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Sweden wins U18 world championship gold in Slovakia
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Sweden's U18 team secured gold at the 2026 IIHF U18 World Championship in Slovakia, defeating the host nation 4-2 in the final. MoDo Hockey's Elton Hermansson led the tournament with 12 points and earned All-Star honors. Teammate Malte Gustafsson also made the All-Star Team.
Anders Larsson, who has chaired the Swedish Ice Hockey Association since 2015, is weighing a candidacy for the presidency of the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF). He already serves on the IIHF board, and the position will open after Luc Tardif steps down. The Swedish federation's board is reviewing the option ahead of a June 1 deadline.
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Luc Tardif, president of the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) since 2021, will leave his position in October after choosing not to seek re-election. The World Championship in Switzerland will mark his final major tournament in the role. Tardif expressed pride in his tenure during challenging times.
The International Ice Hockey Federation has confirmed that hockey games at the 2026 Milan Winter Olympics will use rinks slightly smaller than NHL dimensions. The surfaces measure 60 meters by 26 meters, over three feet shorter but a few inches wider than the NHL's 200-by-85-foot standard. All involved parties agree the differences are insignificant and will not affect play.
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Construction delays and potential rink size issues are plaguing the main hockey arena for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan. Reports indicate the ice surface at Santagiulia Arena may measure 60 meters by 26 meters, narrower and shorter than typical international standards. Officials are investigating, with concerns about player safety and game style.