Canada’s 2018 world junior players ineligible for 2023 world championship amid investigation, Hockey Canada says
2 years ago

Canada’s 2018 world junior players ineligible for 2023 world championship amid investigation, Hockey Canada says

New York Times  

No players from Canada’s 2018 world junior team will participate for Team Canada at the 2023 IIHF Men’s World Hockey Championship, Hockey Canada confirmed in a statement to The Athletic. “Earlier this year, Hockey Canada made a decision that until the investigation and adjudicative process of the alleged incident in 2018 are complete, no players from the 2018 National Junior Team will be considered for participation for Team Canada,” Hockey Canada said in the statement. Hockey Canada’s statement comes after the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage passed a motion Monday directing Hockey Canada to hand over the final report the governing body received from law firm Henein Hutchison Robitaille’s investigation into the alleged sexual assault of a woman in a hotel room by members of the 2018 world junior team. GO DEEPER One night in London: Allegations of sexual assault and a reckoning for Hockey Canada London police investigators said in a filing to the Ontario Court of Justice last October that they have reasonable grounds to believe that five members of Canada’s 2018 world junior hockey team sexually assaulted a woman in a hotel room, The Athletic reported in December.

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World Cup of Hockey set to return in 2028
1 month, 2 weeks ago

World Cup of Hockey set to return in 2028

Deccan Chronicle  

Montreal: The World Cup of Hockey is returning in 2028, setting the stage for the sport to get on a routine of international competitions with the world's best players every other year. “We couldn’t be more excited about making a reality Olympics, World Cups, Olympics, World Cups on a regular schedule of the best hockey players in the world representing …

4 Nations Face-Off: NHL Hockey’s USA–Canada final tonight ends the best experiment in sports.
1 month, 3 weeks ago

4 Nations Face-Off: NHL Hockey’s USA–Canada final tonight ends the best experiment in sports.

Slate  

Stop the presses: The National Hockey League had a really good idea. Across a week and a half, the league has staged the 4 Nations Face-Off, a best-on-best international tournament made up of NHL players from the United States, Canada, Sweden, and Finland. Bettman is not the sole reason that NHL players were not permitted to participate in the 2018 …

World Juniors Today: Canada back in action, Latvia still buzzing over experience
2 months, 4 weeks ago

World Juniors Today: Canada back in action, Latvia still buzzing over experience

New York Times  

We’ve reached the fourth day of the 2025 World Juniors with a full slate of games ahead, including an opportunity for redemption. Today’s schedule • Switzerland vs. Sweden, 12 p.m. ET/9 a.m. PT • United States vs. Finland, 2:30 p.m. ET/11:30 a.m PT • Czechia vs. Slovakia, 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT • Canada vs. Germany, 7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. …

World Juniors Today: Latvia’s epic upset over Canada, visiting fans enjoy Ottawa
3 months ago

World Juniors Today: Latvia’s epic upset over Canada, visiting fans enjoy Ottawa

New York Times  

Welcome to Day 3 of the 2025 World Juniors in Ottawa. Latvia shootout winner Eriks Mateiko was at a loss for words but told TSN “he still couldn’t believe it happened.” Goaltender Linards Feldbergs needed an hour to process the win after a 55-save performance. “Each year this tournament seems to have a Cinderella team,” Canada coach Dave Cameron told …

U.S., Canada, Sweden and Finland unveil 1st 6 players for 4 Nations Face-Off tournament
8 months, 3 weeks ago

U.S., Canada, Sweden and Finland unveil 1st 6 players for 4 Nations Face-Off tournament

Associated Press  

Sidney Crosby, Connor McDavid and Nathan MacKinnon have never played together for Team Canada. “It’ll be good preparation,” said Crosby, a two-time Olympic champion with Canada. “The fact that they’re close together, I think that helps and I think with that being fresh in people’s minds and when they get to see this event and then follow it up with …

