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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.
Outgoing IIHF president Luc Tardif addressed Russia's push to rejoin major ice hockey tournaments during a Sunday press conference in Zürich. Russia has won an appeal against its exclusion from events including the World Championships and Olympics.
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Niklas Kronwall has been elected to the IIHF Hall of Fame. The 45-year-old Swede joins other former players in the 2026 class during a ceremony held in Zürich.
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.