Welcome back to the On The Fly International Hockey Podcast, the ultimate show for IIHF international hockey news, tournament recaps, and tournament previews. In this episode, we tackle an action-packed slate of international updates, including a massive changing of the guard for Team Great Britain, a deep dive into historic milestones for Slovenia, Uzbekistan, and Croatia, and the final fallout from the newly locked-in 1A MWC groups. Plus, we talk a major switch on the women's side and address the wild rumors surrounding Igor Larionov and a potential Russian World Cup return!

From elite hockey powerhouses to emerging nations fighting for every inch of ice—if there’s a flag on the jersey, we’re breaking it down.

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Mongolia Recap: Breaking down a historic season for one of international hockey's most passionate emerging programs and their inspiring journey up the IIHF ladder.

Bosnia Recap: Reviewing a highly competitive campaign for Bosnia & Herzegovina and how they are solidifying their footprint in the lower divisions.

New Zealand Recap: Analyzing the Ice Blacks' latest tournament run, roster depth, and their ongoing battle for promotion in the Division II ranks.

Australia Recap: Evaluating the Mighty Roos' season, key tactical adjustments, and what it will take for them to make the next big leap on the world stage.

Romania Recap: Deconstructing Romania's hard-fought season against top-tier division contenders and their tactical evolution on the ice.

Kazakhstan Recap: Evaluating Kazakhstan’s elite-level campaign, breakout player performances, and their hard-nosed battle to stay among the world's hockey giants.

Italy Recap: Reviewing the Azzurri's recent season, key roster transitions, and their systematic preparation for the next cycle of international play.

Live Questions: Answering your burning questions live from the chat about lower-division promotions, rising hockey nations, and upcoming tournament schedules!

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Welcome back to the On The Fly International Hockey Podcast, the ultimate show for IIHF international hockey news, tournament recaps, and tournament previews. In this episode, we tackle an action-packed slate of international updates, including a massive changing of the guard for Team Great Britain, a deep dive into historic milestones for Slovenia, Uzbekistan, and Croatia, and the final fallout from the newly locked-in 1A MWC groups. Plus, we talk a major switch on the women's side and address the wild rumors surrounding Igor Larionov and a potential Russian World Cup return!

From elite hockey powerhouses to emerging nations fighting for every inch of ice—if there’s a flag on the jersey, we’re breaking it down.

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British Hockey: Changing of the Guard: Breaking down the massive coaching and roster shifts as Team GB enters a new era of international play.

Slovenia Recap: Recapping Slovenia's latest performance on the world stage and what it means for their global ranking.

Germany Switches W: Analyzing the tactical shifts and structural changes impacting the German Women's National Team pipeline.

Slovak1A MWC Groups Finalized: A comprehensive breakdown of the newly finalized groups and promotion paths for the high-stakes Division 1A Men's World Championship.

Uzbekistan Recap: Celebrating Uzbekistan's latest international milestones and their explosive growth in the IIHF tier system.

WWC Schedule: Your complete guide to the upcoming Women's World Championship schedule, key matchups, and must-watch games.

Croatia Recap: Reviewing Croatia's recent tournament run and their fight to climb up the lower division rungs.

Russia World Cup? Igor Larionov...: Separating fact from fiction regarding "The Professor" Igor Larionov's comments and the shifting rumors of a Russian return to World Cup format hockey.

Live Questions: Answering your burning fan questions live from the chat about the global schedules, European rosters, and tournament predictions!

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Welcome back to the On The Fly International Hockey Podcast, the ultimate show for IIHF international hockey news, tournament recaps, and tournament previews. In this episode, we tackle massive IIHF tournament updates, including the groundbreaking news of the Russia ban being annulled, the chaos of Belarus returning, and a massive breakdown of upcoming World Junior Championship (WJC) and Men's World Championship (MWC) action!

From elite hockey powerhouses to emerging nations fighting for every inch of ice—if there’s a flag on the jersey, we’re breaking it down.

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- Intro & New Tournaments Overview: Breaking down the action across the D4 WWC, M18, WJC, and the D4B Men's World Championship.

