Canada vs. Sweden Notebook: Home pressure ‘perfect’ for an upset?
Where most see a home-ice advantage — a loaded Canadian squad opening the long-delayed quest for best-on-best in front of a rabid crowd — Sweden’s starting goalie sees a path to upset.
The Johnny Gaudreau Memorial Trophy Or Bob Cole Cup? What Could The 4 Nations Face-Off Trophy Be Called?
A 4 Nations Face-Off trophy was unveiled on Tuesday, but it doesn't have a name — yet. Here are some ideas for it.
One Realistic And One Unrealistic Prediction For The Canucks Representatives At The 4 Nations Face-Off
R unning from February 12 to 20, three members of the Vancouver Canucks will be taking part in the 4 Nations Face-Off. Fans ...
Sweden’s minor hockey model offers an alternative to high-stress development: ‘Have fun’
The way it works in Sweden, most players join their hometown club. They are free to stay there throughout their minor hockey ...
Sweden blazes trail in women’s hockey by allowing body checking and finds health, quality benefits
Lauren Bellefontaine came off the ice after a game in Sweden’s top women’s hockey league and detailed the toll her body had ...
Oilers' Mattias Ekholm relishes long-awaited chance to have big impact for Sweden
Young Mattias Eklholm was glued to his TV in Borlange, Sweden, in February 2006, as his heroes met Finland in the gold-medal men’s game at the Turin Olympics. All these years later, Ekholm finally ...
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Kempe ‘excited’ for Sweden’s potential in 4 Nations Face-Off
After playing for Sweden at the world championship four times, winning gold in 2018 and bronze last year, Kempe was named to ...
‘It’s a dream’: Flames’ Andersson following in father’s footsteps with Team Sweden
His mere selection has been a boost to his confidence, which is something that will grow as the 28-year-old realizes he can ...
Tampa Bay Lightning Captain Victor Hedman Has His Place Among Sweden’s Elite
Playing with his friends in the backyard or at a rink in Ornskoldsvik, a young Victor Hedman was Peter Forsberg streaking down the ice while wearing the three crowns.
Recognizing Mikko Rantanen's greatness with the Avalanche | NHL Insider
Complicated ending and all, Mikko Rantanen should be looked at as one of the all-time greats for the Colorado Avalanche.