National Team Competitions

The following is a list of international ice hockey competitions where National Hockey League players have been able to participate. Most of these competitions were arranged by the NHL or NHLPA.

The Ice Hockey World Championships are an annual international men's ice hockey tournament organized by the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF). First officially held at the 1920 Summer Olympics, it is the sport's highest profile annual international tournament.

The National Hockey League (NHL; French: Ligue nationale de hockey—LNH) is a professional ice hockey league currently comprising 31 teams: 24 in the United States and 7 in Canada

A federation of member national hockey associations governing the sport of ice hockey and in-line hockey for both men and women. Lists staff members, news items, and tournaments.

The IIHF World Championship Held annually and usually involves around forty national teams.

The host country’s players claim they haven’t received equitable support.

Hockey Canada is the national governing body for grassroots hockey in the country. The organization works in conjunction with the 13 provincial branches, the Canadian Hockey League and Canadian Interuniversity Sport in growing the game at all levels.

The IHA participates in IIHF World Championships in six categories

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The 16 teams are divided into two groups for the Preliminary Round.

AAU North American Championships - 2017

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The 16 teams are divided into two groups for the Preliminary Round with the top-four teams of each group advancing to the quarter-finals.

The U.S. Women’s national hockey team will not participate in the upcoming world championship after saying negotiations to secure fair wages were unsuccessful.

Germany have endured another lopsided defeat at the world hockey championship. With their toughest opponents now behind them, coach Marco Sturm likes much of what he's seen, but he knows they have a lot to improve on.

ORLANDO, Fla. (March 24, 2017) -- The 2017 AAU National Mites Ice Hockey Championships are underway in Fraser, Michigan!  Starting today through Sunday, March 26, teams from across the country descend on the Fraser, MI area to compete for an AAU National Championship.  Former Miracle on Ice Hockey Team member Mark Wells was on hand to drop the ceremonial puck. For live stream info: http://aauice.rsportz.com/news/aau-nash-4k-streaming For results,...