- Division IA & IB Combined MWC: Analyzing the high-stakes matchups and promotion battles in the lower divisions.

- IIHF Hall of Fame Inductees: Celebrating the legendary names entering the IIHF HOF this year.

- Belarus Coming Back: Chaos ensues as Belarus is reintegrated into international tournament play.

- Russia Ban Annulled: A deep dive into the IIHF's massive decision to lift the ban on the Russian national team and the fallout across the sport.

- NHL 3v3 All-Star Game: Switching gears to the NHL to debate the latest All-Star format updates and player rosters.

- MWC Talk: Our general consensus, predictions, and top storylines heading into the Men's World Championship.

- Live Q&A: Answering fan questions live from the chat about Russia, Belarus, and tournament predictions!

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DAY 15 RECAP: Helenius Scores Golden Goal to Crown Finland; Norway Stuns Canada for Historic Bronze

Day 15 of the 2026 IIHF Men's World Championship on May 31st concluded with an unforgettable golden finish at the Swiss Life Arena in Zurich. In a tense, goaltending masterclass for the ages, Finland captured its fifth World Championship title with a dramatic 1–0 overtime victory over host Switzerland. The entire game felt like a game of inches, remaining deadlocked at 0–0 through 60 minutes of regulation thanks to flawless performances by Switzerland's Leonardo Genoni and Finland’s Justus Annunen, who stopped all 22 shots he faced. The heartbreak finally came for the 10,000 Swiss fans 10:42 into the extra frame, when 20-year-old Buffalo Sabres rookie Konsta Helenius snapped a shot from the right circle to bury the golden goal, securing Finland’s first world title since 2022 and condemning the heartbroken Swiss to their third consecutive tournament silver medal.  

The afternoon's bronze-medal matchup delivered one of the biggest shockwaves in modern international hockey history, as Norway stunned powerhouses Canada 3–2 in overtime to capture their first-ever World Championship medal. The relentless Norwegians looked to have it wrapped up in regulation, holding a commanding 2–0 lead late into the final frame. In a desperate move, Canada pulled netminder Jet Greaves, sparking a miraculous comeback as Robert Thomas struck twice in the final 76 seconds—including the equalizer with just eight seconds left—to force extra time. Undeterred by the blown lead, Norway didn't fold; instead, Noah Steen became a national hero by burying the game-winner 3:32 into overtime, securing a historic bronze and capping off a fairytale tournament run for the ages.  

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0:00 Intro
1:42 Norway 3-2 OT Canada
5:28 Finland 1-0 OT Switzerland
8:44 Tournament News & Updates
17:24 Final Playoff Picture
18:17 Final IIHF Men's Worlds Rankings
41:40 Viewer Questions

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DAY 14 RECAP: Swiss Sail Into Gold-Medal Game; Finns Stun Canada with Second-Period Blitz

Day 14 of the 2026 IIHF Men's World Championship on May 30th set the stage for an historic finale in Zurich, as a flawless host nation and a resilient powerhouse punched their tickets to the gold-medal game. In the early semifinal, host Switzerland continued their magical, undefeated run by crushing tournament surprise Norway 6–0. Backed by a roaring home crowd, the Swiss left no room for another Norwegian fairytale, getting goals from six different skaters—including Christoph Bertschy, Denis Malgin, and Nico Hischier. Veteran netminder Leonardo Genoni stopped all 20 shots he faced to log his 15th career World Championship clean sheet, extending his all-time tournament record and sending the Swiss to the final with a perfect 9–0 record.  

The evening marquee matchup delivered pure heartbreak for the tournament favorites, as Finland stunned Canada with a 4–2 comeback victory to book their 14th appearance in the title game. Canada initially took control in the first period, answering Patrik Puistola's opening tally with markers from Robert Thomas and a red-hot Dylan Holloway to carry a 2–1 lead into the intermission. However, the second period belonged entirely to the Leijonat, who capitalized on uncharacteristic Canadian turnovers to score three unanswered goals. Captain Aleksander Barkov jammed home a loose puck just 49 seconds into the frame to tie it, before Konsta Helenius and Aatu Raty scored just 82 seconds apart to seize a 4–2 advantage. Despite a relentless 15–2 shot barrage from Canada in the final frame, Finnish netminder Justus Annunen stood like a wall to seal the victory, sending Canada to a bronze-medal showdown against Norway.

