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Hannah Miller was deemed ineligible to compete for Canada at worlds after previously playing with Chinese team. As she awaits her faith, she’s working to prove she deserves a spot on the Canadian Olympic team. CBC | Sports News
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IIHF moves the women’s world hockey championship to November in 2026
The 2026 women’s hockey world championship will take place in November in Denmark, the sport’s governing body announced Friday. CBC | Sports News
Read More »IIHF, PWHL not aligned over 2026 women’s hockey worlds scheduling
The International Ice Hockey Federation introduced running a women’s championship in the same year as an Olympic Games in 2022, but the arrival of the Professional Women’s Hockey League has made scheduling the 2026 world championship thorny. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Canada to host 5 IIHF women’s hockey tournaments over 5 years
Canada will host five major international women’s hockey tournaments between 2026 and 2030, Hockey Canada and the International Ice Hockey Federation announced Friday. CBC | Sports News
Read More »IIHF preparing proposal to add 3-on-3 hockey to 2030 Winter Olympics
The International Ice Hockey Federation is preparing a proposal to add 3-on-3 hockey to the Winter Olympics as soon as 2030 in the French Alps, following the same expansion that basketball has had over the past two Summer Games. CBC | Sports News
Read More »IIHF increases roster size, revamps format for women’s hockey world championship
The International Ice Hockey Federation has revamped both the format and roster size for the women’s hockey world championship. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Toronto forward Natalie Spooner voted IIHF top female hockey player for 2024
Canadian forward Natalie Spooner, who was recently recognized as PWHL MVP, has been named the International Ice Hockey Federation’s female player of the year for 2024. CBC | Sports News
Read More »IIHF says Israel can play in upcoming tournament after initially banning it for security concerns
The International Ice Hockey Federation said Wednesday that Israel will be able to play in an upcoming tournament after previously barring its national team from the event over security concerns. CBC | Sports News
Read More »‘I’m smiling’: IIHF president optimistic about NHL participation at 2026 Olympics
Luc Tardif is optimistic NHL players will be at the 2026 Olympics. The International Ice Hockey Federation president says “all the planets are at the good place” with his organization, the NHL, the NHL Players’ Association and the International Olympic Committee. CBC | Sports News
Read More »IIHF mandates neck guards in international hockey after ex-NHLer Adam Johnson’s death
The International Ice Hockey Federation said the exact date the mandate goes into effect for senior categories will be determined by supply of neck guards. CBC | Sports News
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