Ice Hockey
Canada qualify to defend Olympic ice hockey crown at Sochi 2014
By David Gold
May 16 – Having ensured their place at the last eight of the World Championships and a place at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics, Canada are now setting their sights on a first win at the competition since 2007. Add new comment
No plans to move 2014 Ice Hockey World Championships from Belarus, says Fasel
By Tom Degun
March 1 - International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) President René Fasel (pictured) has claimed that there are currently no plans in place to move the 2014 Ice Hockey World Championships from Minsk, Belarus, despite reports that the competition will be reallocated because of human rights issues in the city.
Over 30 nations apply to compete in ice hockey at Sochi 2014 Games
By David Gold
February 12 - The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) has confirmed that 33 nations have applied to compete at the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi.
Putin calls for players to be released from NHL for Sochi 2014
By David Gold
January 27 - Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin (pictured centre) wants the National Hockey League (NHL) in North America to release players for the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics.Former USOC chief executive given new Commissioner's role
By Duncan Mackay
January 4 - Jim Scherr, the former chief executive of the United States Olympic Committee (USOC), has been appointed as the first Commisioner of the National Collegiate Hockey Conference that is due to launch in 2013.
Ruggiero retires from ice hockey to concentrate on role as IOC member
By Duncan Mackay
December 29 - Four-time Olympic medallist Angela Ruggiero has announced her retirement from ice hockey, leaving her more time to concentrate on her career as an International Olympic Committee (IOC) member.
First world girls hockey day celebrated worldwide
By David Gold
October 2 - The first World Girls' Hockey Day has taken place across four continents and 19 countries, the first time the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) has staged the event, which will be repeated every year.
Putin influence earns Russia another World Championships
By Duncan Mackay
May 13 - Vladimir Putin has again been instrumental in helpng Russia being awarded another major event after they were chosen to host the 2016 Ice Hockey World Championships.
Sochi 2014 to be played on European-sized hockey rinks
April 2 - The ice hockey tournament at the Sochi 2014 Olympics will be played on international-sized rinks measuring 60 meters by 30 meters, it has been announced.
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