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0:00 Intro
1:01 Switzerland 6-0 Norway
2:45 Finland 4-2 Canada
8:56 Tournament News & Updates
16:47 Medal Round Preview + Analysis
19:45 May 31 Schedule & Predictions
22:07 Viewer Questions

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DAY 13 RECAP: Greaves Blanks U.S.; Semifinal Field Finalized

Day 13 of the 2026 IIHF Men's World Championship on May 28th delivered high-stakes quarterfinal drama, headlined by a massive North American clash in Fribourg. In the marquee matchup, Canada exacted revenge for their Olympic gold-medal loss by shutting out the United States 4–0. Goaltender Jet Greaves was the undisputed star, putting on a 34-save masterclass to completely stymie the Americans. Macklin Celebrini opened the scoring before Dylan Holloway doubled the lead, while Connor Brown and Sidney Crosby iced the game with empty-netters. Meanwhile, Finland marched steadily into the final four with a business-like 4–1 victory over Czechia. Led by Sakari Manninen and Lenni Hameenaho, the disciplined Finns jumped out to an early cushion and never looked back, booking a heavyweight semifinal date with Canada.

The remaining matchups featured a roaring home crowd and a historic underdog run. In Zurich, host Switzerland sent the arena into a frenzy by outlasting Sweden 3–1. After Sweden took an early lead, captain Roman Josi hammered home the blue-line equalizer before setting up Denis Malgin’s second-period game-winner, keeping the Swiss undefeated. They will face a highly resilient Norway squad, who comfortably dispatched Latvia 2–0 in Fribourg. Backed by a locked-in defensive performance, the Norwegians stymied the Latvian attack to secure their highest tournament finish in modern history and set up a massive Saturday showdown against the hosts.

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0:00 Intro
0:43 Finland 4-1 Czechia
3:00 Canada 4-0 USA
6:06 Switzerland 3-1 Sweden
8:48 Norway 2-0 Latvia
11:20 Tournament News & Updates
22:08 Semifinal Preview + Analysis
26:39 May 30 Schedule & Predictions
30:06 Viewer Questions

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DAY 12 RECAP: Canada Stays Perfect; Quarterfinal Matchups Locked In

Day 12 of the 2026 IIHF Men's World Championship on May 26th brought an exhilarating finish to the preliminary round as the playoff bracket was finalized. In Fribourg's Group B marquee finale, Canada preserved its undefeated record with a dramatic 3–2 comeback win over Czechia. Trailing 2–0 in the third, top prospect Macklin Celebrini set up captain Sidney Crosby twice to tie it, before John Tavares buried the game-winner to lock down the top seed. In a do-or-die battle for the final Group B playoff spot, Sweden eliminated Slovakia with a gritty 4–2 victory, powered by young phenom Ivar Stenberg's brilliant second-period game-winner and an insurance marker from veteran Oliver Ekman-Larsson.

Over in Zurich, host Switzerland secured the top seed in Group A by defeating Finland 4–2 in a battle of undefeated giants, relying on disciplined special teams to down the Finns. In a strict winner-take-all scenario for Group A's final playoff spot, the United States clinical 4–1 win over Austria—fueled by goals from Connor Clifton, Paul Cotter, Ryan Ufko, and Matthew Tkachuk—punched their ticket and set up an elite quarterfinal clash against rival Canada. Elsewhere, Norway locked down its highest point total in modern history with a 4–3 overtime win against Denmark, while Latvia wrapped up its schedule by cruising past Hungary 8–1 to finish third in Group A.

