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Three Players Excluded from Sweden's World Championship Opener

On Thursday evening, Tre Kronor announced its first squad for the home premiere against Slovakia on Friday. The roster only included 21 players.

Three Players Excluded from Sweden's World Championship Opener

Nine Hockey Stars to Watch at the World Championship

Two of the top scorers and goal-scorers in NHL are included in the World Championship. Here are the stars to keep an eye on.

Nine Hockey Stars to Watch at the World Championship

Mika Zibanejad Embraces Leadership Role in Sweden's World Championship Quest

Team captain or not – Mika Zibanejad is a front figure when Three Crowns chase World Championship gold on home ground. Of course, you get responsibility and it is a fun responsibility that I hopefully have earned, says the New York Rangers star.

Mika Zibanejad Embraces Leadership Role in Sweden's World Championship Quest

Mika Zibanejad Misses Training Due to Illness Before World Championship

The forward star Mika Zibanejad missed Tre Kronor's training due to illness. Two days before the premiere against Slovakia in the home VM.

Mika Zibanejad Misses Training Due to Illness Before World Championship

Sweden's NHL-Loaded Team Aims for World Championship Gold at Home

The last time at home it was a success and World Championship gold. Now an NHL-packed Tre Kronor is chasing a World Championship victory for the first time in seven years.

Sweden's NHL-Loaded Team Aims for World Championship Gold at Home

Peter Forsberg Doubts Sweden's Gold Chances Despite Strong NHL Presence

Despite 17 NHL players on the team, the legend Peter Forsberg doubts Tre Kronor's gold chances at the World Championship in ice hockey. I'm still not a hundred percent convinced that it's enough for gold, says the 51-year-old TV expert.

Peter Forsberg Doubts Sweden's Gold Chances Despite Strong NHL Presence

Swedish NHL Stars May Join Hallam's World Championship Roster

He has already taken out 18. But Sam Hallam does not rule out that more Swedish NHL stars will come to the home World Championship in ice hockey.

Swedish NHL Stars May Join Hallam's World Championship Roster

Tre Kronor Defeats Finland 6-2 in World Championship Warm-Up

After three straight losses and a dismal 0-10 goal difference, Tre Kronor got their revenge against Finland. Sweden won the World Championship rehearsal with 6-2 and takes home the four-nation tournament – despite several NHL players being rested in the rivalry match.

Tre Kronor Defeats Finland 6-2 in World Championship Warm-Up

Three Crowns Triumphs in Powerplay but Faces Eklund Injury Concern

A scorching powerplay gave Three Crowns their second straight win in the European Championship Hockey Tour – 4–2 against the Czech Republic. Mika Zibanejad wants to see the same NHL lineup at home World Championship – but a hand injury to William Eklund makes it uncertain.

Three Crowns Triumphs in Powerplay but Faces Eklund Injury Concern

Mike Sullivan Joins New York Rangers as Head Coach

Four days ago, Pittsburgh's coach Mike Sullivan was fired. Now he has got a new job – in Mika Zibanejad's New York Rangers.

Mike Sullivan Joins New York Rangers as Head Coach

Elias Lindholm Joins Sweden's World Championship Roster as Key Player

Three Crowns continue to secure NHL-reinforcements ahead of the World Championship. Now the Boston center Elias Lindholm is ready for play, writes Aftonbladet.

Elias Lindholm Joins Sweden's World Championship Roster as Key Player

Victor Hedman May Join World Championship After NHL Playoff Exit

Victor Hedman may be relevant for Three Crowns in the World Championship. The star back's Tampa Bay is eliminated from the Stanley Cup playoffs after 3–6 against Florida.

Victor Hedman May Join World Championship After NHL Playoff Exit

Tre Kronor Eyes NHL Stars Markström and Bratt for World Championship

Star goalkeeper Jacob Markström and point king Jesper Bratt may be available for play with Tre Kronor in the home World Championship. This since their NHL team New Jersey was knocked out in the Stanley Cup playoffs in ice hockey.

Tre Kronor Eyes NHL Stars Markström and Bratt for World Championship

Irma Helin Zibanejad Joins Expressen as Swedish Football Columnist

Irma Helin Zibanejad, TV expert in Max's Allsvenskan broadcasts, is clear as a new columnist at Expressen with a focus on Swedish football. > I really look forward to this and am very excited.

Irma Helin Zibanejad Joins Expressen as Swedish Football Columnist

Eleven NHL Stars Join Sweden for World Championship Warm-Up

Three Crowns have lost their way throughout the season ahead of the home World Championship. Then, national team captain Sam Hallam selects eleven NHL players for the World Championship rehearsal next week, including Mika Zibanejad.

Eleven NHL Stars Join Sweden for World Championship Warm-Up

More NHL Players Join Sweden's World Championship Team

Three Crowns continue to fill up the World Championship team with players from NHL. Thus, twelve North American pros are so far clear for the home tournament in Globen in May.

More NHL Players Join Sweden's World Championship Team

Djurgården Prepares for SHL Return with Key Player Recruitment

Niklas Wikegård became the new sports manager and Robert Kimby came in as coach. It was a lucky draw for Djurgården.

Djurgården Prepares for SHL Return with Key Player Recruitment

Djurgården Promoted to SHL as Fans Celebrate on Ice

Veteran Linus Klasen, 39, became the big matchwinner when Djurgården took the step up to SHL. With a work of art to penalty and an assist to the 3–1 goal, he got Hovet to shake in blue and yellow euphoria.

Djurgården Promoted to SHL as Fans Celebrate on Ice

Leo Carlsson to Join Tre Kronor for World Championship

Next NHL pro who said yes to play for Tre Kronor in the home World Championship: Anaheim's Leo Carlsson. > He said early on that he wanted to come and looked very much forward to being part of it, says the Swedish Ice Hockey Association's national team manager Anders Lundberg in Viaplay.

Leo Carlsson to Join Tre Kronor for World Championship

NHL Stars Zibanejad and Backlund Set for World Championship in Stockholm

Mika Zibanejad and Mikael Backlund are both clear for play in the World Championship in ice hockey on home ground in Stockholm in May. I'm thrilled and this is super cool, says New York Rangers star Zibanejad on Tre Kronor's X-account.

NHL Stars Zibanejad and Backlund Set for World Championship in Stockholm

Rangers and Anaheim Dismiss Head Coaches After Missing Playoffs

At the same time as some NHL coaches are entering the Stanley Cup playoffs, others are seeking new jobs. Both Anaheim and New York Rangers fired their head coaches on Saturday.

Rangers and Anaheim Dismiss Head Coaches After Missing Playoffs

Rangers End Season with 4-0 Victory Over Lightning

It was already clear that Mika Zibanejad's Rangers would not reach the playoffs in NHL. It did not prevent the team from winning the match against Tampa Bay Lightning.

Rangers End Season with 4-0 Victory Over Lightning

Rangers Fall Short: Zibanejad Misses NHL Playoffs

Last year, New York Rangers brought home the Presidents Trophy as the NHL's best team in the regular season. It was then – this season will not even be playoffs for Mika Zibanejad and his team after they lost the match's deciding game against Carolina away with 7–3.

Rangers Fall Short: Zibanejad Misses NHL Playoffs

Rangers Face Tough Playoff Battle After Loss to Tampa Bay

The Swedish star Mika Zibanejad scored a 1-3-reduction, but no closer than that did his New York Rangers get at home against Tampa Bay. Rangers are still six points from reaching the playoffs with five regular season matches left to play.

Rangers Face Tough Playoff Battle After Loss to Tampa Bay