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Toronto Sun
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Toronto Sun
Denmark stuns Canada at worlds, Nylander's Swedes top Kampf's Czechs
Canada's head coach Dean Evason (centre rear) and his team react after Canada lost its quarterfinal game to Denmark at the world men's hockey championship on May 22, 2025, in Herning, Denmark. Photo by Bo Amstrup / The Associated Press Woe Canada, make that two huge maple leaf letdowns in five days. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. 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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 Don't have an account? Create Account After Toronto's playoff-cursed NHL entry dropped another Great White North entry from the Stanley Cup tournament, star-studded Team Canada was stunned 2-1 by underdog Denmark Thursday, eliminated in the quarterfinal stage of the world men's hockey championship. A group that included Nathan MacKinnon and Sidney Crosby couldn't click on four power-play chances through the game. When Travis Sanheim did score, the Danes didn't fold, while Nicolaj Ehlers and Nick Olesen scored in the final 2:17, Olesen in the final minute on Jordan Binnington. That sent the arena in Herning, Denmark, into a frenzy and a lusty version of the national anthem followed. Frederik Dichow made 38 saves for Denmark, which will meet Switzerland in one semifinal, while the United States takes on Sweden. Canada had played all its games in co-host Stockholm and clearly struggled on the unfamiliar ice of a converted convention centre where Denmark had been for a couple of weeks. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Canada lost in the quarterfinals at this event for the first time in 10 tries going back to 2015. 'They had us on our heels and we didn't respond the right way,' Canadian forward Ryan O'Reilly told TSN. 'Tough for us travelling here on a back-to-back (after facing Sweden in Stockholm) and we didn't have our normal jump. But we had a chance to win. 'We have guys like Flower here (retiring alternate goalie Marc-Andre Fleury) and we wanted to win it for him. We let them hang around. You put this jersey on, you expect to win. No one feels good now.' It's a top-four finish for the first time in Denmark's history, but to claim a medal, the team will have to win at least one game in Stockholm on the weekend. 'Just disappointing, we had a great group here,' Crosby said. 'We had all the things to make a deeper run.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The Canadian management group was headed by former Leaf-turned-Pittsburgh Penguins GM Kyle Dubas. Denmark's head coach Mikael Gath (centre rear), his staff, and players react after their 2-1 win in a quarterfinal game between Canada and Denmark at the world men's hockey championship on May 22, 2025, in Herning, Denmark. Photo by Bo Amstrup / The Associated Press WILLY WIN A MEDAL? In the end it was William Nylander, not Maple Leafs teammate David Kampf, who was rewarded for a long haul flight to Europe to play for his country at the worlds. Nylander didn't score in Sweden's 5-2 quarterfinal win Thursday over defending champion Czechia, but wasn't needed in that regard and gets to play again. Kampf, who was itching to keep going after being used in just one playoff game by Toronto, saw some rare power play action Thursday. Lucas Raymond scored twice for the Swedes, and former Leafs defenceman Rasmus Sandin had two assists. Nylander was placed right on the first line with centre William Karlsson and Raymond. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'It was not a fun way to end our (Leafs) season, so I thought it would be a good time to come here,' Nylander said. 'Playing in Sweden, it doesn't get any better than that.' NET RESULTS While longtime first-line partners Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner could be splitting up, the Leafs have the rare instance of bringing back the same two goalies without a cloud of question marks regarding one or the other's health or ability. Anthony Stolarz and Joseph Woll won 21 and 27 games in regular season, respectively, the first Leafs netminders with multiple playoff victories since the last Cup year of Johnny Bower and Terry Sawchuk. 'He's generally a pretty awesome dude. I enjoy being a friend and teammate before anything else,' Woll said of Stolarz this week. 'Within a team, you want all your relationships to be good. Within a goalie tandem, that's even more important.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Other than being Americans, there was little in common between the two last autumn, with an age difference of five years with the senior Stolarz. 