Unlike 2015, which was “the year of Team USA” in women’s hockey, there was a little more parity in the later months of 2016, with Canada finally striking multiple blows to Team USA’s dominance, ultimately ending the calendar year with the International Hockey Lineal Championship.
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Category Archives: IHLC News
Hockey Hall Of Fame Inducts Class Of 2016
The Hockey Hall Of Fame tonight inducted their 2016 Class, inducting four world-class players to their ranks with a number of tremendous international achievements.
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🇸🇰 Marek Svatoš: 1982-2016
Slovak winger Marek Svatoš, a former standout winger with the Colorado Avalanche, was today reported dead at the age of 34 in Lone Tree, Colorado, with details still emerging regarding the circumstances of this tragedy.
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IHLC Preview – 2016 Deutschland Cup
For just the fifth time in the history of the tournament, the International Hockey Lineal Championship will be contended at the 2016 Deutschland Cup in Augsburg, Germany, as a result of Canada’s exhibition victory over Hungary.
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IHLC Preview – 2016 Four Nations Cup
For the 21st time, the top nations in international women’s hockey will meet, this time in Vierumäki, Finland, to contend for the 2016 Four Nations Cup, pitting hosts Finland against Canada, Sweden, and the defending champion United States.
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🇺🇸 John Kirrane: 1928-2016
John “Jack” Kirrane, the gritty defender who led Team USA to a stunning Olympic Gold upset at the 1960 Olympics that was dubbed “The Forgotten Miracle,” passed away on 26 Sep. in his hometown of Brookline, Massachusetts, at the age of 88.
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🇫🇮 Matti Hagman: 1955-2016
Forward Matti Hagman, the first Finnish born and trained player to ever play in an NHL game, passed away in Espoo yesterday at the age of 61, after a long illness.
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🇨🇦 Dan Boyle Retires As Member Of San Jose Sharks
Canadian defensive stalwart Dan Boyle, who spent the last two seasons in New York after illustrious tenures in Tampa and San Jose, today retired as a member of the Sharks, signing a one-day contract to end his career at the age of 40.
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🇪🇺 Team Europe Advances To World Cup Final, Ends IHLC Defence
While the notion of the Team Europe and North America squads at the 2016 World Cup Of Hockey were seen as gimmicky by many, they have served as not only a pleasant surprise to fans around the world, but as now one of the top two teams in international hockey.
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🇨🇿 Tomáš Kaberle Formally Announces Retirement
After failing to join a new club for the first time in over 20 seasons, Czech defensive anchor Tomáš Kaberle today announced his retirement from professional hockey at the age of 38.
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IHLC Preview – 2016 World Cup Of Hockey
The top international hockey players in the world are assembled in Toronto, to resuscitate the World Cup Of Hockey after a twelve year absence to crown the top team on the planet.
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2017 Women’s World Championship Schedule Released
The schedule for the 2017 IIHF Women’s World Championship was today announced for the tournament taking place in Plymouth, Michigan, USA, once again with opening night ending once again with a rematch of Canada vs. USA, for a likely preview of the Gold Medal Game.
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🇳🇴 🇸🇮 🇩🇪 Norway, Slovenia, Germany Nab Final 2018 Olympic Spots
After nearly a year of Olympic qualifiers that began in Bulgaria last October, three rounds of play and 28 teams competing for just three spots in PyeongChang, the final slots were today locked up by Norway, Slovenia and Germany for the 2018 Winter Olympics.
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🇫🇮 Jere Karalahti Retires After 23 Pro Seasons
Finnish power defender Jere Karalahti today announced his retirement from the Swedish club HV71, ending a sometimes tumultuous career in the NHL, KHL, and Finnish, Swedish and German premier leagues at the age of 41.
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2017 World Championship Schedule Released
The IIHF has released the full schedule for the 2017 World Championship in Paris, France and Cologne, Germany, with defending champions Canada opening the tournament against Czechia, while hosts Germany open the tournament against the United States on opening day, and France hosts Norway on day two.
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🇨🇦 Brad Richards Retires After 16 Year Pro Career
Nearly one month after his former Tampa Bay and Team Canada teammate Vincent Lecavalier retired from pro hockey, power forward Brad Richards today announced his NHL career would conclude after spending his final season in Detroit.
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🇫🇮 Ossi Väänänen Retires From Jokerit
Finnish defender Ossi Väänänen today announced his formal retirement from Jokerit at the age of 35, ending his career with the same team he started his career with 18 years earlier, which included stops in the NHL, Liiga, SHL and KHL.
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Hockey Hall Of Fame Announces 2016 Class
The Hockey Hall Of Fame today announced the newest members that will join as the Class of 2016 on 14 November, with Eric Lindros, Sergei Makarov, Rogatien Vachon and Pat Quinn getting the call, bringing their professional and international accolades (along with their International Hockey Lineal Championship reigns) to the famed Hall in Toronto.
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IHLC Winners Win Big At 2016 NHL Awards
The National Hockey League handed out its hardware to the best players in the world Wednesday night in the newest NHL city, Las Vegas, with ten IHLC holders representing four countries taking home trophies.
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🇨🇦 Vincent Lecavalier Formally Announces Retirement From Kings
Making good on his announcement at the start of the 2015-16 NHL season, Vincent Lecavalier today announced his retirement from professional hockey, his 17 year NHL career concluding with the Los Angeles Kings’ first round playoff exit.
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