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Czech 2015 a turning point?
Was Crosby’s desire to play a game changer?
Published 28.05.2015 12:00 GMT+2 | Author
There was never any doubt that a World Championship held in the Czech Republic would be a resounding success.
Germany, Cortina part ways
New coach for new era to be found
Published 20.05.2015 20:10 GMT+2 | Author
The German Ice Hockey Association announced that the contract with national coach Pat Cortina will not be extended after three years in this position.
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Looking back
Czech Republic was sensational host
Published 20.05.2015 11:39 GMT+2 | Author
Sixteen teams, 64 games, 17 days, a record crowd of 741,690 overall, and one of the most dominating performances by the winning team in a long time.
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- Power Rankings Thanks to a resounding gold medal win, Canada tops our final Power Rankings of 2015. Russia is second and the U.S. third.
- Canada tops World Ranking By winning the gold medal game of the 2015 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship, Canada also claimed first place in the 2015 IIHF Men’s World Ranking.
- Jagr wins MVP A great tournament at the end of a great international career saw the Czech hockey legend add another honour to his glittering resume.
- Million-dollar Maple Leafs Canada got its first two goals from the fourth line and skated to a near flawless gold medal win, crushing Russia 6-1 and finishing with a perfect 10-0 record.
- Crosby in Triple Gold Club With Canada’s victory over Russia in the 2015 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship final, Sidney Crosby joins the IIHF’s Triple Gold Club.
- Jagr – in his own words Jaromir Jagr announced his retirement from international hockey after the 3-0 Czech loss to the U.S. in the bronze medal game. He spoke to reporters afterwards.
- USA bringing bronze home Team USA was able to shake off its semi-final loss to easily handle the Czech Republic 3-0 in front of the home crowd at O2 Arena.
- IIHF class of 2015 honoured Superstars Dominik Hasek, Robert Reichel, and Scott Niedermayer headlined the 2015 IIHF Hall of Fame class of seven inducted on Sunday in Prague.
- Battle for the bronze 17.05.2015 Something to play for
- Going for gold 17.05.2015 Old foes face off in final battle
- Sid vs. Ovi, Part III 17.05.2015 Rivalry, a decade old, still captivates
- Power Rankings 16.05.2015 Canadians riding high before final
- It's Canada-Russia for gold! 16.05.2015 Third-period explosion lifts champs over U.S.
- Fasel addresses media 16.05.2015 IIHF President impressed with Prague
- Canada plays for gold 16.05.2015 Pavelec keeps score close in 2-0 loss
- Plekanec joins Czechs 16.05.2015 Canadiens forward registered
- USA, Russia renew rivalry 16.05.2015 Russia has won 3 of last 5 meetings
- Will Canada hit jackpot? 16.05.2015 Undefeated semi-finalist can earn CHF 1 million
- Can Canada keep going? 16.05.2015 Czechs must stop powerful offence
- Welcome Turkmenistan 15.05.2015 Central Asian nation joins as 74th IIHF member
- Russia plots revenge 15.05.2015 Ovechkin arrives in time for USA rematch
- Czechs, Canada go way back 15.05.2015 History of great clashes between semi-final foes
- Olympic Qualification set 15.05.2015 Belarus, Latvia, Norway host final events
- Back to Slovakia, Switzerland 15.05.2015 Worlds assigned for 2019, 2020
- Tournament allocations 15.05.2015 Division I Group A again in Krakow
- Power Rankings 15.05.2015 After quarter-finals, Canada leads the pack
- Jagr mania as Czechs advance 14.05.2015 68 scores twice to finish off Finns
- Get legends’ jerseys 14.05.2015 Hall of Fame memorabilia auctioned
- Russia moves to semi-finals 14.05.2015 Malkin nets two big goals
- Attendance record broken 14.05.2015 652,348 fans and still six games to go
- Dominant Canada advances 14.05.2015 Belarus no match in every aspect, loses 9-0
- USA into semi final 14.05.2015 Rapid double blast sends Swiss home
