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Land of winners
Presidential praise as the champs return to Moscow
Published 29.05.2014 14:05 GMT+3 | Author
The gold-medal winning Russian national team at the presidential reception in the Kremlin. Photo: Presidential Press and Information Office
Russia’s 2014 World Championship-winning roster got a second chance to catch up with President Vladimir Putin just hours after returning to Moscow in glory.
Hanlon to coach Swiss
Fust named U20 national coach
Published 27.05.2014 16:16 GMT+3 | Author
New Swiss national team coach Glen Hanlon (right) and his assistant and U20 national team coach John Fust (left) at the press conference on 27th May. Photo: Martin Merk
The Swiss Ice Hockey Federation presented Glen Hanlon as new national team coach. He resigned last week from his position with the Belarusian national team.
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Comprehensive partnership
IIHF, Infront extend until 2023
Published 26.05.2014 15:19 GMT+3 | Author
Minsk Arena has been a venue with many interesting games and a great atmosphere during the 2014 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship. Photo: Andre Ringuette / HHOF-IIHF Images
The IIHF has extended the extensive media and marketing partnership with Infront Sports & Media for the IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship until 2023.
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Power Rankings
In 2014’s final Power Rankings, Russia deservedly keeps first place after its gold medal triumph over Finland. Congrats to the victors!
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Rinne MVP
Finland’s Pekka Rinne was named Most Valuable Player (MVP) and All-Star goalie of the 2014 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship. 640,044 as new attendance record.
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Sweden defends first place
With the conclusion of the World Championship the new 2014 IIHF World Ranking and the groups for the 2015 World Championship in the Czech Republic became known.
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Perfect gold for Russia!
Reversing the Sochi storyline, Russia's superstars shone against Finland in Sunday's final. Four power-play goals made the difference in a thrilling 5-2 win.
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Jagr announces retirement
Czech legend Jaromir Jagr has announced his retirement from international hockey following his country's defeat in Sunday's bronze medal game in Minsk.
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Sweden wins bronze
A 3-0 win for the Tre Kronor sees the defending champion end the 2014 edition with another podium finish; the Czechs miss out after firing blanks once again.
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Class of 2014 inducted
Six members were inducted into the IIHF Hall of Fame this afternoon, including former Belarusian captain Ruslan Salei, who received an emotional tribute.
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Znarok suspension
With Oleg Znarok's suspension coming at a crucial moment for his team, IIHF.com spoke with President René Fasel to get the reasons behind the suspension.
- Znarok, Gronborg out 25.05.2014 Russian head coach out for gold medal game
- From the First to the final 25.05.2014 Which team will heed the May Day warning signs?
- When lions meet bears 25.05.2014 RUS may be favoured, but it’s a coin flip
- Kontiola confident 24.05.2014 Finnish forward remains positive
- Power Rankings 24.05.2014 Check out our 24th May edition
- Finns shut down Czechs 24.05.2014 Rinne shines as Suomi set to face Russia
- Undefeated to finals 24.05.2014 Russia clinches spot in gold medal game
- New rules approved 24.05.2014 Congress amends Rule Book, Statutes
- Welcome Oman 24.05.2014 Gulf nation becomes 73rd IIHF member
- Champs vs favourites 23.05.2014 It's a clash of the Titans in the SF
- Mission: shut the door 23.05.2014 Will CZE or FIN defend better in semi-finals?
- 28 tournaments confirmed 23.05.2014 U18 in Switzerland, Div. IA in Ukraine
- To Denmark in 2018 23.05.2014 Copenhagen becomes first-time host
- Gloves, corners et al... 23.05.2014 Tretiak on possible hockey reforms
- Power Rankings 22.05.2014 Check out our 22nd May edition
- Sweden to the semis 22.05.2014 Belarus so close but Sweden prevails
- Finns finish off Canada 22.05.2014 Canadians out in QF for fifth straight year
- Duel for 2018 22.05.2014 Denmark, Latvia eager to host in four years
- Russia moves on 22.05.2014 Malkin scores goal, assist in 3-0 win
- USA pays the penalty 22.05.2014 Czech power play books SF spot
- Rule changes proposed 22.05.2014 Congress to determine new Rule Book
- Can Finns foil Canada? 22.05.2014 Blue-and-white defence vs. red-and-white offence
- Sweden and Belarus face off 22.05.2014 Can home crowd power Belarus past Tre Kronor?
