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Want to know about the players in the Canada Olympic team?

(22 Jan 2018, 15:02) | On 13 January 2018 Team Canada announced their roster for the forthcoming Olympic Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea. Without the NHL superstars, such as captain Sidney Crosby, who won gold in Sochi four years ago, the team has a very different feel. The selectors are relying on the quality of Russia's Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) where 13 of the group currently play. However, seven of the team have played in Sweden, that is one quarter, and three currently play in their top division, Swedish Hockey League (SHL). Read more»

Hockey family mourns the loss of Jim Johannson

(21 Jan 2018, 21:26) | The General Manager of the U.S. Olympic men's hockey team suddenly passed away at 53 Read more»

Macedonia wins and loses in OT in Bosnia and Hercegovina

(21 Jan 2018, 19:18) | In the weekend Bosnia invited Macedonia for two test games, as the Bosnians are preparing for upcoming WC qualifications in Sarajevo. Read more»

SHL - monthly review, January 2018

(17 Jan 2018, 21:26) | Whilst most eyes in the hockey world have been feasting on the Junior World Championships in Buffalo, USA, the Swedish Hockey League (SHL) has continued to play bubbling towards the climax of the regular season. This article looks at the latest action in Sweden's top hockey division Read more»

Excitement ensues, as the Winter Games approaches!

(17 Jan 2018, 20:03) | As we approach the new year, one of ice hockey’s most anticipated and prominent events lingers on the horizon, the men’s ice hockey tournament at the Winter Olympics. Read more»

Three reasons Växjö Lakers will win SHL

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Third time’s a charm

(14 Jan 2018, 19:02) | Pavel Razvadovsky and Maxim Parfeyevets shine in the night of third Continental Cup for Yunost Minsk, now the biggest winner of the plate Read more»

Bronze for Steelers

(14 Jan 2018, 14:58) | Sheffield close the Superfinals with a victory, reaching the third place: Renon is fourth for the second year Read more»

Yunost take another three points

(13 Jan 2018, 16:48) | Steelers have played their Belarus opponents twice before, after the first time eight years ago, Yunost won the Cup. Read more»

Nomad at shootouts, Renon is out

(13 Jan 2018, 15:36) | Renon plays two excellent periods but passing out victory allowing Nomad two points saying goodbye to the Cup Read more»

Nomad gives five to Steelers

(12 Jan 2018, 17:20) | Kazakh team dominates Sheffield in the Superfinals night game Read more»

Yunost beats Renon in Superfinals opening

(12 Jan 2018, 15:38) | Hosts begin campaign for the silver plate with a convincing victory Read more»

EIHL Challenge Cup semi finals match ups set

(11 Jan 2018, 19:20) | Only four teams remain in the EIHLs Challenge Cup, with the Belfast Giants, Cardiff Devils, Nottingham Panthers and Sheffield Steelers all looking to book their place in the final. Read more»

Want to know about the players in the US Olympic team?

(09 Jan 2018, 15:54) | This year’s Olympics will highlight some of these travellers as NHL players will not be in the Games. In this article I’m going to look at players selected by USA Hockey who have spent time playing in Sweden’s top division, the Swedish Hockey League, or SHL, as it is called. Read more»