Revisiting the 1996 World Cup of Hockey
The 1996 World Cup of Hockey was an unprecedented event that produced some terrific hockey and featured a collection of talent that is arguably unrivaled. The inaugural tournament reset the…
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NHL Teasing Return of World Cup of Hockey
On Friday in Prague, the Chicago Blackhawks took on the Philadelphia Flyers in front of a sold-out crowd of 17,463. The game was a part of the NHL’s Global Series…
NHL Rumors: McDavid, Byfuglien, Johnson, More
In today’s NHL Rumors, does Connor McDavid have a deadline for the Edmonton Oilers to get competitive? Also, what is the status of Dustin Byfuglien? Plus, Pittsburgh Penguins coach Mike…
Rebooting World Cup of Hockey to be Part of NHL Labour Talks
VANCOUVER — With labour talks having already begun on an informal basis, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman and union chief Don Fehr are in favour of rebooting the World Cup of Hockey tournament and holding it every four years.
The stumbling block to laying…
Calgary’s 2026 Olympic Bid Has Huge NHL Implications
The 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea have come and gone. With the 2018 event complete, the focus of the winter sports world has turned towards preparations for the…
Sharks World Cup Review
The NHL regular season is around the corner, but how quickly we forget that not too long ago, a major point of concern was the absence of superstars at their…
2 Penguins at the World Cup
The Pittsburgh Penguins sent six of their players to play in this year’s World Cup of Hockey. Four of them played in the semifinals; one of them will be playing…
Swedish Roster for World Cup 2020?
After a disappointing performance in the knock-out stage against Team Europe, the Swedes got sent off in the World Cup of Hockey before they ever got to reach the summit of…
The World Cup of Hockey Tutorial
For those who cannot remember, hockey used to be on ESPN. Thanks to the 2016 World Cup of Hockey, hockey is officially back on the cable giant, giving us goosebumps…
Who the Numbers Think Will Win the World Cup of Hockey
For the first time since 2004, the World Cup of Hockey is back – and with a brand new look. The tournament features the standard “Big Six” national teams of Canada,…
Beyond The Blade Podcast: Jimmy Vesey, Thomas Di Pauli & World Cup
The Latest from THW Podcast Channel In ‘Episode 12 – The Decision’ hosts Chad DeDominicis and Bill Schake break down the latest in the Jimmy Vesey saga. They also touch…
World Cup of Hockey Will Use Player and Puck Tracking
The NHL and NHLPA held a press conference on Wednesday in Toronto’s Distillery District to discuss the plan for international growth when it comes to the game of hockey. Part…