Welcome back to the On The Fly International Hockey Podcast, the ultimate show for IIHF international hockey news, tournament recaps, and tournament previews. In this episode, we tackle massive IIHF tournament updates, including the groundbreaking news of the Russia ban being annulled, the chaos of Belarus returning, and a massive breakdown of upcoming World Junior Championship (WJC) and Men's World Championship (MWC) action!

From elite hockey powerhouses to emerging nations fighting for every inch of ice—if there’s a flag on the jersey, we’re breaking it down.

🕒 SHOW TIMESTAMPS & AGENDA
- Intro & New Tournaments Overview: Breaking down the action across the D4 WWC, M18, WJC, and the D4B Men's World Championship.

- Division IA & IB Combined MWC: Analyzing the high-stakes matchups and promotion battles in the lower divisions.

- IIHF Hall of Fame Inductees: Celebrating the legendary names entering the IIHF HOF this year.

- Belarus Coming Back: Chaos ensues as Belarus is reintegrated into international tournament play.

- Russia Ban Annulled: A deep dive into the IIHF's massive decision to lift the ban on the Russian national team and the fallout across the sport.

- NHL 3v3 All-Star Game: Switching gears to the NHL to debate the latest All-Star format updates and player rosters.

- MWC Talk: Our general consensus, predictions, and top storylines heading into the Men's World Championship.

- Live Q&A: Answering fan questions live from the chat about Russia, Belarus, and tournament predictions!

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DAY 15 RECAP: Helenius Scores Golden Goal to Crown Finland; Norway Stuns Canada for Historic Bronze

Day 15 of the 2026 IIHF Men's World Championship on May 31st concluded with an unforgettable golden finish at the Swiss Life Arena in Zurich. In a tense, goaltending masterclass for the ages, Finland captured its fifth World Championship title with a dramatic 1–0 overtime victory over host Switzerland. The entire game felt like a game of inches, remaining deadlocked at 0–0 through 60 minutes of regulation thanks to flawless performances by Switzerland's Leonardo Genoni and Finland’s Justus Annunen, who stopped all 22 shots he faced. The heartbreak finally came for the 10,000 Swiss fans 10:42 into the extra frame, when 20-year-old Buffalo Sabres rookie Konsta Helenius snapped a shot from the right circle to bury the golden goal, securing Finland’s first world title since 2022 and condemning the heartbroken Swiss to their third consecutive tournament silver medal.

The afternoon's bronze-medal matchup delivered one of the biggest shockwaves in modern international hockey history, as Norway stunned powerhouses Canada 3–2 in overtime to capture their first-ever World Championship medal. The relentless Norwegians looked to have it wrapped up in regulation, holding a commanding 2–0 lead late into the final frame. In a desperate move, Canada pulled netminder Jet Greaves, sparking a miraculous comeback as Robert Thomas struck twice in the final 76 seconds—including the equalizer with just eight seconds left—to force extra time. Undeterred by the blown lead, Norway didn't fold; instead, Noah Steen became a national hero by burying the game-winner 3:32 into overtime, securing a historic bronze and capping off a fairytale tournament run for the ages.

🔗 TOURNAMENT COVERAGE
Full Men's Worlds Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLse6YKJAqGPBUuw_naH9OUgiKT1LtERZk

🕒 TIMESTAMPS & CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
1:42 Norway 3-2 OT Canada
5:28 Finland 1-0 OT Switzerland
8:44 Tournament News & Updates
17:24 Final Playoff Picture
18:17 Final IIHF Men's Worlds Rankings
41:40 Viewer Questions

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Player & Roster Keywords: Sidney Crosby Team Canada, Macklin Celebrini Captain, John Tavares Hockey Canada, Connor Brown game winner, Darnell Nurse Oilers, Mattias Ekholm Sweden, Evan Bouchard ice time, Jesse Puljujarvi Finland, Anton Lundell, Pius Suter Switzerland, Matt Coronato USA, Olli Maatta Finland, Martin Pospisil Slovakia, Jet Greaves goalie.

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DAY 14 RECAP: Swiss Sail Into Gold-Medal Game; Finns Stun Canada with Second-Period Blitz

Day 14 of the 2026 IIHF Men's World Championship on May 30th set the stage for an historic finale in Zurich, as a flawless host nation and a resilient powerhouse punched their tickets to the gold-medal game. In the early semifinal, host Switzerland continued their magical, undefeated run by crushing tournament surprise Norway 6–0. Backed by a roaring home crowd, the Swiss left no room for another Norwegian fairytale, getting goals from six different skaters—including Christoph Bertschy, Denis Malgin, and Nico Hischier. Veteran netminder Leonardo Genoni stopped all 20 shots he faced to log his 15th career World Championship clean sheet, extending his all-time tournament record and sending the Swiss to the final with a perfect 9–0 record.

The evening marquee matchup delivered pure heartbreak for the tournament favorites, as Finland stunned Canada with a 4–2 comeback victory to book their 14th appearance in the title game. Canada initially took control in the first period, answering Patrik Puistola's opening tally with markers from Robert Thomas and a red-hot Dylan Holloway to carry a 2–1 lead into the intermission. However, the second period belonged entirely to the Leijonat, who capitalized on uncharacteristic Canadian turnovers to score three unanswered goals. Captain Aleksander Barkov jammed home a loose puck just 49 seconds into the frame to tie it, before Konsta Helenius and Aatu Raty scored just 82 seconds apart to seize a 4–2 advantage. Despite a relentless 15–2 shot barrage from Canada in the final frame, Finnish netminder Justus Annunen stood like a wall to seal the victory, sending Canada to a bronze-medal showdown against Norway.

🔗 TOURNAMENT COVERAGE
Full Men's Worlds Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLse6YKJAqGPBUuw_naH9OUgiKT1LtERZk

🕒 TIMESTAMPS & CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
1:01 Switzerland 6-0 Norway
2:45 Finland 4-2 Canada
8:56 Tournament News & Updates
16:47 Medal Round Preview + Analysis
19:45 May 31 Schedule & Predictions
22:07 Viewer Questions

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Player & Roster Keywords: Sidney Crosby Team Canada, Macklin Celebrini Captain, John Tavares Hockey Canada, Connor Brown game winner, Darnell Nurse Oilers, Mattias Ekholm Sweden, Evan Bouchard ice time, Jesse Puljujarvi Finland, Anton Lundell, Pius Suter Switzerland, Matt Coronato USA, Olli Maatta Finland, Martin Pospisil Slovakia, Jet Greaves goalie.

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Tournament Locations & Info: 2026 IIHF World Championship Schedule, Worlds Switzerland Locations, Zurich Hockey Swiss Life Arena, Fribourg BCF Arena, IIHF Live Stream, Hockey Canada Men's Roster 2026, Team USA Men's Roster 2026.

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