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Outstanding attendance
686,391 spectators attended IIHF Worlds
Published 30.05.2017 19:08 GMT+2 | Author


The 2017 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship registered the second-highest attendance in the tournament's history after 2015 (Prague and Ostrava).
Merci, Paris!
Secondary attendance among best ever
Published 26.05.2017 10:18 GMT+2 | Author


Let’s face it. It’s tough to think of Paris as a “secondary” anything.
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Sequel to success
Six players to follow after World Championship
Published 24.05.2017 17:31 GMT+2 | Author


World Championships are much more than a tournament dedicated to crowning top hockey country in the world.
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Boys are back in town Thousands of hockey fans gave a warm welcome to the Swedish world champions in Stockholm and the heroes had a lot to say.
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Groups for 2018 The groups for the 2018 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship in Copenhagen and Herning, Denmark, have been announced.
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Canada leads World Ranking Despite losing the final to Sweden, Canada remains first in the 2017 IIHF World Ranking thanks to the strong showing in the past three seasons.
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Power Rankings Sweden tops our final Power Rankings of 2017 after its thrilling 2-1 shootout win over Canada in the gold medal game. Russia is third. See you next year!
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Nylander named MVP William Nylander's blistering pace brought him goals, a gold medal and the MVP award as chosen by the media at the end of the 2017 IIHF World Championship.
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TRE KRONOR TAKES GOLD A tense, nervous, cautious game from start to finish produced two fluky goals, 20 minutes of overtime, and a decisive shootout. Final score, 2-1, Sweden.
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Russia captures bronze Nikita Gusev led the way with two goals and an assist as Russia beat Finland 5-3 to earn bronze Sunday in Cologne. It's Russia's fourth straight Worlds medal.
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Tickets Medal Games For the final day with the gold medal and bronze medal games, tickets are still available. The gold medal game starts at 20:45, programme at 20:25.
- IIHF adds eight to Hall 21.05.2017 Local hero Krupp among inductees
- Exorcising the demons 21.05.2017 Do Swedes believe they can beat Canada for gold?
- Marner vs. Nylander 21.05.2017 Inner Maple Leafs rivalry heats up for gold game
- Power Rankings 20.05.2017 Canada leads heading into final
- Sweden powers past Finns 20.05.2017 Tre Kronor to battle Canada for gold
- Fantasy Update 20.05.2017 It’s Championship weekend for IIHF Worlds
- O'Reilly scores late winner 20.05.2017 Canada pulls off stunning rally to win, 4-2
- Austria continues with Bader 20.05.2017 Head coach extends after earning promotion
- Mission accomplished 20.05.2017 Organizers hail high attendances in both venues
- Simmonds seeks strong finish 20.05.2017 Canada forward ready to take next step
- Duel for the ages 20.05.2017 Get set for another CAN-RUS classic
- Nordic battle awaits 19.05.2017 Swedes and Finns confident before SF
- New overtime rules 19.05.2017 Also shootout format adjusted for 2018
- 25-year partnership extended 19.05.2017 IIHF, Skoda, Infront set partnership record
- To Minsk & Riga in 2021! 19.05.2017 Joint bid wins, Finland gets 2022 Worlds
- 27 tournaments assigned 19.05.2017 World Championship structure for 2018 known
