
Canada Secures Top Seed in 2026 IIHF Men’s World Championships
Canada defeated Slovenia to claim the top seed, while Germany, Finland and Sweden also posted victories, keeping the tournament wide open heading into the next stage.
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Canada defeated Slovenia to claim the top seed, while Germany, Finland and Sweden also posted victories, keeping the tournament wide open heading into the next stage.

A thrilling shootout saw the United States defeat Germany 4-3, highlighted by Ryan Leonard's decisive penalty and a late rally by Tommy Novak.

Ryan Leonard’s shootout winner lifts the United States past Germany, while Switzerland stays unbeaten and Czechia edges Italy in a tight Group B clash.

A dramatic shootout saw Ryan Leonard cap a 39‑34 shot advantage for the United States over Germany, with Devin Cooley making 31 saves.

The United States edged Germany 4-3 in a shootout after a tightly contested preliminary round game, with Ryan Leonard delivering the winning goal and Devin Cooley making 31 saves.

The 2026 Ice Hockey World Championship in Switzerland features former Northern Michigan University standouts competing for Austria and Hungary, while Canada opens its campaign with a 5‑3 victory over Sweden, highlighted by John Tavares, Ryan O’Reilly and Sidney Crosby.