- Ovechkin on the way 14.05.2015 Russian star could play in semi-final
- Canada in control 14.05.2015 Belarus heavy underdogs in QF
- Ostrava tilt provides drama 14.05.2015 Americans and Swiss face off
- Seeking a case for the defence 14.05.2015 Scoring masks blueline worries
- Germany’s Wolf leaves 13.05.2015 End of national team career after 152 games
- Champions Hockey League draw 13.05.2015 48 clubs from 12 countries know their opponent
- Can Czechs conquer Finns? 13.05.2015 Rinne factor looms huge in this do-or-die match
- Power Rankings 13.05.2015 Canada back in first place
- Quarter-finals set 12.05.2015 Two Minsk 2014 semi-final rematches
- In the firing line 12.05.2015 Lalande stands in Canada's path
- Berra great game undone 12.05.2015 Vondrka's shootout goal beats Swiss, 2-1
- Donskoi does it 12.05.2015 Finland wins in shootout
- French win, Latvia survives 12.05.2015 Desrosiers gets shootout winner, Austria relegated
- USA tops group B 12.05.2015 Dramatic overtime win for Americans
- Fantastic firepower 12.05.2015 Canada’s offence reaching scary levels
- Into the play-offs 12.05.2015 Belarus outlasts Norway, prepares for Canada
- Canada flies to 10-1 win 12.05.2015 Crosby rests but Austria no match
- Relegation battle 12.05.2015 France, Latvia and Austria in danger
- Matjaz Kopitar resigns 12.05.2015 Slovenia to look for new coach
- Darzins dares to dream 12.05.2015 Latvian star talks Sochi, Daugavins and more
- The final shakedown 11.05.2015 Sifting the Group B permutations
- Pance lifts Slovenia 11.05.2015 First period goal is enough
- Forsberg flips France 11.05.2015 Leading scorer notches two in 4-2 Sweden win
- From Dubai to Prague 11.05.2015 Swiss fly in defenceman Loeffel
- Rinne's record 11.05.2015 Finnish goalie sets new shutout mark
- Austria edges Germany 11.05.2015 Komarek's shootout goal gives Austrians hope
- Bjorkstrand breaks through 11.05.2015 Young sniper an offensive threat
- Barkov up for challenge 11.05.2015 Finnish ace flying high at Worlds and in NHL
- Coyle jets in for USA 11.05.2015 Minnesota forward joins Richards' roster
- Too many too many men 11.05.2015 A whopping 18 minors called
- Russia rebounds 3-2 10.05.2015 Panarin's OT heroics win it
- Canada in rebound heaven 10.05.2015 Canada remains perfect after 7-2 win over Swiss
- Jerofejevs suspended 10.05.2015 To miss final game against France
- Czechs make quarter-finals 10.05.2015 Hosts trail twice but win, Jagr gets two points
- Nelson sinks Slovenia 10.05.2015 USA's top scorer posts 2+1
- Noteworthy numbers 10.05.2015 From Forsberg’s goals to Raffl’s faceoffs
- Kostitsyn suspended 10.05.2015 Out one game for hit on Tikhonov
- Tatar accepts any role 10.05.2015 Slovak forward here to help
- Teamwork motivates Malkin 10.05.2015 Russian star shrugs off personal form
- Hip hip, Huet! 10.05.2015 Record 18 years of World Championships
- Power Rankings 10.05.2015 Canada remains on top
- Denmark's derby delight 09.05.2015 Norway defeated in Viking clash
- Forsberg notches OT winner 09.05.2015 Sweden survives scare, beat Swiss 2-1 on power play
- Latvia edges Austria 09.05.2015 Daugavins wins it in OT, Austria last in Group A
- Donskoi goal gives Finns win 09.05.2015 Rinne understudy equally capable
- Eberle's pair sparks victory 09.05.2015 Canada gets revenge on France for 2014 loss
- Russia's magnificent seven 09.05.2015 Defending champion steps up its game
- Sabolic suspended 09.05.2015 Slovene forward out for one game
- It’s Moller Time! 09.05.2015 Swedish ace lights it up in Prague
- USA back on top 08.05.2015 Americans outlast Danes 1-0
- Germany claws back for win 08.05.2015 Plachta's late goal completes comeback
- Host team wins 2nd straight 08.05.2015 Czechs stay patient, overwhelm Austria
- Triple penalty 08.05.2015 Norway's PP too good for Slovenia
- Rinne chases history 08.05.2015 Goalie eyes modern shutout records
- May 9 showdown 08.05.2015 Remembering Victory, hoping for new success
- Trying to break the mold 08.05.2015 Will different teams be relegated this year?
