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2025 World Junior Championship: Kazakhstan Relegated After Germany’s Thrilling Comeback

In a wild tilt with country pride on the line, Kazakhstan came out firing. Still, Germany completed a stunning comeback to win 4-3 on Thursday in Ottawa and secure their place in the 2026 World Juniors in Minnesota. Related: A Quick Guide to the 2025 World Junior Championship The loss sends Kazakhstan back to Division […]

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2025 World Junior Championship: Latvia vs. Sweden Game Recap

Team Sweden was set to take on Team Latvia in the first quarterfinal of the 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship. Related: A Quick Guide to the 2025 World Junior Championship Sweden entered the game with a perfect four-win run, and Latvia was flying high on a historic Cinderella run. The Swedes were off to a […]

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2025 World Junior Championship: USA Eliminates Switzerland in Dominating Fashion

Team USA came out flying and never looked back in their 7-2 quarterfinal win over Switzerland, as the reigning World Juniors champions secured a spot in the medal round.  Related: A Quick Guide to the 2025 World Junior Championship It didn’t take long for the U.S. to strike, as Brandon Svoboda (SJ) opened the scoring […]

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2025 World Junior Championship: Czechia Eliminates Canada for Second Straight Year

For the second consecutive year, Czechia eliminated Canada in the quarterfinal to advance to the 2025 World Junior Championship semifinal. Related: A Quick Guide to the 2025 World Junior Championship A 4-3 victory over the Canadians made history but for all the wrong reasons. Canada misses out on the semifinal for the second straight year […]

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2025 World Junior Championship: Day Seven Preview

Day six of the World Junior Championship is over. Each team had a nice day off to celebrate the new year, and now they will all battle for their spot in the semifinals on Saturday. The final two teams will battle to stay in the top division in the relegation game. Related: A Quick Guide […]

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PHOTOS: Iowa Heartlanders vs. Wheeling Nailers – 12/29/2024

WHEELING, W.Va. – On Sunday afternoon, the visiting Iowa Heartlanders took on the Wheeling Nailers for the second game of the weekend series. The Heartlanders grabbed the lead early in the first period, and neither team would score again until the third period. The Nailers were victorious, winning the game with a final score of […]

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2025 World Junior Championship: Finland Secures Victory in Final Round Robin Game

Finland closed their round-robin stage with a 3-0 victory over Latvia, securing a likely second-place finish in the standings. The game was marked by Finland’s balanced offense, strong defensive play, and standout performances from Player of the Game, Konsta Helenius. Related: Finland Snaps Team USA’s Streak in an Overtime Classic The opening period saw Finland […]

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Héctor Urcia for Inside The Rink

PHOTOS: Toledo Walleye vs. Cincinnati Cyclones – 12/31/2024

CINCINNATI, Ohio. – On New Year’s Eve, the visiting Toledo Walleye defeated the Cincinnati Cyclones 3-2 at Heritage Bank Center. Hunter Johannes opened the scoreboard 12:22 into the first period for the Walleye, but Cincinnati responded with twoback-to-back goals before the first intermission. Mathieu Gosselin scored his fifth of the season at the 13:50 mark, […]

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PHOTOS: Knoxville Ice Bears vs. Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs – 12/28/2024

ROANOKE, Va. – It was “White Out” night at the Berglund Center on Saturday. The Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs were decked out in their white uniforms as they took on the Knoxville Ice Bears. The resulting 5-4 win included a couple firsts for the Dawgs. Aidan Girduckis had his first regular season pro goal, and […]

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Fabian Lysell skating for the Boston Bruins

Are the Boston Bruins Unfairly Expecting Fabian Lysell to Play Perfect Hockey?

It took forward Fabian Lysell over 1,500 days since being drafted by the Boston Bruins in the first round of the 2021 NHL Draft to make his NHL debut, and it lasted one day for now. The Bruins returned the 21-year-old prospect to Providence of the American Hockey League after his debut on Saturday in […]

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