- Women’s Worlds grow 19.05.2017 Top division to grow from 8 to 10 teams
- Power Rankings 18.05.2017 Russia regains first place after quarter-finals
- Nylander gem sparks win 18.05.2017 Swiss lose cautious game, 3-1
- Defending champ rolls on 18.05.2017 Canada beats Germany, faces Russia in SF
- Russia rolls over Czechs 18.05.2017 Vasilevski's shutout sends Russians to SF
- 2-0 win takes Suomi to semis 18.05.2017 Finland moves on in tournament
- Where to go in 2021? 18.05.2017 Finland, Belarus and Latvia want to host Worlds
- The shot-speed clock 18.05.2017 IIHF debuts new stats for all to see
- Germans savour quarter-finals 18.05.2017 2nd straight final eight appearance
- Tickets for the Final Round 18.05.2017 Sufficient tickets available for quarter-finals
- French stars support hockey 17.05.2017 Champions from other sports cheered for “les Bleus”
- Vital volunteers 17.05.2017 400 volunteers welcome you to Paris
- Champions Hockey League 17.05.2017 Groups for 32-team club competition determined
- Swiss via Wisconsin 17.05.2017 Rufenacht’s journey back home
- Russia to refocus 17.05.2017 Goalie urges renewed effort after USA loss
- Eriksson Ek learns every day 17.05.2017 Swedish forward has role models
- Power Rankings 16.05.2017 U.S. stays on top, Swiss third
- Quarter-final picture set! 16.05.2017 Cologne: USA-FIN, CAN-GER; Paris: RUS-CZE, SUI-SWE
- Tiffels - Germany's hero! 16.05.2017 Shoot-out win takes host to QF clash
- Canada takes first 16.05.2017 Finns outhustled all night, lose 5-2
- Anders Lee goal the difference 16.05.2017 No secrets today as USA wins Group
- Swiss second in Group B 16.05.2017 Victory over Czechs, Sweden next in QF
- Thoresen reflects 16.05.2017 Norwegian veteran touts Haugen, Paris experience
- Watch from new angles 16.05.2017 Follow the Game Cast on IIHF.com
- Sweden drops Slovakia 16.05.2017 Clinical finishing makes the difference
- Belarus wins finale 16.05.2017 Belarus dresses only 17, beats Norway, 4-3
- Krupp talks Leadership 16.05.2017 International Coaching Symposium a success
- End of an era 15.05.2017 Huet, Meunier say farewell in win over Slovenia
- Russia rolls to 5-0 win 15.05.2017 Panarin back with three assists
- Canada back on track 15.05.2017 Norway couldn’t contain speed, lose 5-0
- Happy birthday, IIHF! 15.05.2017 LIHG was born 109 years ago in Paris
- Green retires with a win 15.05.2017 Denmark leaves it late, relegates Italy
- Interviewing Terglav 15.05.2017 “A good life experience”
- Countdown to PyeongChang 15.05.2017 2018 Winter Games organizers spreading word
- Fantasy Update 15.05.2017 Preliminary round ends with these eight games
- All smiles for Russia 15.05.2017 Newcomers revel in happy locker room
- Danish forward ignites offence 15.05.2017 Ehlers excels on world stage
- Power Rankings 14.05.2017 America leads the way!
- Filppula completes comeback 14.05.2017 Swiss blow early 2-0 lead, lose 3-2 in OT
- Royal Welcome to Denmark 14.05.2017 First-time host looking forward to 2018
- Sweden books QF spot 14.05.2017 Lundqvist and Backstrom enjoy win
- Nylander follows own path 14.05.2017 Youngster thriving for Tre Kronor
- Hayes and Skjei a help 14.05.2017 Gaudreau curates 6-1 drubbing of Slovaks
- Czechs beat hosts, 5-2 14.05.2017 French can’t capitalize on power plays
- Belarus has had better days 14.05.2017 Tough times this year, but fond memories abound
- Modern-day record in Cologne 14.05.2017 Highest attendance of noon game with 17,936
- Janosik suspended 14.05.2017 Will miss game vs USA
- American upgrade 14.05.2017 USA looking for strong group finish
- Slovaks still hopeful 14.05.2017 Young prospects look to the future
- Win with Worlds trivia! 14.05.2017 Ten questions, three great prizes
