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IOC Bans Russian Teams from 2024 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina

The Russian team is banned from competing in the Winter Olympic Games in Milan Cortina next year. .

IOC Bans Russian Teams from 2024 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina

World Championship Ice Hockey Extends Intermissions After Rink Incident

The intermissions during the ongoing Ice Hockey World Championship are being extended, from 15 to 17 minutes, Aftonbladet reports, citing a press release from the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF). .

World Championship Ice Hockey Extends Intermissions After Rink Incident

Czech Leaders Condemn Russian Threats Against Hockey Legend Hasek

Be careful when crossing the street and don't drink beer in uncontrolled areas. That's the warning former goalkeeper Dominik Hasek has received from Russia's former President Dmitrij Medvedev.

Czech Leaders Condemn Russian Threats Against Hockey Legend Hasek

Ovechkin's Ties to Putin Stir Controversy as NHL Record Nears

He is on his way to becoming the greatest and best goal scorer of all time in NHL. But superstar Alexander Ovechkin's connection to Russian President Vladimir Putin bothers many.

Ovechkin's Ties to Putin Stir Controversy as NHL Record Nears

The Promise: Then There Will Be No Russians in the Olympic Games

No Russian biathletes will be allowed to participate in the Olympic Games next year if the war against Ukraine is not over by then. This is promised by the President of the International Biathlon Federation, Olle Dahlin.

The Promise: Then There Will Be No Russians in the Olympic Games

Zetterberg: "Feels sorry for the Russian players"

Russia's aggressive war in Ukraine is ongoing and Russian ice hockey players are still banned from international play. Henrik Zetterberg sympathizes with them.

Zetterberg: "Feels sorry for the Russian players"

Erik Karlsson's bitterness: "Never again"

In two consecutive Olympic Games, NHL has abstained from participating. This makes star defenseman Erik Karlsson feel bitter.

Erik Karlsson's bitterness: "Never again"

Svahn's anger: "It's scary"

Russian cross-country skiing star Aleksandr Bolsjunov has competed in Italy – his first competition outside his home country after Russia's invasion of Ukraine. This makes Swedish sprint star Linn Svahn upset.

Svahn's anger: "It's scary"

NHL opens up for World Cup in Europe

NHL opens up for matches in Europe when the World Championship is played in 2028. The league aims for a full-scale tournament with eight teams to be decided in February.

NHL opens up for World Cup in Europe

Sweden's choice in the conflict over the star tournament

NHL is already planning for a full-scale World Championship 2028. Without the International Ice Hockey Federation, which is hesitant.

Sweden's choice in the conflict over the star tournament

Sweden's Hopes, Arenas, Russia – This is How the Olympic Games 2026 Will Be

In a year, the Winter Olympic Games will be inaugurated at San Siro in Milan. It will be a dispersed Olympic Games – where some of the events may even be decided in the USA.

Sweden's Hopes, Arenas, Russia – This is How the Olympic Games 2026 Will Be

Clear: Russia and Belarus remain banned

Russia and Belarus will not be allowed to participate in international ice hockey next season when the Olympic Games are held. The IIHF's decision upsets Russia, which will appeal.

Clear: Russia and Belarus remain banned

May be let into the Olympic Games hockey - against Sweden's will

More and more people want to see Russia participate in international sports again. Next week, a message about their participation in Olympic Games ice hockey may come.

May be let into the Olympic Games hockey - against Sweden's will

Lundqvist and Martin Hasson inducted into the Hall of Fame

Swedish goalie legends Henrik Lundqvist and Kim Martin Hasson have been elected to the International Ice Hockey Federation's (IIHF) Hall of Fame. IIHF writes on its website.

Lundqvist and Martin Hasson inducted into the Hall of Fame

Dreaming of World Junior Championship gold: "We have all the chances"

Four matches, four wins – and now the top-seeded Swedes enter the World Championship quarterfinals with a sense of gold. We have good chances, says forward Otto Stenberg.

Dreaming of World Junior Championship gold: "We have all the chances"

The Women's World Championship changes: "Completely right decision"

Swedish ice hockey has wanted to change the World Championship layout on the women's side. The decision was recently made by the International Ice Hockey Federation.

The Women's World Championship changes: "Completely right decision"