2023 in ice hockey

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The following were the events of ice hockey for the year 2023 throughout the world.

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World Championships

2023 World Ice Hockey Divisions for the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) took place between December 11, 2022 and August 26, 2023.

World Junior Ice Hockey Championships

Divisions

IIHF World Women's U18 Championship

Divisions

IIHF Women's World Championship

Divisions

IIHF World Championship

Divisions

IIHF World U18 Championships

Divisions

National Hockey League (NHL)

Kontinental Hockey League (KHL)

North America

Minor league professional (AHL/ECHL/SPHL/FPHL/LNAH)

Junior (OHL/QMJHL/USHL/WHL)

Collegiate

NCAA–Division I (USA)

U Sports (Canada)

Women's professional (PHF)

Europe

Asia

Other tournaments

Deaths

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

See also

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ice Hockey World Championships</span> Recurring international ice hockey tournament for mens national teams

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. The IIHF was created in 1908 while the European Championships, the precursor to the World Championships, were first held in 1910. The tournament held at the 1920 Summer Olympics is recognized as the first Ice Hockey World Championship. From 1920 to 1968, the Olympic hockey tournament was also considered the World Championship for that year.

The IIHF World Women's Championship, officially the IIHF Ice Hockey Women's World Championship, is the premier international tournament in women's ice hockey. It is governed by the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF).

The 2005 Men's Ice Hockey Championships were held March 7 – May 15, 2005, in 7 cities in 6 countries: Vienna and Innsbruck, Austria (Championship); Debrecen, Hungary ; Eindhoven, the Netherlands ; Zagreb, Croatia ; Belgrade, Serbia and Montenegro ; Mexico City, Mexico. The competition also served as qualification for division placements in the 2006 competition. It was a major professional tournament, because of the 2004–05 NHL labor dispute. This international event was the 69th such event sanctioned by the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF). The championship was won by the Czech Republic.

The 2006 Men's Ice Hockey World Championships was the 70th such event hosted by the International Ice Hockey Federation. Teams representing 45 countries participated in four levels of competition. The competition also served as qualifications for division placements in the 2007 competition. In the Division I Championship held in April, Germany and Austria were promoted to the Championship division while Israel and Croatia were demoted to Division II. In the Division II competition, Romania and China were promoted, South Africa and New Zealand were relegated to Division III. In the Division III competition, Iceland and Turkey were promoted to Division II for 2007.

The 2002 Men's Ice Hockey World Championships were held between 26 April and 11 May 2002 in Gothenburg, Karlstad and Jönköping, Sweden.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2012 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships</span> U20 mens ice hockey tournament in Alberta, Canada

The 2012 IIHF U20 World Championship was the 36th edition of the Ice Hockey World Junior Championship. It was hosted in Calgary and Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It began on December 26, 2011, and ended with the gold medal game played in Calgary on January 5, 2012. Sweden defeated defending-champion Russia 1–0 in overtime to win their first title in 31 years. Russian forward Evgeny Kuznetsov was named MVP of the tournament. Denmark was relegated to Division I and Germany was promoted to the 2013 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2012 IIHF InLine Hockey World Championship</span> International sports tournament

The 2012 IIHF InLine Hockey World Championship was the 17th IIHF InLine Hockey World Championship, an international inline hockey tournament run by the International Ice Hockey Federation. The World Championship ran alongside the 2012 IIHF InLine Hockey World Championship Division I tournament and took place between 1 and 7 July in Ingolstadt, Germany. The tournament was won by Canada, earning their second World Championship title. Germany finished in second place and Finland third after defeating Slovenia in the bronze medal match. Great Britain were relegated to Division I for 2013 after losing the relegation game against Sweden.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2013 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships</span> U20 ice hockey tournament in Ufa, Russia

The 2013 IIHF World U20 Championship was the 37th edition of the Ice Hockey World Junior Championship (WJC). It was hosted in Ufa, Russia. It began on December 26, 2012, and ended with the gold medal game played on January 5, 2013. The United States defeated defending-champion Sweden 3–1 to win their third title, their first one since 2010. American goalie John Gibson was named MVP of the tournament.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2013 IIHF Women's World Championship</span>

