After missing out on Sochi 2014, the German men’s national team will return to the Olympics in PyeongChang 2018 after beating Latvia 3-2.
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After a disappointing start with two clear losses Austria bounced back on the last day of play with a 3-0 blanking of winless Japan.
German defenceman Christian Ehrhoff is more than ready to protect his goalie in Riga, and his wallet.
Haralds Vasiljevs has again become Latvia’s national coach after 14 years. Four Olympic cycles ago Latvia qualified for Salt Lake City 2002 with him.
Latvia set up a final with Germany in the Final Olympic Qualification group in Riga winning the three points it wanted in a hard-fought 3-1 win against Japan.
Germany’s impressive streak continues at this year’s Final Olympic Qualification after a 6-0 win against Austria to set up a final on Sunday with Latvia.
Riga has become a popular spot on the European hockey map with international events every few years and a popular KHL team.
For the first time ever, the Olympic Qualification phase is being streamed live on the Olympic Channel, taking ice hockey a step further onto the global stage.
Latvia took first place in the standings on the opening day at the Final Olympic Qualification Group E on home ice in Riga after demolishing Austria, 8-1.
Germany had a good start into the Final Olympic Qualification by opening Group E in Riga with a 5-0 blanking of Japan.
Ready, steady, go! The hunt is on for the last three remaining spots at the Olympic men’s ice hockey tournament in PyeongChang 2018.
There’s no secret about Zemgus Girgensons’ strong bond with Latvia.
With a few days left before hosting the Final Olympic Qualification Group E, the Latvia got a new national coach. Haralds Vasiljevs replaces Leonids Beresnevs.
Seldom before has summer been so busy for Tobias Rieder. He's one of up to 12 players who could play both the Olympic Qualification and the World Cup of Hockey.
Nine months before co-hosting the World Championship in Cologne, another big trophy made its way to Germany as Tom Kuhnhackl brought home the Stanley Cup.
The Austrian Ice Hockey Association named 29 players who will convene for the national team camp prior to the Final Olympic Qualification.
Finnish veteran coach Alpo Suhonen, assisted by Roger Bader from Switzerland, will lead the Austrian men’s national team in the upcoming season.
With the three winners of the Men’s Olympic Qualification Preliminary Round 2 known, the groups for the Final Olympic Qualification have been announced.
The qualification for the 2018 Olympic men’s ice hockey tournament in PyeongChang 2018 is set. The final events will be hosted by Belarus, Latvia and Norway.
