Tag: olympics
Dennis Seidenberg proud of brother, Germany’s silver effort
Dennis Seidenberg was halfway around the world, but he was along for the ride when Germany shocked the hockey world by claiming silver at PyeongChang 2018.
Bettman: NHL "very comfortable" with decision to miss 2018 Olympics
The NHL has no regrets about not sending its players to the 2018 Winter Olympic Games, says commissioner Gary Bettman.
Kelly heading from Team Canada to the Ducks
The age-old adage that a hockey team can take on the personality of its captain certainly applies to Chris Kelly, the 37-year-old veteran NHL forward who wore the ‘C’ for Team Canada at PyeongChang 2018.
Alina Mueller doing brother proud
Mirco Mueller’s one bit of advice to his sister Alina, who turned heads and dropped jaws with her top-shelf performance at the 2018 Winter Olympics, couldn’t be more perfect.
Raymond grateful for road that led to Olympic opportunity
Mason Raymond likes to be forward thinking in his day-to-day approach to life rather than stare into rear-view mirror reflecting on what could have been.
Joel Lundqvist living out Olympic dream
It has been a dozen years since a Lundqvist won an Olympic hockey gold medal, but the younger of the Swedish twins Henrik and Joel hopes to end the drought.
Brian Gionta on a golden mission
Brian Gionta is on a mission – and he wants nothing more to mine gold at PyeongChang 2018.
NHLPA Statement on NHL's 2018 Olympic Winter Games decision
"The players are extraordinarily disappointed and adamantly disagree with the NHL's shortsighted decision to not continue our participation in the Olympics."
Hasek reminisces Czech golden moment
Dominik Hasek and the Czech Republic will celebrate the 20th anniversary of their own version of the Miracle on Ice a year from now. Hasek reminisces how he and his countrymen shocked the hockey world with a gold-medal victory in Nagano in 1998.
NHLPA rejects NHL’s offer of Olympics for CBA extension
The NHLPA has formally rejected the league's proposal to allow players to participate in the 2018 Olympics in exchange for an extension to the current collective bargaining agreement.
van Riemsdyk ready to take his best shot at World Cup
For an athlete that knows a thing or two about hitting the target, it’s somewhat of a surprising answer that James van Riemsdyk gives when it comes to the Summer Olympics sport he’d be least successful at.
Backstrom, WADA, IOC & IIHF: Appeal Proceedings before CAS Conclude Today
The following is a Joint Statement issued by Nicklas Backstrom, WADA, IOC and the IIHF
G&D15: A Paralympic Impact
Ben Delaney is a direct example of how the Players’ Goals & Dreams program has impacted people in all areas of the game of hockey
A Sochi Silver Lining
After a six-month wait, Nicklas Backstrom finally received his silver medal from the Sochi Olympics on Thursday.
NHLPA STATEMENTS RE: IOC RULING
The National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) released the following statements from Executive Director Don Fehr and Team Sweden forward Nicklas Backstrom regarding today’s decision by the IOC
Vlasic Has Gold, Sets Sights on Silver
After proudly representing Canada at the Olympics, Marc-Edouard Vlasic is now focused on Stanley Cup success in San Jose
ADOPTING THE STRAY DOGS OF SOCHI
In true Olympic spirit, a number of player and their families have come together to help take care of Russian stray dogs.
OLYMPIC SKILL RUNS DEEP IN THE KESSEL FAMILY
Phil and Amanda Kessel make Winter Olympics history by competing as brother and sister in the same Olympic Games.
Players Thoughts On Competing At The Olympics
Sidney Crosby, Ryan Getzlaf, Henrik Lundqvist, Ryan Kesler, and David Backes describe how it felt to represent their countries in past Olympic Games and how they're feeling heading into Sochi.
NHL Players Share Their Favourite Olympic Hockey Jerseys
Matt Duchene, Ryan Kesler, Shea Weber, Ryan Getzlaf, Jimmy Howard, David Backes, and Patrick Sharp share their favourite Olympic jersey designs from past Olympic Games.