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Serbia beat Switzerland 97‑73, with Nikola Jokic leading the charge and a new coach at the helm.
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Serbia beat Switzerland 97‑73, with Nikola Jokic leading the charge and a new coach at the helm.

UC Davis graduate Niko Rocak has been named to Switzerland's 14‑player squad for the upcoming European qualifiers, bringing his defensive prowess and a familial connection to the team.

Two Boston Bruins players returned with gold medals from the 2026 IIHF World Championships, while a host of other Bruins prospects contributed significantly across competing nations.

Canada’s dominant 4‑0 win over the United States highlights a tournament that sees Finland, Switzerland and Norway join the final four, setting up a high‑stakes semifinal round.

A dominant Canadian side routed the United States 4‑0 in the quarterfinal, with Celebrini, Crosby, Holloway and Brown on the scoresheet, while Jet Greaves turned away 34 shots. The win ends the U.S. bid to defend a title last held in 1933 and propels Canada into a semifinal against Finland, where they will meet a team that edged Czechia 4‑1. Meanwhile, Switzerland rallied to defeat Sweden, Norway shut out Latvia, and the semifinal schedule is set for Saturday.

In a tightly contested quarterfinal at the 2026 IIHF Men's Ice Hockey World Championship, Canada’s net‑minders and defensemen held the United States at bay in Fribourg, securing a pivotal victory.

Canada's 4-0 win over the United States in the ice hockey world championship quarterfinals highlights a strong start to the tournament, with key goals from Celebrini and Crosby and a stellar performance by Greaves.

Canada defeats the United States 4‑0 in the IIHF World Championship quarterfinal, but the U.S. remains the top hockey nation after its Olympic gold.

A dominant performance sees Canada defeat the United States 4‑0, advancing to the semifinals and keeping its historic championship quest alive.

The United States defeated Austria 4-1, with Connor Clifton, Ryan Ufko, Paul Cotter and Matthew Tkachuk on the scoresheet, positioning the Americans for a clash against Canada in the next round.

Canada overcame a 2-0 deficit to defeat Czechia 3-2, with John Tavares scoring the decisive goal. The United States also advanced with a 4-1 win over Austria, setting up a quarterfinal clash that revisits the recent Olympic final. Other quarterfinal spots were claimed by Sweden, Latvia and Norway.

Latvia’s 8‑1 win over Hungary not only clinches third place in Group A but also sets up a crucial showdown for the United States against Austria, while other groups see Norway’s historic advance and Switzerland‑Finland’s top‑seed clash.

Canada remains unbeaten in the tournament, defeating Slovenia 3‑1 while maintaining a top spot in Pool B.

Canada will face Slovenia at 10:20 a.m. ET on May 22 in Fribourg, Switzerland, looking to extend an unbeaten run while Slovenia seeks to build on its early tournament win.

A dramatic overtime finish saw Canada defeat Norway 6-5, with Scheifele delivering the winning goal just 29 seconds into the extra period.

A dramatic overtime finish sees Canada rally past Norway, while Finland secures top spot in Group A.

The sixth day of competition in Switzerland saw the United States survive a close shootout, a 9‑0 thrashing by Switzerland, Italy's narrow loss to Czechia, and Sweden's comfortable victory over Slovenia, reshaping the tournament picture.

A concise summary of the day's results, key performances and upcoming fixtures.

Macklin Celebrini scored twice, assisted by Sidney Crosby, while goaltender Cam Talbot turned away all 19 shots, sealing a 6‑0 victory that underscores Canada’s early lead in the world championship.

The highly anticipated Italy‑Canada match at the 2026 Ice Hockey World Championships will be streamed free on IIHF.TV, with ExpressVPN offering a discounted plan for viewers needing to bypass regional blocks.

Canada opened the 2026 ice hockey world championship with a 5‑3 win over Sweden, highlighted by early goals from John Tavares and Ryan O’Reilly, a late surge by Dylan Cozens, and the debut of Sidney Crosby as an alternate captain.

In a tightly contested opening game, Canada edged Sweden 5-3, showcasing a blend of veteran leadership and emerging talent.

Latvia’s Sandis Vilmanis and Czechia’s Marek Alscher, recent Call‑ups to the Florida Panthers, have earned places on their national teams for the 2026 IIHF World Championship, set to take place in Fribourg and Zurich from May 15 to May 31.

From Parisian boulevards to Bern's alpine streets, Greaves embraces a once‑in‑a‑lifetime experience as Canada prepares for its opening match.