Category: Ice Hockey World Championships
Czech Republic blanks Germany to win Group B at women's worlds
Ice Hockey World ChampionshipsDominika Laskova scored twice and the Czech Republic beat Germany 2-0 on Wednesday night in the women's world hockey championship to win Group B and avoid having to face the United States or Canada in the quarterfinals.
Read moreGermany, Czech Republic stay undefeated at women's hockey worlds
Ice Hockey World ChampionshipsJulia Zorn, Jule Schiefer and Theresa Wagner scored, and Germany beat Denmark 3-1 on Monday in the women's world hockey championship.
Read moreCanada, Team USA earn exhibition wins ahead of women's world championship
Iain RankinCanada took down Finland in Wednesday's exhibition game ahead of facing the Finns again on Friday to open the 2021 IIHF Women's World Championship, while the defending champion Americans blanked Russia 6-0 in their pre-tournament game.
Read moreHlinka-Gretzky Cup Roundup: Tournament Begins with Michkov Taking Center Stage
Ice Hockey World ChampionshipsTop 2023 NHL draft prospect Matvei Michkov continues to dominate every tournament he plays in, with the Russian star recording four points on Day 1 of the Hlinka-Gretzky Cup. Plus, Slovakia shocks USA, the Czechs have a perfect opener and Germany gave Sweden a run for its money.
Read moreJets 2021 NHL Entry Draft Preview: Will Winnipeg target Carson Lambos?
Nathan SmithSince the number of live viewings for the scouting community was limited, there is an air of uncertainty going into the 2021 NHL Draft. Despite that, Sportsnet's Ken Wiebe takes a look at who the Jets may target heading into Friday and Saturday's festivities.
Read more2021 Flames Draft Dark Horses: Conner Roulette
Western Hockey LeagueRounds two through seven of the 2021 NHL Entry Draft will take place on July 24, 2021. The Calgary Flames currently possess a total of six picks in those rounds, having acquired the Edmonton Oilers’ third-round selection before trading their own fourth to the Los Angeles Kings. In this “Draft Dark H...
Read moreProspect of Interest: Michigan's well-rounded Matthew Beniers
USA Hockey National Team Development ProgramMatthew Beniers completed his first year at the University of Michigan and now looks to the next phase of his playing career.
Read moreFilm Room: Corson Ceulemans has the flash of a top prospect, but the substance isn't there yet
Ice Hockey World ChampionshipsElite Prospects has Corson Ceulemans ranked No. 55 overall for the 2021 NHL Entry Draft, lower than any of the...
Read moreBlue Jackets goalie Matiss Kivlenieks, 24, died of chest trauma from errant fireworks blast: Autopsy
Columbus Blue JacketsColumbus Blue Jackets goaltender Matiss Kivlenieks died of chest trauma from an errant fireworks mortar blast in what authorities described Monday as a tragic accident on the Fourth of July. Police in Novi, Michigan, said the firework tilted slightly and started to fire toward people nearby Sunday n...
Read moreBlue Jackets goalie Matiss Kivlenieks, 24, dies in accident
Gary BettmanThe Columbus Blue Jackets and Latvian Hockey Federation said Monday that 24-year-old goaltender Matiss Kivlenieks has died. He died from an apparent head injury in a fall after medical personnel arrived, the team said in a statement. It was not immediately clear what caused the fall or where he was...
Read moreBlue Jackets: Goalie Matiss Kivlenieks, 24, dies in accident
Jarmo KekäläinenThe Columbus Blue Jackets and Latvian Hockey Federation said Monday that 24-year-old goaltender Matiss Kivlenieks has died. He died from an apparent head injury in a fall after medical personnel arrived, the team said in a statement. It was not immediately clear what caused the fall or where he was...
Read moreKivlenieks dies at 24, was Blue Jackets goalie
Jarmo Kekäläinen"We are shocked and saddened by the loss of Matiss Kivlenieks, and we extend our deepest sympathies to his mother, Astrida, his family and friends during this devastating time," Blue Jackets President of Hockey Operations John Davidson said."On behalf of the NHL family, we extend our deepest sympath...
Read moreColumbus Prospect Goalie Matiss Kivlenieks Has Passed Away
Gary Bettman#CBJ confirmed reports in Latvia that G Matiss Kivlenieks has passed away at the age of 24. Working on the details, but such awful news. — Aaron Portzline (@Aportzline) July 5, 2021 via IIHF.com (translated), We express our deepest condolences to the relatives, friends and colleagues...
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