Playing with his friends in the backyard or at a rink in Ornskoldsvik, a young Victor Hedman was Peter Forsberg streaking down the ice while wearing the three crowns.

The way it works in Sweden, most players join their hometown club. They are free to stay there throughout their minor hockey ...

Victor Hedman and Rasmus Dahlin. It will be interesting to see how the coaching staff distributes power play minutes among the three. “It’s old, but it’s good,” as Neil Young once sang.

Sweden also has a talented roster. Led by the veteran Victor Hedman, they have several game-changers who are capable of ...

Sweden has speed and scoring power, while Finland has high-end, two-way play. Adam Proteau breaks down their strengths and ...

Brandon Gallagher scored two goals for the Montreal Canadiens but it wasn’t enough as Victor Hedman and Brayden Point ... bound team and replaced by a young winger currently flourishing with ...

Mikael Granlund scored the winner in extra time to give the smallest country competing a 4-3 victory over Sweden, and a pair of valuable points in the standings. Kristina Rutherford takes a look at ...

Victor Hedman: "The identity that he brings to every ... “The game is so systemized and a lot of the young guys that come up are just told what to do. For them, it's plug and play.