- Eichel impresses with play 08.05.2015 Team USA counting on teenager
- Daschner, Golicic suspended 08.05.2015 German, Slovene out for one game each
- Austria wins Raffls 08.05.2015 Brothers lead nation’s attempt to stay up
- Power Rankings 07.05.2015 Canada remains on top
- Sweden gets a scare 07.05.2015 Germany comes close, Moller shines in 4-3 win
- No through road 07.05.2015 Finland shuts out third successive opponent
- Feels like the first time 07.05.2015 Second-period goals carry Belarus
- Czech Republic tops France 07.05.2015 Nemec scores twice, Czechs still fourth in group
- Numbered refs 07.05.2015 On-ice officials better recognizable
- Sabolic feeling at home 07.05.2015 Slovenian forward enjoys Czech Republic
- Panarin prospers 07.05.2015 Gagarin Cup winner takes another step up
- A night of firsts 06.05.2015 Norstebo nets pair in Norway’s historic win
- Canada completes comeback 06.05.2015 Swedes can't hold 3-0, 4-3 leads, lose 6-4
- Russia rebounds 06.05.2015 Denmark defeated but not disgraced
- Big breakthrough for Latvia 06.05.2015 Masalskis marvelous as Latvians grab first win
- Knowledge transfer 06.05.2015 Future organizers learn in Prague
- Treille brothers back in Prague 06.05.2015 “We have only the fondest memories”
- Belarus eyes QF repeat 06.05.2015 Ready for the big challenge ahead
- Jagr: A quarter century 06.05.2015 First World Championship appearance in 1990
- Full trophy case 06.05.2015 Worlds stars boast NHL hardware
- Danish players suspended 06.05.2015 Bau, Jensen out one game
- Win with Czech hockey trivia 05.05.2015 Ten questions, three great prizes
- The comeback king 05.05.2015 Slovakia leaves it late again
- France blanks Austria 05.05.2015 Huet gets first career Worlds shutout
- Kovyrshin pair leads Belarus 05.05.2015 Strong second clinches it
- Swiss climb standings 05.05.2015 Germans fall 1-0 in tense, critical game
- Mironov takes his bow 05.05.2015 Russian rookie aims to hit hard
- Danes remember Ostrava 05.05.2015 2004’s most talked about play
- Maple Leaf magic 05.05.2015 Canada’s got good historical vibes in Prague
- Germany’s annus horribilis 05.05.2015 Huge game today versus Switzerland
- Power Rankings 04.05.2015 Canada moves up to first place
- Norway pays the penalty 04.05.2015 Finnish PP flattens rivals
- Canada stays perfect 04.05.2015 Smith & Oil key 6-3 win over Czechs
- Du Bois travels home 04.05.2015 Two Swiss defencemen injured
- The generation game 04.05.2015 Slovakia's two Ostrava rookies, 11 years apart
- Loui Loui! 04.05.2015 Eriksson scores hat trick as Swedes slam Latvia
- USA quiets Russians 04.05.2015 Arcobello goal paces 4-2 win
- Forsberg no flop 04.05.2015 Talented Swede on road to stardom
- Norstebo new to big stage 04.05.2015 Brynas defenceman jumps to national team
- Dahm-busters 03.05.2015 Finns dig deep to breach Denmark's goalie
- Swiss top fractious French 03.05.2015 First win for Switzerland in grudge match
- OT is OK with Mezzos 03.05.2015 Slovakia earns another tight win vs. Belarus
- Surprising starting goalies 03.05.2015 History of odd picks from Myshkin to Gudlevskis
- Hall hatter helps Canada 03.05.2015 Germany overmatched in 10-0 loss
- Lindell learning as he goes 03.05.2015 D-man one of two Finnish newcomers
- Swedes pound Austria 03.05.2015 Forsberg’s hat trick paces Tre Kronor to victory
