The IIHF today announced, that “out of concern for the safety and well-being of all participating players, officials, media, and fans,” that the 2023 IIHF World Championship, set to take place in Saint Petersburg, Russia next May, would be moved to a different location, due to Russia’s continued and deepening of invasion of Ukraine.
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Tag Archives: Moscow
IHLC 2021 In Review – Men’s
With the international hockey calendar returning (relatively) to normal in 2021, the IHLC saw a flurry of activity throughout the year, bookended with stops on the Euro Hockey Tour, and a relocated World Championship in between. Continue reading
IHLC Results – ๐ซ๐ฎ Finland 3-2 Russia (OT) ๐ท๐บ – 19 Dec 2021
๐ซ๐ฎ Finland 3-2 Russia ๐ท๐บ (OT)
Channel One Cup
CSKA Arena,ย Moscowย ๐ท๐บ
Sunday, 19 December 2021
In a dramatic battle, Russia only managed to claim one point against Finland in the concluding match of the 2021 Channel One Cup in Moscow, conceding a narrow 3-2 defeat in overtime.
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IHLC Results – ๐ท๐บ Russia 1-0 Sweden ๐ธ๐ช – 16 Dec 2021
๐ท๐บ Russia 1-0 Sweden ๐ธ๐ช
Channel One Cup
CSKA Arena,ย Moscowย ๐ท๐บ
Thursday, 16 December 2021
In a tight, tense contest, Russia edged Sweden in the second match of the 2021 Channel One Cup, holding on to claim an important 1-0 victory at the CSKA Arena.
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IHLC Results – ๐ท๐บ Russia 4-3 Canada ๐จ๐ฆ – 15 Dec 2021
๐ท๐บ Russia 4-3 Canada ๐จ๐ฆ
Channel One Cup
CSKA Arena,ย Moscowย ๐ท๐บ
Wednesday, 15 December 2021
In the opening match of the 2021 Channel One Cup, Russia survived a late onslaught against Canada, emerging victorious by a score of 4-3 at the CSKA Arena in Moscow.
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๐จ๐ฟ Jaroslav Bednรกล Announces Retirement At Age 44
Czech winger Jaroslav Bednรกล, a part of the Czech Extraliga and Narodnitym since 1994, announced his retirement from pro hockey following HC Slavia Praha’s elimination from the Chance Liga playoffs at the age of 44, ending a remarkable 27 season career played across the globe.
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IHLC Results – ๐ท๐บ Russia 2-0 Belarus ๐ง๐พ – 24 Apr 2021
๐ท๐บ Russia 2-0 Belarus ๐ง๐พ
Euro Hockey Challenge
VTB Arena, Moscow ๐ท๐บ
Saturday, 24 April 2021
In the second of two 2020-21 Euro Hockey Challenge duels between the nations, the Russian Olympic national team proved too strong for Belarus, earning a confident 2-0 victory at the VTB Arena in Moscow.
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IHLC Results – ๐ท๐บ Russia 6-3 Belarus ๐ง๐พ – 23 Apr 2021
๐ท๐บ Russia 6-3 Belarus ๐ง๐พ
Euro Hockey Challenge
VTB Arena, Moscow ๐ท๐บ
Friday, 23 April 2021
In the first of two scheduled 2020-21 Euro Hockey Challenge matches between the two nations, the senior Russian national team managed to defeat Belarus at the VTB Arena in Moscow, beating the visitors 6-3 in an entertaining duel.
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IHLC 2020 In Review – Men’s
Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, the International Hockey Lineal Championship only saw nine games of competition this year on the men’s side, staying completely within the confines of the Euro Hockey Tour, due to May’s World Championships being cancelled in Switzerland.
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IHLC Results โ ๐ท๐บ Russia 5-1 Finland ๐ซ๐ฎ โ 20 Dec 2020
๐ท๐บ Russia 5-1 Finland ๐ซ๐ฎ
Channel One Cup
CSKA Arena, Moscow ๐ท๐บ
Sunday, 20 December 2020
In Moscow, the senior Russian national team produced a clinical performance against Finland in the concluding match of the Channel One Cup, earning a 5-1 victory to consequently win the second stage of the 2020-21 Euro Hockey Tour with a perfect record.