- So, we meet again... 22.05.2014 RUS-FRA quarter-final preview
- Battle to move on 22.05.2014 Experience and enthusiasm on display
- Isostar anniversary 22.05.2014 25th year of partnership with IIHF Worlds
- Attendance competition 21.05.2014 Guess the new record and win
- Champions Hockey League 21.05.2014 Groups drawn for fresh start in European hockey
- Belarus puts on a show 21.05.2014 2014 World Championship a record breaker
- Proud and poignant 21.05.2014 BLR - SWE stirs up many emotions
- Watch in South America 21.05.2014 World Championship on TV in over 150 countries
- Fascinating figures 21.05.2014 From Smith’s assists to Tre Kronor’s reliability
- Solid improvement 21.05.2014 Sweden’s Ekholm ready for playoff round
- Petrovich the oracle 21.05.2014 Minsk's wonder-crab has the top tips
- Satan calls it a career 21.05.2014 Slovak star hangs up skates in Minsk
- Power Rankings 20.05.2014 Check out our 20th May edition
- Quarter-finals set 20.05.2014 Host Belarus meets defending champion Sweden
- Kolar downs France 20.05.2014 Czechs win wild battle for third
- Perfect for Russia 20.05.2014 The red machine continues to roll
- Slovaks thwart Danes 20.05.2014 Tatar nets winner, tourney ends for both sides
- Switzerland plays spoiler 20.05.2014 Latvia quarter-final hopes end with 3-2 loss
- Canada claims top spot 20.05.2014 Joel Ward scores two goals, assist in 3-2 win
- Gaudreau vs Draisaitl 20.05.2014 Two young talents turn it on
- Grubauer gains experience 20.05.2014 German netminder impresses
- Fun for France 20.05.2014 Les Bleus are on a roll: how far can they go?
- Belarus into last eight 19.05.2014 The party continues as the hosts get to the QF
- Sweden sends Italy down 19.05.2014 Four assists for Klasen, two goals for Nyquist
- Kink suspended 19.05.2014 German forward to miss final match
- France wins and advances 19.05.2014 Reaches QF for first time since 1995
- Finland hold on for 4-3 win 19.05.2014 Three unanswered goals boost comeback
- “Beyond our expectations” 19.05.2014 IIHF satisfied with Minsk 2014, new record expected
- Odegaard suspended 19.05.2014 Norwegian to sit out one game
- Malkin arrives, Ovi stays 19.05.2014 Week starts with good news for Russian fans
- Dreaming of Canada 19.05.2014 Expat goalie eyes up quarter-final berth
- Do or die 19.05.2014 Nagy has high hopes for healthier Slovaks
- He guides and teaches 19.05.2014 Laviolette an influence on Team USA
- Reliving a glorious moment 19.05.2014 Where were you when BLR beat RUS in 2000?
- Power Rankings 18.05.2014 Check out our 18th May edition
- Sobotka, Salak star in win 18.05.2014 Czechs close in on quarter-final
- Russia wins group 18.05.2014 USA also in QF, Germany out of range
- USA earns crucial win 18.05.2014 Americans aim for quarter-finals
- Canada edges Sweden 18.05.2014 Canadians take over top spot in Group A
- Two more suspensions handed out 18.05.2014 Stasenko gets two games, Girgensons one
- Conquering the East 18.05.2014 German forward Schutz went far this year
- Slovakia sidelines Italians 17.05.2014 No QF’s for Italy, Slovaks still in hunt
- Battle for top spot ahead 17.05.2014 Swedes wary of Canada’s young guns
- Swiss turn on the power 17.05.2014 Two goals per period hammer Kazakhs
- Smash and Grabovski 17.05.2014 Caps star hits two as BLR sinks GER
- Historic win for Danes 17.05.2014 Brave comeback spoils day for Czechs
- Trouba returns home 17.05.2014 U.S. defenceman to miss Worlds
- Da Costa shoots to kill 17.05.2014 Big boost for French quarter-final hopes
- Party time in Minsk 17.05.2014 A song and dance about hockey
- Scoring sensation 17.05.2014 "Rookie" Oppenheimer shines for Germany
- Abdelkader suspended 17.05.2014 To miss game against Finland
- No Malkin, no problem 17.05.2014 Tikhonov continues red hot scoring
