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The 2026 IIHF World Hockey Championships will crown champions in a historic final, while key player transfers and playoff clashes add intrigue to the hockey calendar.
The Columbus Blue Jackets concluded a competitive season with a bronze‑medal game against Norway, highlighted by strong play from Robert Thomas, while the front office evaluates pending free agents and the upcoming NHL Draft pick.
The Columbus Blue Jackets must allocate a $32 million cap window to retain key restricted free agents before rival clubs can intervene.
Sophomore forward Max Plante earns the 2026 Jim Johannson award, joins an elite list of UMD players, and prepares for international play with the U.S. national team.
The Carolina Hurricanes' deep playoff run has sparked a measurable rise in youth hockey enrollment across the state, especially among girls.
The NHL is exploring the possibility of letting Russia compete in the 2028 World Cup of Hockey, but strong resistance from European federations and player concerns over the Ukraine war complicate the plan.
Kirill Kaprizov has become the highest‑paid player in NHL history and Minnesota’s all‑time leading goal scorer, combining elite skill with a relentless drive for a championship.
The tournament saw Canadian forward Porter Martone shine for Team Canada, Swedish players Jack Berglund and Carl Grundstrom add points, and Everett Silvertips prospect Luke Vlooswyk help his club reach the Memorial Cup final before a loss to the Kitchener Rangers.
Russian and American ice‑hockey players will meet in Moscow on July 1 in a match proposed by President Vladimir Putin and backed by President Donald Trump, coinciding with the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence.
The league and players' association are weighing a cautious reintegration of Russian athletes, navigating opposition from Finland, Sweden and Czechia while the International Ice Hockey Federation adopts an event‑by‑event approach.
Norway edged Canada 3-2 in overtime to capture bronze, marking the nation's inaugural medal in the tournament while Canada's star‑studded lineup narrowly missed a podium finish.
Canada's once-dominant hockey programs are faltering on the world stage, with recent losses to Denmark and Norway highlighting gaps in goaltending, defense and clutch performance. Hockey Canada’s leadership, including president‑CEO Katherine Henderson, faces mounting pressure to restore the nation’s competitive edge.
Finland secured the gold medal in Zurich and Fribourg, where Swiss star Roman Josi was crowned MVP amid a celebration of Škoda’s long‑standing partnership and new electric models.
A short video of Sidney Crosby in a Team Canada locker room during the International Ice Hockey Federation World Championship sparked a wave of speculation, later clarified as frustration with officials rather than a jab at the Slovakian team.
The Winnipeg Jets and Manitoba Moose seasons have ended, the 2026 NHL Draft awaits with the Jets holding the 8th overall pick, and international competition has delivered gold, silver and bronze for several key players.
Finland secured a dramatic overtime win at the IIHF World Championships, Norway captured bronze, and Patrice Bergeron was inducted into the Hall of Fame, while NHL front offices shift and the Memorial Cup concludes.
The past week in Canadian sport delivered a blend of disappointment and unexpected triumphs, as the nation’s teams navigated international tournaments and professional leagues.
The International Ice Hockey Federation has walked back its blanket ban on Russian clubs and national teams, opting for a case‑by‑case review as the 2026‑2027 season approaches.
Finland edged Switzerland 1-0 in overtime, with Konsta Helenius scoring the winning goal, clinching their fifth world championship.
Finland defeated Switzerland in overtime to win the 2026 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship, ending a three‑year final streak. Roman Josi was named MVP and Best Defenceman, while Canada's Macklin Celebrini and Norway's Henrik Haukeland received Best Forward and Best Goaltender honors.
The International Ice Hockey Federation will review the admission of Russian and Belarusian teams, with the Belarusian junior squad already slated for the 2027 World Championship in the United States.
Finland edged Switzerland 1-0 in overtime at the 2026 IIHF Men's Ice Hockey World Championship, with Konsta Helenius scoring the decisive goal and goaltender Justus Annunen delivering 22 saves. Captain Aleksander Barkov's three goals and eight assists anchored the Finnish campaign, while Switzerland's third straight final loss underscored their continued near‑miss.
Finland edged Switzerland 1‑0 in overtime, with Konsta Helenius scoring the winner while goaltender Justus Annunen made 22 saves. Captain Aleksander Barkov contributed three goals and eight assists, leading a Finnish team that has now secured five world titles.
Norway defeated Canada 3-2 in overtime for bronze, while Finland edged Switzerland 1-0 to win gold, with standout performances from Robert Thomas, Jet Greaves, and Aleksander Barkov