Steady decline in youth hockey participation in Canada raises concerns about the future of the sport
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Steady decline in youth hockey participation in Canada raises concerns about the future of the sport

Associated Press  

BRAMPTON, Ontario — All four ice rinks at Susan Fennell Sportsplex are full of action on this winter Saturday morning, the air filled with the sound of hockey skates grinding through ice and pucks clanging off the glass. I do think the right people — the National Hockey League, USA Hockey, Hockey Canada, private corporations — are all starting to …

U.S.-Canada world championship final is no guarantee as competitive gap in women’s hockey closes
11 months, 3 weeks ago

U.S.-Canada world championship final is no guarantee as competitive gap in women’s hockey closes

Associated Press  

Fond as Hilary Knight is of the fierce women’s hockey rivalry between the United States and Canada, the 34-year-old has watched her sport’s international growth enough to realize the decades-long era of North American dominance might finally be coming to close. “And that’s why you really have to take this tournament one game at a time because nothing’s guaranteed.” There’s …

5 hockey players charged in Canada with sexual assault will have a jury trial
1 year ago

5 hockey players charged in Canada with sexual assault will have a jury trial

Associated Press  

The five hockey players charged with sexual assault in Canada have asked for and been granted a trial by jury. Formenton and current NHL players Carter Hart of the Philadelphia Flyers, Dillon Dube of the Calgary Flames and Michael McLeod and Cal Foote of the New Jersey Devils are facing charges in connection with an alleged sexual assault that took …

Many players from the 2022 Beijing Olympics are making an impact in the NHL
1 year, 1 month ago

Many players from the 2022 Beijing Olympics are making an impact in the NHL

Hindustan Times  

Just two years ago, hockey at the Beijing Olympics went ahead without NHL players because of COVID-19 pandemic-related scheduling issues. “It’s crazy.” Crazy that since then, more than two dozen of those 2022 Winter Games participants already have played in the NHL — including Knies and several others making a big impact. “It’s crazy how fast it goes once you’re …

A timeline of the Hockey Canada sexual assault allegations that have led to charges
1 year, 1 month ago

A timeline of the Hockey Canada sexual assault allegations that have led to charges

Associated Press  

A timeline of events that led to Michael McLeod, Alex Formenton, Carter Hart, Dillon Dube and Cal Foote being charged in connection to sexual assault allegations involving Canada’s 2018 world junior hockey team. June 19, 2018 — A woman’s stepfather contacts Hockey Canada, saying she alleges she was sexually assaulted by eight players, including members of the world junior team, …

NHL to wait for 2018 Canada world junior sexual assault case to finish before considering next moves
1 year, 1 month ago

NHL to wait for 2018 Canada world junior sexual assault case to finish before considering next moves

Associated Press  

TORONTO — The NHL will wait for the judicial process to play out before making any decisions about four players facing sexual assault charges in a 2018 case involving Canada’s world junior team that year, Commissioner Gary Bettman said Friday. Addressing the situation at All-Star Weekend days after the NHL players were charged by police in London, Ontario, with sexual …

NHL to wait for 2018 Canada world junior sexual assault case to finish before considering next moves
1 year, 1 month ago

NHL to wait for 2018 Canada world junior sexual assault case to finish before considering next moves

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The NHL will wait for …

NHL players are headed back to the Olympics in 2026 and 2030, cleared to play for 1st time since ’14
1 year, 1 month ago

NHL players are headed back to the Olympics in 2026 and 2030, cleared to play for 1st time since ’14

Associated Press  

TORONTO — NHL players are returning to the Olympics for the first time in more than a decade. “And especially to commit to two different Olympics, I think that’ll be great.” Milan, barring another unforeseen circumstance like the pandemic that caused players to miss Beijing in 2022, will be the first Olympics for a generation of stars led by Canadians …

The real reasons why Bettman wants NHL players in the Olympics
1 year, 1 month ago

