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Straits Times
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Straits Times
Ice hockey-Denmark's 'Miracle Of Midtjylland' sends Canada crashing out
Ice Hockey - IIHF World Championships - Quarter Finals - Canada v Denmark - Jyske Bank Boxen Arena, Herning, Denmark - May 22, 2025 Canada's Travis Konecny in action with Denmark's Frederik Dichow and Jesper Jensen Aabo Bo Amstrup/Ritzau Scanpix via REUTERS HERNING, Denmark - Denmark's miraculous comeback from a goal down to beat superpower Canada in the Midtjylland town of Herning to reach the semi-finals of the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) World Championship was a result so seismic that not even the Danish players could believe what they had done. A goal down with time running out, the Danes scored twice in the final three minutes on Thursday, including Nick Olesen's last-minute winner, to complete a stunning comeback that will live long in the annals of Danish sport. "It's completely surreal. I'm in a bubble right now, it feels like a dream. We've beaten, in my opinion, the best national team in the world. For every Danish ice hockey player, they have about a thousand," Danish captain Jesper Jensen Aabo told national broadcaster DR. "It shouldn't be possible, to be completely honest... I don't think there was anyone in this arena who believed it before the game but we believed in the locker room. We grabbed the tiny straw that was there, and we've made ice hockey history." The Canadians came into the game as overwhelming favourites but the Danes shredded their lofty reputation with strong defending and a never-say-die attitude. "It's hard to put into words. It's not so much about my goal, it's about the fact that we all fought our butts off for the whole 60 minutes. We beat Canada and that's the biggest thing in my career," winning goal-scorer Olesen said. "Hearing the roar that went through the hall when I scored, I can only repeat that it is probably the greatest thing I have experienced in my ice hockey career," he added. The reward for the Danes is a last-four game against Switzerland in Stockholm on Saturday, with Sweden facing Team USA in the other semi-final. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
National Post
11-05-2025
- Sport
- National Post
Fleury shines, Canada routs Latvia 7-1 at world men's hockey championship
Article content STOCKHOLM — Veteran goalie Marc-Andre Fleury made 16 saves as Canada routed Latvia 7-1 on Sunday to remain undefeated in two games at the world men's hockey championship. Article content Article content Kent Johnston and Travis Konecny had two goals apiece, while Nathan MacKinnon, Macklin Celebrini and Barrett Hayton also scored at Avicii Arena in Stockholm, Sweden. Article content Captain Sidney Crosby added three assists for Canada, which opened the tournament with a 4-0 win over Slovenia on Saturday. Article content Fleury, who is set to retire from hockey after the event, made several trademark acrobatic saves in his first start. Article content The 40-year-old from Sorel-Tracy, Que., dove across the crease for a save on Latvia's Dans Locmelis, replicating his famous game-saving stop on Nicklas Lidstrom in Game 7 of the 2009 Stanley Cup final that Fleury's Pittsburgh Penguins would go on to win. Article content
Winnipeg Free Press
06-05-2025
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Celebrini has four points, Canada beats Hungary in world championship tune-up
BUDAPEST – NHL rookie of the year finalist Macklin Celebrini had a goal and three assists as Canada beat Hungary 6-0 Tuesday in a tune-up game before the world hockey championship. Travis Konecny had a goal and two assists, while Porter Martone — an 18-year-old forward from the Ontario Hockey League's Brampton Steelheads — had a goal and an assist. Zack Boychuk, Noah Dobson and Travis Sanheim also scored for Canada. Ryker Evans added two assists. San Jose Sharks centre Macklin Celebrini during an NHL hockey game against the Edmonton Oilers in San Jose, Calif., Wednesday, April 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) Canada goaltender Dylan Garand stopped all four shots he faced before giving way to Carter George halfway through the game. George stopped 10 shots in relief. Bence Balizs made 31 saves for Hungary. It was Canada's second tune-up game before the world championship following a 5-1 win against Austria on Sunday in Vienna. Winnipeg Free Press | Newsletter Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. Sign up for The Warm-Up The world championship starts Friday in Herning, Denmark and Stockholm, Sweden. Canada plays its first game Saturday against Slovenia in Stockholm. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 6, 2025.