- Ramoser suspended 17.05.2014 Italian forward to miss next game
- Rinne rights the ship 17.05.2014 Finnish netminder carries teams fortunes
- Pokel’s pride and passion 17.05.2014 U.S.-born Italy coach talks team, career
- Rinne reigns 16.05.2014 Shootout success for Finland
- Swedes subdue Slovaks 16.05.2014 Backlund pots winner, Sweden stays unbeaten
- Americans answer back 16.05.2014 Jones wins it in overtime
- Hodgson hits half-dozen 16.05.2014 Canada’s offence shines in 6-1 win over Italy
- Grabovski talks to fans 16.05.2014 Belarus star answered your questions
- Double the fun? 16.05.2014 Ovi + Geno doesn’t always equal world domination
- Meet the record man 16.05.2014 Swiss captain Seger plays 16th Worlds
- Power Rankings 15.05.2014 Check out our 15th May edition
- Sweden edges France 15.05.2014 Two-goal outburst enough in win
- Malkin in Minsk soon 15.05.2014 Russian star to join team on Sunday
- Finland earns 2-0 win 15.05.2014 Kontiola goal is all that's needed
- Licence to thrill 15.05.2014 Frantic finale gives Latvia another high-scoring win
- Hot Hodgson dooms Danes 15.05.2014 Galbraith's 40 saves can't save Denmark
- Gotovets comes home 15.05.2014 Young defenceman happy to be in Minsk
- Paying the penalty 15.05.2014 Special teams scupper Kazakhstan
- Johnny Hockey playing big 15.05.2014 Gaudreau elevates play in tournament
- Burstrom joins Sweden 15.05.2014 Fourth Skelleftea player on squad
- Great Dane 15.05.2014 Green breaks Danish record for games played
- Czech out these stats 15.05.2014 Interesting numbers for Ruzicka’s boys
- Haula joins Finland 14.05.2014 Minnesota forward to arrive Thursday
- Slovaks surge past Norway 14.05.2014 Nagy's pair paces Slovakia to first win
- Viktor victorious for Russia 14.05.2014 Power-play goals are the difference
- Ask Grabovski a question 14.05.2014 Fans can reach out to host country’s star
- Swiss win at last 14.05.2014 Romy downs GER, lifts SUI off the bottom
- Czechs shut out Italy 14.05.2014 Jagr scores in 2-0 win
- World of experience 14.05.2014 USA goalie in his 7th tourney
- Fiala's busy season 14.05.2014 Swiss forward learning as he goes
- Ahnelov heads home 14.05.2014 Sweden loses another defenceman
- Making the plays 14.05.2014 Olimb shoulders Norway attack
- Remembering Ruslan Salei 14.05.2014 A tribute to Belarus’s greatest player ever
- Power Rankings 13.05.2014 Check out our 13th May edition
- Latvia edges thriller 13.05.2014 Kazakhstan loses by the odd goal in nine
- Smorgasbord beats fjord 13.05.2014 Sweden tops group after downing Norway
- Suomi for the win 13.05.2014 Finland regains its form
- Danes knock off Italy 13.05.2014 Hansen gets winner on lightning rush
- Applause for Andrei 13.05.2014 Goalie Vasilevski earns plaudits
- Orlov injured 13.05.2014 Will miss the rest of the tournament
- Latvia making progress 13.05.2014 Girgensons believes team on right track
- Making more miracles 13.05.2014 New mentality is key to success for France
- Bieksa’s blood buys victory 12.05.2014 Canada earns second win as PP comes alive
- Russia cruises to victory 12.05.2014 Tikhonov's two goals pace attack
- Sweden's Rahimi injured 12.05.2014 Leaves team due to bleeding in kidney
- Fleury scores late winner 12.05.2014 France shocks Slovakia 5-3
- Kostitsyn's heroics 12.05.2014 Two goals, a killer pass and a big win
- Shipachyov suspended 12.05.2014 Russian to sit out three games, Polishuk one
- Alga Kazakhstan 12.05.2014 Asian fans make themselves heard
- Off to flying start 12.05.2014 First line carries Tre Kronor
- Denisov's century 12.05.2014 Belarusian leader plays 100th game
- Elite company 12.05.2014 Mezin’s longevity is almost unsurpassed
- Jormakka suffers concussion 12.05.2014 Three disciplinary cases opened
