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sports23 days ago•9 min saved

Hockey eyes Olympic return, but Milan arena woes cloud the path

NHL players and the league are eager to return to Olympic best-on-best hockey in 2026, backed by renewed talks with the IOC/IIHF and a calendar that adds a World Cup of Hockey, but progress is slowed by logistical hurdles: the NHL can’t monetize the Olympics, scheduling and fatigue concerns for teams vary, and Milan’s Santagiulia Arena faces unfinished dressing rooms, ice issues, and seating shortfalls. Russia’s exclusion adds political complexity, but players remain determined to compete on the sport’s biggest stage.

via New York Post|

#bettman #hockey #iihf

sports1 month ago•8 min saved

Ice holds up in Milan test, fueling Olympic hockey optimism

IIHF president Luc Tardif said a three-game test at Santagiulia Arena left him more confident the Milan-Cortina Games will include NHL players, with the ice holding up under heavy use, though construction delays and lower-than-target capacity remain concerns ahead of the Feb. 5–22 Games.

via The New York Times|

#ice-surface #iihf #milan-cortina-2026

sports1 month ago•4 min saved

Sweden Secures Third World Junior Gold in Dramatic Victory

Sweden won their third gold medal at the World Junior Championship with a 4-2 victory over the Czech Republic, overcoming a slow start and a late Czech rally to secure the title in a dramatic final.

via IIHF|

#gold-medal #hockey #iihf

sports1 month ago•5 min saved

Czechia's thrilling victory advances to World Junior final

The Czech team secured a surprising 6-4 victory over Canada in the IIHF tournament with a skate goal in the third period, advancing to the gold-medal game against Sweden, while Canada prepares for the bronze match against Finland.

via IIHF|

#canada #czechia #gold-medal-game

sports1 month ago•4 min saved

Sweden and Czech Republic Advance to World Junior Final

Sweden defeated Finland 4-3 in a shootout in the semi-finals of the 2026 World Junior Championship, advancing to the final where they will face either Canada or Czechia, while Finland's gold medal drought continues.

via IIHF|

#finland #hockey #iihf

sports1 month ago•4 min saved

World Junior Hockey: Finland Shocks U.S. in Quarterfinals

The article discusses the highly competitive and close semi-final match between Finland and Sweden in the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship, highlighting their recent history, key players, and strategies, with Finland aiming for its first gold since 2019 and the game being decided by very fine margins.

via IIHF|

#finland #hockey #iihf

sports1 month ago•3 min saved

Canada and Czechia Face Off at World Juniors

Canada and Czechia are set to face off in the IIHF World Junior semi-finals, with Canada holding a historical advantage but recent results favoring Czechia. Both teams have improved since their last encounter, and the game could hinge on discipline and early momentum. Canada boasts a strong power play and goal-scoring ability, while Czechia aims to capitalize on Canada's penalties and start strong.

via IIHF|

#canada #czechia #hockey

sports1 month ago•3 min saved

Finland Stuns U.S. in OT to Advance at World Juniors

Finland ended the U.S.'s reign as two-time World Junior champions with a 4-3 overtime victory in the quarter-finals, featuring a thrilling comeback and a decisive goal by Arttu Valila in Minnesota.

via IIHF|

#finland #hockey #iihf

sports1 month ago•5 min saved

Sweden Defeats Latvia

Sweden defeated Latvia 6-3 in the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Junior Championship, with Anton Frondell leading the scoring. Sweden aims for its third gold medal, while Latvia, making its fourth quarter-final appearance, shows growth despite the loss. The game featured early scoring and strong team performances, with Sweden maintaining a winning streak and a record 20th consecutive quarter-final win.

via IIHF|

#hockey #iihf #latvia

sports1 month ago•4 min saved

Canada Leads Group B After Key Win Over Finland at World Juniors

Canada defeated Finland 7-4 to top Group B at the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship, setting up a quarter-final match against Slovakia, while Finland will face the USA. The game was a high-scoring, back-and-forth contest with standout performances from Canadian players like Cole Beaudoin and Zayne Parekh.

via IIHF|

#canada #finland #hockey

sports1 month ago•1 min saved

Sweden Tops U.S. at World Juniors

Sweden leads the IIHF World Junior Championship Power Rankings after a series of wins, with Canada and the USA close behind, as teams prepare for the quarter-finals in a highly competitive tournament.

via IIHF|

#hockey #iihf #power-rankings

sports1 month ago•3 min saved

Latvia Secures Playoff Spot with Win

Latvia secured their spot in the quarter-finals of the World Junior Championship with a 6-3 win over Denmark, marking their fifth consecutive top-division appearance and fourth playoff qualification, while Denmark faces relegation implications after the loss.

via IIHF|

#hockey #iihf #latvia

sports2 months ago•1 min saved

2026 World Juniors: Schedule, Key Players, and Predictions

Canada, Sweden, and the USA have secured their game times for the 2026 World Juniors quarter-finals in Minnesota, with matchups scheduled for January 2, 2026, and remaining pairings to be determined after the final preliminary games.

via IIHF|

#canada #iihf #quarter-finals

sports2 months ago•3 min saved

Jiricek's Spectacular Overtime Goal Sparks Czechia at World Juniors

Czechia defeated Finland 2-1 in overtime at the World Junior Championship, with Adam Jiricek scoring a spectacular between-the-legs goal to secure the win, tying them with Canada in Group B standings, while Finland remains top of the group.

via IIHF|

#czechia #finland #hockey

sports2 months ago•5 min saved

USA Secures Unbeaten Win Over Slovakia in World Juniors

The U.S. team staged a dramatic comeback to beat Slovakia 6-5 in the IIHF World Junior Championship, led by James Hagens with two goals, and will face Sweden in a key match for first place in Group A.

via IIHF|

#hockey #iihf #slovakia