Tre Kronor's latest NHL addition has arrived in Switzerland and had his first practice. "I always think it's fun to go and play in the World Cup, so when I was asked it was a no-brainer," says Carl Grundström, a Philadelphia Flyers forward.
Ice hockeyTre Kronor are chasing their first World Cup victory after their opening loss to Canada. They face Denmark on Sunday in Fribourg.
Ice hockeyDenmark will be without goaltender Frederik Dichow at the Ice Hockey World Championship. Dichow, formerly of HV71 but now signed with Timrå, missed Thursday's training after suffering a chest injury.
Ice hockeyPelle Larsson was a success in his second season in the NBA. Now a new multi-million-dollar contract - and a substantial salary increase - looms with the Miami Heat. "I have been relatively cheap labor so far," says the 25-year-old Swede.
SportsAfter two consecutive World Cup bronze medals and a disappointing Olympics - can Sam Hallam lead a new, young Tre Kronor all the way in their last World Cup tournament? Canada has a star-studded team, Switzerland is preparing hard for the home World Cup, Finland has more NHL players than in many years, and the USA is the reigning champion and won Olympic gold in February.
Ice hockeyDenmark is expected to do exceptionally well in Eurovision this year. The extravagant song "Før vi går hjem" is expected to finish at the top, and rising star Søren Torpegaard Lund could secure the country's best result in several years.
MusicJust a few months before his World Cup debut last year, New York Islanders forward Emil Heineman had a terrifying experience. He was hit by a car while walking in a crosswalk. "I'm glad I'm standing here today and able to play," said the 24-year-old.
Ice hockeyNHL star Lucas Raymond played his first game in the World Cup qualifiers as Tre Kronor defeated Switzerland 3–0. But it was his Detroit teammate, defenseman Albert Johansson, who scored the goals.
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