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Sweden's Dramatic Comeback Secures Victory Over Austria in World Championship

Three Crowns were on their way to a super flop against Austria at home in the World Championship. But two goals in twelve seconds saved the Swedes.
Sweden's Dramatic Comeback Secures Victory Over Austria in World Championship

Backlund Scores in World Championship Opener, Honors Avicii

The message that he didn't get a place in Four Nations last winter was one of his career's heavier. A couple of months later: Mikael Backlund's swift shot showed Tre Kronor the way in the World Championship premiere in the arena named after one of his great idols.
Backlund Scores in World Championship Opener, Honors Avicii

Sweden Dominates Slovakia 5-0 in World Championship Opener

Mikael Backlund, the World Championship gold captain, gave Sweden the perfect start in the World Championship premiere. Three goals in the first period gave Three Crowns a flying start to the home championship and ultimately a 5-0 victory.
Sweden Dominates Slovakia 5-0 in World Championship Opener

Tre Kronor Focused on Winning World Championship at Home

The party and the supporters are to help Tre Kronor to gold on home soil. But it's about maintaining the World Championship bubble intact and the players focused.
Tre Kronor Focused on Winning World Championship at Home

Rasmus Andersson Named Team Captain for Three Crowns at World Championship

It will be a somewhat unexpected team captain during the home World Championship for Three Crowns. Rasmus Andersson gets the responsibility to wear the C.
Rasmus Andersson Named Team Captain for Three Crowns at World Championship

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

Markström and Ersson Compete for Sweden's Starting Goalie Spot

Jacob Markström and Samuel Ersson will compete for the spot as first goalkeeper in the World Championship. Arvid Söderblom, Chicago, ends up on the bench.
Markström and Ersson Compete for Sweden's Starting Goalie Spot

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

Mikael Backlund on Trump: Canada Should Stay Independent

Three Crowns' NHL star Mikael Backlund has lived almost half his life in Calgary. He takes a clear stance for Canada in the conflict with the USA.
Mikael Backlund on Trump: Canada Should Stay Independent

Jacob Markström Aims for World Championship Gold on Home Soil

He missed the Four Nations due to injury – now star goalkeeper Jacob Markström is tagged for the World Championship on home soil. It's always fun to put on the Three Crowns jersey, especially on home soil.
Jacob Markström Aims for World Championship Gold on Home Soil

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

William Eklund Misses Home World Championship Due to Wrist Injury

It will be no World Championship game on home ice for San Jose's William Eklund. The horrific injury to his wrist prevents him.
William Eklund Misses Home World Championship Due to Wrist Injury

Three Crowns Motivated by Crosby and MacKinnon Joining Canada

Three Crowns are going for gold in the World Championship. But the gold hunt will get tougher with the news that superstars Sidney Crosby and Nathan MacKinnon will reinforce Canada.
Three Crowns Motivated by Crosby and MacKinnon Joining Canada

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

Eklund Thanks Fans for Support After Injury in Tre Kronor Match

William Eklund left the ice in Tre Kronor's match against the Czech Republic with seemingly severe pain in his left hand. I didn't see the situation but saw William's reaction.
Eklund Thanks Fans for Support After Injury in Tre Kronor Match

Sweden's Three Crowns Triumph Over Switzerland with NHL Stars

Three matches without scoring a single goal. But with eleven NHL players in the squad, Three Crowns managed to net twice.
Sweden's Three Crowns Triumph Over Switzerland with NHL Stars

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

Sweden's Ice Hockey Team Struggles with Nine Periods Without a Goal

Ice Hockey World Championship is approaching. But Tre Kronor cannot score goals.
Sweden's Ice Hockey Team Struggles with Nine Periods Without a Goal

Tre Kronor Falls to Finland 5-0 in National Team Game

Heavy NHL reinforcements are on the way to the World Championship. Tre Kronor appear to need them.
Tre Kronor Falls to Finland 5-0 in National Team Game

NHL's Forsberg Eager for World Championship, But Confirmation Pending

The Nashville star Filip Forsberg has given a thumbs up for the home World Championship. However, national team captain Sam Hallam does not want to confirm the NHL reinforcement.
NHL's Forsberg Eager for World Championship, But Confirmation Pending

Sweden Edges Finland 2-1 in World Championship Warm-Up

Two goals in just over a minute in the third period gave Tre Kronor a winning start to their preparations for the home World Championship. It ended 2–1 against Finland in Gothenburg.
Sweden Edges Finland 2-1 in World Championship Warm-Up

Sam Hallam Condemns Threats Against Hockey Referees as "Despicable"

The Hockeyallsvenskan final series has not even started. Yet, several of the country's best referees have been removed beforehand due to warnings of an external threat.
Sam Hallam Condemns Threats Against Hockey Referees as "Despicable"
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