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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.…

Categories International Hockey, NHL News, Olympics, Trending

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…

Categories International Hockey

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…

Categories Hockey History, International Hockey

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…

Categories 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…

Categories Hockey History, International Hockey, Olympics

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,…

Categories International Hockey, National Juniors, NHL Prospects, Top 10 Lists, World Junior Hockey Championship

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,…

Categories International Hockey, Los Angeles Kings, New Jersey Devils

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…

Categories Buffalo Sabres, International Hockey, Los Angeles Kings, New Jersey Devils, Player Profiles, Top 10 Lists

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Canucks Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Kyrou Trade Rumours, Pettersson, Chytil and More

Oilers’ Andrew Mangiapane Facing Unwarranted Criticism From Fans

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