The real reasons why Bettman wants NHL players in the Olympics

LA Times  

Canada players, from left, Jonathan Toews, Sidney Crosby and P.K. The return of NHL players to the Olympics at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Games makes so much sense, it’s almost difficult to believe commissioner Gary Bettman agreed to let players represent their respective homelands in Italy and at a still-to-be-determined site in 2030 after holding them out of the two …

NHL players to return to Winter Olympics in 2026, 2030
1 year, 1 month ago

NHL players to return to Winter Olympics in 2026, 2030

New York Times  

NHL players will return to the Winter Olympics in 2026 and 2030 after a deal was struck Friday morning with the International Ice Hockey Federation and International Olympic Committee, the league, federation and NHLPA announced. “The international composition of National Hockey League rosters is unparalleled, and NHL Players take great pride in representing their countries,” NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said …

Where do things stand with the sexual assault case involving 2018 Canada world junior players?
1 year, 2 months ago

Where do things stand with the sexual assault case involving 2018 Canada world junior players?

Associated Press  

A scandal has rocked Canadian hockey and led to multiple investigations of several players who were on the nation’s gold medal-winning 2018 world junior team, including some who have moved on to the NHL. A woman sued Hockey Canada in 2022, alleging she was sexually assaulted by eight members of Canada’s world junior team after a fundraising gala in London …

Five players from 2018 Canada world junior team take leave of absence from their clubs
1 year, 2 months ago

Five players from 2018 Canada world junior team take leave of absence from their clubs

Associated Press  

Five players from Canada’s 2018 world junior team have taken a leave of absence from their current clubs in recent days amid a report that five members of that team have been asked to surrender to police to face sexual assault charges. NHL players Michael McLeod and Cal Foote of the New Jersey Devils, Carter Hart of the Philadelphia Flyers, …

Five members from Canada’s 2018 world junior team told to surrender to police, facing sexual assault charges: Report
1 year, 2 months ago

Five members from Canada’s 2018 world junior team told to surrender to police, facing sexual assault charges: Report

New York Times  

Five members of Canada’s 2018 world junior hockey team have been told to surrender to London, Ont., police to face sexual assault charges, according to a report from The Globe and Mail. The pending charges are related to an alleged sexual assault of a woman by several players in a London hotel room on June 19, 2018, following a Hockey …

2026 World Junior Championship coming to the Twin Cities: Sources
1 year, 2 months ago

2026 World Junior Championship coming to the Twin Cities: Sources

New York Times  

The 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship is coming to the State of Hockey. Multiple NHL and international hockey sources have confirmed to The Athletic that Minnesota will host the tournament in two years. Games in 2026 will be played at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, which hosts Minnesota Wild home games, and 3M Arena at Mariucci, which hosts the …

A 2024 world juniors viewing guide: Top prospects, must-watch games and more
1 year, 3 months ago

A 2024 world juniors viewing guide: Top prospects, must-watch games and more

New York Times  

The 2024 World Junior Championship in Gothenburg, Sweden, is underway. GO DEEPER Ranking the best NHL prospects at the 2024 world juniors Czechia: The returning silver medalist from last year doesn’t have as threatening a roster this time. GO DEEPER Imagining a best-on-best 2024 world juniors: Here's what the teams would look like Slovakia: Slovakia was very good at last …

Lane Hutson stands out as USA defeats Canada 6-5 in world juniors pre-tournament finale
1 year, 3 months ago

Lane Hutson stands out as USA defeats Canada 6-5 in world juniors pre-tournament finale

New York Times  

Canada and USA wrapped up their respective pre-tournament schedules against each other in a close-fought 6-5 USA overtime win. Hockey Canada announced on Saturday that Tanner Molendyk and Tristan Luneau would not participate in the world juniors due to injury; Dorian and Ty Nelson were added to the roster. GO DEEPER Ranking the best NHL prospects at the 2024 world …

