
Panthers Stars Pursue Historic Triple-Gold at Hockey World Championship
Florida Panthers players chase a historic triple-gold milestone at the Ice Hockey World Championship in Switzerland.
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Florida Panthers players chase a historic triple-gold milestone at the Ice Hockey World Championship in Switzerland.

Several members of the Florida Panthers are competing in the Ice Hockey World Championships in Switzerland, where Matthew Tkachuk eyes a triple‑gold achievement while teammates represent Finland, Latvia and Czechia.

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.

Five members of the Florida Panthers will represent their countries at the 2026 IIHF World Championship in Switzerland, each bringing distinct international pedigrees and ambitions.

From May 15 to 31, the Swiss cities of Zurich and Fribourg will stage the 2026 IIHF World Championship, featuring 16 teams, NHL stars from Florida and abroad, and a chance for the United States to retain its title.