Breaking Down Team Canada’s Goaltenders Anthony Fusco | September 11, 2016 Arguably the most important position is hockey is the one between the pipes. It doesn’t matter if you’re a rebuilding team or a squad ready to compete for the Stanley…
Vladimir Sobotka Could Return Wednesday for Czechs Dustin L. Nelson | September 10, 2016 Team Czech Republic center Vladimir Sobotka suffered a clavicle injury in Thursday’s exhibition game against Team Russia and did not play in Saturday’s rematch. He had an MRI after Thursday’s…
Lightning’s Kucherov & Palat Key at World Cup Steven DiOssi | September 10, 2016 The Tampa Bay Lightning are sending an NHL-leading dozen players to Toronto to compete in the 2016 World Cup of Hockey being held for the first time since 2004. The…
Connor McDavid Named Captain of Team North America Steven DiOssi | September 8, 2016 Connor McDavid has been named the captain of Team North America at the World Cup, the team announced on Thursday. Sean Couturier and Aaron Ekblad were named alternate captains. Our…
Breaking Down Team Canada’s Defense Anthony Fusco | September 8, 2016 Team Canada is going to be firmly placed under a microscope for the entire World Cup of Hockey. That’s what happens when you’re arguably the best hockey nation in the…
Team Finland World Cup Preview Chad DeDominicis | September 8, 2016 Team Finland enters the World Cup of Hockey on a hot streak in international play. The Finns won the IIHF U20 World Junior Championship this year and won a Silver…
Should Habs Fans be Excited for the World Cup? Marcy Di Michele | September 8, 2016 It was almost a year ago, when the Montreal Canadiens opened up the NHL season with a historic 9-0 run. They looked unstoppable. Carey Price picked up right where he…
Sweden’s Scoring Sources at the World Cup? David Carlsson | September 8, 2016 Hockey is a simple game. You just need to outscore your opponent. While it may sound less complex than it is, Team Sweden looks like half their work is done coming up to…
Minnesota Wild World Cup Storylines The Hockey Writers | September 8, 2016 The summer months of waiting for the slate to be wiped clean and for Minnesota Wild fans hopes to be renewed have almost come to a close. September will be…
National Anthems to Play Ahead of World Cup of Hockey Games Brandon Share-Cohen | September 7, 2016 One of the biggest remaining questions for the 2016 World Cup of Hockey was answered Wednesday. There was a lot of speculation regarding the anthems for the World Cup, mostly…
Joe Pavelski is Named Captain America Dustin L. Nelson | September 7, 2016 As has been rumored for weeks, San Jose’s Joe Pavelski has emerged as the new Captain America. Ryan Suter and Patrick Kane have been tapped to play Sam Wilson and…
Team Europe – Everything You Need to Know James Caldwell | September 7, 2016 Entering the 2016 World Cup of Hockey (WCH) in Toronto, Team Europe is hoping to channel their inner Jim Craig and Mike Eruzione. With preliminary games kicking off later this…