The International Ice Hockey Federation has revamped both the format and roster size for the women’s hockey world championship. CBC | Sports News
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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
Read More »IIHF president says NHL Olympic participation ‘now gone’
There is no longer any chance of a late deal with the National Hockey League to send players to the Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Olympics, the president of the IIHF said on Tuesday. CBC | Sports News
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