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Derek O'Brien
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European-based hockey writer, originally from Canada.

Manager of https://thehockeynews.com/international, contributor to IIHF, EHC Alliance, Champions Hockey League.
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In the last national team break before Olympics, Czech team at #EuroHockeyTour led by Kubalík, Červenka, Rutta #LGRW #GoSensGo #Flames #Blackhawks #TheFutureIsTeal @thehockeynews.bsky.social thehockeynews.com/internationa...
Kubalík, Červenka, Rutta Headline Czech Roster On Euro Hockey Tour
Veterans Dominik Kubalík and Roman Červenka lead a Czech squad fighting for Olympic roster spots in the final Euro Hockey Tour evaluation.
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December 9, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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Switzerland has announced its 29-man #WorldJuniors camp roster; defence & goal seem to be the strength, with 5 drafted players, several pros #FlyTogether #TheFutureIsTeal #ALLCAPS #Canucks #TusksUp @thehockeynews.bsky.social thehockeynews.com/internationa...
Defense The Strength Of Swiss World Junior Roster
With seasoned National League players anchoring the blue line, Switzerland's World Junior roster boasts formidable defense, aiming for a strong championship run.
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December 6, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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Slovakia #WorldJuniors 28-man preliminary roster "one of the youngest in history"; No Miro Šatan Jr. #ALLCAPS #LGRW #GoKingsGo #QMJHL #OHL #WHL #USHL #NAHL #brynäs @thehockeynews.bsky.social thehockeynews.com/internationa...
Slovakia’s Preliminary Roster ‘One Of The Youngest In World Junior History’
Slovakia unveils a remarkably youthful World Junior squad, loaded with 2006, '07, and '08 talent, aiming for competitive greatness against seasoned opponents.
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December 4, 2025 at 8:39 PM
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4 male players, 2 female players, 1 builder among 2026 IIHF Hall-of-Fame class #NHLBruins #Sabrehood #LGRW #Canucks #Isles @thehockeynews.bsky.social thehockeynews.com/internationa...
Six Players, One Builder Among IIHF’s 2026 Hall-Of-Fame Class
Discover the legends of hockey's latest Hall of Fame inductees, including Triple Gold Club icons and trailblazing athletes.
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December 4, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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Czechs name 26 players on preliminary #WorldJuniors roster in pursuit of a 4th straight medal #stlblues #Smashville #GoKingsGo #NHLBruins #ALLCAPS #TusksUp #mnwild #Isles #Blackhawks #SeaKraken #Sabrehood #GoAvsGo @thehockeynews.bsky.social thehockeynews.com/internationa...
8 Bronze Returnees, 14 Draftees On Czech Preliminary World Junior Roster
Eight returning bronze medalists and 14 NHL-drafted players anchor a strong Czech roster in preparation for the IIHF World Junior Championship.
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December 3, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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Raanta ouduels Genoni in Champions Hockey League's lone quarterfinal game Wednesday #championsgobeyond #evz #lukko #carolinaculture #blackhawks #NYR @thehockeynews.bsky.social thehockeynews.com/internationa...
Raanta Outduels Genoni Again In Wednesday's Lone Champions Hockey League Quarterfinal Game
Antti Raanta shines in goaltending showdown, securing a first-leg lead for Lukko and building aggregate advantage against Zug.
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December 3, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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3 Swedish teams win Champions Hockey League quarterfinal openers #championsgobeyond #frölundaHC #LHF #brynäs @thehockeynews.bsky.social thehockeynews.com/internationa...
Three Swedish Teams Win Champions Hockey League Quarter-Final Openers
Swedish clubs secure crucial first-leg leads, overpowering Finnish rivals and opening strong in Germany, setting the stage for the rematches in two weeks.
