Norway has named a squad packed with SHL talent ahead of the ice hockey world championship in Switzerland. The team will face Sweden in group play on May 23 in Fribourg.
Sports director Patrick Thoresen selected nine Norwegian SHL players for the tournament. Frölunda goalkeeper Tobias Normann returns after appearing at last year's event in Stockholm. Defenseman Stian Solberg joins from the San Diego Gulls in the AHL after recording 24 points in 71 games this season.
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Sweden's men's hockey team faces Latvia in the Olympic round of 16 after a disappointing third-place finish in Group B. Coach Sam Hallam has responded to criticism from experts questioning his player usage, particularly for star forward Filip Forsberg. The match is set for 21:10 in Milan.
Mark Scheifele, Mathew Barzal and Morgan Rielly have agreed to play for Canada at the IIHF world championship in Switzerland. TSN reporter Darren Dreger confirmed the Winnipeg Jets, New York Islanders and Toronto Maple Leafs stars' commitments. Gavin McKenna and Macklin Celebrini are also set to join the team.
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Frederik Dichow, HV71's injured goaltender, has been named to Denmark's national team preparatory camp ahead of the IIHF World Championship. The 28-year-old played only 10 matches this season due to injuries. Denmark gathers this week for matches against Slovakia.
The rosters of the four teams remaining in the 2026 Winter Olympics men's hockey tournament include players from every one of the 32 NHL teams. Canada will face Finland, while the United States takes on Slovakia in the semifinals. This widespread representation gives fans of all NHL franchises a stake in the outcomes.
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The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina, Italy, concluded with Team USA claiming gold in men's hockey after an overtime victory over Canada. Finland secured bronze with a 6-1 win against Slovakia, while several NHL players delivered standout performances. Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros topped rankings for his team with a .941 save percentage.