#Team Sweden

Editor's note: Alex Crowe is a junior journalism major and serves as a senior sports reporter at the Northern Star. His views do not necessarily reflect those of the Star. This is an opinion piece. The 2023 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships have arrived, giving Chicago Blackhawks fans a chance to watch up-and-coming talent amidst Chicago's…

Buffalo Sabres prospect Isak Rosen has been up and down in Rochester, but he put up big numbers in Game 1 of the IIHF World Juniors. Isak Rosen has had his moments with the AHL's Rochester Americans this season, putting up 15 points, 3 goals, and 12 assists in 25 games. The rookie hasn't been great, but he hasn't been bad either. Contrast this…

We've hit the second checkpoint mark of the 2022-23 season. First, it was Thanksgiving. Now, it's Christmas. Next, it's the All-Star Break and then it's the trade deadline. So here are 15 thoughts about the Blackhawks going into the three-day holiday break: 1. The Blackhawks are 8-20-4 and have 20 points through 32 games. They're on pace to finish…

The Vancouver Canucks made an offer to team captain and pending unrestricted free agent Bo Horvat roughly two weeks ago, people involved with the negotiations confirmed to The Athletic on Monday morning. That offer was rejected by Horvat and his representative Pat Morris of Newport Sports. Due to the sensitive and private nature of contract talks,…

The Washington Capitals saw Haakon Hanelt take the ice for Team Germany to open the 2022 IIHF World Junior Championships against the United States on Tuesday. And though it was a loss for Germany, the club still gave its best effort and held its own against a powerhouse Team USA that features Luke Hughes, Logan Cooley and more. Meanwhile,…