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Anton Frondell’s WJC Performance Proves the Blackhawks Were Right to Take Him 3rd Overall

Jim Precourt | January 11, 2026

When the Chicago Blackhawks landed the third overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft Lottery, there was uncertainty over who they were going to pick. The clear favorite was Matthew…

Categories Blackhawks Prospects, Chicago Blackhawks, World Junior Hockey Championship

Blackhawks News & Rumors: Bedard, Del Mastro & World Juniors Updates

Brooke LoFurno | January 7, 2026

The Chicago Blackhawks are hitting a good stride, having won their last three games. In even better news, Connor Bedard spoke for the first time since his shoulder injury on…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks, Column, News and Rumors

Sweden Takes Down Finland in a Shootout in the 2026 World Juniors

Mariah E. Stark (Holland) | January 4, 2026

Sunday, Jan. 4, was semi-final day for the 2026 World Junior Championship, and the first game of the day at Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul, Minnesota, was between bordering…

Categories News and Rumors, World Junior Hockey Championship

2026 World Junior Championship Semi-Finals Preview

Dayton Reimer | January 4, 2026

After an action-packed quarterfinal Friday that saw the hometown Americans sent home, the Semi-Finals are set for the 2026 World Junior Championship. Sweden and Finland are up first at 4:30…

Categories Previews and Predictions, World Junior Hockey Championship

Sweden Beats Latvia 6-3 to Move on to Semi-Finals in 2026 World Juniors

Mariah E. Stark (Holland) | January 2, 2026

The quarterfinals of the 2026 World Junior Championship started on Friday, Jan. 2, with Sweden and Latvia in the opening game. Latvia looked to make it past the quarterfinals for…

Categories News and Rumors, World Junior Hockey Championship

Blackhawks News & Rumors: Bedard, Olympics, World Juniors & More

Brooke LoFurno | December 31, 2025

A lot is going on in Chicago Blackhawks’ land, and the hockey world, for that matter. Between player transactions, the World Juniors, big wins, tough losses, and Olympic updates, the…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks, Column, News and Rumors

Sweden Defeats Germany 8-1 in 2026 World Juniors

Mariah E. Stark (Holland) | December 29, 2025

On day four of the 2026 World Junior Championship, Monday, Dec. 29, many Minnesotans were digging out after receiving quite a bit of snow, but Sweden and Germany were ready…

Categories News and Rumors, World Junior Hockey Championship

Sweden Defeats Switzerland 4-2 in 2026 World Juniors

Mariah E. Stark (Holland) | December 28, 2025

The third day of the 2026 World Junior Championship was a snowy one, as much of Minnesota was in a blizzard warning, but that didn’t stop hockey from going on.…

Categories News and Rumors, World Junior Hockey Championship

Sweden Takes Down Slovakia 3-2 in Opening Game Of 2026 World Juniors

Mariah E. Stark (Holland) | December 26, 2025

The first game of the 2026 World Junior Championship took place on Friday afternoon, Dec. 26 at Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul, Minnesota, between Sweden and Slovakia. This was…

Categories News and Rumors, World Junior Hockey Championship

Team Sweden Players to Watch at the 2026 World Juniors

Hayley Paljug | December 23, 2025

The 2026 World Junior Championship (WJC) is set to take place beginning on Dec. 26, with games running through Jan. 5. The tournament takes place in Minnesota this year, but…

Categories NHL Prospects, World Junior Hockey Championship

Projecting Sweden’s Roster for the 2026 World Junior Championship

Justin Giampietro | November 25, 2025

After taking home silver at the 2024 World Junior Championship, Sweden took a step back in 2025, falling in the Bronze Medal Game to Czechia. Can this projected roster help…

Categories World Junior Hockey Championship

Blackhawks 2025-26 Roster Projections 2.0: Post-Draft & Free Agency

Gail Kauchak | July 25, 2025

The 2025 NHL Entry Draft and free agency frenzy have come and gone. For the Chicago Blackhawks, the draft involved eight selections in all, including three in the first round.…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks, Editor's Choice, Season Previews
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