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NHL opens host city selection process for 2028 World Cup of Hockey
June 26 (Reuters) - The National Hockey League on Thursday invited cities across North America, Europe and other international markets to submit expressions of interest to host games for the 2028 World Cup of Hockey. Set for February 2028, the eight-nation World Cup of Hockey is scheduled to feature round robin and quarter-final games in two host cities, with the semi-finals and championship game to take place in one of those cities. "The World Cup of Hockey is a showcase of international hockey at the highest level, and we are thrilled to begin the host city selection process for 2028," NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said in a press release. "This tournament offers cities a chance to be part of something truly global, while delivering meaningful economic and cultural benefits in return." The deadline for submissions is July 18 for North American cities and July 30 for international cities. The host cities will be chosen during the first quarter of 2026. The NHL, which is sending its players back to the Olympics next year for the first time since 2014, said the fourth edition of the World Cup of Hockey and first since 2016 is expected to last 12 days and include 17 games. The league also said the return of the World Cup of Hockey is building on the momentum of the 4 Nations Face-Off held in February 2025 in Montreal and Boston and featured NHL players from Canada, Finland, Sweden and the United States. Whether players from Russia will participate in the World Cup of Hockey, which is run separately from the International Ice Hockey Federation, is to be determined. The IIHF suspended Russia from international competition through at least the end of the 2025-26 season because of the country's 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
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NHL-NHL opens host city selection process for 2028 World Cup of Hockey
The National Hockey League on Thursday invited cities across North America, Europe and other international markets to submit expressions of interest to host games for the 2028 World Cup of Hockey. Set for February 2028, the eight-nation World Cup of Hockey is scheduled to feature round robin and quarter-final games in two host cities, with the semi-finals and championship game to take place in one of those cities. "The World Cup of Hockey is a showcase of international hockey at the highest level, and we are thrilled to begin the host city selection process for 2028," NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said in a press release. "This tournament offers cities a chance to be part of something truly global, while delivering meaningful economic and cultural benefits in return." The deadline for submissions is July 18 for North American cities and July 30 for international cities. The host cities will be chosen during the first quarter of 2026. The NHL, which is sending its players back to the Olympics next year for the first time since 2014, said the fourth edition of the World Cup of Hockey and first since 2016 is expected to last 12 days and include 17 games. The league also said the return of the World Cup of Hockey is building on the momentum of the 4 Nations Face-Off held in February 2025 in Montreal and Boston and featured NHL players from Canada, Finland, Sweden and the United States. Whether players from Russia will participate in the World Cup of Hockey, which is run separately from the International Ice Hockey Federation, is to be determined. The IIHF suspended Russia from international competition through at least the end of the 2025-26 season because of the country's 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
Yahoo
17-02-2025
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Canucks Hughes Named To U.S. Quarter-Century First Team
With the 4 Nations Face-Off currently in full swing, has released Quarter-Century Teams for each of the participating nations. Unlike the team versions, which were released early this year, the country-based Quarter-Century Teams were selected by U.S.-based staff writers Bill Douglas, Nicholas J. Cotsonika and Dan Rosen. Among the players chosen was Vancouver Canucks captain Quinn Hughes, who was voted to the first team. Latest From : 4 Nations Face-Off Recap: Montréal Drew O'Connor Details His Hectic Arrival In Vancouver And First Impressions Of The Canucks Locker Room Why Vancouver Should Be A Host City For The 2028 World Cup Of Hockey Hughes has been nothing short of spectacular since joining the NHL. Since January 1, 2000, he has the 17th most points by an American defender, while his 0.94 points per game over 399 games ranks first among blue liners from the United States who have played at least three NHL games. As for his first-team partner, New York Rangers' Adam Fox, he sits second in points per game by an American defender with 0.85 over his 393 games. United States Quarter-Century Teams selected by @NHLdotcom during 4 Nations Face-Offhttps:// — (@NHLdotcom) February 16, 2025 In 2023-24, Hughes put together one of the best campaigns by a defenseman in the past 25 years. He set a new career-high with 92 points, which was also the third most recorded since the 2000-01 season. For his efforts, Hughes became the first player in franchise history to win the Norris Trophy while also becoming the second American skater to win the award over the past 25 years. Overall, Team USA's Quarter-Century Teams are stacked with talent. The first team consists of Patrick Kane, Auston Matthews, Joe Pavelski and Jonathan Quick, while the second team features Dustin Brown, Johnny Gaudreau, Matthew Tkachuk, John Carlson, Ryan Suter and Tim Thomas. Despite playing fewer than 400 games, Hughes has earned his spot among these great players and has shown this season why he is not only in consideration for the Norris but also the Hart Trophy. Make sure you bookmark THN's Vancouver Canucks site and add us to your for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns, and so much more. Also, be sure to leave a comment at the bottom of the page and engage with other passionate fans through
