After having to delay for a year following the 2019-20 outbreak of the COVID-19 virus across the world, and delaying another month to meet Canadian quarantine protocols, today the IIHF announced the schedule for the 2021 IIHF Women’s World Championship in Halifax and Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada, who will host after postponing the 2020 edition of the tournament.
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πΊπΈ Boston Pride Capture 2021 Isobel Cup In Home-Ice Bubble
Despite entering the delayed NWHL playoffs as the fourth and final seed, the Boston Pride used unique pandemic circumstances to capitalize on home ice and capture their second Isobel Cup Saturday night, defeating the Minnesota Whitecaps in Boston to win the NWHL championship.
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π¨π¦ Hip Injury Forces Brent Seabrook Into Retirement
After a multitude of injuries, including surgeries on a shoulder and both hips, today Canadian defender Brent Seabrook announced his injuries will force him into retirement at the age of 35, ending his illustrious career with the Chicago Blackhawks, spanning fifteen seasons, three Stanley Cups and World Junior and Olympic Gold.
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π±π» 2021 World Championship Schedule Released
The schedule for the 2021 IIHF World Championship was today announced for the tournament taking place in RΔ«ga, Latvia, marking the return of the World Championship after its historic cancellation last year, returning to Latvia for the first time in 15 years.
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π¨π¦ Triple Gold Club Member Jay Bouwmeester Forced To Retire At 37
After a cardiac incident nearly cost him his life during a game in 2020, Canadian defender Jay Bouwmeester today formally announced his retirement from hockey at age 37, eleven months to the day of his near-fatal game.
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IHLC Results β πΊπΈ United States 2-0 Canada π¨π¦ β 05 Jan 2021
πΊπΈ United States 2-0 Canada π¨π¦
World Junior Championship Gold Medal Game
Rogers Place, Edmonton π¨π¦
Tuesday, 05 January 2021
Trevor Zegras had a goal and assist and Spencer Knight was terrific in goal for the Americans as they won their fifth all-time gold medal with a flawless 2-0 win over Canada. It was a game of tight checking and stifling defence, blocked shots, great saves, and few great scoring chances.
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π¨π¦ John Muckler: 1934-2021
John Muckler, the Canadian coach and executive whose career was highlighted with five Stanley Cups and two Canada Cups, passed away at age 86 due to complications from COVID-19.
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IHLC Results β π¨π¦ Canada 5-0 Russia π·πΊ β 04 Jan 2021
π¨π¦ Canada 5-0 Russia π·πΊ
World Junior Championship Semifinal
Rogers Place, Edmonton π¨π¦
Monday, 04 January 2021
As it has every game this tournament, Canada roared out to an early lead and never looked back. Tonight, Russia was the victim, and the 5-0 score was richly dserved by the more determined and aggressive Canadians.
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IHLC Results β π¨π¦ Canada 3-0 Czechia π¨πΏ β 02 Jan 2021
π¨π¦ Canada 3-0 Czechia π¨πΏ
World Junior Championship Quarterfinal
Rogers Place, Edmonton π¨π¦
Saturday, 02 January 2021
Canada scored two goals in the first period en route to a disciplined 3-0 win over the Czech Republic to advance to the semi-finals on Monday. The loss eliminates the Czechs, who last won a medal at the U20 in 2005 (bronze).
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IHLC 2020 In Review β Junior
The International Hockey Lineal Championship only saw two champions hold the title thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, with defending champions Canada holding the title for all but five days in 2020. Continue reading
