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Yahoo
2 days ago
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Confirmed: William Nylander Will Join Swedish Team
William Nylander has accepted an invitation to play for Sweden at the IIHF World Championship and is already on his way to Stockholm, Swedish website reported. on Wednesday morning. On Wednesday afternoon European time, the Swedish Ice Hockey Association confirmed the news via X (formerly Twitter). 'Welcome to Tre Kronor, William Nylander,' the tweet begins. 'William joins the team during the day and is ready to play in the quarterfinals against Czechia.' © James Guillory-Imagn Images When asked about the possibility of going during his end-of-season media availiability in Toronto on Tuesday, Nylander replied, 'I'm thinking about it. We'll see what happens.' Advertisement If Nylander is in the lineup against Czechia on Thursday, he will probably be lining up against Toronto Maple Leafs teammate David Kämpf, who has joined the Czech team and is also expected to arrive in Stockholm on Wednesday. David Kämpf To Join Czech Team: 'He Accepted With Great Enthusiasm' David Kämpf To Join Czech Team: 'He Accepted With Great Enthusiasm' Earlier in the tournament, members of the Czech coaching and management staff didn't hide the fact that they'd be interested in adding David Kämpf to their World Championship roster if the Toronto Maple Leafs were eliminated from the Stanley Cup playoffs. On Tuesday, the center's addition was confirmed. Nylander would be the third player added to the Swedish team since the start of the tournament, following Rasmus Sandin of the Washington Capitals and William Karlsson of the Vegas Golden Knights, who both debuted in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to Canada. Advertisement Swedish media is also reporting that Mika Zibanejad, who missed Tuesday's game with an undisclosed illness, will '99 percent' play on Thursday. Zibanejad Out, William Karlsson In For Sweden Against Canada Zibanejad Out, William Karlsson In For Sweden Against Canada Mika Zibanejad, Sweden's veteran forward from the New York Rangers who has scored four goals in the first six games of the 2025 IIHF World Championship
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Flyers' Sam Ersson's World Championship Run Ends in Semifinals
(Header/feature image courtesy of The Hockey News' Megan DeRuchie) Sweden's quest for gold came to a crashing halt in the semifinals of the IIHF World Championship on Saturday, falling 6–2 to a red-hot United States team. Det blir förlust för Tre Kronor mot USA med 2-6. William Nylander och Elias Lindholm fick Avicii Arena att explodera av glädje. Hoppet tändes och Tre Kronor öste på. Ett hopp som släcktes i och med en kontring som gav 2-5. Sista målet i tomt mål. 🇸🇪🏒 — Tre Kronor (@Trekronorse) May 24, 2025 Sam Ersson, the lone Philadelphia Flyers player left in the tournament, didn't start the game but was called in to relieve starter Jacob Markström after Sweden fell behind. Though the loss ends Sweden's run in disappointing fashion, Ersson's individual performance throughout the tournament was a bright spot. The 25-year-old goaltender showed poise, composure, and a bounce-back mentality—qualities that had come under scrutiny during a challenging 2024–25 Flyers season in which he dealt with injuries and less-than-ideal individual stats. In this tournament, Ersson reminded everyone why the Flyers believe in him. His calm presence in the crease and ability to make timely saves helped Sweden reach the final four, and he consistently gave his team a chance to win in earlier matchups. For fans quick to catastrophize his NHL struggles, Ersson's strong showing on the international stage was a needed reminder: this is still a young goalie finding his footing in the world's toughest league. And performances like this one suggest he's headed in the right direction. While Sweden will now have to regroup and aim for bronze, Ersson leaves the tournament with his confidence rebuilt and his potential reaffirmed—a silver lining for both his national team and the Flyers heading into next season.