Members of 2018 world junior team violated Hockey Canada’s code of conduct: Sources
1 year, 4 months ago

Members of 2018 world junior team violated Hockey Canada’s code of conduct: Sources

New York Times  

An independent adjudicative panel found that during a fund-raising event in London in June 2018, members of Hockey Canada’s 2018 world junior team violated the governing body’s code of conduct, according to an email sent to governors across the CHL, multiple league sources told The Athletic. Hockey Canada has been under intense scrutiny since May 2022 when allegations of sexual …

Hockey Canada timeline: 5 team members charged with sexual assault elect trial by jury
1 year, 8 months ago

Hockey Canada timeline: 5 team members charged with sexual assault elect trial by jury

New York Times  

One of the world’s most prominent hockey governing bodies is being rocked by controversy. “What’s more important is that to the extent possible we get it right, more than some deadline.” Oct. 25, 2022: Hockey Canada says it won’t collect portion of player fees amid outcry Hockey Canada says it will not collect a portion of player fees from provincial …

Russian hockey competition linked to war in Ukraine ending
1 year, 11 months ago

Russian hockey competition linked to war in Ukraine ending

Associated Press  

BRAMPTON, Ontario — Russia and Belarus won’t be allowed to compete in International Ice Hockey Federation tournaments as long as the war in Ukraine continues, the group’s president said Sunday. “I hope Russia and Belarus will come back as soon as possible, because it will mean the war is over,” Tardif said during a news conference held on the final …

IIHF would like NHL 2026 Olympics decision by spring 2024
2 years, 2 months ago

IIHF would like NHL 2026 Olympics decision by spring 2024

Associated Press  

The head of the International Ice Hockey Federation said Thursday that he would like a decision on NHL participation in the 2026 Olympics by the spring of 2024. IIHF President Luc Tardif told reporters at the world junior championship in Halifax, Nova Scotia, that would give the parties involved two years to prepare for the Games in Milan and Cortina, …

NHL, players remain committed to hosting Feb. 2024 World Cup
2 years, 6 months ago

NHL, players remain committed to hosting Feb. 2024 World Cup

Associated Press  

HENDERSON, Nev. — The NHL and players remain committed to hosting a World Cup of Hockey in February 2024 even as they work through some unexpected logistical challenges. We’ll get there.” Because the NHL has not participated in the past two Olympics, the best players in the world haven’t faced off since the World Cup in 2016. “That was fun …

Canada opens world junior hockey with 5-2 win over Latvia
2 years, 7 months ago

Canada opens world junior hockey with 5-2 win over Latvia

Associated Press  

EDMONTON, Alberta — Connor Bedard had a goal and an assist and Canada opened play in the postponed world junior hockey championship with a 5-2 victory over Latvia on Wednesday night. “It always feels good to score, especially that first one of the tournament,” said the 17-year-old Bedard, the early favorite to go first overall in the 2023 NHL draft. …

Canada Police Reopen Criminal Probe Into Hockey Gang Rape Allegations
2 years, 8 months ago

Canada Police Reopen Criminal Probe Into Hockey Gang Rape Allegations

News 18  

Canadian police said Friday they have reopened a criminal investigation into allegations of a 2018 gang rape by eight hockey players, some of whom went on to play in the NHL. London, Ontario police chief Steve Williams said a review this week of its original eight-month probe, which ended in February 2019 without charges, found “further investigative opportunities." The fallout …

US, Canada in different spots in men’s hockey at Olympics
3 years, 1 month ago

US, Canada in different spots in men’s hockey at Olympics

Associated Press  

BEIJING — Claude Julien wants his players to have short memories after Canada lost to the United States. “It’s an opportunity for us to learn what we need to get better at,” Julien said after Canada’s 4-2 loss to the Americans. We’re hoping we’re able to show that we’re going to be a better team from what we’ve lived through …