Toronto Sun
02-05-2025
- Sport
- Toronto Sun
Hockey Canada names first 15 players to roster for world championship
Published May 01, 2025 • 1 minute read Philadelphia Flyers' Travis Konecny, left, and Travis Sanheim, right, celebrate during an NHL preseason game against the New York Rangers, Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2017, in Philadelphia. Photo by Tom Mihalek / The Associated Press CALGARY — Philadelphia Flyers leading scorer Travis Konecny, Calgary Flames defenceman MacKenzie Weegar and rising stars Macklin Celebrini of the San Jose Sharks and Adam Fantilli of the Columbus Blue Jackets were among the 15 players named on Thursday to Canada's roster for the upcoming world hockey championship. 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. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES 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. 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 Don't have an account? Create Account Veteran forwards Bo Horvat of the New York Islanders, Ryan O'Reilly of the Nashville Predators, and Flyers defenceman Travis Sanheim were also among the initial players announced for the event, which starts May 9 in Herning, Denmark, and Stockholm, Sweden. Konecny, Fantilli, Horvat, O'Reilly, Sanheim and Weegar are among eight players on the preliminary roster who have represented Canada at the world championship before, along with Columbus forward Kent Johnson and Seattle defenceman Brandon Montour. Sanheim and Konecny were also part of Canada's championship team at the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off. Dylan Garand of the American Hockey League's Hartford Wolf Pack is the only goaltender on the initial roster. Barrett Hayton (Utah), Will Cuylle (New York Rangers) and Tyson Foerster (Philadelphia) are the other forwards, while Noah Dobson (New York Islanders) and Ryker Evans (Seattle) complete the five defencemen. Hockey Canada said in a release that the rest of the roster will be filled out pending the results of the NHL playoffs. Canada's coaching staff, led by Columbus Blue Jackets head coach Dean Evason, was announced Wednesday. Canada opens its tournament May 10 against Slovenia in Stockholm. The Canadians finished fourth at last year's world championship in Czechia, one year after winning their record 28th gold medal in Finland and Latvia. Editorial Cartoons Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto & GTA NHL Toronto & GTA
Miami Herald
01-05-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
Crosby And Bedard Left Off Canada's Initial World Championship Roster: Who Made The Cut?
On Thursday, Hockey Canada announced the first 15 players to represent Team Canada at the 2025 IIHF World Championship, which begins on May 9. While there is talent on the roster, many have been left off the team, whether that's by the players' choice or management's. Pittsburgh Penguins GM Kyle Dubas is Canada's GM for this tournament. He's joined by a selection committee of four NHL executives, including Dennis Bonvie, Jason Spezza, Andrew Cogliano and Gregory Campbell, who have assisted Dubas in evaluating and selecting players for the roster. Some big names who didn't qualify for the Stanley Cup playoffs are not listed on the roster, like Penguins captain Sidney Crosby, Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard and Nashville Predators center Steven Stamkos, among others. Since this isn't the full team, there is the possibility that these players haven't made up their minds on participating, but the reality is that they are not on the team currently. However, for those who are on the team, there are plenty of players who could be on the bubble of making Canada's Olympic team for February 2026. Philadelphia Flyers right winger Travis Konecny and defenseman Travis Sanheim both made the 4 Nations Face-Off roster, but will be challenging for Olympic roster spots again. Joining Team Canada for the World Championship helps their case. Other defensemen, including the New York Islanders' Noah Dobson, Calgary Flames' MacKenzie Weegar and Seattle Kraken's Brandon Montour, also boost their odds to play in the Olympics by participating in this tournament. Additionally, youngsters Macklin Celebrini of the San Jose Sharks, along with Adam Fantilli and Kent Johnston of the Columbus Blue Jackets, have also put themselves on the map with an opportunity to represent their country. In terms of goaltending, Canada has listed Dylan Garand, who hasn't played a game in the NHL. The 22-year-old netminder plays for the AHL's Hartford Wolf Pack, the affiliate club of the New York Rangers. However, with the Montreal Canadiens recently being eliminated from the playoffs, there's a chance that Samuel Montembeault suits up for Canada at this tournament. Here are the 15 players selected for the 2025 World Championship: Forwards: Macklin Celebrini, San Jose Sharks Will Cuylle, New York Rangers Adam Fantilli, Columbus Blue Jackets Tyson Foerster, Philadelphia Flyers Barrett Hayton, Utah HC Bo Horvat, New York Islanders Kent Johnston, Columbus Blue Jackets Travis Konecny, Philadelphia Flyers Ryan O'Reilly, Nashville Predators Defense: Noah Dobson, New York Islanders Ryker Evans, Seattle Kraken Brandon Montour, Seattle Kraken Travis Sanheim, Philadelphia Flyers MacKenzie Weegar, Calgary Flames Goaltenders: Dylan Garand, Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL) Get thelatest news and trending stories by following The Hockey News on Google News and bysubscribing to The Hockey News newsletter here. And share your thoughts by commenting belowthe article on Copyright 2025 The Hockey News, Roustan Media Ltd.
