HK Nitra forwards Adam Sykora, Filip Krivosik, Sahir Gill and head coach Antonin Stavjana speak after winning the 2023 IIHF Continental Cup Final in Angers, France.

Adela Sapovalivova scored twice, including the fastest goal to start a game in international women's hockey history and Czechia cruised to a 6-3 win over Slovakia in the 5th-place game.

Sweden was a heavy favourite to win the quarterfinal game against Slovakia, and the hosts took care of business and clinched a semifinal. The final score was 6-1.

Barbora Jurickova scored two power play goals as Czechia defeated Slovakia 4-3 in their final game of round-robin play.

Nela Lopusanova continued her hot start as Slovakia cruised to a 4-1 win over Switzerland.

Slovakia got off to a perfect statt in the tournament, as they beat Japan in their opening game and grab the important three points with a 6-3 win.

Connor Bedard scored at 5:17 of overtime to give Canada a thrilling 4-3 win and advance to the semi-finals.

Rodwin Dionicio scored the shootout winner to give Switzerland a 4-3 win over Slovakia in a hotly contested group finale.

Slovakia improved its odds of a favourable quarter-final seeding with a solid 3-0 win over Latvia.