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2016 IIHF World Championships

Predators Pick Up Medals at 2016 IIHF Worlds

Dan Mount | May 24, 2016

The Nashville Predators may have been late to the party at the 2016 IIHF Worlds, but two players got their hands on medals as Ryan Ellis helped Team Canada take…

Hurricanes Prospect Aho Carries Finland to Gold Medal Game

Dean Plunkett | May 21, 2016

Carolina Hurricanes prospect and Finnish Liiga MVP runner-up, Sebastian Aho, looked ready for his NHL debut next season as he scored twice to lead Team Finland past Russia and into…

Canada Routs Sweden to Face USA in the IIHF Semifinals

Nissa Khan | May 19, 2016

Team Canada is one step closer to defending its World Championship title after pummeling Team Sweden in the Quarterfinals in St. Petersburg, Russia on Thursday. Marks Scheifele and Stone each…

Corey Perry Gives Jets Fans One More Reason to Dislike Him

Sean Olinkin | May 17, 2016

The Winnipeg Jets and their fans have a long history with Corey Perry and let’s just say that the Jets faithful are not the biggest fans of the Ducks franchise player.…

5 Reasons to Watch the 2016 IIHF World Championships

Dan Mount | May 12, 2016

The 2016 IIHF World Championships are well underway in Moscow and St. Petersburg, Russia, but there’s not a lot of excitement about the event. Canada, Russia and other European countries…

Where Does Nikita Zaitsev Fit in the Leafs Lineup?

Devin Slawson | May 11, 2016

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced the long awaited signing of Nikita Zaitsev to a one-year entry-level contract on Monday, May 2nd. The Leafs had long been rumoured to have an…

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