The 2013 IIHF Women's World Championship was the 15th world championship sanctioned by the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) and was the last world championship before the 2014 Winter Olympics. The tournament was hosted in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, and was primarily played in small community arenas, including the Nepean Sportsplex, but most games were held in Scotiabank Place arena.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2013 IIHF Inline Hockey World Championship</span> International sports tournament

The 2013 IIHF Inline Hockey World Championship was the 18th IIHF Inline Hockey World Championship, an international inline hockey tournament run by the International Ice Hockey Federation. The World Championship ran alongside the 2013 IIHF Inline Hockey World Championship Division I tournament and took place between 2 and 8 June 2013 in Dresden, Germany. The tournament was won by the United States, earning their sixth World Championship title. Sweden finished in second place and Canada in third after defeating Slovakia in the bronze medal match. Slovenia after losing their placement round game and finishing last in the standings was relegated to Division I for 2014.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2014 IIHF Inline Hockey World Championship</span> International sports tournament

The 2014 IIHF Inline Hockey World Championship was the 19th IIHF Inline Hockey World Championship, an international inline hockey tournament run by the International Ice Hockey Federation. The World Championship ran alongside the 2014 IIHF Inline Hockey World Championship Division I tournament and took place between 1 and 7 June 2014 in Pardubice, Czech Republic. The tournament was won by the Finland, earning their fourth World Championship title. Canada finished in second place and the United States in third after defeating Sweden in the bronze medal match. Great Britain, after losing the relegation game against Slovakia was relegated to Division I for 2015.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2015 IIHF Inline Hockey World Championship</span> International sports tournament

The 2015 IIHF Inline Hockey World Championship was the 19th IIHF Inline Hockey World Championship, an international inline hockey tournament run by the International Ice Hockey Federation. The World Championship runs alongside the 2015 IIHF Inline Hockey World Championship Division I tournament and took place between 5 and 11 July 2015 in Tampere, Finland. The tournament was won by Canada, earning their third World Championship title. Finland finished in second place and Sweden in third after defeating Slovakia in the bronze medal match. Slovenia, after losing the relegation game against Germany was relegated to Division I for 2017.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2019 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships</span> Ice hockey championship held in British Columbia, Canada

The 2019 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships was the 43rd edition of the Ice Hockey World Junior Championship. It began on December 26, 2018, and ended with the gold medal game being played on January 5, 2019. This marked the 15th time that Canada hosted the WJC.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2020 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships</span> 2020 edition of the World Junior Ice Hockey Championships

The 2020 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships was the 44th edition of the Ice Hockey World Junior Championship. It began on 26 December 2019, and ended with the gold medal game being played on 5 January 2020. Canada defeated Russia 4–3 to win the gold medal and their 18th world junior hockey championship. This marks the fourth time that the Czech Republic hosted the WJHC.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2021 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships</span> 2021 edition of the World Junior Ice Hockey Championships

The 2021 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships were the 45th edition of the Ice Hockey World Junior Championship. It began on December 25, 2020, and ended with the gold medal game on January 5, 2021. This marked the 16th time that Canada hosted the WJIHC. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada, it was hosted in a "bubble" behind closed doors in Edmonton, Alberta, with no spectators admitted for any game.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2023 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships</span> 2023 edition of the World Junior Ice Hockey Championship

The 2023 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships was the 47th edition of the Ice Hockey World Junior Championship, held between December 26, 2022 and January 5, 2023. It was won by Canada, in overtime of the gold-medal game. Czechia won the silver, their first medal since 2005.

The following were the events of ice hockey for the year 2020 throughout the world. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a number of scheduled ice hockey events were cancelled.

The following were the events of ice hockey for the year 2022 throughout the world.

The following is a list of the events taking place in ice hockey for the year 2024 throughout the world.

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  43. ↑ Devils mourn death of former coach Billy MacMillan
  44. ↑ Flyers Family Mourns Passing of Lew Morrison
  45. ↑ Tributes paid as British ice hockey star dies age 33 in tragic car crash
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  47. ↑ Former Buffalo Sabres forward passes away at 67-years-old
  48. ↑ Windsor Spitfires Mourn the Loss of Former GM/Coach Wayne Maxner
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  57. ↑ Quebec sports journalist Yvon Pedneault, dead at 77
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  59. ↑ Brad Maxwell, Minnesota North Stars legend, dies
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