There are only a couple of days left in the 2025 IIHF World Championship preliminary round, with two members of the Vancouver Canucks [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks] taking part in their second-last game until the quarterfinals. As it stands, Sweden still sits atop Group A with 18 points in the tournament, while USA has tied Czechia for placement atop Group B after their win today. Latest From THN’s Vancouver Canucks Site [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/]: Former Vancouver Canucks Head Coach Qualifies For The 2025 Memorial Cup [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/latest-news/former-vancouver-canucks-head-coach-qualifies-for-the-2025-memorial-cup] Vancouver Canucks At The 2025 IIHF World Championship: May 17 [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/latest-news/vancouver-canucks-at-the-2025-iihf-world-championship-may-17] Jim Rutherford Discusses The Future Of The Vancouver Canucks [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/latest-news/jim-rutherford-discusses-the-future-of-the-vancouver-canucks] Apr 6, 2025; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Nicolas Hague (14) watches as Vancouver Canucks forward Drew O'Connor (18) shoots in the second period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/c1b38d07-35a8-4183-ab4c-61155fb5a238.jpeg] Apr 6, 2025; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Nicolas Hague (14) watches as Vancouver Canucks forward Drew O'Connor (18) shoots in the second period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images USA 6, KAZAKHSTAN 1 After taking a minor hit to their point totals by losing to Switzerland and winning against Norway in overtime, Team USA has regained their place in the standings with a 6–1 win against Kazakhstan today. Conor Garland had three shots on net in 14:36 minutes played today, making this one of his shorter games in terms of time spent on ice. While Drew O’Connor didn’t register a shot, he nabbed an assist off the 4–0 goal scored by Matty Beniers. He played 14:46 minutes in the game. Team USA’s last game of the preliminary round will take place on Tuesday at 7:20 am PT against Czechia, the very team they’re looking to surpass in Group B’s standings. MAY 19 SCHEDULE: * Germany vs. Czechia: 7:20 am PT Make sure you bookmark THN's Vancouver Canucks site and add us to your favourites on Google News [https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqBwgKMK-q0gsw7sXpAw/sections/CAQqEAgAKgcICjCvqtILMO7F6QMwr-DfCA?hl=en-CA&gl=CA&ceid=CA%3Aen] for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns, and so much more. Also, be sure to leave a comment at the bottom of the page and engage with other passionate fans through our forum. The Hockey News [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/7bf66a10-c568-43ad-aa33-806af9f73edb.jpeg] The Hockey News
