Author: Karen Zehner

Inside The Rink ECHL Manager | Senior Editor | Credentialed Beat Writer covering the ECHL Atlanta Gladiators. Diving into the world of slap shots, penalty kills, and the game we love. [@RunwithK] on socials.

Mike Sullivan selected to lead the U.S. Men’s Team in the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off & 2026 Olympic Winter Games

USA Hockey has named Mike Sullivan, known for leading the Pittsburgh Penguins to two Stanley Cup wins, as the head coach of the U.S. Men’s National Team for the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off and the 2026 Olympic Winter Games. On February 2, the NHL and NHLPA announced the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off event. Set to […]

IIHF Men’s World Championship Tournament Game Recap: Team USA vs Team Slovakia | 05/13/2024

Team USA secured their first tournament win with a 6-1 victory over Germany on Saturday night. In contrast, Team Slovakia began its series with a 6-4 loss to Germany but bounced back with a 6-2 win against Kazakhstan. In the initial two matches of the world championship, virtually every American skater has contributed points on […]

IIHF Men’s World Championship Tournament Game Recap: Team USA | 05/10/2024 – 5/11/2024

The United States has competed in 509 world championship games through the 2023 championship, holding a record of 225 wins, 19 overtime wins, 11 overtime losses, 219 losses, and 35 ties. In the most recent 2023 IIHF Men’s World Championship, the U.S. achieved a record of 7 wins, 1 overtime win, 2 overtime losses, and […]

IIHF Announces Fines and Suspensions: Ivan Fedotov| 05/11/2024

The International Ice Hockey Federation recently sanctioned Philadelphia Flyers goalie Ivan Fedotov, CSKA Moscow, and the Russian Federation. Fedotov is prohibited from participating in any IIHF competitions, including the Olympics, for a period of three years. Fedotov, a 2015 NHL draft seventh-round pick, signed a one-year entry-level contract with the Flyers in 2022. His North […]

IIHF UA18 Gold Medal Game Recap: Team Canada vs. Team USA | 05/05/2024

The 2024 IIHF Ice Hockey U18 World Championship promises an exhilarating culmination with the anticipated faceoff between the United States and Canada, marking only the third gold medal game between the two nations in the tournament’s history. Previous encounters saw the U.S. emerge victorious with a 5-1 win in 2005, and Canada claimed the title […]

IIHF UA18 Quarter-Finals Game Recap: Team Canada vs. Team Latvia | 05/02/2024

Team Canada demonstrated unwavering determination when facing Team Latvia as they strived to maintain their winning streak on their path to the Semi-Finals. After an impressive 11-3 win against Team Kazakhstan earlier in the week, Team Canada’s performance highlighted their resilience and resolve to go for gold. Noteworthy skaters like Gavin McKenna, Maxim Masse, and […]

IIHF UA18 Quarter-Finals Game Recap: Team USA vs. Team Switzerland | 05/02/2024

Team USA aimed to uphold their unbeaten record in the IIHF Ice Hockey U18 World Championship when facing off against Team Switzerland. Currently, Team USA stands as a dominant force in the tournament, boasting impressive statistics such as a penalty-killing rate of 92.86%, a scoring percentage of 18.88%, and leading on the power play with […]

IIHF UA18 Game Recap: Team Canada vs. Team Kazakhstan | 04/30/2024

Team Canada confronted Kazakhstan on Tuesday with a steadfast resolve to maintain their winning streak as they advanced towards the Quarter-Finals. A win would keep them in the top position in Group B. Their recent victory over Team Switzerland on Sunday resulted in a commanding 8-1 score in favor of Team Canada as they remained […]

IIHF UA18 Game Recap: Team USA vs. Team Finland | 04/30/2024

Team USA aimed to maintain its unbeaten record in the IIHF Ice Hockey U18 World Championship heading into the matchup with Team Finland. Both teams are familiar faces in the medal round, having each competed with the other for U18 Worlds gold three times. The U.S. emerged with the gold in 2006 and 2015, while […]

IIHF UA18 Game Recap: Team Canada vs. Team Switzerland | 04/28/2024

Team Canada competed against Switzerland on Sunday following a shoutout victory over Czechia on Friday, 6-0. Switzerland has encountered challenges in this year’s tournament, securing only one win in two matches leading up to the current contest. Their sole victory occurred against Kazakhstan with a score of 5-2 on Friday, following a 3-0 defeat to […]