- Lindstrom sinks Czechs 11.05.2014 Tre Kronor earns 4-3 comeback win
- Power Rankings 11.05.2014 Check out our 11th May edition
- Kalinin's debut delight 11.05.2014 Russia stays perfect, Finns seek win
- Minsk magic on display 11.05.2014 Belarus entertains with 4-1 win
- Norway comes back 11.05.2014 Johansen’s boys stay perfect, Denmark winless
- MacKinnon's star rising 11.05.2014 Calder candidate looks good for CAN so far
- Oppenheimer does it again 11.05.2014 German forward gets a second penalty shot winner
- Italy edges France 11.05.2014 Gander and Bellissimo heroes in 2-1 win
- Draisaitl delivers in Minsk 11.05.2014 Germany's young charge making a difference
- Canada overcomes Slovaks 10.05.2014 Ward tallies twice as CAN gets first win
- Johnson just in time 10.05.2014 Switzerland falls short but shows signs of life
- Backlund dominates Danes 10.05.2014 Nilsson slams door as defending champs cruise
- Three players ruled out 10.05.2014 Bartschi, Loktionov, Polak to travel home
- Latvia shocks Finland 10.05.2014 Third period recovery seals 3-2 win
- Ihnacak finally gets in 10.05.2014 Slovak NHL star’s son makes Worlds debut
- Germany beats Kazakhs 10.05.2014 Oppenheimer scores shootout winner
- Norway shuts out Italy 10.05.2014 Defence shines in 3-0 win
- Proving doubters wrong 10.05.2014 Bellemare’s dedication is second to none
- Olli Jokinen and 15 rookies 10.05.2014 Finland believes in a mix of veterans and new faces
- Tim's happy return 10.05.2014 Stapleton relishes being back in Belarus
- Kostitsyn suspended 10.05.2014 Will miss game against Kazakhs
- Latvia dreams of QF repeat 10.05.2014 Sochi success fuels optimism ahead of Minsk
- New Germany, new results? 10.05.2014 Cortina’s team with many rookies
- New century of upsets 10.05.2014 What history tells us about FRA edging CAN
- Czechs win 3-2 vs. Slovaks 09.05.2014 Jagr ties game late in third
- Triple salvo sinks hosts 09.05.2014 Incisive Americans cut through Belarus
- Russia dominates 5-0 09.05.2014 Three first period goals propel win
- France shoots down Canada 09.05.2014 Huet shines, Da Costa pots two PP goals
- Belarus’s biggest moments 09.05.2014 From Fyodorov to Salt Lake to Gretzky
- Swiss silver fading 09.05.2014 Challenging farewell for coach Simpson
- Strange but true 09.05.2014 Olympic years are full of Worlds surprises
- Norway holds on 09.05.2014 Veterans play key role in success
- Slim hopes for Italy 09.05.2014 Underdog Azzurri must get a strong start
- Hockey reaches out to world 09.05.2014 HDTV in 115 territories, live stream worldwide
- Swedes in for a challenge 09.05.2014 …and loving every minute of it.
- France forges ahead 09.05.2014 Fans remember last year’s upset vs. Russia
- Time to shine again? 09.05.2014 Canada vies to end drought since 2007
- Power Rankings 09.05.2014 Check out our 8th May edition
- Americans aim high 08.05.2014 Can youngsters surprise in Minsk?
- Fed up with bottom-feeding 08.05.2014 At home and well-stocked, Belarus hopes to rise
- A tall order 08.05.2014 Without Chara, NHL stars, Slovaks face hard road
- New direction for Denmark 08.05.2014 Swedish coach, more NHLers raise ambitions
- Can Kazakhstan survive? 08.05.2014 Aging squad unlikely to surprise in Minsk
- All change for the Czechs 07.05.2014 A fresh-faced roster gets ready for Minsk
- Forgetting Sochi 07.05.2014 Russia hopes to turn page on Olympic disaster
- Roster forming 06.05.2014 Participants prepare for Worlds in Minsk
- Together Again 06.05.2014 Jimmy and Kevin Hayes represent U.S. in Belarus
- Jensen takes his best shot 06.05.2014 Young Dane aims to impress in his second Worlds
- A Belarusian Canuck 05.05.2014 Platt ready to play key role for Worlds hosts
- Tough for first-time hosts 04.05.2014 Will Belarus buck trend and overachieve?