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December 2, 2025 at 8:56 PM
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USA announces 28-man #WorldJuniors camp roster #ALLCAPS #GoKingsGo #Isles #Smashville #Sabrehood #GoHabsGo #SeaKraken #VegasBorn #NHLBruins #LetsGoFlyers #LetsGoPens #LetsGoOilers @thehockeynews.bsky.social thehockeynews.com/internationa...
USA Hockey Announces 28-Man World Junior Camp Roster
Nine gold medalists return as 28 top prospects vie for World Junior Championship spots on home ice. NHL draftees dominate the stacked roster.
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December 2, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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2009 NHL First-Rounder Calvin de Haan Signs Contract Extension In Sweden #Isles #CarolinaCulture #Blackhawks #GoBolts #GoAvsGo #NYR @thehockeynews.bsky.social thehockeynews.com/internationa...
2009 NHL First-Rounder Signs Contract Extension In Sweden
Veteran NHL defenseman Calvin de Haan inks two-year deal, extending his impactful first European season with SHL contender Rögle BK.
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November 29, 2025 at 8:44 PM
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3 drafted players, 16-year-old on Germany's 25-man #WorldJuniors preliminary roster #LetsGoOilers #GoHabsGo #ALLCAPS @thehockeynews.bsky.social thehockeynews.com/internationa...
Three Drafted Players on Germany's Preliminary World Junior Roster
Germany unveils its World Junior roster featuring three NHL draft picks, a promising 16-year-old, and experienced talent ready for international competition.
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November 29, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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USA uniforms for 2026 Olympics and Paralympics unveiled #MilanoCortina2026 thehockeynews.com/internationa...
USA Hockey Unveils Uniforms For 2026 Olympic And Paralympic Games
Nostalgic design meets modern competition. Discover the new USA Hockey uniforms drawing inspiration from a historic gold medal victory.
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November 26, 2025 at 6:19 PM
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Confirmed: Alexandar Georgiev signs in Russia #Sabrehood #TheFutureIsTeal #GoAvsGo #NYR #HCTPS #Liiga @thehockeynews.bsky.social thehockeynews.com/internationa...
Official: Alexandar Georgiev Signs In Russia
Sabres departure sparks return to Russian hockey. Georgiev inks two-year KHL deal, marking his first games in Russia since 2014.
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November 25, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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Czechia reveals jerseys for men's & women's Olympic ice hockey teams #MilanoCortina2026 @thehockeynews.bsky.social thehockeynews.com/internationa...
Czechia Reveals Men’s & Women’s Olympic Jerseys
Pride and national emblem unite Czech hockey players in new Olympic threads, featuring subtle yet striking design updates for Milan 2026.
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November 25, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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Chris Drieger leaves KHL team; headed back to Winnipeg? #gojetsgo #GoSensGo #TimeToHunt #SeaKraken @thehockeynews.bsky.social thehockeynews.com/internationa...
Chris Driedger Leaves KHL Team; Headed Back To Winnipeg?
KHL contract terminated, Chris Driedger's Winnipeg rights loom large. A potential homecoming amid Jets' goalie concerns?
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November 24, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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Flyers draft pick and ex-Blackhawks d-man Wyatt Kalynuk joins 3rd KHL team this season #LetsGoFlyers #Blackhawks #NYR #Canucks #PelicansFi #Liiga @thehockeynews.bsky.social thehockeynews.com/internationa...
Ex-Blackhawks D-Man Finds Third KHL Team This Season
Mobile defenseman Wyatt Kalynuk joins his third KHL club this season, aiming to boost the Shanghai Dragons' blueline.
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November 22, 2025 at 7:31 PM
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World traveller David Booth, ex-NHLer, moves from Australia to Britain #LGRW #LeafsForever #Canucks #TimeToHunt #EIHL #FifeFlyers @thehockeynews.bsky.social thehockeynews.com/internationa...
World Traveller David Booth Moves From Australia To Britain
From NHLer to Melbourne Ice, veteran winger David Booth now joins Scotland's Fife Flyers, seeking to ignite their struggling season.
