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The Star
25-05-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Ice hockey-US beat Switzerland to win world championship with sudden-death goal
Ice Hockey - IIIHF World Championships - Final - Switzerland v United States - Avicii Arena, Stockholm, Sweden - May 25, 2025 Conor Garland of the U.S. in action Magnus Lejhall/TT News Agency via REUTERS STOCKHOLM (Reuters) -Tage Thompson fired a sudden-death winner for Team USA as they claimed a thrilling victory over Switzerland in the final of the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) World Championship on Sunday, their first gold medal at the tournament since 1933. After impressing with their free-flowing attacking play earlier in the tournament, both teams engaged in an enthralling and bruising tactical battle that remained scoreless for the entire 60 minutes, prompting the overtime period that saw the teams reduced from five to three players on the ice, plus their goaltenders. Swiss net-minder Leonardo Genoni played superbly throughout, but there was little he could do when Thompson broke forward and drove home the winning goal two minutes and two seconds into the overtime period to claim the victory. Earlier on Sunday, co-hosts Sweden and Denmark met in the bronze-medal match with the Swedes running out 6-2 winners to take third place, and the Danes finishing fourth to secure their best-ever placing following their seismic defeat of Canada at the quarter-final stage on Thursday. (Reporting by Philip O'Connor; editing by Clare Fallon)
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
VIDEO: Conor Garland Has ‘An Opportunity To Win A Gold Medal'
With a convincing 6-2 win over host Sweden on Saturday, the USA ended its semifinal curse at the IIHF World Championship, advancing to the final for the first time since the tournament adopted a playoff format in 1992. 'I've been to three of these and lost in the semis both (previous) times, so I decided to give myself an opportunity to win a gold medal and we'd love to do it for our country and for USA Hockey,' said winger Conor Garland, who has scored the game-wining goal in each of the team's last two games. While Garland consistently produces between 46 and 50 points per season for the Vancouver Canucks, his production at the World Championships has been over a point per game – in nearly three full tournaments, he now has 31 points in 29 games. In the following video from Garland talks about the semifinal game against Sweden, the U.S. team and looks ahead a bit to the final. Obviously, at the time of the interview following the first semifinal, Garland didn't know the USA's opponent in the final but it's now known that it will be Switzerland. While the USA will be gunning for its first gold medal at a stand-alone World Championship since 1933, the Swiss will be looking for their first-ever gold in what will be veteran Andres Ambühl's last career game. Andres Ambühl Can End His Career With Switzerland's First-Ever World Championship Gold Last year, following Switzerland's 2-0 loss to Czechia at the World Championship final in Prague, Andres Ambühl spoke barely above a whisper. There was a feeling that the 40-year-old might have missed his last chance to win a gold medal. For more reaction to the USA's semifinal victory over Sweden, read: Clayton Keller, Jackson LaCombe, Cutter Gauthier React To USA Semifinal Win Over Sweden On the lucky 13th try, the semifinal curse is dead. For the first time since the IIHF adopted a playoff format for the World Championship in 1992, the USA is in the final, following a 6-2 win over Sweden in Stockholm. Zibanejad, Nylander, Markström, Andersson Disappointed After Swedish Semifinal Loss To USA They assembled a strong roster to try to win gold on home ice, and the path to victory seemed to grow a little wider when Canada got knocked out in the quarterfinals, but following a disappointing 6-2 loss to the USA in the semifinals, the best the Swedes can now do is bronze.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Canucks: Conor Garland named top three player for U.S. at worlds
Conor Garland is showing well at the world championships in Stockholm. The Vancouver Canucks spark plug forward was named one of Team USA's top three players for the tournament Saturday after his squad beat Sweden 6-2 in the semifinals at Avicii Arena before what was announced as a sellout crowd of 12,350. The Americans will face either Denmark or Switzerland in the gold medal game tomorrow. Puck drop is 11:20 a.m. Pacific. Garland gave the Americans a 3-0 lead over the Swedes, converting on a rebound off a one-timer chance from Logan Cooley. Garland has five goals and 10 points in nine games The Americans also feature Canucks forward Drew O'Connor, 26. O'Connor has one goal and four points in nine games with the Americans so far in the tournament. The Swedes featured Canucks defenceman Marcus Pettersson, as well as former Vancouver goalie Jacob Markstrom and centre Elias Lindholm. Fellow forwards Cooley, who plays with the Utah Mammoth, and Frank Nazar, who plays for the Chicago Blackhawks, were also saluted along with Garland for their play in the tournament so far after the win over the Swedes. The victory ended a 12-game losing streak in the semifinals for the Americans and has the U.S. playing in its first gold-medal game in the event since 1934. 'We played well as a team. We had some guys play awesome. We're just excited about the opportunity we've got,' Garland told reporters afterwards. 'We're locked in, we're playing our game.' Garland is from Scituate, Mass., and this is his third worlds with the Americans. In 2021 in Latvia, he led the Americans in goals (six) and points (13) in 10 games and helped them to a bronze medal. Garland, 29, had 19 goals and 50 points in 81 regular season games this past season for Vancouver. It was his fourth year with the team. He's an unrestricted after next season, finishing off a deal this coming campaign that has him at a cap hit of $4.95 million. @SteveEwen SEwen@ How the Canucks' coaching staff stacks up against Cup contenders And then there was one — Abbotsford Canucks playoff series headed to deciding game
