IIHF retains Olympic overtime rules following Jon Cooper’s complaint about television influence
Cooper’s Critique on Overtime Rule Ignored John Cooper’s dissatisfaction with the Olympic overtime rule appears to have fallen on deaf ears. After Canada’s men’s hockey team secured victory over Team USA for the gold medal, Cooper voiced his frustration over the “TV-driven” 3-on-3 overtime format implemented by the IIHF. In response, IIHF President Luc Tardif […]
IIHF leader seeks to reinstate Russia and Belarus quickly
MILAN – Luc Tardif, the president of the International Ice Hockey Federation, expressed on Thursday his desire for Belarus and Russia to rejoin international competitions. These countries have been barred from participation for four years due to their ongoing sanctions stemming from the invasion of Ukraine. Speaking at a press conference alongside NHL Commissioner Gary […]
Brett Berard from the Rangers withdraws from the IIHF World Championship
Brett Berard, the 22-year-old forward from the Rangers, has unexpectedly withdrawn from Team USA’s roster for the upcoming 2025 World Championships due to “physical restrictions.” This last-minute change has raised some eyebrows. Reports suggest that Berard’s agents are currently in discussions with the international ice hockey federation and Team USA about this withdrawal, which seems […]