- Dadonov dominates 03.05.2015 Russian forward posts 2+2, sinks Slovenia
- Big crowds in Ostrava 03.05.2015 Slovakia, Belarus thrilled by support
- Ratushny, Hanlon go way back 03.05.2015 Paths crossed in Vancouver, 22 year ago
- Power Rankings 02.05.2015 Defending champs stay in first place
- Jagr inspires Czech win 02.05.2015 Latvian penalties lead to 4-2 loss
- USA prevails 2-1 over Norway 02.05.2015 Nelson goal seals the victory
- Injury blow for Russia 02.05.2015 Zaripov out, Datsyuk not coming
- Belarus opens with a win 02.05.2015 Andrei Kostitsyn ends scoring drought
- Germans nip France 02.05.2015 Reimer pots winner with 59 seconds left
- Moses, Hendricks lead 02.05.2015 Character an important factor for team
- Slovakia wins 4-3 in shootout 02.05.2015 Dano nets game winning shot
- Austria stuns Switzerland, 4-3 02.05.2015 Komarek shootout hero in victory
- Inside knowledge 02.05.2015 KHL ace plots Russia's downfall
- Duchene delivering early 02.05.2015 2014 Olympian set to shine in fourth Worlds
- Ekman-Larsson the hero 01.05.2015 Czechs get four in third, but rally falls short
- New Ice Times 01.05.2015 Worlds edition of IIHF newsletter
- Six of the best 01.05.2015 Russia races to opening win
- KHLers shine for Team USA 01.05.2015 Second period goals make difference vs. Finland
- Canada starts strong 01.05.2015 Top line paces attack in 6-1 win
- Step off the elevator 01.05.2015 Slovenia out to banish painful memories
- Power Rankings 01.05.2015 First games, first edition
- Triple Gold Club 2015 01.05.2015 Will we see new names to coveted list?
- It’s gut-Czech time 01.05.2015 Host nation hopes for a medal
- Teams register players 30.04.2015 Worlds kick off on May Day
- Coverage stronger than ever 30.04.2015 TV exposure in 160 countries, free live stream
- More tickets available 30.04.2015 Additional tickets released for sale
- Germany faces rough road 30.04.2015 Little star power for Cortina's squad
- Latvia hoping for more 30.04.2015 New coach, new players...new results?
- Can Swiss bound back? 30.04.2015 Silver in 2013 is a distant memory
- Survival mission 30.04.2015 Slovenia eager to escape the drop
- Austria fights to survive 30.04.2015 Will retooled team prosper under Ratushny?
- Tikhonov targets new triumphs 30.04.2015 Last year's leading scorer is back for more
- Sweden delights in Worlds 30.04.2015 Consistently world class performances
- Canada poised for medal 30.04.2015 Crosby ups the expectations
- Slovakia's second home 30.04.2015 Reinforced roster looks to banish 2014's blues
- Young and eager 30.04.2015 U.S. hoping kids and confidence lead the way
- Seeking to regain Worlds mojo 30.04.2015 Norway looking to improve standing
- Looking to break through 30.04.2015 Top division survival is crucial for Danes
- Granak is back 30.04.2015 Joy of Ostrava after year of health problems
- McLellan odd man in 30.04.2015 Canada’s coach an IIHF rookie
- Working up another medal run 29.04.2015 Finland hopes to repeat successful year
- Duri Camichel passes away 29.04.2015 Former Swiss national player dies in car accident
- After the party... 29.04.2015 Last year’s host Belarus hopes to impress again
- Beyond the rink 29.04.2015 What else to see in Prague
- French set bar higher 29.04.2015 Can Les Bleus crack quarter-finals again?