- Herzog the hero! 13.05.2017 Swiss come back to beat Canada in OT
- Czechs with Sobotka 13.05.2017 Forward joins from St. Louis Blues
- Germany eases to win 13.05.2017 Host eyes QF, Italy close to relegation
- Kotaska creates menu 13.05.2017 Celebrity chef an official ambassador
- Mozyakin travels home 13.05.2017 Can’t continue Worlds due to injury
- Russia dominates once again 13.05.2017 Big Red offence too much for Slovakia
- Belarus pulls away, 5-2 13.05.2017 Slovenia loses "regulation-relegation game"
- Lundqvist returns for Sweden 13.05.2017 King Henrik here to help Tre Kronor
- Copp that! 13.05.2017 Late strike gives USA tight win over Latvia
- Finns edge Norway in OT 13.05.2017 Finland ekes out second straight win
- Backstrom to join Sweden 13.05.2017 Capitals centre gives Tre Kronor boost
- Power Rankings 13.05.2017 Russians edge ahead of Canada again
- Grubauer joins Germany 13.05.2017 Washington netminder flies to Cologne
- France wins! 12.05.2017 Stephane da Costa gets two shootout goals
- Regin reigns in OT 12.05.2017 Denmark rallies from 0-2 to win it
- Italy no match for Sweden 12.05.2017 Tre Kronor cruises on eight even-strength goals
- Czechs trounce Slovenia 12.05.2017 Fourth straight win for CZE, SLO misses QF
- Fantasy Update 12.05.2017 This round has some tough choices
- No place like home 12.05.2017 Cologne experience special for Sharks
- A new shade of bleu 12.05.2017 Focus on the new French stars
- Canada's KHL weapon 12.05.2017 Magnitogorsk star Chris Lee makes Worlds debut
- Double duty 12.05.2017 When it’s your country, you go
- Draisaitl for Deutschland 11.05.2017 Oilers post-season scoring leader lands Saturday
- Two Rangers for USA 11.05.2017 Keynes, Skjei join team in Cologne
- Canada remains perfect 11.05.2017 Marner check creates winning goal in 3-2 game
- Latvia Lacks goals 11.05.2017 Swedish goalie posts shutout
- Henrik Lundqvist to play 11.05.2017 Swedish goaltender joins twin brother
- Stralman the competitor 11.05.2017 Sweden's fortunes rest on D and youngsters
- Two Caps join Russia 11.05.2017 Kuznetsov, Orlov come; Ovechkin doesn’t
- Russia downs Danes 3-0 11.05.2017 Kiselevich scores game winner
- Czechs edge Norway in OT 11.05.2017 Kovar breaks scoreless tie versus heroic Haugen
- In youth we trust 11.05.2017 Young US team shows skills, tops group
- When Worlds were travelling 11.05.2017 1930 started in Chamonix, ended in Berlin
- A fantastic atmosphere 10.05.2017 Lucas Moura impressed by the ice hockey Bleus
- Kahun SO goal lifts the hosts 10.05.2017 Germany comes back from 0-2 deficit
- Finns down Slovenia 10.05.2017 Aho gets third-period winner, Slovenes struggle
- Hail to the King: Part 2 10.05.2017 King talks Russia, rule changes, and running
- Hail to the King: Part 1 10.05.2017 Talking Hockey Canada with IIHF Hall of Famer
- Swiss blank Belarus 10.05.2017 Genoni shutout, Belarusians lose fourth straight
- Cruise control 10.05.2017 Nelson double leads US past Italy
- Fantasy Update 10.05.2017 Tips for second half of preliminary round
- Highlight year for Kostner 10.05.2017 Ice sport family from Italy hopes for success
- Russell fitting in fine 10.05.2017 Denmark's next generation grows
- Power Rankings 09.05.2017 Canada moves back into first place
- Green SO goal saves the day 09.05.2017 Slovakia comeback falls just short
- Hager out for two 09.05.2017 German forward suspended
- French thriller! 09.05.2017 Da Costa scores only goal of shootout
- Norway grabs second victory 09.05.2017 Thoresen line leads charge, Slovenia winless
- Dzerins at the double 09.05.2017 Italy suffers late pain again
- Neighbourly dispute 09.05.2017 Swiss-French rivalry burning hotter
- The high numbers 09.05.2017 Who would ever wear number 99? Who?
