenceman – and projected top-five pick in...
View ArticleCzechs stun Russia, 5-4
Filip Zadina and Filip Chytil scored in the second period to beak a 2-2 tie en route to a huge 5-4 Czech upset of the Russians. The improbable win came in the opening game of the 2018 World Junior...
View ArticleSweden tops Belarus
Lias Andersson, the Swedish captain, scored twice in a 6-1 win over newly promoted Belarus in the HarborCenter tournament opener on Tuesday. Elias Pettersson and Erik Brannstrom had a goal and an...
View ArticleCanada off and running
Team Canada started its 2018 World Junior Championship on a positive note, defeating a strong but young Finnish team, 4-2. Canada got goals from four scorers and solid goaltending from Carter Hart, the...
View ArticleHome of the brave
The defending champion U.S. got five first-period goals and never looked back in a 9-0 demolition of Denmark to start the 2018 World Juniors on Tuesday. Fan favorite Casey Mittelstadt and Kieffer...
View ArticlePettersson makes a splash
Vincent Lecavalier wasn’t the “Michael Jordan of hockey,” as Tampa owner Art Williams once opined. And Elias Pettersson isn’t the “Kobe Bryant of hockey.” Yes, Pettersson is a Lakers star, but the...
View ArticleThis Dane doing it right
Jacob Schmidt-Svejstrup wasn’t in much of a mood to talk after the first game. His Danish team had just been pummelled 9-0 by the high-flying Americans at Key Bank Center, but that is the narrow view,...
View ArticleSwiss edge Belarus
Trailing early in the third period, Switzerland rallied to kick off its tournament with a 3-2 win over Belarus on Wednesday. Philipp Kurashev got the winner. Nicolas Muller and Valentin Nussbaumer also...
View ArticleCanada moves to 2-0
Sam Steel scored early, setting the tone for a convincing 6-0 Canada win over Slovakia.Three goals came off rebounds. The result couldn’t have ben a surprise given that Canada has never lost to...
View ArticleSomething’s in the air
Team USA plays its second game against Slovakia today. But yesterday the team already got some fresh air at the New Era Field before tomorrow’s outdoor game. The Canada vs. USA match-up on Friday will...
View ArticleFinns take revenge on Danes
Last year, Denmark beat Finland for the first time ever at the World Juniors. But on Thursday, the Finns made sure history didn’t repeat itself, winning 4-1. Danish goalie Kasper Krog had a far busier...
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