- After the gold rush 28.04.2015 Malkin joins as Russia readies for title defence
- Martinec awaits Worlds 28.04.2015 Hockey legend is looking forward to full arenas
- Crosby to Prague 26.04.2015 Pittsburgh star joins Team Canada
- With Jagr to Worlds 24.04.2015 Czechs name extended roster
- Fan Zones await you 21.04.2015 Fan zones will grow in Prague and Ostrava
- Championship is ready 21.04.2015 68% of tickets sold
- Dusik about the Worlds 21.04.2015 Commentator played hockey since age of 5
- Jaroslav Holik passes away 18.04.2015 Legend led Czechoslovakia to gold in 1972
- Tickets for schools 16.04.2015 35,000 kids were offered tickets
- Safety first 16.04.2015 What to leave at home before visiting the arenas
- NHL players to Worlds 15.04.2015 Kopitar helps Slovenia; Canada, U.S. name rosters
- North Americans name coaches 14.04.2015 McLellan to lead Canada, Richards Team USA
- Raffl joins Austria 10.04.2015 Philadelphia forward to play in Prague
- Czechs wanted more in 2004 09.04.2015 Recalling a dream that fell short for the hosts
- Transportation advisory 07.04.2015 By train and public transport to the arenas
- Through the organizer’s eye 07.04.2015 How many towels, pucks or washing powder is needed?
- Swiss minus Pluss 03.04.2015 Forward ends international career after 239 games
- Home Championships 01.04.2015 How well do teams play in front of the home crowd?
- Frolik fired up for success 27.03.2015 Czech veteran has unusual collection of medals
- Swiss without Vauclair 23.03.2015 Defenceman retires after 12 Worlds
- 32 officials named 17.03.2015 Crew complete for 2015 Worlds in the Czech Republic
- Ruzicka stays 16.03.2015 Czech coach signs for another year
- Hunt for PyeongChang is on 16.03.2015 IIHF releases Pre-Championship Reports
- Olympic format set 10.03.2015 Top-8 countries after 2015 Worlds qualified
- Sergei Kalinin hospitalized 10.03.2015 Avangard Omsk captain likely to miss Worlds
- Hertl shows Prague pride 06.03.2015 Worlds return to young Czech star’s hometown
- Novotny wants WM no. 8 05.03.2015 Q&A with multiple World Championship medallist
- Barta leaves national team 24.02.2015 Played 153 international games for Germany
- Mezin retires 24.02.2015 Belarusian Olympic hero turns to coaching
- Winner’s trophy on display 23.02.2015 Fans welcome at Prague City Hall
- Cruising with Nicholls 20.02.2015 Ex-NHL star reminisces about ‘85 Worlds, L.A. memories
- Latvia’s Buffalo Soldier 18.02.2015 All-Star Girgensons adored on two sides of Atlantic
- Q&A with Ruzicka 16.02.2015 Host nation’s coach getting ready
- Nagy working on his future 13.02.2015 Slovak star aims at playoffs and Worlds
- Home-ice success 09.02.2015 Czechs, Slovaks win three months before Worlds
- Medal design released 02.02.2015 Oldrich Sladek and Preciosa work on 2015 edition
- Kenins has can-do attitude 31.01.2015 Vancouver’s Latvian rookie a rarity in today’s NHL
- Another international break 30.01.2015 National teams tune up before Worlds
- Get your individual tickets 27.01.2015 Second stage of sale to start on 12 February
- Only 100 days to go 21.01.2015 Head of the OC: “We're fine-tuning the details”
- Young guns at Worlds 19.01.2015 Five youngsters made it from Malmo to Minsk in 2014
- Pietta tabs 10-year deal 19.01.2015 Longest European contract ever signed in Germany
- Coaching Symposium 13.01.2015 Register for the event held during 2015 Worlds
- They grow up so fast 01.01.2015 WJC stars who could play Worlds in May
- Rookie at 33 22.12.2014 Zepp oldest goalie to win NHL debut since 1926