- Fasel, Tardif meet the press 09.05.2017 Paris going well, Olympics on the brain
- Latvia adds youth and energy 09.05.2017 Bob Hartley brings fresh approach
- Worlds over for Rieder 09.05.2017 German forward suffers foot injury
- Czechs shoot down Finns 08.05.2017 Finland blows 3-0 lead, Hanzl shootout hero
- USA edges Sweden 08.05.2017 Compher snatches winner late on
- Home-town heroes 08.05.2017 When host nations spring surprises
- Russia rides PP to win 08.05.2017 Shipachyov, Panarin guide offence
- Canada rolls along, 6-0 08.05.2017 Big Mac attack continues in one-sided win
- Fantasy Update 08.05.2017 You can still play #IIHFWorlds Fantasy
- Things to know about host 08.05.2017 Germany has rich Worlds history
- Lee improves offensive game 08.05.2017 Team USA forward a dangerous goal scorer
- Power Rankings 07.05.2017 Russia roars into the lead
- Latvia powers past Slovakia 07.05.2017 3-1 win another important step forward
- Swiss do it better 07.05.2017 Almond helps deliver solid 3-0 win over Norway
- Playing with power? 07.05.2017 Don’t read too much into man-advantage prowess
- Zub's long journey 07.05.2017 D-man's first steps on World stage
- France makes history! 07.05.2017 Hardy, Roussel shine in first win ever vs. Finns
- Oh, brothers! 07.05.2017 The Kostitsyns are a close-knit pair
- Keller treble downs Danes 07.05.2017 US youngster opens account in style
- Tour du chapeau! 07.05.2017 Kroselj great but no match for MacKinnon's hatter
- Turning on the power 07.05.2017 Six PP goals lead Russia to a rout
- Jeglic suspended 07.05.2017 Slovenia forward to miss two games
- Norway spoils French party 06.05.2017 Thoresen's prowess dooms host team in opener
- Sweden back in business 06.05.2017 7-2 win gives Tre Kronor first win
- Latvia's new look 06.05.2017 Indrasis eager to seize the moment
- Czechs get the W 06.05.2017 Belarus falls to 0-2 after 6-1 loss
- Macek thrilled with home fans 06.05.2017 Germany inspired by their many followers
- Ceresnak saves Slovakia 06.05.2017 Italy so close before OT defeat
- Switzerland nips Slovenia 06.05.2017 Swiss blow four-goal lead, but win in shootout
- Fantasy Update 06.05.2017 What we learned in the first round
- Elvis is alive 06.05.2017 Netminder shuts the door on Denmark
- Shootouts full of surprises 06.05.2017 Cool facts about game-winning shots
- Canada wins wide-open game 05.05.2017 Cal and the kids beat Czechs, 4-1
- Made in Cologne 05.05.2017 Home-town heroes snatch German win
- Target: survival 05.05.2017 Italians hope to buck expectations
- Every moment matters 05.05.2017 Cal Petersen’s route is anything but ordinary
- OT is OK with Russia 05.05.2017 Panarin SO goal caps exciting afternoon tilt
- Finns open with win 05.05.2017 Savinainen's goal saves the day versus Belarus
- Power Rankings 05.05.2017 Canada starts out on top
- Czechs could surprise 05.05.2017 Jandac's boys seek first medal since 2012
- Germans counting on home boost 05.05.2017 Hopes high for strong tournament
- Asterix: The Hockey Way 04.05.2017 Getafix’s broken sickle, Saku’s broken stick
- Sweden focused on success 04.05.2017 Tre Kronor looks to North America
- Americans aiming high 04.05.2017 Team USA brings youth and experience
- Plekanec keeps the faith 04.05.2017 Loyal Czech soldier aims for fourth Worlds medal
- Official opening 04.05.2017 Schedule of the opening game day in Cologne
- Players registered 04.05.2017 Meet the 16 teams in Cologne & Paris
- Ciger makes changes 04.05.2017 Nine new faces in Slovak camp
- Will Finland medal again? 04.05.2017 This year, it’s about willpower, not star power
- Norway looks for boost 04.05.2017 Olympics settled, but Paris important
- Fischer needs results 04.05.2017 Can Swiss create silver magic again?