Canada surges to 4-2 win over US in Olympic women’s hockey
3 years, 1 month ago

Canada surges to 4-2 win over US in Olympic women’s hockey

Associated Press  

BEIJING — It was going to take more than a one-goal deficit to rattle Brianne Jenner and the Canadians in their long-running cross-border rivalry against the Americans, which resumed Tuesday at the Beijing Olympics. Rather than wilt, Canada responded by scoring three times over a span of 5 minutes, 25 seconds to secure a 4-2 win over the defending champion …

Women’s hockey world still playing catch-up to Canada, US
3 years, 1 month ago

Women’s hockey world still playing catch-up to Canada, US

Associated Press  

BEIJING — Immediately after one of Finland’s most lopsided losses in international women’s hockey history, general manager Tuula Puputti marveled with envy at the depth of talent Canada has assembled. “It’s a very mature hockey, very high-end hockey, very close to men’s hockey.” Canada’s up-tempo transition attack and heavy emphasis on the forecheck was readily apparent against the Finns. That’s …

No NHL boosts Russian hopes for Olympic gold in men’s hockey
3 years, 2 months ago

No NHL boosts Russian hopes for Olympic gold in men’s hockey

Associated Press  

When the National Hockey League and its players agreed to pause the season and participate in the 2022 Winter Olympics, it came with the caveat of pandemic conditions not making it impractical to go to China. Staal could wear the “C” as Canada’s captain 12 years after the home ice triumph at the Vancouver Olympics that was capped off by …

Rest of world junior championship canceled over COVID-19
3 years, 2 months ago

Rest of world junior championship canceled over COVID-19

Associated Press  

The remainder of the world junior hockey championship in Canada has been canceled over fears of a COVID-19 outbreak. Citing the spread of the coronavirus and the omicron variant, the IIHF canceled the rest of the tournament “to ensure the health and safety of all participants.” Two games had already been forfeited because of positive coronavirus test results among U.S. …

Canada opens world juniors with 16-2 rout of Germany
3 years, 3 months ago

Canada opens world juniors with 16-2 rout of Germany

CBC  

Canada began shedding game rust with a 16-2 win over beleaguered Germany at the world junior men's hockey championship on Saturday in Edmonton. WATCH | Cozens leads the way for Canada: Dylan Cozens records hat trick, six points in Canada's rout of Germany Duration 0:29 Dylan Cozens had three goals and three assists to lead Canada's scoring in their 16-2 …

NHL announces players won’t be allowed to go to Olympics
3 years, 3 months ago

NHL announces players won’t be allowed to go to Olympics

Associated Press  

The inevitability sunk in for Steven Stamkos a full day before the NHL made it official that players would not be allowed to participate in the Beijing Olympics. “Our focus and goal have been and must remain to responsibly and safely complete the entirety of the NHL regular season and Stanley Cup playoffs in a timely manner.” In a separate …

NHL reaches agreement to send players to Olympics in Beijing
3 years, 6 months ago

NHL reaches agreement to send players to Olympics in Beijing

Associated Press  

The NHL is set to return to the Olympics in Beijing this winter after reaching an agreement with international officials, though the league and players have the opportunity to withdraw if pandemic circumstances warrant. When you see the last was 2014, and they would wait until 2026, so you have 12 years in between — that means we have a …

US upsets Canada 2-0 to win world junior hockey championship
4 years, 2 months ago

US upsets Canada 2-0 to win world junior hockey championship

The Independent  

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Hockey World Cup 2018: Jagbir Singh says provide the right platform
6 years, 3 months ago

Hockey World Cup 2018: Jagbir Singh says provide the right platform

The Hindu  

Hockey World Cup 2018 has been an amazing event with salt, sugar and spices for teams and hockey lovers. The overwhelming crowd support with kind hospitality and top of the world arrangements by the Odisha Government has not only revolutionised hockey but has added feathers to the popular ‘Incredible India’ movement. Since the 2002 World Cup, for the first time …

Hockey World Cup 2018: Wisdom, finally, dawns on hockey’s governing body!
6 years, 3 months ago

Hockey World Cup 2018: Wisdom, finally, dawns on hockey’s governing body!