- Host country is ready 02.05.2014 Hockey-crazed Belarus happy to be in spotlight
- Team USA adds three 19.04.2014 McDonald, Miele and Murphy go to Worlds
- Canada names 20 players 18.04.2014 Third World Championship for Chimera, Methot
- Tippett to lead Team Canada 17.04.2014 DeBoer, Maurice named assistant coaches
- Laviolette to coach U.S. 15.04.2014 15 players named for World Championship
- Bieksa sets new goal 14.04.2014 "Very excited,” says Team Canada debutant
- Canada can’t get complacent 08.04.2014 New tests loom for golden Olympic nation
- Spacek named assistant coach 08.04.2014 Also Weissmann joins Ruzicka’s staff
- Coaching Symposium 07.04.2014 Bure, Yurzinov among speakers in Minsk
- Blake gears up for Belarus 06.04.2014 New Canadian GM brings great Worlds experience
- Blake to serve as GM 28.03.2014 Canada names management group for Worlds
- Znarok to coach Russia 26.03.2014 Will Dynamo Moscow boss get Red Machine back?
- Fasel, Lukashenko meet 17.03.2014 Preparations nearing completion for Minsk 2014
- Officials nominated 12.03.2014 16 referees, 16 linesmen named for Minsk 2014
- 2014 Worlds stamp is out 07.03.2014 Belarusian stamp dedicated to event on home ice
- Bilyaletdinov let go 05.03.2014 Russian coach leaves, search starts
- Swiss’ silver coach leaves 03.03.2014 Simpson to be replaced after Worlds
- Czechs back to the future 27.02.2014 Ruzicka replaces Hadamczik, again
- British TV deal 25.02.2014 Contract with Premier Sports extended
- Hadamczik resigns 25.02.2014 Czechs to name new national coach
- 100 days remaining 31.01.2014 Organizers held press conference in Minsk
- Which games to watch? 27.01.2014 Availability of World Championship tickets
- IIHF inducts six 03.01.2014 Bykov, Khomutov, Lidström, Salei, Yzerman, Costello
- The Czech renaissance 24.12.2013 Young roster wins as Russia disappoints in Sochi warm-up
- Single-game tickets on sale 27.11.2013 Fifth stage of ticket sales has started
- Two teams for Nolan 14.11.2013 Latvian national team coach signs with Buffalo
- Finns win again 11.11.2013 Home team claims Karjala Tournament
- 100,000th ticket sold 07.11.2013 Successful sales of wide range of packages
- Ref candidates 01.11.2013 54 officials on long list for Worlds
- New tickets available 31.10.2013 Third stage of ticket sales begins
- Minsk welcomes visitors 25.10.2013 Site visit, workshop, certificates for partners
- New tickets available 17.10.2013 Second stage of ticket sales begins
- Reviving Hamburg’s past 10.10.2013 Danish trio shines across border for Freezers
- Lalande, Platt eligible 04.10.2013 Canada-born players can represent Belarus
- Volunteer selection 02.10.2013 Over 3,500 people from 16 countries applied
- Ticket sales launched 01.10.2013 Packages available in first stage
- Ready for the fans 01.10.2013 Official Tour Operator launches website
- Growing audience for Worlds 18.09.2013 2013 edition almost hits one billion mark
- 3D Painting Festival 16.09.2013 Hockey artwork dedicated to 2014 Worlds
- Belarus opens vs. U.S. 05.09.2013 Worlds schedule released, website launched
- Lions roar in Pardubice 05.09.2013 Finns win in Euro Hockey Tour
- Danes go Swedish again 29.08.2013 Janne Karlsson tabbed as successor to Per Bäckman
- Ticketing information 16.08.2013 Sales to start in September 2013
- Hanlon signs with Belarus 14.08.2013 Coach returns before Worlds on home ice
- Sweden tops World Ranking 14.08.2013 Swiss, USA move up too; 2014 Worlds seeding set
- Welcome... Volat! 14.08.2013 Mascot receives name after online contest
- Latvia continues with Nolan 07.08.2013 Canadian coach to lead team to Sochi, Minsk
- Learning from each other 07.08.2013 Experiences in Stockholm, Helsinki valuable for next hosts
- Celebrations in blue & white 07.08.2013 Kazakhstan, Italy earn promotion, will play in Minsk
- The professor is back 05.08.2013 Finland: Westerlund takes over from Jalonen
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Minsk Tour
Join us on a tour through the host city Minsk with some of its sights and arenas.