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14-02-2025
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Players The Canucks Could Trade For Based On Name Alone
With the 2025 trade deadline just a few weeks away, one team to keep an eye on is the Vancouver Canucks. While GM Patrik Allvin has already made some significant moves, the Canucks are still involved in plenty of trade rumours ahead of the March 7 deadline. Overall, it should be an intriguing few weeks as Vancouver's management group tries to improve their roster ahead of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Latest From : Drew O'Connor Details His Hectic Arrival In Vancouver And First Impressions Of The Canucks Locker Room Why Vancouver Should Be A Host City For The 2028 World Cup Of Hockey A Peek Into The 4 Nations Face-Off This season, the Canucks have become famous for bringing in players with similar names. Some examples include the three Pettersson, as well as multiple players within the organization whose first name is Ty. With this in mind, here is a look at some players Vancouver could target based strictly on their first or last name. *Note: These are not trade rumours. All proposed players are based on first or last name. In order for a player to qualify, their rights must be owned by an NHL team. As mentioned, the Canucks currently have three Pettersson's on their roster, so why not add more. While they don't play in the NHL yet, there are two other Pettersson's whose rights are owned by teams. Both are also under 22 years old, have won medals for Sweden at the U18s and were selected in the top 75 during their respective drafts. Starting with the older Pettersson, that would be Oskar Pettersson, who currently plays for the Belleville Senators of the AHL. The 21-year-old right winger was selected 72nd overall by the Ottawa Senators in 2022 and has already played 70 games in the AHL. Pettersson also has some built-in familiarity with Vancouver, as he played with Jonathan Lekkerimäki, defenceman Elias Pettersson and Tom Willander at the 2024 World Juniors. Oskar Pettersson has his first AHL goal under his belt🚨@BellevilleSens | #UTCvsBEL — American Hockey League (@TheAHL) February 11, 2024 As for the younger Pettersson, his name is Lucas Pettersson, and he is currently playing with Östersunds IK in the HockeyAllsvenskan. The 19-year-old center was drafted by the Anaheim Ducks 35th overall in 2024 and has represented Sweden at multiple tournaments over his career. As for his connection to the Canucks, Pettersson spent his junior career with MoDo Hockey, which is where Daniel and Henrik Sedin, as well as Markus Näslund, played before making the jump to the NHL. What's better than one tall right-shot defender with the last name Myers? Two tall right-shot defenders with the last name Myers. Yes, despite not being related, there are two right-shot defenders in the NHL with the last name Myers. The player in question is Philippe Myers, who currently plays for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Listed at 6'5", 219 lbs, Myers would be tied for the second-tallest player on the team while having the second-highest weight on Vancouver, with only Tyler Myers outranking him in both categories. Based on the Canucks history of bringing in tall and physical defenders, Myers actually fits the type of player profile Vancouver's management has been keen on adding over the past few seasons. At first glance, most people would think this headline is related to Quinn Hughes' brothers. While it would be incredible to watch Quinn, Jack, and Luke Hughes play for the Canucks, a trade of this scale would be something rarely seen in the NHL. That being said, Vancouver could still bring in a Jack Hughes, who, coincidentally enough, also plays center. That's three straight games with a goal for Hughesy!!Watch on ESPN+: | @NESN | @espn — BU Men's Hockey (@TerrierHockey) January 18, 2025 The Jack Hughes in question is the 21-year-old L.A. Kings draft pick currently playing at Boston University. Drafted 51st overall in 2022, Hughes is connected to the organization as he is currently playing with both Willander and Aiden Celebrini in the NCAA. The son of current Montréal Canadiens GM Kent Hughes, adding Jack would allow the Canucks to have Pettersson and Hughes at center as well as on the blue line. Make sure you bookmark THN's Vancouver Canucks site and add us to your for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns, and so much more. Also, be sure to leave a comment at the bottom of the page and engage with other passionate fans through
