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Maja Nylén Persson
Maja Nylén Persson (born 20 November 2000) is a Swedish ice hockey defenceman for the New York Sirens of the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL). A member of the Swedish national team, she was drafted tenth overall in the second round of the 2024 PWHL draft by New York. Playing career Nylén Persson grew up cheering for Leksands IF, and made her debut in what is now the Swedish Women's Hockey League (SDHL) for their women's team at the age of 13. She played five seasons for the club, scoring over 60 points. In March 2019, she won the EliteProspects Award for the SDHL's youth player of the year, becoming the inaugural recipient of the women's hockey version of the award. After graduating from high school, she left Leksands to sign a three-year contract with Brynäs IF. She scored 26 points in 36 games in her first season with Brynäs, serving as an assistant captain. Following the season, she repeated as the recipient of the EliteProspects Award. The 2021–22 seaso ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Avesta
The Avesta (, Book Pahlavi: (), Persian language, Persian: ()) is the text corpus of Zoroastrian literature, religious literature of Zoroastrianism. All its texts are composed in the Avestan language and written in the Avestan alphabet. Modern Edition (book), editions of the Avesta are based on the various manuscript traditions that have survived in Zoroastrianism in India, India and Zoroastrianism in Iran, Iran. The individual texts of the Avesta were originally Oral tradition, oral compositions. They were composed over a long period of several centuries during the Avestan period, Old Iranian period (possibly ranging from 15th century BCE – 4th century BCE). The written transmission began during the Sassanian empire, Sassanian period, with the creation of the Avestan alphabet. The resulting texts were then compiled into a comprehensive edition of the Sasanian Avesta, Avesta in 21 volumes. This edition was lost sometime after the 10th century CE and only a small part survi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2024–25 PWHL Season
The 2024–25 PWHL season was the second season of operation of the Professional Women's Hockey League. Six teams competed during the season, located in Lowell, Saint Paul, Laval, Newark, Ottawa, and Toronto. In the playoffs, the Minnesota Frost won their second consecutive Walter Cup, defeating the Ottawa Charge in four games for the title. League business The 2024 PWHL Draft was held on June 10 in Saint Paul, Minnesota. On September 9, 2024, the PWHL revealed new names and logos for all six teams: Boston Fleet, Minnesota Frost, Montreal Victoire, New York Sirens, Ottawa Charge, and Toronto Sceptres. Front office changes (*) Indicates interim Coaching changes Arena changes *The Montreal Victoire will play the majority of their home games at Place Bell. Montreal played four games at Place Bell the previous season, while Verdun Auditorium hosted the majority of their games; Verdun will continue to serve as the team's training facility. *The New York Sirens will ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
France Women's National Ice Hockey Team
The French women's national ice hockey team represents France at international ice hockey tournaments, including the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) IIHF World Women's Championship, Women's World Championship. The women's national team is controlled by French Ice Hockey Federation (FFHG). France had 2,622 female ice hockey players registered with the IIHF in 2022, an increase of more than 250% over the 952 players recorded in 2011. , the French women's national team is ranked twelfth in the world; they have ranked as high as tenth, first in 2018. Tournament record Olympic Games *Ice hockey at the 2026 Winter Olympics, 2026 – Qualified World Championship *1999 IIHF Women's World Championship, 1999 – Finished in 11th place (3rd in Lower Division) *2000 IIHF Women's World Championship, 2000 – Finished in 13th place (5th in Lower Division) *2001 Women's World Ice Hockey Championships, 2001 – Finished in 13th place (5th in Division I) *2003 Women's World Ice Hocke ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ice Hockey At The 2022 Winter Olympics – Women's Qualification
Qualification for the women's tournament at the 2022 Winter Olympics was determined by the IIHF World Ranking following the 2020 Women's Ice Hockey World Championships. The host along with the top six teams in the world ranking received automatic berths into the Olympics, while all other teams had an opportunity to qualify for the remaining three spots in the Olympics. Qualified teams ;Notes Qualification seeding To qualify directly, a nation had to be ranked in the top six following the 2020 Women's Ice Hockey World Championships. Using the IIHF World Ranking points system, the current year received full value, and each preceding year was worth 25% less. The following is a ranking based on points that were accumulated toward Olympic qualification. ''Note: Several WC 2020 tournaments were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic so points for that year were earned based on overall finish in 2019.'' *Solid shading indicate the nation is assured of being in that rou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ice Hockey At The 2018 Winter Olympics – Women's Tournament
The women's tournament in ice hockey at the 2018 Winter Olympics was held in Gangneung, South Korea between 10 and 22 February 2018. Under a special agreement with the IOC and the IIHF, twelve North Korean players joined the host team to form a united team. They were allowed to have an expanded roster of 35 where 22 players dress for each game. Three North Korean players were selected for each game by coach Sarah Murray (ice hockey), Sarah Murray. Eight countries Ice hockey at the 2018 Winter Olympics – Women's qualification, qualified for the tournament, five by their International Ice Hockey Federation IIHF World Ranking, ranking, the South Korea women's national ice hockey team as hosts, while the two others took part in a qualification tournament. The United States winning the gold medal game against Canada marks the first time in 20 years that the United States took home a gold medal in women's hockey, previously won against Canada in Ice hockey at the 1998 Winter Olympic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Russia Women's National Under-18 Ice Hockey Team
