Groups Set For 2018 Olympics Alessandro Seren Rosso | September 4, 2016 During this weekend’s tournaments, Germany, Slovenia, and Norway earned a ticket to the 2018 Olympic Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea, and that means that the tournament’s groups are now set.…
Despite a Brave Performance, Slovenia Can’t Get Over Russia Marco Meneghetti | May 3, 2015 After a massive 6-2 victory over Norway last Friday, Russia finds itself facing Slovenia, which yesterday suffered a 4-2 defeat by Belarus during its first match of the 2015 IIHF…
Beware of the Lynx: an Introduction to Slovenian Hockey Marco Meneghetti | April 24, 2015 Slovenia, a mountainous country lying between Austria, Italy and Croatia, is mostly remembered for its magnificent Baroque architecture, its green forests and beautiful ski resorts, not forgetting a narrow stretch…
Olympics a Family Tradition for Many Hockey Players Marinna Marotta | February 14, 2014 The 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics are giving many NHLers a chance to showcase their country’s skills on the world stage. For a few players, however, their time at the Olympics…
The History of Slovenian Hockey Joseph Vito DeLuca | December 2, 2013 After taking a look at Latvian hockey, we’ll now examine another newcomer to the Olympic stage: Slovenia. Most hockey fans are familiar with Anže Kopitar, but there is much more…
Ten International Players to Watch at Other World Juniors Margann Laurissa | December 7, 2012 The 2013 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships are coming up quickly. The six tournaments which comprise the entirety of the World Juniors will be taking place from December 9, 2012,…
Stanley Cup Finals: Slovenia vs. Lithuania Margann Laurissa | June 2, 2012 Over the years since the NHL has become a more international league, the Stanley Cup has traveled with victorious individuals to several different European countries. Up until this year’s finals,…
Top 10 International Hockey Videos Margann Laurissa | May 23, 2012 If there is anything I enjoy about hockey more than anything, it is the fact that it has become a worldwide sport. The IIHF has nearly 80 member nations on…