Firstpost  

Necessity, as they say, is the mother of invention. Two years of futile search for title sponsors for the proposed global elite nations’ league has brought wisdom to the International Hockey Federation. The decision to this effect was endorsed by the FIH Executive Board meeting on Friday in Bhubaneswar, the capital of Odisha state that not only bailed the FIH …

Hockey World Cup 2018: International Hockey Federation to not look into complaints of poor umpiring
6 years, 3 months ago

Hockey World Cup 2018: International Hockey Federation to not look into complaints of poor umpiring

The Hindu  

On Saturday, the International Hockey Federation was in a combative mood. The world body appeared clueless about its plans for the sport, but was combative when questioned about certain decisions and observations made by teams and experts on the sidelines of the Hockey World Cup in Bhubaneswar. Accompanied by FIH president Narinder Batra, Weil even praised the umpires for ‘volunteering’ …

World Cup 2018: In lop-sided world of hockey, professionalism reigns in Europe while it's a poor man's game in third-world nations
6 years, 3 months ago

World Cup 2018: In lop-sided world of hockey, professionalism reigns in Europe while it's a poor man's game in third-world nations

Firstpost  

The hockey World Cup showcases not just the best of field hockey skills but also a lop-sided world, where full-time professionals with millions at stake compete with teams comprising motley groups of artisans, teachers, students and day-wagers. International hockey continues to be an unequal world, where the cultural ethos, the status of players and their job security differs drastically. Notwithstanding …

Hockey World Cup 2018: Dangerous and in-form Canada capable of causing upsets in marquee event
6 years, 4 months ago

Hockey World Cup 2018: Dangerous and in-form Canada capable of causing upsets in marquee event

Firstpost  

Canada are coming off a successful tour of New Zealand where they beat the Blacksticks in a four-game test series. They are more than capable to cause a few upsets at the Hockey World Cup 2018. Even last year, Canada beat India at the Hockey World League Semi-Finals in the fifth-place playoff to secure their World Cup berth. Canada open …

U.S. Women's Hockey Players Reach Deal To End Fair Pay Boycott
7 years, 11 months ago

U.S. Women's Hockey Players Reach Deal To End Fair Pay Boycott

Huff Post  

Shaun Best/Reuters The U.S. women’s national hockey team has ended a two-week fair pay boycott and will play in the upcoming world championship tournament, after their lawyers reached an agreement Tuesday with the sport’s governing body. USA Hockey, the sport’s American federation, and the U.S. women’s team announced in a joint press release that they had reached an agreement “that …

US women’s hockey players stand firm in wage fight
8 years ago

US women’s hockey players stand firm in wage fight

Associated Press  

U.S. women’s hockey players let a deadline to decide on whether they’ll boycott the world championships pass Thursday without any indication they’ve changed their minds in a standoff with USA Hockey over wages. “The organization’s clear objective is to continue to work toward ensuring the players that have been selected for the team are those that represent the United States …

World Juniors 2017: Canada's old U.S. rivals have 'caught up'
8 years, 3 months ago

World Juniors 2017: Canada's old U.S. rivals have 'caught up'

New York Times  

Scott Salmond, a guardian of the Canadian Christmas holidays, was standing off to the side of the room a few minutes after the big announcement. “And so I’m not even sure that they’re getting their best athletes – maybe they are in places like Minnesota and some other places – but now you’re starting to see players from California, from …

USA Hockey accidentally tells 67-year-old Canadian he could make Sochi Winter Olympics team
11 years, 2 months ago

USA Hockey accidentally tells 67-year-old Canadian he could make Sochi Winter Olympics team

The Independent  

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