Russia women's national under-18 ice hockey team represents Russia at the International Ice Hockey Federation's IIHF World Women's U18 Championships. The Russia women's national U18 team is controlled by Ice Hockey Federation of Russia. After the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the International Ice Hockey Federation The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF; ; ) is a worldwide governing body for ice hockey. It is based in Zurich, Switzerland, and has 84 member countries. The IIHF maintains the IIHF World Ranking based on international ice hockey to ... suspended Russia from all levels of competition. World Women's U18 Championship record References External links Russia Under 18's website under Women's national under-18 ice hockey teams {{Russia-icehockey-team-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2017 IIHF World Women's U18 Championship
The 2017 IIHF U18 Women's World Championship was the tenth IIHF U18 Women's World Championship in ice hockey. The tournament was played in Přerov and Zlín, Czech Republic. For the third straight year the United States defeated Canada for the gold, winning their sixth title overall. Russia defeated Sweden for the bronze, reversing the outcome of the previous year. Top Division Preliminary round Group A Group B Relegation series The third and fourth placed team from Group B played a best-of-three series to determine the relegated team, Japan was relegated Final round Bracket Quarterfinals Semifinals Fifth place game Bronze medal game Gold medal game Final ranking Tournament awards ;Best players selected by the directorate Source: Statistics Scoring leaders ''GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/− = P Plus–minus; PIM = Penalties In Minutes''SourceIIHF.com/small> Goaltending leaders (minimum 40% team's total ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sweden Women's National Under-18 Ice Hockey Team
The Swedish women's national under-18 ice hockey team () is the national women's junior ice hockey team of Sweden. The team represents Sweden at the International Ice Hockey Federation's Ice Hockey U18 Women's World Championship and other international ice hockey tournaments and events. U18 Women's World Championship record The Swedish women's national under 18 ice hockey team is one of five teams to have participated in every IIHF U18 Women's World Championship Top Division tournament since the event was inaugurated in 2008. They have won seven IIHF U18 Women's World Championship medals, two silver (2018, 2023) and five bronze (2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2016). Team Current roster Roster for the 2025 IIHF U18 Women's World Championship. Head coach: Andreas KarlssonAssistant coaches: Johan Alm, Sebastian Byström, Johan Ryman (goaltender), Adam Albelin (video) Team biometrics * Average age: 17 years * Average height: * Average weight: World Championship player awards ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
International Ice Hockey Federation
The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF; ; ) is a worldwide governing body for ice hockey. It is based in Zurich, Switzerland, and has 84 member countries. The IIHF maintains the IIHF World Ranking based on international ice hockey tournaments. Rules of play for IIHF events differ from hockey in North America and the rules of the National Hockey League (NHL). Decisions of the IIHF can be appealed through the Court of Arbitration for Sport in Lausanne, Switzerland. The IIHF maintains its own hall of fame for international ice hockey. The IIHF Hall of Fame was founded in 1997, and has been located within the Hockey Hall of Fame since 1998. Previously, the IIHF also managed the development of inline hockey; however, in June 2019, the IIHF announced that they would no longer govern inline hockey or organize the Inline Hockey World Championships. Functions The main functions of the IIHF are to govern, develop and organize hockey throughout the world. Another duty is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2017 IIHF Women's World Championship
The 2017 IIHF Women's World Championship was an international Ice hockey tournament run by the International Ice Hockey Federation. It was held in Plymouth Township, Michigan, United States from 31 March to 7 April 2017. The USA Hockey Arena served as the event's venue using Arena I and Arena II. Three-time defending champions, the United States, defeated Canada in the gold medal game 3–2 after overtime, winning their fourth consecutive and eighth overall title. Finland won the bronze medal by beating Germany 8–0. Venues Participating teams ;Group A * – ''Hosts'' * * * ;Group B * * * – ''Promoted from Division I Group A in 2016'' * Match officials 10 referees and 9 linesmen were selected for the tournament. ;Referees * Dina Allen * Gabrielle Ariano-Lortie * Nikoleta Celárová * Anna Eskola * Drahomira Fialova * Gabriella Gran * Nicole Hertrich * Aina Hove * Miyuki Nakayama * Melissa Szkola ;Linesmen * Bettina Angerer * Veronica Johansson * Michaela Kúdeľ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ice Hockey At The 2016 Winter Youth Olympics
Ice hockey at the 2016 Winter Youth Olympics was held at Kristins Hall in Lillehammer, Norway from 12 to 21 February. The difference between the Youth Olympic program for ice hockey and the Winter Olympics was the addition of a skill challenge for each gender. Medal summary Medal table Events Qualification system There were ten teams in total (five per gender), with 17 players on each team. Participating nations were able to select whether they wished to participate in either the men's or women's ice hockey tournament according to the running order based on a joint under-18 world ranking established after the Men's and Women's U18 World Championships in 2015. Norway, as the host nation, was allowed to participate with one team of each gender. For the skills challenge, the host nation was allowed to send one competitor of each gender. For the remaining competitors, national competitions were held, and the qualifiers attended a Global Skills Challenge at the 2015 Hockey Deve ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2016 IIHF World Women's U18 Championship
The 2016 IIHF U18 Women's World Championship was the ninth IIHF U18 Women's World Championship in ice hockey organized by the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF). Top Division The Top Division tournament was played during 8 to 15 January 2016 in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada. Match officials Six referees and nine linesmen were selected for the tournament. of Sweden was the tournament chairperson. ;Referees * Brandy Dewar * Lisa Grison * Kaisa Ketonen * Michaela Kiefer * Marie Picavet * Melissa Szkola ;Linesmen * Bettina Angerer * Daniela Kiefer * Jessica Leclerc * Lisa Linnek * Danielle McGurry * Stina Nilsson * Anna Nygård * Justine Todd * Sueva Torribio Rousselin Preliminary round Group A ---- ---- Group B ---- ---- Relegation round The third and fourth placed team from Group B played a best-of-three series to determine the relegated team. ---- Final round Bracket Quarterfinals Semifinals Fifth place game Bro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
