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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Tre Kronor has named 20 players for Friday's IIHF World Championship opener against Canada in Fribourg. Two goalies, six defensemen and twelve forwards are registered, leaving room for adjustments. Viggo Björck, 18, is set to become the youngest Swedish player ever in the tournament.
Norway secured a historic spot in the semifinals of the ice hockey world championship after defeating Latvia in the quarterfinals. The team, featuring several SHL players, finished second in its group with notable wins over the Czech Republic and Sweden.
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Norway will receive reinforcement from North America for the ice hockey world championship in Switzerland. The 20-year-old Michael Brandsegg-Nygård joins after his AHL team was eliminated.
Tre Kronor returns forward Anton Frondell ahead of Tuesday's must-win game against Slovakia at the world championship. A victory would secure a quarterfinal berth after an unexpected loss to Norway. Coach Sam Hallam emphasized the need for improved speed and discipline.
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Norway secured its first IIHF World Championship quarterfinal berth since 2012 with a 4–1 victory over the Czech Republic. Michael Brandsegg-Nygård scored twice in his tournament debut to help the team move into second place in its group.
Sweden's national hockey team has registered Philadelphia forward Carl Grundström for Sunday's World Championship match against Denmark. The move comes after a 5-3 loss to Canada in the tournament opener.
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Five of the 14 teams in Sweden's top ice hockey league will start the upcoming season with new head coaches. The changes were outlined in a review of coaching staffs across the SHL.