U.S. rolls at worlds, set for Russia match

Six players scored for the United States in a 6-2 win over France in second-round play at the ice hockey world championship on Friday.

Russia, Canada win convincingly

Tournament favorites Russia and Canada posted convincing victories on the opening day of the ice hockey world championship on Friday.

Anderson declines Worlds; Booth may

Florida Panthers goalie Craig Anderson has turned down an offer to play for the United States in the upcoming World Hockey Championship, and his teammate David Booth might follow suit.

U.S., Canada, Sweden, Czech Republic win at hockey worlds

Rick Nash scored the tiebreaking goal with 3:58 left, lifting Canada to a 2-1 victory over upset-minded Norway in a qualifying-round game at the world hockey championships.

Switzerland, Sweden, Finland, Germany win at hockey worlds

Wild prospect Julien Sprunger scored two power-play goals to lead Switzerland to a 2-1 win over Belarus at the IIHF World Hockey Championship.

Jackets' Hitchcock to coach Canada in world championship

Columbus Blue Jackets coach Ken Hitchcock will lead the host Canadian team at the IIHF World Hockey Championship.

...is pulled on by a Slovakian player during third period preliminary round game at the IIHF World Hockey Championship Wednesday, May 2, 2007 in Mytischi, Russia

Sundin declines invitation to play in worlds

Mats Sundin has turned down an invitation to play for Sweden at the world hockey championship in Russia.

Screen Shots: Wake up and recognize these women

Adam Proteau is pleading with the hockey world to wake up and recognize the passion and dedication of its female players.

Oilers avoid arbitration, sign Hemsky to six-year deal

The Oilers on Tuesday signed Ales Hemsky to a six-year contract, avoiding salary arbitration.

Sweden, Czech Republic to meet in worlds title game

The Czech Republic and Sweden will meet in the gold medal game of the world hockey championships.

Irgl lifts Czechs in OT; Finns blank Belarus

Zbynek Irgl's goal late in overtime gave the Czech Republic a 4-3 victory over Russia on Thursday, sending the defending champions into the world championship semifinals.

Czechs unbeaten; Canada, Sweden suffer first loss

Jaroslav Balastik's fluke goal snapped a third-period tie and gave the unbeaten Czech Republic a 6-4 win over previously perfect Canada on Sunday at the World Hockey Championship.

Controversy mars Canada's 11-0 worlds win vs. Latvia

Canada's 11-0 victory over Latvia at the World Hockey Championship was delayed twice because fans threw coins onto the ice to protest penalties called against the home team by an American referee.

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