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What will Olympic hockey rosters look like without NHL players?
In the aftermath of the NHL-NHLPA decision, here's who could make the teams, and what countries have emerged as the new favorites.
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Hockey Canada chair resigns amid scandal fallout
Michael Brind'Amour has resigned as the chair of Hockey Canada's board of directors amid scrutiny of the organization for its handling of sexual assault allegations against members of previous men's junior teams.
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Canada '02-03 juniors tied to assault allegations
Hockey Canada says it has been made aware of an "alleged group sexual assault" involving members of its 2002-03 national junior team. It is the second Canadian junior team to have players facing sexual assault allegations.
Maple Leafs
NHL
Leafs promote HOFer Wickenheiser to asst. GM
The Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday promoted six-time Olympian and Hockey Hall of Famer Dr. Hayley Wickenheiser to assistant general manager.
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IIHF upholds ban on Russia, Belarus over safety
The International Ice Hockey Federation Disciplinary Board ruled on Tuesday to uphold its ban on Russia and Belarus playing in the world championship over safety concerns following the invasion of Ukraine.
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Finland wins world title with 'awesome' OT ending
Team Canada, complete with a roster loaded with NHL players in search of a second straight world hockey championship, lost to host Finland 4-3 in overtime on Sunday in a memorable title game.
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Canada rallies, joins U.S. in hockey world semis
Canada rallied from a 3-0 deficit in the third period and then beat Sweden in overtime to advance to the semifinals of the ice hockey world championships. The United States, Finland and the Czech Republic also advanced.
Olympic Sports
Reports: PWHPA, King link up on planned league
North America's top women's hockey players are teaming up with former tennis star Billie Jean King and Los Angeles Dodgers chairman Mark Walter to explore launching a pro league within the next year, according to reports.
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Finland, Germany victorious at hockey worlds
Finland got back in the win column Friday at the world ice hockey championship by beating Britain 6-0, while Germany handed Italy a 9-4 defeat in the highest-scoring game of the tournament.
Olympic Sports
Check, please: Swedish women's league OKs hits
Though approved for the Swedish Women's Hockey League, bodychecking remains banned in women's hockey by the International Ice Hockey Federation, dating back to a decision made in the early 1990s.
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U.S. edges Austria in OT at ice hockey worlds
Luke Hughes scored with 1:57 left in overtime to complete a United States comeback from two goals down to edge Austria 3-2 at the ice hockey world championship on Sunday.
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Canada, U.S. win openers at ice hockey worlds
Defending champion Canada and the United States got off to winning starts Friday in their opening games at the world ice hockey championship in Helsinki.
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Halifax, Moncton to host junior hockey worlds
Halifax, Nova Scotia, and Moncton, New Brunswick, will replace Russia as hosts of the world junior hockey championships. The events will be held in December and January.
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Finland, Sweden banning Russian league players
Finland and Sweden will ban from their national ice hockey teams any of their players who appear in Russia's Kontinental Hockey League from next season.
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IIHF strips Russia of rights to host 2023 worlds
Russia has been stripped of hosting rights for the 2023 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship.
Penguins
NHL
U.S. women's player Kessel joins Pens fellowship
Amanda Kessel is joining the Pittsburgh Penguins for a one-year fellowship that fast-tracks her for an NHL management role.
Ice Hockey
PHF, PWHPA meet in bid to thaw out relations
The rival women's hockey groups met Wednesday in New York at the request of the NHL in hopes discussions could thaw relations in getting the two sides working together to unify the sport.
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IIHF urges ethics probe of Russian hockey, Fasel
The International Ice Hockey Federation council has asked an independent ethics board to investigate the Russian Hockey Federation and former IIHF president Rene Fasel over issues related to the war in Ukraine.
Olympic Sports
Gascon 3rd female goalie to play in QMJHL game
Eve Gascon became the third female goalie to play in a Quebec Major Junior Hockey League game Saturday, making 18 saves in the Gatineau Olympiques' 5-4 overtime loss to the Rimouski Oceanic.
Ice Hockey
South African hockey back on the ice after three-year break
South Africa's men's ice hockey team will return to competitive action for the first time in nearly three years this weekend, as they host the 2022 IIHF World Championship Division III B in Cape Town.
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Wyshynski: The impact of hockey's Russian backlash, and what's next
As the war continues in Ukraine, the NHL's Russian players have been put in a challenging position.
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IIHF bans Russia, Belarus from its competitions
The International Ice Hockey Federation has banned Belarus and Russia from participating in its competitions until further notice In reaction to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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U.S. men's hockey team gets noise complaint
Members of the U.S. men's hockey team were involved in a noisy late-night party at the Olympic athletes village that prompted a conversation between the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee and USA Hockey.
Winter Olympics
There's no silver lining, only a silver medal for Team USA women's hockey
The Americans went 0-2 in Beijing against their rival Team Canada. The Canadians avenged their gold-medal defeat in PyeongChang and are Olympic champions.
Ice Hockey Standings
| Group A | W | OTW | OTL | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 USA | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
 CAN | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
 GER | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
 CHN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Group B | W | OTW | OTL | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 ROC | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
 DEN | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
 CZE | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
 SUI | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Group C | W | OTW | OTL | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 FIN | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
 SWE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
 SVK | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
 LAT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Group A | W | OTW | OTL | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAN | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| USA | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 |
| FIN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| ROC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| SUI | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Group B | W | OTW | OTL | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 JPN | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| CZE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 7 |
| SWE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| CHN | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| DEN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
Medal Tracker
Overall Medal Leaders
- 37
NOR - 32ROC
- 27GER
Individual Medal Leaders
Gold
 NOR | 16 |
 GER | 12 |
 CHN | 9 |
Silver
 ROC | 12 |
| GER | 10 |
 USA | 10 |
Bronze
| ROC | 14 |
 CAN | 14 |
| NOR | 13 |
Overall Medal Leaders
- 5Bø
- 5Bolshunov
- 5Roeiseland
Individual Medal Leaders
Gold
| Bø | 4 |
| Bolshunov | 3 |
| Roeiseland | 3 |
Silver
 Fillon Maillet | 3 |
 Takagi | 3 |
 Minjeong | 2 |
Bronze
| Latypov | 3 |
| Roeiseland | 2 |
 Liu | 2 |
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Australian star batter Tahlia McGrath plays in Commonwealth Games cricket final despite positive COVID-19 test
Star batter Tahlia McGrath tested positive for COVID-19 but was still allowed to help Australia win the first Commonwealth Games gold medal awarded in women's cricket, beating India by nine runs.
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Hockey Canada board chair Michael Brind'Amour resigns amid fallout over handling of sexual assault allegations
Michael Brind'Amour has resigned as the chair of Hockey Canada's board of directors amid scrutiny of the organization for its handling of sexual assault allegations against members of previous men's junior teams.
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World champion Jake Wightman discovers a new notoriety on and off the track
Life has changed completely for Jake Wightman since he became the world 1,500 metre world champion, writes Connor O'Halloran.
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England to face Australia for women's field hockey gold in Commonwealth Games
England women's field hockey team will hope to capture an elusive gold medal against four-time champion Australia on Sunday.
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English diver Jack Laugher defends gold at Commonwealth Games
English diver Jack Laugher extended his dominance in the one-meter springboard event Thursday to take a third straight gold at the Commonwealth Games.
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Former Supreme Court of Canada judge to oversee Hockey Canada review
A former judge on the Supreme Court of Canada will lead an independent review of Hockey Canada's governance amid calls for a change of leadership of the governing body for its handling of recent allegations of sexual assault against players.