'Myself and Woller were able to push each other all season, we had a great relationship,' Stolarz said. 'I look forward to the opportunity to come back with him next year.' LOOSE LEAFS Leafs forward prospect Easton Cowan and the London Knights open their Memorial Cup schedule this weekend, facing the Quebec League champion Moncton Wildcats on Saturday and the host Rimouski Oceanic on Sunday … Some final Leafs locker clean-out day quotes, starting with Matthews: 'This one stings the most. One game away from being in the final four, the Eastern Conference final. The idea that you're that close to being that close, that one definitely stings.' And Stolarz: 'It sucks the way the season ended, but you get that fire in your belly in the summer and just want to get ready for next season. You're already planning your summer training. Nothing you can do now, just worry about the future.' Lhornby@ X: @sunhornby Toronto Maple Leafs Editorial Cartoons World Hockey Columnists
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Dean Evason Praises Dylan Garand After Impressive Showing At The World Championship
New York Rangers goalie prospect Dylan Grand finally got his moment in the spotlight. On Saturday afternoon in Stockholm, Sweden, Garand started for Team Canada's opening game of the World Championship and he recorded a shutout. Dylan Garand Likely To Serve As Marc-André Fleury's Backup For Team Canada At World Championship Dylan Garand will get the opportunity to display his skills on an international stage as he was named to Team Canada for the 2025 IIHF Men's World Championship. Garand's performance helped lead Team Canada to a decisive 4-0 victory over Slovenia. While the Canadiens heavily outshot the Slovenians 44-11, Garand was forced to make some difficult saves, especially early on in the contest when the game was still up for grabs. Team Canada coach Dean Evason made sure to praise Garand after the win. 'I'm very impressed,' Evason said about Garand. 'We gave up a couple opportunities, some three on ones, and he made some tremendous saves. They had good opportunities and Grand played really well for sure.' The 22-year-old recorded a 20-10-9 record, .913 save percentage, and 2.73 goals against average with the Hartford Wolf Pack of the American Hockey League while also representing the Atlantic Division at the AHL All-Star Game this season. It's unclear how much Garand will play with both Marc-André Fleury and Jordan Binnington on the roster, but he certainly made a positive first impression.
Global News
30-04-2025
- Sport
- Global News
Evason named Canada coach, Flames' Huska among assistants for world hockey championship
Columbus Blue Jackets head coach Dean Evason will lead Canada's staff at the upcoming world hockey championship. Calgary Flames head coach Ryan Huska will serve as an assistant, along with Nashville head coach Andrew Brunette and Blue Jackets assistant Steve McCarthy after Hockey Canada announced Canada's coaching staff for the tournament on Wednesday. The world championship is set for May 9-25 in Stockholm, Sweden and Herning, Denmark. Canada opens May 10 against Slovenia in Stockholm. View image in full screen Columbus Blue Jackets coach Dean Evason, is seen behind the bench during the third period an NHL game against the Florida Panthers on Thursday, March 20, 2025. AP Photo/Paul Vernon Evason was an assistant coach on Canada's fourth-place team at the 2024 world championship. Story continues below advertisement He recently finished his first season as Columbus head coach. The Blue Jackets finished the campaign on a six-game winning streak and missed a playoff spot by two points. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy Huska led the Flames to a 41-27-14 record in his second season behind the Flames bench. Calgary went 7-1-2 over its last 10 games to finish the season tied with St. Louis at 96 points, but the Blues got the second Western Conference wild-card spot through a tiebreaker. He served as an assistant with Canada's team at the 2011 and 2012 world junior championships, winning silver and bronze, respectively. Brunette and McCarthy will be making their international coaching debuts. View image in full screen Calgary Flames head coach Ryan Huska will be an assistant coach for Canada at the upcoming men's world hockey championships that take place May 9-25 in Stockholm, Sweden. AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes 'Dean, Andrew, Ryan and Steve are excellent NHL coaches that bring many years of professional experience and leadership, and we are thrilled that they will lead Team Canada at the 2025 World Championship,' Canada general manager Kyle Dubas said in a release. Story continues below advertisement 'Our coaching staff will also be supported by an elite support staff that has many years of NHL experience, as well as experience at several world championships and Olympics, and we know our entire staff will create an environment for our players to succeed and wear the Maple Leaf with pride in Stockholm and Herning.' Longtime Hockey Canada video coach James Emery will act as Canada's director of performance analysis. 1:52 'Can't take our country': Triumphant Trudeau taunts Trump after Canada defeats U.S. in hockey
