Team Europe Upsets Sweden in World Cup of Hockey Semifinal

Great goaltending by Jaroslav Halak and an overtime goal by Tomas Tatar gave Team Europe, a conglomerate of eight countries, a 3-2 victory.

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Walter L. Bush Jr., Longtime Hockey Executive, Dies at 86

Mr. Bush was the president of U.S.A. Hockey from 1986 to 2003, and he was also a founder of the Minnesota North Stars franchise in the N.H.L.

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Once a Hockey Lode, Quebec Now Yields Few Top Prospects

The Canadian province reorganized its youth hockey program after fewer and fewer players were selected near the top of the N.H.L. draft.

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Auston Matthews, N.H.L.’s Top Pick, Draws Attention at World Cup of Hockey

Matthews, scheduled to begin his rookie season with the Toronto Maple Leafs in October, is one of the stars of the squad of Canadian and American players competing as Team North America.

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Roster Criticized, U.S. Meekly Exits World Cup of Hockey

Lacking offensive punch, the Americans were eliminated from contention by Canada, 4-2, on Tuesday night in Toronto.

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Private Coaches Proliferate in Hockey’s Elite Ranks

Skills consultants are trusted by N.H.L. players, but their strategies may end up being at odds with the wishes of team coaches.

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With No Flag, Team Europe’s Players Rally Around Themselves at World Cup of Hockey

A team made up of players from eight countries initially struggled to find an identity, but now look like contenders at the World Cup of Hockey.

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