- Monumental moments 04.05.2017 France’s place in hockey history
- Canada leading 04.05.2017 Pre-Championship World Ranking Report released
- Seeking survival 04.05.2017 New-look Italy turns to local talent
- 12 must-have fantasy players 04.05.2017 This cheat sheet will help you get started
- Ehlers & Co. ready to roll 04.05.2017 Denmark can afford to take some chances
- Belarus hopes for the best 04.05.2017 Returning to quarter-finals may be tough
- Don’t tussle with Roussel 04.05.2017 French agitator expanding his role
- Russia looks to the future 04.05.2017 Znarok brings young roster to Cologne
- Golden hat trick? 04.05.2017 Defending champs among favourites again
- Asterix: The Hockey Way 03.05.2017 Paul Loicq: hockey’s bravest Belgian!
- Slovenia back up 03.05.2017 Staying up is a realistic goal
- Hartley seeks Latvian joy 03.05.2017 A new coach and new faces for the Baltic nation
- Preliminary Rosters 03.05.2017 Players from 16 teams prepare at camps
- Asterix: The Hockey Way 02.05.2017 Slovakia’s wild chase for 2002 gold
- “I hope they all come again” 02.05.2017 Justin Krueger looking forward to Worlds
- Asterix: The Hockey Way 01.05.2017 By Jupiter! That’s my boy!
- France’s big chance 01.05.2017 Will Paris ice be nice for hosts?
- Asterix: The Hockey Way 30.04.2017 Collective bargaining leads to fun times!
- Asterix: The Hockey Way 29.04.2017 When Belarus swiped Sweden’s laurel wreath
- Asterix: The Hockey Way 28.04.2017 Rise of the KHL with “Black Gold”
- Asterix: The Hockey Way 28.04.2017 By Odin! Norsemen fearless – on and off the ice
- LANXESS arena Cologne 27.04.2017 Spectacular new lighting for 2017 IIHF Worlds
- Asterix: The Hockey Way 26.04.2017 In 2006, Swiss bliss left Canadians cheesed off
- Get to the game fast! 26.04.2017 Rideshare service in effect for Worlds
- Asterix: The Hockey Way 25.04.2017 First Women’s Worlds and Olympics are landmarks!
- Asterix: The Hockey Way 24.04.2017 Czechs made soothsayers look silly in Nagano!
- Asterix: The Hockey Way 24.04.2017 Banqueting on fun “hockey food” facts!
- Asterix: The Hockey Way 23.04.2017 Size isn’t everything! Slovenia shone in Sochi
- Asterix: The Hockey Way 21.04.2017 Remembering Salming’s Great Crossing
- Asterix: The Hockey Way 20.04.2017 Sometimes mercenaries make magic together
- Official song introduced 20.04.2017 "Playground" by CASCADA published today
- Canada names first players 20.04.2017 18 NHLers nominated for Worlds
- Asterix: The Hockey Way 19.04.2017 Like Goths of old, Germany got big start in 2010
- Asterix: The Hockey Way 18.04.2017 Indomitable France tops Italy at 2008 Worlds
- Cologne EASTER SPECIAL 15.04.2017 5% ticket discount plus catering voucher
- USA names players 13.04.2017 First 15 players for Worlds invited
- Worlds in Paris in... 1951 13.04.2017 Canada’s “Cinderella team” wins gold 66 years ago
- Canada, USA name coaches 12.04.2017 Jon Cooper to lead Canada, Jeff Blashill USA
- Welcome Timo Horn 06.04.2017 Football goalie from Cologne new ambassador
- Official Ticket Exchange 04.04.2017 "2017 IIHF WM Ticket Exchange" going online
- Bellemare’s passion endures 18.03.2017 French star talks Flyers, international memories
- 32 officials make the cut 15.03.2017 IIHF names referees, linesmen for Worlds
- Finally available 09.03.2017 Single-game tickets as of 10 March at 10am
- Pre-announcement 06.03.2017 Single tickets for all games on 10 March at 10am
- Burns a special player 03.03.2017 The beard, Team Canada, chasing Orr
- From Switzerland to Paris 28.02.2017 TGV Lyria official partner for 2017
- As of 1st March at 11am 28.02.2017 300 further tickets for all game days in Cologne
