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The Unstoppable Team Canada

Anthony Fusco | September 30, 2016

If there was ever any doubt that Team Canada was the most dominant hockey nation in the world, those doubts can now officially be put to rest. Before the World…

Do Fans Care About World Cup?

Marcy Di Michele | September 29, 2016

The Air Canada Centre was sold out for game one of the World Cup of Hockey final, but the empty seats were evidence that not everyone actually attended. On the…

Team Europe Proving They Have NHL Players Too

James Caldwell | September 28, 2016

With all the excitement that has surrounded the 2016 World Cup of Hockey, the underdogs in Team Europe have surprised everyone and advanced to the best-of-three final series, where they…

Price vs. Halak: World Cup Edition

Brianne Spiker | September 26, 2016

Six years ago, the Montreal Canadiens had a major decision to make. They had two excellent young goalies who were both restricted free agents and it was obvious that one…

Team Europe World Cup Preview

James Caldwell | September 17, 2016

The 2016 World Cup of Hockey offers up two interesting dynamics in the form of Team North America and Team Europe. Sure, you have the traditional giants at play in…

Wings at the World Cup: Nielsen, Tatar and Vanek

Craig Peterson | September 14, 2016

The Detroit Red Wings are sending seven players to compete in the eight-team 2016 World Cup of Hockey in Toronto. The series “Wings at the World Cup” will feature each…

Head on a Swivel: European Rearguard Hoping for Fountain of Youth

James Caldwell | September 11, 2016

We have all heard the timeless sports cliche more times than we can count: defense wins championships. The second most important position on the ice is not one defined by…

Team Europe Lacking in Firepower

James Caldwell | September 11, 2016

Team Europe enters the 2016 World Cup of Hockey as the unquestionable underdog. Out skilled and outgunned, most experts predict this motley group to finish last out of eight teams…

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…

Team Europe Names Anze Kopitar Captain

Dustin L. Nelson | September 6, 2016

With the World Cup less than two weeks away, Team Europe has announced that the Anze Kopitar will captain the multi-national hockey conglomeration for the reborn World Cup tournament. Our…

Grubauer to Substitute Andersen at World Cup

Alessandro Seren Rosso | September 6, 2016

According to CBC Sports, Washington Capitals goaltender Philipp Grubauer will substitute the injured Frederik Andersen at the upcoming World Cup of Hockey for Team Europe. #Leafs Fredrik Andersson out for World…

Facing Off: Setting Up the World Cup

Larry Fisher | September 5, 2016

Facing Off is a weekly column debating five of hockey’s hottest topics each and every Monday. From current events like trades and hat tricks to bigger-picture stuff like scandals and expansion —…

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