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IHLC Results โ ๐ท๐บ Russia 4-1 Czechia ๐จ๐ฟ โ 19 Dec 2020
๐ท๐บ Russia 4-1 Czechia ๐จ๐ฟ
Channel One Cup
CSKA Arena, Moscow ๐ท๐บ
Saturday, 19 December 2020
In a gritty battle, Russia produced a resolute defensive performance to defeat the Czech Republic in Moscow, earning a 4-1 victory to make it two wins in two matches at the 2020 Channel One Cup.
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IHLC Results โ ๐ท๐บ Russia 4-3 Sweden ๐ธ๐ช (SO) โ 17 Dec 2020
๐ท๐บ Russia 4-3 Sweden ๐ธ๐ช (SO)
Channel One Cup
CSKA Arena, Moscow ๐ท๐บ
Thursday, 17 December 2020
In a pulsating encounter, Russia outlasted Sweden at the Channel One Cup, claiming a thrilling 4-3 victory in a lengthy penalty shootout in Moscow.
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๐จ๐ฆ ๐ซ๐ฎ IHLC Classics: Canada’s Record Double Dozen
From time to time, TheIHLC.com will feature detailed recaps and boxscores of some of the most legendary games in international hockey history, considered to be “IHLC Classics.” Today, in honour of Canada Day, we feature Canada’s record 24th World Championship Gold Medal, which they captured over Finland in 2007.
๐จ๐ฆ Canada 4-2 Finland ๐ซ๐ฎ
World Championshipย Gold Medal Game
Arena Khodynka, Moscow ๐ท๐บ
Sunday, 13 May 2007
Hereโs an incredible bit of trivia: By winning the 2007 IIHF World Championship, Canada earned its 24th gold medal, more than any other nation. Canadaโs seven Olympic gold medals are also tops (tied with the Soviet Union).
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๐จ๐ฟ Martin Erat Retires From Kometa Brno At Age 38
Czech winger Martin Erat, who spent twenty years professionally in the NHL, KHL and Czech leagues, as well as representing the Narodnitym many times, today announced his retirement from his final club, HC Kometa Brno.
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IHLC 2019 In Review – Men’s
The International Hockey Lineal Championship this year stayed within the confines of the Euro Hockey Tour, with only Russia, Czechia, Sweden and Finland holding the title over the course of 28 games throughout 2019.
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IHLC Results โ ๐ท๐บ Russia 4-3 Czechia ๐จ๐ฟ (SO) โ 14 Dec 2019
๐ท๐บ Russia 4-3 Czechia ๐จ๐ฟ (SO)
Channel One Cup
CSKA Arena, Moscow ๐ท๐บ
Saturday, 14 December 2019
The Russians seemed to be cruising to victory when 2-0 up in the first period, but after the Czechs scored three successive goals, the host nation required an equalizer in the third frame to force overtime. SKA Saint Petersburg forward Vladimir E. Tkachyov scored the winning penalty after the teams took the match to a tense shootout.
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๐จ๐ฆ Cam Ward Retires From Carolina Hurricanes At Age 35
Cam Ward, the Canadian goalkeeper who propelled to stardom following his stellar rookie campaign that saw him win the Stanley Cup, today signed a one-day contract to retire as a member of the Carolina Hurricanes, ending his hockey career at the age of 35.
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CSKA Moscow Captures First Gagarin Cup In Team History
CSKA Moscow, one of the most decorated clubs in Russian hockey history, today made history again by capturing just their first Gagarin Cup, sweeping Avangard Omsk with an overtime victory in their third final in four seasons.
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IHLC 2018 In Review – Men’s
The International Hockey Lineal Championship again saw eight countries carry the title throughout 2018, with the Olympics being added to the calendar seeing 31 different matchups, with the IHLC being defended at five tournaments in seven different countries.
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IHLC Results – ๐ท๐บ Russia 5-0 Finland ๐ซ๐ฎ – 16 Dec 2018
๐ท๐บ Russiaย 5-0ย Finland ๐ซ๐ฎ
Channel One Cup
Gazprom Arena, Saint Petersburg ๐ท๐บ
Sunday, 16 December 2018
In Saint Petersburg, the senior Russian national team took on Finland in the concluding match of the 2018 Channel One Cup match, with the Hockey Classic game taking place at the large Gazprom Arena.
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