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🕒 TIMESTAMPS & CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
0:53 Latvia 8-1 Hungary
3:05 USA 4-1 Austria
5:28 Switzerland 4-2 Finland
9:40 Group A Tournament News
14:39 Norway 4-3 OT Denmark
16:23 Sweden 4-2 Slovakia
18:06 Canada 3-2 Czechia
21:59 Group B Tournament News
26:02 Group A & B Final Standings Analysis
27:56 Quarterfinal Preview + Analysis
29:04 May 28 Schedule & Predictions
37:26 Viewer Questions

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DAY 11 RECAP: Norway Stuns Czechs to Clinch Quarters; USA and Germany Secure Crucial Wins

Day 11 of the 2026 IIHF Men's World Championship on May 25th delivered massive drama in the final push for the playoff rounds, headlined by a historic upset in Group B. Over in Fribourg, Norway pulled off a monumental shocker, stunning tournament heavyweights Czechia 4–1 to officially punch their ticket to the quarter-finals. The victory not only guaranteed the Norwegians a spot in the final eight but also locked down first place in Group B for Canada. Meanwhile, in Zurich's Group A bracket, the United States took care of business in a high-scoring affair, defeating Hungary 7–4 to keep their playoff hopes alive. Ryan Leonard and Justin Faulk both netted two goals apiece, while Matthew Tkachuk added a crucial marker as the Americans built a commanding 5–1 lead and held off a late third-period push by the gritty Hungarians. 

The rest of Monday's action brought a mix of relief, qualification scenarios, and finality to the preliminary stage. In Group A, Germany closed out their round-robin schedule with a solid 6–3 victory over Great Britain, leaving them with 10 points and forcing them to scoreboard-watch on Tuesday to see if they make the cut. Joshua Samanski scored his second of the tournament just 17 seconds into the third period, while defenceman Leon Gawanke blasted a heavy shot from the point to cap off the German offense and send the winless British squad down to Division I for 2027. Over in Group B, Slovenia secured their safety in the top division with a tight 3–2 victory over Italy, courtesy of a brilliant two-goal performance from Jan Drozg. The regulation loss leaves the Italians stuck at the bottom of the group with just a single point, keeping Sweden's playoff hopes hanging by a thread ahead of a must-win Tuesday showdown against Slovakia.  

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🕒 TIMESTAMPS & CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
0:43 USA 7-3 Hungary
2:38 Germany 6-3 Great Britain
4:33 Group A Tournament News
8:27 Norway 4-1 Czechia
11:49 Slovenia 5-1 Italy
14:13 Group B Tournament News
18:10 Group A & B Standings Analysis
27:49 Group A Next Day's Schedule & Matchups
32:01 Group B Next Day's Schedule & Matchups
35:36 Viewer Questions

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DAY 10 RECAP: Canada's Third-Period Blitz Stifles Slovaks; Finns Stay Perfect

Day 10 of the 2026 IIHF Men's World Championship on May 24th saw tournament powerhouses lock down massive points as the preliminary round builds toward its dramatic conclusion. In the marquee Group B clash in Fribourg, Canada blew past Slovakia 5–1 after being deadlocked for two periods. Dylan Cozens opened the scoring in the first, but Slovakia's Kristian Pospisil found an equalizer in the middle frame to set up a tense finale. The third period belonged entirely to the Canadians, who exploded for four goals in a span of just seven minutes. Gabriel Vilardi broke the tie, followed by strikes from John Tavares and a spectacular short-handed, end-to-end rush setup from Evan Bouchard to Ryan O'Reilly, before captain Macklin Celebrini iced the game. Meanwhile, over in Zurich's Group A bracket, Finland maintained its flawless record with a methodical 5–2 victory over Austria. A balanced attack saw Mikael Granlund, Saku Maenalanen, Sakari Manninen, Patrik Puistola, and Jesse Puljujarvi all find the back of the net, keeping the undefeated Finns level on points with host Switzerland ahead of their colossal Tuesday showdown.

