IIHF World Championships 2019 News & Stories
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2019-05-27, 16:00NHL ProspectsAHL PROSPECT WATCH: Carolina Hurricanes Draft & Develop Blend Takes Another Step
On a hot and steamy Sunday night in Charlotte, the Carolina Hurricanes’ future took another step forward. The Charlotte Checkers, Carolina’s AHL affiliate, are off to the Calder Cup Final...
2019-05-27, 13:00World Juniors 2019
VICKERS: Kaapo Kakko Turns in Golden Performance at Worlds; Forcing Tough Decision at No. 1 Overall
KOSICE, Slovakia — Kaapo Kakko turned in quite the performance at the 2019 IIHF World Championship in Slovakia, no doubt. Golden, for the second time in just over four months....
2019-05-25, 13:00Scouting ReportsVICKERS: While the Debate of Jack Hughes or Kaapo Kakko Rages Publically, Each is Focused on Themselves
KOSICE, Slovakia — It’s not Jack vs. Kaapo. Nor is it Kakko vs. Hughes. Nada on Finn vs. American. The battle, tells the top two prospects for the 2019 NHL...
2019-05-23, 18:30Scouting ReportsVICKERS: ‘He was a Star Tonight,’ on Jack Hughes’ Player of the Game Performance at the Worlds
BRATISLAVA, Slovakia — Team USA forward Jack Hughes saved his best for last. And his best has left a lasting impression. Hughes, the projected No. 1 selection in the 2019...
2019-05-23, 16:09NHL Entry Draft 2019VICKERS: Kaapo Kakko ‘Thinks [he] can be the First Pick’ in the NHL Entry Draft
KOSICE, Slovakia — Finnish forward Kaapo Kakko saved his best push for last. Kakko, who politely challenged Jack Hughes at the No. 1 pick in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft...
2019-05-22, 13:30NHL RookiesVICKERS: Next Season Going to be ‘True Test’ for MacKenzie Blackwood
KOSICE, Slovakia — New Jersey Devils goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood doesn’t want to be a one-hit wonder. After a memorable 23-game stint as a rookie with the New Jersey Devils, the...
2019-05-21, 13:30NHL RookiesVICKERS: Carter Hart Turns Playoff Disappointment Into Valued World Championships Experience
KOSICE, Slovakia — Carter Hart didn’t disappoint in his debut season with the Philadelphia Flyers. Much of the same, he hopes, can be expected in his encore. Hart, a standout...
2019-05-20, 16:00RankingsROBENHYMER: Moritz Seider Flying Under the Radar at Worlds; Just How He Likes It
BRATISLAVA, Slovakia — With all the attention around Jack Hughes and Kaapo Kakko at the 2019 IIHF World Championship taking place in Slovakia this month, there’s another top prospect that...
2019-05-20, 13:30NHL ProspectsVICKERS: Martin Fehervary Soaking Up Experience at World Championships
KOSICE, Slovakia — Washington Capitals prospect and Svolak national Martin Fehervary needs not a reminder to pay attention. Edmonton Oilers defenceman Andrej Sekera — a veteran of parts of 13...
2019-05-17, 13:30Scouting ReportsVICKERS: Janis Moser Might be ‘Next Swiss D-Man to Make it Over’
BRATISLAVA, Slovakia — Janis Moser is making the most of his time on the big stage. Understandably so. Moser, eligible for the 2019 NHL Draft, isn’t just there to watch....
2019-05-16, 03:00Scouting ReportsVICKERS: Filip Hronek Showing Growth at the World Championships
Detroit Red Wings prospect Filip Hronek isn’t sure if he’s done with the American Hockey League. His play more than suggests he is. Hronek, skating in a starring role with...
2019-05-13, 15:23NHL RookiesIIHF WC: Balcers’ hot start no fluke: “He’s a magician with the puck”
It’s been a year since Rudolfs Balcers has hit the international stage. He won’t admit its felt that long, though. Balcers, whose career is now dramatically different from that of...