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Time of India
21 hours ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Jon Cooper, Bruce Cassidy, Rick Tocchet, and Peter DeBoer reunite to coach Team Canada at 2026 Olympic Games
Jon Cooper will return behind the bench for Team Canada at the 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Milan-Cortina, and he won't be going alone. Hockey Canada announced on Monday that Cooper's support staff from the recent 4 Nations Face-Off triumph, Bruce Cassidy, Rick Tocchet, and Peter DeBoer will once again join him as assistant coaches, forming a familiar and experienced group aiming for Olympic gold. Jon Cooper brings back 4 Nations Face-Off staff for Milan Olympic run After guiding Team Canada to victory at this year's 4 Nations Face-Off, Jon Cooper has opted for continuity as he leads the national men's team into the 2026 Winter Olympics. Cooper, who also serves as head coach of the Tampa Bay Lightning, will reunite with Cassidy (Vegas Golden Knights), Tocchet (Philadelphia Flyers), and DeBoer (former Dallas Stars head coach). The coaching unit was instrumental in Canada's 3–2 overtime win over the United States in the 4 Nations final, with Connor McDavid scoring the game-winner. Hockey Canada is betting on familiarity and chemistry by keeping the same group intact for the Olympic campaign. Cooper expressed confidence in the returning staff, stating, 'This group of coaches will provide consistency and a winning pedigree to our team, and I know our players will greatly benefit from this world-class coaching staff.' Hockey Canada finalizes full Olympic coaching and support staff Alongside Cooper and the three NHL bench bosses, Hockey Canada has also confirmed that Misha Donskov will return as an assistant coach. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo Donskov previously served as a Stars assistant and is currently Hockey Canada's vice-president of hockey operations. The support staff includes goaltending consultant David Alexander, director of performance analysis James Emery, and video coordinator Elliott Mondou, all of whom were part of the 4 Nations Face-Off win. The men's Olympic hockey tournament is scheduled for February 11–22, 2026, in Milan, Italy. This will mark the first Olympic appearance for NHL players since the 2014 Games in Sochi, where Canada captured gold. With a familiar coaching staff in place and a roster likely to include elite stars like McDavid and Sidney Crosby, Canada enters the tournament with high expectations. By maintaining the core of its successful 4 Nations coaching team, Team Canada is signaling its intent to build on recent international success. With Cooper at the helm and a strong foundation of leadership, the path to Olympic gold begins with continuity and confidence. FAQs 1. When will the men's Olympic hockey tournament take place? The tournament will run from February 11 to 22, 2026, in Milan, Italy. 2. When was the last time NHL players participated in the Olympics? NHL players last competed in the Olympics in 2014, when Canada won gold in Sochi. Also Read: Florida Panthers celebrate National Ice Cream Day with Brad Marchand artwork Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Time of India
4 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Ducks goaltender Damian Clara to represent his home country–Italy at the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026
The 20-year-old goaltender for the Anaheim Ducks could not believe his ears when he heard–'Hey, we've got our top six guys and you're one of them.' Damian Clara received this beyond-belief news on June 16. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The netminder only talked about it with Dan Arritt of NHL Network on July 18. He innocently told Arritt, 'I didn't even know there was a thing. I just got a call, and I was like–Okay, wow. What's that?' Clara hails from Brunico, Italy, and he's going to represent his home country at the 2026 Olympics! How does Damian Clara feel about representing Italy in the 2026 Winter Olympics ? 'It's a big honor. Really happy to get the trust. I will do my best to go there and hopefully help the team. It's our goal, and we'll see what happens,' Clara told Arritt. When Arritt asked him how he viewed competing in the Olympics? The netminder said, 'Just see it as a challenge. There's nothing to lose. Exciting opportunity–as I'm still in the development. And it's a great thing for Italian hockey to invite some of the best players in the world into our rink and obviously match up with our team. ' Arritt asked him if he used his stature to intimidate the players on the rink. The 6-foot-6, 214-pounder goalie said, 'Sometimes, I open up and I play too aggressive and make life hard for myself. That's something else I've learned–just use what's there the best way possible, and I think there's still some steps I can take to accomplish that and get more out of it.' Six players from the NHL will compete in the 2026 Olympic Winter Games Apart from the goggle-eyed goalie, six others will play in the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026–Rasmus Dahlin(defenseman and captain for the Buffalo Sabres), Gabriel Landeskog(left winger and captain for the Colorado Avalanche), Lucas Raymond(ice hockey winger for Detroit Red Wings), Adrian Kempe(ice hockey player for the Los Angeles Kings), Victor Hedman(defenseman and captain for Tampa Bay Lightning), and William Nylander(ice hockey forward for Toronto Maple Leafs)–but they would all be representing Sweden. Also Read:
Daily Mirror
10-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Team GB chief executive quits after 14 years to join private equity group