- Thalys puts on the skates 16.02.2017 A high-speed partnership with Thalys
- Russia sweeps in Sweden 14.02.2017 Recaps from the international break
- Finally starting 13.02.2017 Single-game tickets for Paris available soon
- Final whistle for Huet 08.02.2017 2017 will be his last international competition
- A tennis player on the team 07.02.2017 Angelique Kerber becomes official ambassador
- From handball to ice hockey 03.02.2017 The mascots’ key handover
- Lucas Moura picks up skates 31.01.2017 Parisian football star is 2017 Worlds ambassador
- Coaching Symposium 30.01.2017 Registration for Cologne open
- Three countries run for 2021 19.01.2017 Finland, Belarus/Latvia enter bids for Worlds
- Good times for Grubauer 19.01.2017 German goalie stepping up with Washington
- A league of their own 17.01.2017 IIHF Hall of Fame names 20th induction class
- Two countries for 2017! 13.01.2017 2017 with regards to Germany & France
- Only 500 tickets left 13.01.2017 8th May with GER-RUS, USA-SWE almost sold out
- IIHF trophy in Paris 11.01.2017 Asterix & Obelix show off cup at the Eiffel Tower
- "Really cool event" 03.01.2017 Top skier Felix Neureuther official ambassador
- Hockey on the Eiffel Tower 21.12.2016 Entertainment 57 metres above Paris’ ground
- Hartley to coach Latvia 20.12.2016 Long-time NHL coach will lead national team
- Christmas season offers 07.12.2016 More Team Tickets available. Free tickets to win!
- Only 250 tickets left 29.11.2016 Opening day in Cologne almost sold out
- Ready to play underdog 29.11.2016 Italy looking forward to comeback in Cologne
- A real casting marathon 21.11.2016 600 Volunteers for the Worlds in Cologne
- “Go no matter what happens” 18.11.2016 Hutton will always relish his 2016 Worlds gold
- “Enormous pride” 16.11.2016 Stephane Da Costa about the Worlds at home
- Red Machine starts undefeated 08.11.2016 Russia wins in Helsinki, Slovakia in Augsburg
- Ehrhoff returns home 25.10.2016 After 862 NHL games D-man moves to Cologne
- On top of the Eiffel Tower 14.10.2016 Ice rink to be installed on Paris landmark
- Up to 10% price advantage 27.09.2016 Day Tickets now – already heavy demand
- Finally starting... 20.09.2016 Day Tickets as of 27 September
- Unique "Team Ticket" offer 15.09.2016 Strictly limited - only while stock lasts
- Germany to PyeongChang 05.09.2016 Worlds co-host qualifies for Olympic Games
- “We expect a tough fight” 04.09.2016 Ehrhoff talks Olympics, NHL, Worlds on home ice
- End for Huet? Not yet 03.09.2016 French goalie looks forward to Worlds at home
- Succession succeeded 17.08.2016 Tom Kuhnhackl follows into father’s footsteps
- All systems go for 2017 09.08.2016 IIHF World Championship game schedule released
- Fischer stays with Swiss 12.06.2016 Wohlwend becomes U20 national coach
- Tickets also via Facebook 11.06.2016 Seat selection with 360° panoramic view
- Volunteer program 03.06.2016 We’re looking for helpers in Cologne and Paris
- 2017 Worlds groups named 24.05.2016 Canada starts in Paris, Russia in Cologne
- Together for 2017 24.05.2016 Germany and France get ready for action
- Giant Coup 15.04.2016 Asterix & Obelix official 2017 mascots
- Germans back in 2017 31.03.2016 Promoted to top women’s division
- 15 months before puck drop 05.02.2016 Tickets for 2017 IIHF Worlds available now
- Ticket packages on sale 01.02.2016 Top ticket packages with savings on 5th Feb.
- Czechs go with Jandac 15.01.2016 New head coach for men’s national team
- Back in Bercy 04.01.2016 World Championship arena reopens for hockey
- THALYS is Partner for 2017 13.05.2015 From Cologne to Paris in 3 hours
- Together for 2017 22.09.2014 Germany, France welcome hockey world