- Vokoun quits 15.12.2014 Czech world champion retires due to blood clots
- Dave Lewis goes east again 12.12.2014 New national coach for Belarus found
- Volunteers at Worlds 08.12.2014 Become a volunteer in Prague & Ostrava
- Boedker still blossoming 06.12.2014 Danish star talks WJC, 2018 Worlds, and more
- Definition of class: Alfredsson 04.12.2014 Swedish superstar to announce retirement
- Voracek surges to stardom 26.11.2014 Czech forward credits conditioning program
- Remembering Tikhonov 24.11.2014 Legendary coach’s record may stay forever
- Back despite brain surgery 21.11.2014 Lemm returns to national team after three years
- Krikunov leaves Belarus 19.11.2014 Coach signs with Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk
- Ivan Lendl invites to watch 14.11.2014 Famous Czech tennis star supports Worlds
- Andersen is A-OK 12.11.2014 Anaheim’s Danish goalie rolls on in NHL
- Swedish triumph 10.11.2014 National teams’ season starts in Helsinki, Munich
- Third year a charm 06.11.2014 Challenges ahead for Coach Cortina
- Ellis pursuing excellence 05.11.2014 Worlds participant has Olympic dreams
- Ticket sales launched 05.11.2014 89,129 packages sold in one day
- Ticket sale starts 4th Nov. 29.10.2014 Day packages available, single ticket in February
- Krikunov to coach Belarus 22.10.2014 Salt Lake City “wizard” returns to lead national team
- Candidates named 21.10.2014 58 officials battle for 32 jobs at Worlds
- Important moments #2 20.10.2014 Sugawara's own goal
- Glen Hanlon heads Swiss 17.10.2014 Swiss want to contend for medals every year
- New man on the job 15.10.2014 Finnish coach Kari Jalonen visits Ostrava
- Big moments in Czech hockey 08.10.2014 Karel Rachunek’s equaliser in 2010
- Coach Marts visits Prague 02.10.2014 Swedish national team coach tours WM facilities
- NHL pre-season underway 24.09.2014 New Euros hope to make an impact
- Referees 17.09.2014 Who has a chance to be a Worlds referee?
- Welcome, Bob & Bobek! 08.09.2014 Characters from Czech cartoon serve as mascots
- Hockey's biggest tragedy 08.09.2014 Three years since airplane crash in Yaroslavl
- 2014 Worlds set benchmark 05.09.2014 6,123 broadcast hours in over 150 countries
- Prague 11 years ago 02.09.2014 Canada beat Sweden second straight year
- Site visit for 2015 29.08.2014 Lichtner: Preparations done responsibly
- CHL players in spotlight 28.08.2014 Who will make from European to World stage?
- Introducing the arenas 25.08.2014 Prague, Ostrava welcome fans in 2015
- Will Jagr play in Prague? 21.08.2014 Czech legend shone 10 years ago
- Schedule released 18.08.2014 Czechs prepare for hockey festival
- Johansen stays 13.08.2014 14th season as Norwegian national coach
- Abdelkader suspended 13.08.2014 American sanctioned for check to the head
- Austria tabs Ratushny 13.08.2014 New Salzburg coach to head national team
- Hanlon talks Belarus, Swiss 13.08.2014 “There was no way we could not play our best”
- Latvia goes with Belavskis 13.08.2014 Former national player takes over from Nolan
- Draisaitl makes history 13.08.2014 German Worlds debutant drafted third overall
- Vujtek retires at home 13.08.2014 Slovakia coach stays until Worlds in Ostrava
- The Frenchmen are coming 13.08.2014 Bellemare next to try making the NHL
- Peltonen starts new career 13.08.2014 Long-time player now Finland’s assistant coach
- Mats the man 13.08.2014 Zuccarello writes Norwegian NHL history
- Hanlon to coach Swiss 13.08.2014 Fust named assistant & U20 coach
- Groups for 2015 known 13.08.2014 Sweden defends first place in World Ranking