The rest of Sunday's action brought crucial clarity to both ends of the standings, finalizing a relegation and serving up an extra-time thriller. In Group A, Latvia kept its quarter-final hopes alive while officially relegating Great Britain with a dominant 6–0 shutout. Eduards Tralmaks stole the show in his tournament debut with a goal and two assists, while captain Rudolfs Balcers notched his sixth goal of the preliminary round to tie a national record dating back to 1939. Over in Group B, Denmark secured a vital two points by edging Italy 3–2 in a tight shootout/overtime battle. Italian prospect Tommy Purdeller scored twice to put up a massive fight for the underdogs, but Christian Wejse and Mattias Aagaard kept the Danes in it before Patrick Russell buried the decisive game-winner to leave Italy sitting at the bottom of the group with just a single point.

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🕒 TIMESTAMPS & CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
0:37 Latvia 6-0 Great Britain
2:49 Finland 5-2 Austria
4:26 Group A Tournament News
8:08 Denmark 3-2 SO Italy
9:58 Canada 5-1 Slovakia
12:38 Group B Tournament News
16:36 Group A & B Standings Analysis
26:36 Group A Next Day's Schedule & Matchups
29:34 Group B Next Day's Schedule & Matchups
34:06 Viewer Questions

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DAY 9 RECAP: Underdog Shocks and Josi Hat-Trick Ignite Saturday Slate

Day 9 of the 2026 IIHF Men's World Championship on May 23rd delivered an absolute earthquake to the tournament standings, defined by monumental upsets and individual brilliance. The biggest shockwave hit Zurich's Group A bracket, where a desperate Latvia squad stunned the defending champion United States 4–2. Goaltender Kristers Gudlevskis was an absolute wall, turning aside 45 of 47 American shots, while Sandis Vilmanis iced the historic victory by sliding home two empty-net goals in the final minutes to put Latvia's quarter-final dreams back in their own hands. Over in Fribourg's Group B action, Norway completed a spectacular Scandinavian stunner by edging Sweden 3–2. Noah Steen struck twice for the Norwegians, but it was Eirik Salsten who secured the massive three points, showing incredible instinct to split the Swedish defense and bury a jaw-dropping shorthanded breakaway game-winner in the third period.

While the underdogs stole the early headlines, the rest of Saturday's slate featured high-octane rivalry matchups and a masterclass from the host nation. At the Swiss Life Arena, captain Roman Josi put on an absolute clinic, blasting a spectacular hat-trick to lead host Switzerland to a 9–0 routing of Hungary. Sven Andrighetto pullled the strings with a massive five-point game (1G, 4A), while veteran netminder Leonardo Genoni stopped all 10 shots he faced to log back-to-back 9–0 shutouts and set an all-time IIHF World Championship record with his 14th career clean sheet. In the other marquee matchups, Czechia outlasted Slovakia 3–2 in a wild, emotional Fribourg derby sealed by a clutch game-winner from veteran Roman Cervenka. Meanwhile, Germany kept their playoff hopes alive with a vital 6–2 neighborhood rivalry victory over Austria, catalyzed by a dominant Lukas Reichel hat-trick, and Denmark comfortably blanked Slovenia 4–0 behind a 13-save shutout from Mads Sogaard and two tallies from Patrick Russell.

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0:00 Intro
2:16 Latvia 4-2 USA
4:24 Switzerland 9-0 Hungary
5:11 Germany 6-2 Austria
7:43 Group A Tournament News
12:20 Denmark 4-0 Slovenia
14:12 Czechia 3-2 Slovakia
16:35 Norway 3-2 Sweden
18:56 Group B Tournament News
23:37 Group A & B Standings Analysis
32:59 Group A Next Day's Schedule & Matchups
36:35 Group B Next Day's Schedule & Matchups
39:13 Viewer Questions

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Player & Roster Keywords: Sidney Crosby Team Canada, Macklin Celebrini Captain, John Tavares Hockey Canada, Connor Brown game winner, Darnell Nurse Oilers, Mattias Ekholm Sweden, Evan Bouchard ice time, Jesse Puljujarvi Finland, Anton Lundell, Pius Suter Switzerland, Matt Coronato USA, Olli Maatta Finland, Martin Pospisil Slovakia, Jet Greaves goalie.

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