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Two Blue Jackets Stars Chosen To Represent Team Canada In IIHF World Championships Per Report
Columbus Blue Jackets forwards Adam Fantilli and Kent Johnson have been chosen to represent Canada in the upcoming IIHF World Championship's according to Aaron Portzline. He also says that Jackets assistant coach Steve McCarthy will join Evason's staff. Just last week, the CBJ's Head Coach Dean Evason was picked to be the bench boss for Canada, leading many to believe that Fantilli and Johnson would be picked to play for Canada as well. Report: Dean Evason Chosen To Coach Team Canada Darren Dreger has said today that Columbus Blue Jackets Head Coach Dean Evason will be chosen to coach Team Canada at the Men's World Hockey Championships in Sweden and Denmark next month. Evason's Blue Jackets team just barely missed the playoffs last week. Fantilli and Johnson both set career highs in goals, assists, and points. Fantilli led the Jackets with 31 goals, and Johnson finished second on the team with 24 goals. Fantilli was an extra player for Canada last season for the IIHF Worlds, but was sent home when they got some guys back with more experience. Congrats to Adam Fantilli and Kent Johnson for being chosen to represent Team Canada. Let us know what you think below. Stay updated with the most interesting Blue Jackets stories, analysis, breaking news, and more! Tap the star to add us to your favorites on Google News and never miss a story. Will 2025-26 Be Yegor Chinakhov's Final Season In Columbus? On June 21, 2024, new GM Don Waddell took care of a piece of business that many considered vital. Almost a year later, people wonder if that business will ever pan out. Jet Greaves Stays Perfect Against The Toronto Marlies It took 19 minutes and 5 seconds into the second OT, but the Cleveland Monsters defeated the Toronto Marlies and will move on to play the Pascal Vincent-led Laval Rocket in the next round of the AHL Playoffs. Former Blue Jacket Josh Anderson & Tom Wilson Clash In Canadiens' Bench Last night in the Montreal Canadiens and Washington Capitals game, there was a very interesting moment. A moment that was both intense and hilarious at the same time.
CBC
30-04-2025
- Sport
- CBC
Dean Evason named coach of Canada's team for world hockey championship
Columbus Blue Jackets head coach Dean Evason will lead Canada's staff at the upcoming world hockey championship. Hockey Canada announced Canada's coaching staff for the tournament on Wednesday. Calgary Flames head coach Ryan Huska will serve as an assistant, along with Nashville head coach Andrew Brunette and Blue Jackets assistant Steve McCarthy. The world championship is set for May 9-25 in Stockholm, Sweden and Herning, Denmark. Canada opens May 10 against Slovenia in Stockholm. Evason was an assistant coach on Canada's fourth-place team at the 2024 world championship. He recently finished his first season as Columbus head coach. The Blue Jackets finished the campaign on a six-game winning streak and missed a playoff spot by two points. Huska led the Flames to a 41-27-14 record in his second season behind the Flames bench. Calgary went 7-1-2 over its last 10 games to finish the season tied with St. Louis at 96 points, but the Blues got the second Western Conference wild-card spot through a tiebreaker. He served as an assistant with Canada's team at the 2011 and 2012 world junior championships, winning silver and bronze, respectively. Brunette and McCarthy will be making their international coaching debuts. "Dean, Andrew, Ryan and Steve are excellent NHL coaches that bring many years of professional experience and leadership, and we are thrilled that they will lead Team Canada at the 2025 World Championship," Canada general manager Kyle Dubas said in a release. "Our coaching staff will also be supported by an elite support staff that has many years of NHL experience, as well as experience at several world championships and Olympics, and we know our entire staff will create an environment for our players to succeed and wear the Maple Leaf with pride in Stockholm and Herning."