National Post
21-05-2025
- Sport
- National Post
Maple Leafs' William Nylander joins Team Sweden for world championship
Article content There is a little more hockey in William Nylander. Article content After hinting he'd be interested in joining Team Sweden at the world hockey championship in the tournament's host country after his Maple Leafs were eliminated, the Toronto winger was added to the Tre Kronor roster on Wednesday, just in time for the playoff round. Article content It will be his seventh appearance for Sweden including junior hockey representation. He had five points in three games in the 2022 worlds and had two assists in three games during February's 4 Nations Face-Off. Article content Sweden plays Czechia in a quarterfinal match on Thursday, while Canada, which finished first in its group, meets co-host Denmark. Article content Article content
National Post
09-05-2025
- Sport
- National Post
Calgary Flames teammates Andersson, Backlund swap letters with Team Sweden
Article content This is a role reversal for two Calgary Flames teammates and close pals. Article content Article content Rasmus Andersson will wear the 'C' for Team Sweden at the world hockey championship, while Mikael Backlund will have an 'A' switched on his jersey. Article content Backlund is the regular captain in Calgary, with Andersson serving as one of his alternates. Article content Den svenska kaptensstyrkan 👏 (C) Rasmus Andersson (A) Mikael Backlund (A) Mika Zibanejad Ikväll kör vi! 🔥 — Tre Kronor (@Trekronorse) May 9, 2025 Article content This is pinch-me material for the 28-year-old Andersson — an opportunity to captain his national team on home ice. Article content His close buddy Backlund will, without a doubt, be keen to offer a history lesson. In 2018, when he was rocking the 'C,' the Swedes won the title in Denmark. Article content 'I always dreamed of winning gold for Team Sweden, but I don't think I ever could imagine being captain,' Backlund told Postmedia after that tournament. 'It's amazing, an unbelievable feeling. I was very proud of the guys that we got to raise the trophy. And to be the leader of the team, it was a new experience for me, but I enjoyed it from Day 1.' Article content Andersson will now be aiming to repeat that feat, right up to the golden finish. Article content The workhorse defenceman has been wearing an 'A' for the Flames for the past three seasons — including two as an official sidekick to Backlund — and continued to show his leadership abilities by playing the final few weeks of the wild-card chase on a fractured ankle. He's often mentioned as a candidate to be Calgary's next captain, although his uncertain future could change that. Andersson has only one year remaining on his current contract and will be traded if the two sides can't hammer out an extension in the coming months. Article content The Flames have seven representatives at the world championship. MacKenzie Weegar and coach Ryan Huska are part of Canada's contingent, while Andersson and Backlund are skating for Sweden, Adam Klapka and Dan Vladar are suiting up for Czechia and Sam Honzek is representing Slovakia. Prized defence prospect Zayne Parekh played two pre-tournament games with Canada but has since returned home, which was always the plan when he was invited for the exhibition portion. Article content
Edmonton Journal
09-05-2025
- Sport
- Edmonton Journal
Calgary Flames teammates Andersson, Backlund swap letters with Team Sweden
Article content Den svenska kaptensstyrkan 👏 (C) Rasmus Andersson (A) Mikael Backlund (A) Mika Zibanejad Ikväll kör vi! 🔥 — Tre Kronor (@Trekronorse) May 9, 2025 This is pinch-me material for the 28-year-old Andersson — an opportunity to captain his national team on home ice. His close buddy Backlund will, without a doubt, be keen to offer a history lesson. In 2018, when he was rocking the 'C,' the Swedes won the title in Denmark. 'I always dreamed of winning gold for Team Sweden, but I don't think I ever could imagine being captain,' Backlund told Postmedia after that tournament. 'It's amazing, an unbelievable feeling. I was very proud of the guys that we got to raise the trophy. And to be the leader of the team, it was a new experience for me, but I enjoyed it from Day 1.' Andersson will now be aiming to repeat that feat, right up to the golden finish. The workhorse defenceman has been wearing an 'A' for the Flames for the past three seasons — including two as an official sidekick to Backlund — and continued to show his leadership abilities by playing the final few weeks of the wild-card chase on a fractured ankle. He's often mentioned as a candidate to be Calgary's next captain, although his uncertain future could change that. Andersson has only one year remaining on his current contract and will be traded if the two sides can't hammer out an extension in the coming months. The Flames have seven representatives at the world championship. MacKenzie Weegar and coach Ryan Huska are part of Canada's contingent, while Andersson and Backlund are skating for Sweden, Adam Klapka and Dan Vladar are suiting up for Czechia and Sam Honzek is representing Slovakia. Prized defence prospect Zayne Parekh played two pre-tournament games with Canada but has since returned home, which was always the plan when he was invited for the exhibition portion.
