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Sweden wins world hockey title

Sun, 19 May 2013 19:00:21 -0400

STOCKHOLM - Sweden became the first home team to win the world hockey championships in 27 years, beating Switzerland 5-1 on Sunday for its ninth title.

Germany and France to host 2017 ice hockey worlds

Fri, 17 May 2013 07:30:04 -0400

STOCKHOLM - The International Ice Hockey Federation says it has chosen Germany and France to co-host the 2017 world championship.

Hit with big penalties, Portland still wins title

Tue, 14 May 2013 18:33:02 -0400

PORTLAND, Oregon - Hit with unprecedented penalties by the Western Hockey League back in November, the Portland Winterhawks not only prevailed, they won the junior hockey league's championship.

Mike Keenan hired as coach of Russian hockey club

Mon, 13 May 2013 11:27:29 -0400

MAGNITOGORSK, Russia - Veteran NHL coach Mike Keenan has signed a two-year contract to coach the Russian club Metallurg Magnitogorsk.

Winterhawks defeat Oil Kings for WHL title

Sun, 12 May 2013 23:00:05 -0400

EDMONTON, Alberta - Ty Rattie had three goals to lead the Portland Winterhawks to a 5-1 Game 6 victory over the Edmonton Oil Kings to claim the Western Hockey League title on Sunday.

Russia loses for 2nd time in 2 days at worlds

Fri, 10 May 2013 16:36:14 -0400

HELSINKI - Reigning champion Russia lost for the second time in two days at the ice hockey world championships, going down 3-2 to Finland on Friday due largely to goalie Antti Raanta's 34 saves.

Lokomotiv moves on from crash in Amish country

Thu, 09 May 2013 19:42:18 -0400

MANHEIM, Pennsylvania - Alex Kruchinin can step out the front door of his hotel and see nothing across the street but miles of farmland. Just down the road that weaves through the quiet countryside, there are farms and silos and enough wide-open spaces that it's almost impossible for a bunch of young hockey prospects thousands of miles from home to fall into trouble.

Gordie Howe movie focuses on 1st season with sons

Thu, 02 May 2013 15:27:33 -0400

DETROIT - A fascinating part of Gordie Howe's life has been turned into a TV movie.

Portland 3, Bridgeport 1

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 08:38:05 -0400

PORTLAND, Maine - The Portland Pirates have clinched a spot in the 2013 Calder Cup Playoffs with a 3-1 win over the Bridgeport Sound Tigers.