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November 20, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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Champions Hockey League round of 16 finished, defending champs out, quarterfinal matchups set #championsgobeyond @thehockeynews.bsky.social thehockeynews.com/internationa...
Champions Hockey League Quarterfinal Matchups Set
Reigning champions out! Discover the thrilling quarterfinal matchups as Finland's unbeaten stars clash with German powerhouses.
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November 19, 2025 at 9:09 PM
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All 5 of Tuesday's #ChampionsHockeyLeague games are now complete, the last one being a dramatic comeback OT win #brynäs #FrölundaHC #EVZ #LuleaHF #RaumanLukko #ChampionsGoBeyond @thehockeynews.bsky.social thehockeynews.com/internationa...
First Five Teams Advance To Champions Hockey League Quarterfinals
Finnish, Swiss, and Swedish powerhouses punch tickets to the Champions Hockey League quarterfinals. One team battled back with overtime heroics to seal their spot.
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November 18, 2025 at 9:29 PM
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The Champions Hockey League has its first three quarterfinalists, with 2 more to be decided tonight and 3 more tomorrow #championsgobeyond #EVZ #LuleaHF #RaumanLukko @thehockeynews.bsky.social thehockeynews.com/internationa...
First Five Teams Advance To Champions Hockey League Quarterfinals
Finnish, Swiss, and Swedish powerhouses secure quarterfinal berths as the Champions Hockey League round of 16 begins its return legs.
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November 18, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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2018 First-Rounder Ryan Merkley signs in Germany #TheFutureIsTeal #GoAvsGo @thehockeynews.bsky.social thehockeynews.com/internationa...
2018 NHL First-Rounder Signs In Germany
Former first-round NHL pick Ryan Merkley joins DEL-leading Straubing Tigers. Can his dynamic offensive game revitalize his career overseas?
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November 17, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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Ex-NHL d-man Luke Witkowski moves on to a new SHL team #GoBolts #LGRW @thehockeynews.bsky.social thehockeynews.com/internationa...
American Ex-NHL D-Man Finds Another Swedish Team
Former NHLer Luke Witkowski returns to Sweden, joining a stacked Brynäs IF squad aiming for a championship rebound.
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November 14, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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Lukko, Ingolstadt, Zug win in #ChampionsHockeyLeague round of 16 action on Wednesday #ChampionsGoBeyond @thehockeynews.bsky.social thehockeynews.com/internationa...
Lukko, Ingolstadt, Zug Win In Champions Hockey League Playoffs Wednesday
Lukko Rauma staged a comeback, while ERC Ingolstadt and EV Zug were dominant at home, all but securing quarterfinal berths.
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November 12, 2025 at 9:29 PM
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Slovakia reveals 2026 Olympic hockey jerseys @thehockeynews.bsky.social thehockeynews.com/internationa...
Slovakia Reveals Olympic Uniforms
New Slovak Olympic jerseys unveiled, featuring a mountain silhouette honoring national resilience and the iconic Tatra Mountains.
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November 12, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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The Champions Hockey League playoffs opened on Tuesday with 5 first-leg games in the round of 16 #ChampionsGoBeyond @thehockeynews.bsky.social thehockeynews.com/internationa...
Champions Hockey League Playoffs Open With 4 Tight Games, 1 Not So Much
The Champions Hockey League round of 16 opened on Tuesday with 10 teams in action. Of the five first-leg games, four were decided by two goals or fewer, and one was broken open late.
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November 11, 2025 at 9:49 PM
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Spencer Martin's KHL journey ends after 14 games #GoAvsGo #Canucks #CBJ #CarolinaCulture @thehockeynews.bsky.social thehockeynews.com/internationa...
Spencer Martin's KHL Journey Ends After 14 Games
Ex-NHL goalie Spencer Martin's KHL journey ends abruptly. After signing with CSKA Moscow, his tenure was cut short amidst team struggles and the performance a younger netminder.
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November 11, 2025 at 4:01 PM