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14-02-2025
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Drew O'Connor Details His Hectic Arrival In Vancouver And First Impressions Of The Canucks Locker Room
Friday, January 31, 2025, will be a day that Drew O'Connor remembers for the rest of his life. Late that evening, he, along with Marcus Pettersson, was traded from the Pittsburgh Penguins to the Vancouver Canucks in a package that included a first-round pick going the other way. While the trade is only two weeks old, it already looks like a significant win for the Canucks organization, as O'Connor is fitting in well both on and off the ice. Latest From : Why Vancouver Should Be A Host City For The 2028 World Cup Of Hockey A Peek Into The 4 Nations Face-Off Elias Pettersson At The 4 Nations Face-Off: Canada 4, Sweden 3 (OT) Getting trading in the NHL is chaotic. It involves changing organization and, in O'Connor's case, playing for a Canadian team for the first time in his career. It also can involve some late-night phone calls, as was the case with O'Connor. "We had a game the next day scheduled for Saturday," said O'Connor. "I'm getting ready to fall asleep. I think it was around 11, and I saw a call from Kyle (Dubas), so I kind of knew right away that it was a trade. Told me that Petey (Marcus Pettersson) and I were gonna be headed to Vancouver, and they would reach out and figure out stuff, how everything's gonna work, but that's how I found out." Drew O'Connor2nd penalty shot goal scored in OT in #Canucks historyJoins Ben Hutton on November 17, 2016 vs Arizona — Sportsnet Stats (@SNstats) February 7, 2025 After the trade was complete, O'Connor packed his stuff and headed to the airport to catch his flight. With no direct option to Vancouver, O'Connor had to make a stop in Denver before getting to the West Coast. Not only was it a long day of travel, but his suits also didn't arrive, adding to what was already a stressful situation. O'Connor arrived in Vancouver close to Midnight on February 1, 2024. That means he had approximately 17 hours between getting off the plane and playing his first game with the Canucks. As O'Connor explains, jumping into the lineup right away was actually helpful as it allowed him to learn how his new teammates react in a game situation. "They had had a car service waiting for us. Brought us over to the arena, where we dropped our bags off and then went over to the hotel. Came in early the next day, got a little skate in, met everybody, got our gear situated and all that. Had a five o'clock game that day. It's nice to get the first game out of the way quick and get to know all the guys. Only been here a few days now, but it's been good so far." Get To Know New #Canucks Marcus Pettersson & Drew O'Connor@TheHockeyNewshttps:// — The Hockey News - Canucks (@THNCanucks) February 1, 2025 Another complex part of being traded is learning a new system. While there is a lot of overlap between the two organizations, Pittsburgh and Vancouver do have different play styles and game plans. Ultimately, learning a new system can be challenging, but according to O'Connor, the Canucks coaching staff has done a good job of keeping it simple during his first week with the team. "It's a unique situation. It was new for me being the first time on a new team, but I think the coaches were great with giving us just enough video to understand the system but not overload us. They just stressed the importance of just playing on your instincts and not trying to overthink too much. I think it was good to get a little baseline of what we were supposed to do out there. They said not too much that we were kind of bogged down with those details. I thought they handled it really well. It's kind of a weird situation for everyone, having four new guys in here at once. I think they handled it really well. The guys have handled it awesome and have been super welcoming. It's great to be in here." On top of learning a new system, O'Connor is entering a locker room that has had some major issues this season. The rift between J.T. Miller and Elias Pettersson is well documented and became a story not just in Vancouver but across the NHL. When asked if he knew any details about what had happened before his arrival, O'Connor chose to focus on the future rather than speculate on the past. "There was a lot of stuff out there. We would see some of the reports and things like that going around. You know, you never really know what's true and what's not being on the outside. Being here, I can say everyone in here has been awesome to deal with so far. The guys are great. I can't really speak to what was going on before I was here, but it's been an awesome room to be in so far." Despite only being with the organization for two weeks, O'Connor has already become a fan favourite. He has two goals in four games which includes scoring just the second overtime penalty shot goal in franchise history. Based on first impressions, it is clear why Jim Rutherford and Patrik Allvin were keen on bringing him to the Canucks, and why there are already reports that Vancouver has plans on extending O'Connor before he hits free agency this summer. Make sure you bookmark THN's Vancouver Canucks site and add us to your for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns, and so much more. Also, be sure to leave a comment at the bottom of the page and engage with other passionate fans through
