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2015 World Championship

Russian National Team Fined For Canada Snub

Dustin Nelson | August 24, 2015

The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) has fined the Ice Hockey Federation of Russia 80,000 Swiss Francs (apx. $85,358 USD) for their snub of Team Canada at the end of…

Americans Should Care More About IIHF Worlds

Dan Mount | May 21, 2015

Maybe we Americans need to care more about the IIHF Worlds. First and foremost, I want to congratulate the American hockey team for capturing the bronze medal. It was the…

Predators Trio Lead U.S. to Semifinals at IIHF Worlds

Dan Mount | May 15, 2015

The Nashville Predators were one of most represented NHL teams at the IIHF worlds on Thursday. It was the quarterfinals and all seven players representing the franchise made the elimination…

Solid Penalty Killing Leads the Way for USA Hockey

Dan Mount | May 13, 2015

Team USA hockey has turned a lot of heads at the 2015 IIHF World Championships, and one reason has been a great penalty kill. USA Hockey has only given up…

Eichel, Team USA Survive Slovakia to Win Group at Worlds

Dan Mount | May 12, 2015

Team USA and Jack Eichel won Group B at the world championships, but it wasn’t easy. The Americans were streaky and sloppy in its 5-4 overtime win over Slovakia to…

Pekka Rinne Sets Shutout Mark at World Hockey Championships

Dan Mount | May 11, 2015

Nevermind that Pekka Rinne is playing the like best goalie in the world. He might be playing like the best goalie in the universe. Pekka Rinne’s Remarkable Run After a…

Lack of U.S. TV Coverage Hurts IIHF Hockey Popularity in the States

Dan Mount | May 4, 2015

I’m a big fan of IIHF hockey, but it just seems like there isn’t enough on in the U.S. In checking out my Twitter feed on Saturday after posting the…

5 Reasons Why You Should Watch the 2015 IIHF World Hockey Championship

Dan Mount | April 30, 2015

The 2015 IIHF World Hockey Championship may not carry the same prestige in the United States as it does in Canada and Europe. The tournament comes in the middle of…

Team USA Rich with College Talent

Matthew Bowen | April 29, 2015

As THW contributor Drew Weber pointed out in his latest article, Team USA will be entering the IIHF World Championship Tournament with a mixed bag of established NHLers, along with…

Team USA Marches into Czech Republic

Drew Weber | April 29, 2015

It is almost May, which means it is time to start getting ready for the annual IIHF World Championship tournament. The competition will take place in the cities of Prague…

The Fin(n)ish Line: Finland and “Jääkiekko”

Marco Meneghetti | April 25, 2015

Finland is a country  which, for most hockey fans, doesn’t need an introduction: many Finnish players are playing in the NHL since many years, and the national team ranks among…

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