Posts About "Norway"

2014 Winter Olympics - Roster Breakdown by Club Team

January 8th, 2014 For two weeks in February, the sporting world will converge upon Sochi, Russia for the 2014 Winter Olympics, and the hockey world is no exception. The 2014 Winter Olympic hockey tournament truly is a global event. Not only are 12 countries competing for a gold medal, but the tournament is pulling in roughly 300 players from 19 different...

Norwegian Junior Hockey Changing Structure In 2012-13

July 19th, 2012 Norwegian junior hockey is going to be very different in 2012-13. Up to this past season, they had a unique system of under-17 and under-19 leagues. Most countries in Europe, including Sweden, Finland and the Czech Republic have under-18 and under-20 leagues, something that has allowed for those countries to develop some of the best...

2012 IIHF World Championship Quarterfinal Predictions: No More Fooling!

May 17th, 2012 The seven game round robin seemed to take forever but it is at long last over. Early in the morning, the 2012 World Championships will take place for those of us in North America. That 6am ET start time may be a bit much for most but for the hockey diehards out there, they will be watching one way or the other. First of all, let's...

International Spotlight: Kristian Nervik Nilsen

April 29th, 2012 Norway may not be a veritable hockey superpower at the moment but, despite that, they are still a very proud nation. Players in that country are improving every year and they are finding themselves on the upswing in all levels, both professional and junior. There is obvious camaraderie among several players, not just because many of...