Penguins Notes: Karlsson, Crosby, Lizotte

Former Team Sweden head coach and general manager Johan Garpenlöv had some harsh criticism for Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson and his inclusion on Sweden’s entry to the 4 Nations Face-Off (as per Frank Seravalli of Daily Faceoff). Garpenlöv said that Karlsson’s defensive issues could p...

Hemstrom, Lee join Bison

Bloomington, Ill. – The Bloomington Bison announced the signings of forwards Linus Hemstrom and Chongmin Lee to contracts for the 2024-25 season. Hemstrom played the last two seasons in the Ontario Hockey League with the Kingston Frontenacs amassing 93 points … Continue reading → The post Hemstrom,...

Canucks prospect Tom Willander injured, misses World Junior showcase

Tom Willander, the Vancouver Canucks' 2023 first-round draft pick, is said to be dealing with a 'minor' lower-body injury.

Boston, Montreal To Host 2025 4 Nations Face-Off

The NHL has announced that the inaugural 2025 4 Nations Face-Off – a best-on-best tournament featuring Canada, America, Sweden, and Finland – will be hosted in Boston’s TD Garden and Montreal’s Bell Centre (Twitter link). The festivities will include a rivalry day on Saturday, February 15 – with Tea...

Goalie said Gretzky’s shot was ‘terrible’ but conceded a goal from him in 40 seconds; what happened next was hilarious

He got what he deserved straight away The post Goalie said Gretzky’s shot was ‘terrible’ but conceded a goal from him in 40 seconds; what happened next was hilarious appeared first on The Hockey Beast.

Sweden Settles for Silver at 2024 World Junior Championship

It seemed like the potential for a storybook ending was there from the beginning: a very strong Team Sweden hunting for an elusive gold medal on home soil. Everything went…

USA Wins 2024 World Junior Championship

With their victory over Team Sweden this afternoon, Team USA has officially won the 2024 IIHF World Junior Championship, taking home the gold medal for the sixth time since the tournament’s inception in 1977. The game-winning goal would come in the second period, as Michigan State University product...

2024 World Junior Championship: Team Sweden Final Roster

Ladies and gentlemen, it might be early, but Team Sweden is not playing around this season as they cut straight to the point and released their complete 2024 World Junior…

Scout's Analysis: What to make of Team USA, Sweden ahead of WJC final

Both gifted offensively and teeming with depth, Team USA and Team Sweden are set to meet and battle for WJC gold. Jason Bukala has some observations from both squads as the semifinals come to a close.

2024 World Junior Championship: Team Sweden Final Roster

Ladies and gentlemen, it might be early, but Team Sweden is not playing around this season as they cut straight to the point and released their complete 2024 World Junior…

Andrew Cristall extends WHL point streak to 16 games with hat trick

Just a day after Team Canada was shutout at the 2024 World Juniors 2-0 by Team Sweden, one of the players they snubbed from their roster, Washington Capitals forward prospect Andrew Cristall, continued his tormenting […]

2023 World Junior A Challenge Preview

The World Junior A Challenge (WJAC) is back and is set to kick off in Truro, Nova Scotia, with some of the best players in Junior A hockey facing off with…

WJC Scouting Report: How Canada needs to approach Germany

Team Germany was defeated by Team Sweden by a score of 1-0 Tuesday at the WJC. The Germans easily could have won the game if not for some spectacular netminding from Swedish goalie Carl Lindbom. Quapp is coming off an excellent game against Sweden, allowing only one goal on 44 shots. Team Germany...

3 players to watch on Team Sweden at the 2023 World Juniors

2023 World Junior Championship Team Sweden Final Roster

It’s been 20 years since Team Sweden captured the gold medal at the World Junior Championship. It hasn’t been for lack of trying; in that period, the Swedes have grabbed…