Over 20,000 fans gathered to celebrate end of seven lean years
Thousands of fans celebrate the Swedish World Champions at Kungsträdgården. Photo: 2013 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship Organizing Committee
STOCKHOLM – The home ice curse is gone, the Swedish players had a reception at the Royal Palace with King Carl XVI Gustaf on Monday followed by celebrations with thousands of fans near the castle.
Only a few hours left until Hall of Fame jersey auction closes
These special commemorative jerseys were autographed by the five Player inductees (Forsberg, Goyette, Henderson, Numminen, and Sundin) during the induction ceremony.
As the dust settles and Sweden recovers from the World Championship party, hockey fans still have a chance to get their hands on a piece of hockey history.
Incredible Swiss fall, 5-1, settle for historic silver after nine wins
Swedish players celebrate the nation's 9th World Championship gold medal. Photo: Andre Ringuette / HHOF-IIHF Images
STOCKHOLM – Switzerland scored first, but hosts Sweden dominated the last 55 minutes to become the first home team to win gold since 1986. It is the nation's ninth World Championship gold medal.
Switzerland, USA move up too; 2014 Worlds seeding known
The Swedish players celebrate a goal in the semi-final clash against Finland. Thanks to the win Tre Kronor took over first place in the 2013 IIHF Men’s World Ranking. Photo: Richard Wolowicz / HHOF-IIHF Images
STOCKHOLM – After making the gold medal game, Sweden moved from fourth to first place in the 2013 IIHF Men’s World Ranking. The Swedes are followed by Finland, Russia, the Czech Republic and Canada.
STOCKHOLM – Switzerland’s Roman Josi won three honours at the 2013 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship. The Nashville Predators defenceman was Most Valuable Player, Best Defenceman and selected for the All-Star Team.
Team ticking like Swiss watch, aiming for historic gold
STOCKHOLM – History will be written today when either Sweden will end the home-ice curse or Switzerland will become World Champion for the first time. Who is the builder behind the success of Switzerland’s “Red Machine”?
STOCKHOLM – Somewhere Andy Roach is smiling. Team USA earned its first bronze medal since 2004 with a 3-2 shootout win over Finland. John Gibson once again played well beyond his years in the medal winning game.
STOCKHOLM – Sweden has a chance to become the first team since 1986 to win the World Championship on home ice. Standing in the way is an incredible story of the Swiss national team whose narrative includes a nine-game unbeaten streak.