The 2017 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship registered the second-highest attendance in the tournament's history after 2015 (Prague and Ostrava).
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Let’s face it. It’s tough to think of Paris as a “secondary” anything.
World Championships are much more than a tournament dedicated to crowning top hockey country in the world.
Thousands of hockey fans gave a warm welcome to the Swedish world champions in Stockholm and the heroes had a lot to say.
The groups for the 2018 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship in Copenhagen and Herning, Denmark, have been announced.
Despite losing the final to Sweden, Canada remains first in the 2017 IIHF World Ranking thanks to the strong showing in the past three seasons.
Sweden tops our final Power Rankings of 2017 after its thrilling 2-1 shootout win over Canada in the gold medal game. Russia is third. See you next year!
William Nylander's blistering pace brought him goals, a gold medal and the MVP award as chosen by the media at the end of the 2017 IIHF World Championship.
A tense, nervous, cautious game from start to finish produced two fluky goals, 20 minutes of overtime, and a decisive shootout. Final score, 2-1, Sweden.
Nikita Gusev led the way with two goals and an assist as Russia beat Finland 5-3 to earn bronze Sunday in Cologne. It's Russia's fourth straight Worlds medal.
For the final day with the gold medal and bronze medal games, tickets are still available. The gold medal game starts at 20:45, programme at 20:25.
Today, the International Ice Hockey Federation inducted its 20th Hall of Fame class in a ceremony held at the German Sport and Olympic Museum in Cologne.
It’s an old, familiar song for Swedish hockey fans. And it wasn’t performed by ABBA, Europe, or Roxette.
Yes, Canada and Sweden have a long and storied rivalry in international hockey.
After a spirited third-period rally to beat Russia 4-2 in the semi-final, Canada sits first in our eighth Power Rankings. Sweden is second and Russia is third.
Sweden’s power play clicked twice in the second period en route to a 4-1 semi-final win over Finland. The Swedes will face Canada for gold on Sunday in Cologne.
The most exciting weekend of the tournament is here, on the ice and for Fantasy players.
Down 2-0 after 40 minutes and looking overwhelmed, Canada scored four goals in the third – three late – to beat Russia, 4-2, and advance to the gold-medal game.
Austria will go to the 2018 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship with Roger Bader as its head coach. He signed a two-year contract.
Crowds at this year's championship are set to come close to a new record, leaving organizers thrilled at the success of the event in Cologne and Paris.
The 2017 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship marks Wayne Simmonds' second chance to represent Canada at the senior level. He's hoping it will work out well.
From Paul Henderson’s Game Eight winner in 1972 to Ilya Kovalchuk’s overtime goal in the 2008 Worlds final, a Canada-Russia showdown always thrills.
Beside the Baltic Sea, only one hockey rivalry really counts. When Finland and Sweden face-off in Saturday evening’s semi-final, expect a battle.
The 2017 IIHF Annual Congress approved several changes in regulations including for the overtime and shootout procedure as of next season.
Skoda, Infront, and the IIHF solidified their long-running relationship by remembering the past and pointing towards the future.