Andy Anson will leave the BOA in October to take up a private equity role. Andy Anson is leaving his role as Team GB head honcho to take up a private equity role. Anson, 60, has been chief executive at the British Olympic Association for six years and oversaw 60-plus medal returns at both the Tokyo and Paris Olympic Games. He joined the BOA in 2011 as a non-executive director. But he will step aside in October before joining London-based firm bd-capital, who recently bought the Science in Sport brand. Anson will sit on the fuelling company's board and the former Manchester United director will continue to serve as chair of Lancashire Cricket Club. "I am proud to have led an organisation that I love and care for. Olympic sport is so important to our country, and I hope I leave it in a better place today,' Anson said. "Commercially, we have enjoyed our best ever period of success and sustained growth and with that we have been able to build a financially stable organisation, fit for the future. READ MORE: Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal in Gyokeres stalemate, Man Utd's Mbeumo talks, £25m Chelsea star to leave READ MORE: Double Olympic champion rushed to hospital after suffering freak injury in wave pool "None of this could have happened without the brilliant team around me who dedicate themselves to supporting the athletes at the Olympic Games. "I'd also like to thank the current and former Board members, and everyone at our member sports, that I have enjoyed working alongside, in particular, Sir Hugh Robertson who gave me the opportunity to lead this amazing organisation. "Finally, a thank you to the incredible Team GB athletes, without whom there would be no Olympic Games. Your dedication and professionalism never fails to inspire me, and I look forward to watching you captivate the nation with your performances in Milano-Cortina, Los Angeles and beyond." Dame Katherine Grainger has hailed Andy Anson's influence. BOA chair Dame Katharine Grainger hailed Anson for his work at the organisation. She said: "Andy's tenure at the BOA is one that he can look back on with immense pride, and he leaves with the gratitude of all of us – Board members, his wider team and of course the athletes who he and his team have served and supported so well. "The BOA is in a strong place both on the sporting front ahead of the Milano-Cortina Olympic Winter Games, and on the commercial front. I wish him well and thank him for everything he has done for the organisation." Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Sky Sports discounted Premier League and EFL package Sky has slashed the price of its Essential TV and Sky Sports bundle ahead of the 2025/26 season, saving members £192 and offering more than 1,400 live matches across the Premier League, EFL and more. Sky will show at least 215 live Premier League games next season, an increase of up to 100 more.
The Hindu
18-06-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Even as neutrals, Russians remain barred from luge at 2026 Winter Olympics
Russian luge athletes will not be allowed to qualify for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics even as neutrals, the International Luge Federation (FIL) said after a vote on Wednesday. The 24-7 decision to continue an existing exclusion from FIL competitions was taken at the governing body's congress in Tampere, Finland. The congress also decided 24-8 in a second vote not to authorise a programme for neutral Russian athletes. 'As a result, Russian athletes and their entourage will not be permitted to participate in the 2026 Olympic Winter Games,' FIL said in a statement. ALSO READ | Russian teams remain banned from competing at 2026 Winter Games FIL president Einars Fogelis, a Latvian, said the congress had made its position clear. 'This outcome reflects our collective responsibility to uphold fair and safe competition. We fully respect the diversity of views within our community, especially from our athletes,' he added. The International Olympic Committee said last month that Russian teams, including the powerful national ice hockey side, remained banned from next year's Games as part of sanctions following the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine. A small number of individual Russian and Belarusian athletes took part in the Paris 2024 summer Olympics after rigorous vetting by the IOC and as neutrals without national flags or anthems. Four Russian figure skaters in men's and women's singles have been approved by the International Skating Union to try to qualify for the 2026 Olympics as neutral athletes.
Global News
17-06-2025
- Sport
- Global News
2 Winnipeg Jets named to Olympic hockey rosters
At least a couple of Winnipeg Jets will get to represent their country on sports biggest stage next year. All of the 12 countries who qualified for next year's Olympic men's hockey tournament named the first six players to their roster, and two Jets players were among the initial selections for the 2026 Winter Games in Italy. Forwards Nikolaj Ehlers and Nino Niederreiter were both chosen by their respective countries, but goalie Connor Hellebuyck was not selected by USA Hockey after helping them to a second place finish at the 4 Nations Face-off tournament. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy Ehlers will skate for Denmark after getting named to its preliminary roster. Ehlers played for Denmark at this year's World Championship and also helped his country qualify during last summer's Olympic qualification tournaments. Ehlers days with the Jets appear to be numbered though as he'll become an unrestricted free agent in around two weeks time. Story continues below advertisement Niederreiter was selected by his home country of Switzerland. The 32-year-old scored two goals in four games for Switzerland at this year's worlds in his third straight year at the tournament. Ehlers will make his Olympic debut, but it'll be the second Olympic Winter Games for Niederreiter after playing in the last Olympics with NHLers back in 2014. While Hellebuyck was not chosen, USA Hockey did not name any goalies to its initial roster and went with six skaters instead in Quinn Hughes, Auston Matthews, Jack Eichel, Charlie McAvoy, and Matthew and Brady Tkachuk. Canada selected five forwards and one blueliner to start it's roster. Sidney Crosby, Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar, Connor McDavid, Brayden Point and Sam Reinhart were all chosen. It'll be Crosby's third Olympic games, while McDavid will finally make his long-awaited Olympic debut. The men's Olympic ice hockey tournament begins on February 11.
