Posts About "World Cup of Hockey"
NHL Rumors: McDavid, Byfuglien, Johnson, More
October 5th, 2019 In today's NHL Rumors, does Connor McDavid have a deadline for the Edmonton Oilers to get competitive? Also, what is the status of Dustin Byfuglien? Plus, Pittsburgh Penguins coach Mike Sullivan gives his thoughts on the Jack Johnson trade rumors, and will there be another World Cup of Hockey in the near future? Related: NHL Rumors:...
Rebooting World Cup of Hockey to be Part of NHL Labour Talks
June 23rd, 2019 VANCOUVER — With labour talks having already begun on an informal basis, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman and union chief Don Fehr are in favour of rebooting the World Cup of Hockey tournament and holding it every four years. The stumbling block to laying...
Calgary’s 2026 Olympic Bid Has Huge NHL Implications
March 7th, 2018 The 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea have come and gone. With the 2018 event complete, the focus of the winter sports world has turned towards preparations for the 2022 Beijing Olympics and the bidding process for the 2026 Winter Olympics. Four cities are currently part of the International Olympic Committee's...
Sharks World Cup Review
October 8th, 2016 The NHL regular season is around the corner, but how quickly we forget that not too long ago, a major point of concern was the absence of superstars at their respective NHL training camps. Well, the World Cup has come and gone; and though it received mixed reviews, I believe everybody, to some extent, enjoyed watching their favourite...
2 Penguins at the World Cup
September 27th, 2016 The Pittsburgh Penguins sent six of their players to play in this year's World Cup of Hockey. Four of them played in the semifinals; one of them will be playing in the finals this week. This is a profile of two of those players, both of whom are key in the Pittsburgh Penguins lineup- one a star veteran, one a new player virtually...
Swedish Roster for World Cup 2020?
September 26th, 2016 After a disappointing performance in the knock-out stage against Team Europe, the Swedes got sent off in the World Cup of Hockey before they ever got to reach the summit of their own expectations. But there's really no use in dwelling on that surprising semifinal loss; what happened has happened and when it's over, it's over. More...
The World Cup of Hockey Tutorial
September 16th, 2016 For those who cannot remember, hockey used to be on ESPN. Thanks to the 2016 World Cup of Hockey, hockey is officially back on the cable giant, giving us goosebumps once again as we listen to this beauty of a theme song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2BuSLqUD65I On Saturday, Sept. 17, eight international teams will compete in a...
Who the Numbers Think Will Win the World Cup of Hockey
September 12th, 2016 For the first time since 2004, the World Cup of Hockey is back – and with a brand new look. The tournament features the standard “Big Six” national teams of Canada, USA, Czech Republic, Russia, Sweden and Finland as well as two All-Star teams: Team Europe and the top players from North America 23 years old or younger. New...
Beyond The Blade Podcast: Jimmy Vesey, Thomas Di Pauli & World Cup
August 18th, 2016 The Latest from THW Podcast Channel In 'Episode 12 - The Decision' hosts Chad DeDominicis and Bill Schake break down the latest in the Jimmy Vesey saga. They also touch on another college free agent in Notre Dame's Thomas Di Pauli. Lastly, the duo ends the podcast on the upcoming World Cup of Hockey. Intro: 0:00-1:00 Jimmy Vesey:...
World Cup of Hockey Will Use Player and Puck Tracking
August 17th, 2016 The NHL and NHLPA held a press conference on Wednesday in Toronto’s Distillery District to discuss the plan for international growth when it comes to the game of hockey. Part of that includes the success of the upcoming international tournament being held in Ontario’s capital city and it’s because of that the league will be looking...
Krejci Warned Against Participating at World Cup: Report
August 8th, 2016 Boston Bruins forward David Krejci has been warned by doctors not to participate at the World Cup of Hockey reported iSport.cz, a Czech news site, on Monday. In early May, the Bruins announced that Krejci underwent successful surgery on his left hip on April 14, 2016. His expected recovery time was reportedly five months with the hope...
U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2016
August 8th, 2016 The 1996 United States World Cup of Hockey Team headlines the list of inductees in the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame's Class of 2016, USA Hockey announced on Monday. Other inductees include former NHL star Craig Janney and legendary hockey coach Norman "Bill" Belisle. U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2016 announced:...
Why the World Cup of Hockey Got it Wrong
July 2nd, 2016 When the World Cup of Hockey kicks off this September, over 180 of the best players in the world will square off in Toronto, looking to take home the gold. The tournament has many people excited, as they root for their country to claim international glory on the world stage. However, as hyped up as many people are for the event, there...
