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Czechia and Finland win EHT openers
08 Nov 2024 | The Euro Hockey Tour season started on Thursday with two games in Karjala Tournament. Czechia beat Sweden 5-2 after a srrong first period. Finland beat Switzerland in overtime. Read more»
The Swedish Ice Hockey Association has appointed Mike Helber as Strategic Sports Director. Helber, a former player and executive, will focus on talent development and collaboration between the federation and elite leagues, aiming to make Swedish hockey the best in the world. He brings vast experience and leadership to this new role.
(04 Oct 2024)
The Professional Women's Hockey League has unveiled the names, logos, and colors for its six teams ahead of its second season. The teams have received distinct identities inspired by their respective cities, fans, and players. These new designs maintain the primary colors from the inaugural season while adding fresh elements. The PWHL hopes these identities will foster stronger connections between teams and their communities as they move into the next chapter of the league's growth.
The names: Boston Fleet, Minnesota Frost, Montréal Victoire, New York Sirens, Ottawa Charge and Toronto Sceptres.
(09 Sep 2024)
On September 7, the Yokohama Grits secured a 2-0 victory over the Tohoku Free Blades in Japan, while in South Korea, HL Anyang Ice Hockey Club dominated the Nikko Icebucks with a 5-1 win. The following day, the Tohoku Free Blades bounced back with a 5-2 win over the Grits, and the Nikko Icebucks edged out HL Anyang in a thrilling 4-3 shootout victory.
(08 Sep 2024)
Mora IK, a classical hockey club in HockeyAllsvenskan, is facing a severe financial crisis. The season's forecast has dramatically shifted from an expected profit of 600,000 SEK to a loss of 3.6 million SEK, threatening both the club's elite license and its very existence.
(07 Sep 2024)
On Thursday night, Fehérvár AV19's Timothy Campbell (#51) committed an Illegal check to the head or neck against Dynamo Pardubice's Roman Červenka (#19). The incident, occurring just 13 seconds into the game, involved Campbell delivering a hit to Červenka's head, deemed avoidable despite Červenka's turning motion.
Following a review of video evidence and in accordance with IIHF Rule 48, the CHL Sports Disciplinary Body has ruled the action as Category 1- ‘Careless.' Campbell will receive a one-game suspension and a €700 fine, effective immediately. Additionally, Campbell will be considered a repeat offender for any future disciplinary actions within the CHL.
(06 Sep 2024)
Petr Nedvěd has stepped down as the general manager of the Czech national hockey team as of August 31, 2024, due to personal reasons. If circumstances change, the possibility of resuming the collaboration remains. The leadership of Czech Hockey is currently deciding who will take over his responsibilities. Nedvěd served as the general manager of the Czech national team since the 2018/19 season, with a break during the 2022/23 season. He returned for the 2023/24 season, during which the team won the World Championship title at the home tournament in Prague and also secured a bronze medal at the 2022 World Championship in Finland.
(04 Sep 2024)
In the opening game of the Danish league, Herning Blue Fox secured a dramatic 4-3 overtime victory against SønderjyskE in Vojens. Emil Kristensen was the hero for Herning, scoring twice, including the game-winner in overtime. Despite trailing 2-0 after the first period, SønderjyskE rallied to tie the game, but ultimately fell short in the extra period. The match was marked by numerous penalties, which disrupted the flow of play but added to the overall tension and excitement for the 1,864 fans in attendance.
(03 Sep 2024)
The KHL season started today with Lokomotiv Yaroslavl beating Metallurg Magnitogorsk 3-2.
(03 Sep 2024)
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