Vancouver Sun
24-05-2025
- Sport
- Vancouver Sun
Canucks: Conor Garland named top three player for U.S. at worlds
Conor Garland is showing well at the world championships in Stockholm. The Vancouver Canucks spark plug forward was named one of Team USA's top three players for the tournament Saturday after his squad beat Sweden 6-2 in the semifinals at Avicii Arena before what was announced as a sellout crowd of 12,350. The Americans will face either Denmark or Switzerland in the gold medal game tomorrow. Puck drop is 11:20 a.m. Pacific. Garland gave the Americans a 3-0 lead over the Swedes, converting on a rebound off a one-timer chance from Logan Cooley. Garland has five goals and 10 points in nine games Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. The Americans also feature Canucks forward Drew O'Connor, 26. O'Connor has one goal and four points in nine games with the Americans so far in the tournament. CONOR GARLAND JUST DOESN'T STOP 😤 #MensWorlds The Swedes featured Canucks defenceman Marcus Pettersson, as well as former Vancouver goalie Jacob Markstrom and centre Elias Lindholm . Fellow forwards Cooley, who plays with the Utah Mammoth, and Frank Nazar, who plays for the Chicago Blackhawks, were also saluted along with Garland for their play in the tournament so far after the win over the Swedes. The victory ended a 12-game losing streak in the semifinals for the Americans and has the U.S. playing in its first gold-medal game in the event since 1934. 'We played well as a team. We had some guys play awesome. We're just excited about the opportunity we've got,' Garland told reporters afterwards. 'We're locked in, we're playing our game.' Conor Garland is ready to stick to @usahockey 's game plan and take down the home team. 💪 #MensWorlds #IIHF Garland is from Scituate, Mass., and this is his third worlds with the Americans. In 2021 in Latvia, he led the Americans in goals (six) and points (13) in 10 games and helped them to a bronze medal. Garland, 29, had 19 goals and 50 points in 81 regular season games this past season for Vancouver. It was his fourth year with the team. He's an unrestricted after next season, finishing off a deal this coming campaign that has him at a cap hit of $4.95 million. @SteveEwen SEwen@
National Post
24-05-2025
- Sport
- National Post
Canucks: Conor Garland named top three player for U.S. at worlds
Vancouver Canucks winger Conor Garland has had a superb world championship tournament for Team USA. Photo by LM Otero / AP Conor Garland is showing well at the world championships in Stockholm. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS Enjoy the latest local, national and international news. Exclusive articles by Conrad Black, Barbara Kay and others. Plus, special edition NP Platformed and First Reading newsletters and virtual events. Unlimited online access to National Post. National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE ARTICLES Enjoy the latest local, national and international news. Exclusive articles by Conrad Black, Barbara Kay and others. Plus, special edition NP Platformed and First Reading newsletters and virtual events. Unlimited online access to National Post. National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors The Vancouver Canucks spark plug forward was named one of Team USA's top three players for the tournament Saturday after his squad beat Sweden 6-2 in the semifinals at Avicii Arena before what was announced as a sellout crowd of 12,350. The Americans will face either Denmark or Switzerland in the gold medal game tomorrow. Puck drop is 11:20 a.m. Pacific. Garland gave the Americans a 3-0 lead over the Swedes, converting on a rebound off a one-timer chance from Logan Cooley. Garland has five goals and 10 points in nine games The Americans also feature Canucks forward Drew O'Connor, 26. O'Connor has one goal and four points in nine games with the Americans so far in the tournament. The Swedes featured Canucks defenceman Marcus Pettersson, as well as former Vancouver goalie Jacob Markstrom and centre Elias Lindholm. Fellow forwards Cooley, who plays with the Utah Mammoth, and Frank Nazar, who plays for the Chicago Blackhawks, were also saluted along with Garland for their play in the tournament so far after the win over the Swedes. The victory ended a 12-game losing streak in the semifinals for the Americans and has the U.S. playing in its first gold-medal game in the event since 1934. 'We played well as a team. We had some guys play awesome. We're just excited about the opportunity we've got,' Garland told reporters afterwards. 'We're locked in, we're playing our game.'
