The World Junior Summer Showcase officially began Sunday with teams from the United States, Canada, Sweden and Finland all coming together with the best of their prospect pool to keep fresh with some competitive hockey. The tournament is being held at the University of Minnesota and will be running from July 27th up until August 2nd.

Forwards, each a potential 1st-round pick in 2026 Draft, are hoping to earn roster spot for World Junior Championship

Sweden's agonising defeat by England on penalties in coach Peter Gerhardsson's final game in charge had them exit Euro 2025 on Thursday and plunged the team into a period of uncertainty as many others in the set-up also consider their futures.

Arsenal has signed Sweden forward Viktor Gyokeres to bring an end to the Premier League club’s years-long search for a prolific goalscorer.

Defending champion England staged a remarkable late comeback to beat Sweden in penalties and advance to the semifinals.

Former Stanley Cup-winning center and Capitals legend Nicklas Backstrom announced that he has signed a contract with Brynas of the SHL.

Mead came on for Toone and went to the right wing, James dropped into a floating midfield role, and Agyemang joined Russo up top. Then Kelly came on for Hemp on the left wing on 78 minutes. So England had two wingers, two strikers and James.

A Delta flight flying from Sweden to New York City had to be canceled on Tuesday after the pilot was detained. Delta said in a statement to Channel 2 Action News that the female pilot was initially detained by Swedish authorities but has since been released. The airline said it is continuing “to work with authorities to review what occurred.”