UConn alum Thompson nets OT winner, Maine product Swayman stops all 25 shots as U.S. downs Switzerland to win first IIHF World Championship in 92 years – College Hockey

UConn alum Thompson nets OT winner, Maine product Swayman stops all 25 shots as U.S. downs Switzerland to win first IIHF World Championship in 92 years - College Hockey

The United States has won its first IIHF World Championship gold medal since 1933 (photo: USA Hockey). Tage Thompson (Connecticut) scored the overtime game-winning goal to clinch the first gold medal for the U.S. Men’s National Team at the IIHF Men’s World Championship since 1933, defeating Switzerland 1-0 Sunday at Avicii Arena in Stockholm. “What … Read more

AHL players heading to Switzerland for Spengler Cup | TheAHL.com

AHL players heading to Switzerland for Spengler Cup | TheAHL.com

Patrick Williams, TheAHL.com Features Writer American Hockey League talent will again head to Switzerland this year to represent Canada at the Spengler Cup, the world’s oldest club tournament. Held each December in Davos, a picturesque ski town in the Alps, Swiss team HC Davos hosts the tournament for the 96th time beginning on Thursday. Each … Read more

Easton Cowan dominates with hat-trick for Canada in World Juniors pre-tournament win vs. Switzerland

Easton Cowan dominates with hat-trick for Canada in World Juniors pre-tournament win vs. Switzerland Photo credit: Steven Ellis/The Nation Network) By TLN Staff 10 minutes ago Comments News Easton Cowan dominates with hat-trick for Canada in World Juniors pre-tournament win vs. Switzerland Leafs Practice Notes: Nylander-Matthews-Marner intact, Stolarz out 4-6 weeks Leafs Practice Notes: Say goodbye … Read more