WHC NEWS
26.04.2025
World Hockey Championships 2025 – 2012 Birth Year
Wolfpack Hockey claimed the title in the 2012 birth year – congratulations!
Here is the complete ranking after 4 days of exciting games:
1. Wolfpack Hockey
2. North Stars Hockey
3. Total Training School
4. Next Level Sport
5. West Coast Hockey
6. ESHC-SWISS
7. Vikings Hockey
8. Alpine Buzzards Selects
9. Phantoms Selects
10. British Selects
11. K&B Slovakia Stars
12. Toronto Elite
13. 39 Hockey Gang
14. Comitato Trentino
15. EC VSV Selects
16. Team BC Bears
Congratulations to all teams for playing a great tournament. Thank you for coming to Innsbruck, and safe travels home!
Hopefully, see you again in 2026!
21.04.2025
World Hockey Championships 2025 – 2011 Birth Year MVPs sponsored by TRUE
The MVPs for the first tournament week are:
Elias Andersson, Goalie M13
Marek Žampach, Forward, Budweis Stars
19.04.2025
K&B Slovakia Stars defended their title for a second time in a row!
Here is the official ranking of the WHC 2025 – 2011 age group:
1. K&B Slovakia Stars
2. Wolfpack Hockey
3. Budweis Stars
4. West Coast Hockey
5. Helvetics
6. Falcons
7. M13
8. Europe Excel Hockey Academy
9. Total Training School
10. Phantoms Selects
11. EC VSV Selects
12. Toronto Elite
13. HS Snipers
14. Finland Stars
15. Canadian Elite Hockey Academy
16. Hockey Prospects Austria
07.04.2025
2025 WORLD HOCKEY CHAMPIONSHIPS – 2014 Tournament Schedule Revealed!
The official schedule for the WHC 2025 tournament for the 2014-born can be found here. Please note that you have to choose the correct tab at the bottom of the page since the 2011, 2012 & 2013 schedules can also be found there.
31.03.2025
2025 WORLD HOCKEY CHAMPIONSHIPS – 2013 Tournament Schedule Revealed!
The official schedule for the WHC 2025 tournament for the 2013-born can be found here. Please note that you have to choose the correct tab at the bottom of the page since the 2011 & 2012 schedules can also be found there.
24.03.2025
2025 WORLD HOCKEY CHAMPIONSHIPS – 2012 Tournament Schedule Revealed!
The official schedule for the WHC 2025 tournament for 2012-born can be found here. Please note that you must choose the correct tab at the bottom of the page since the 2011 schedule can also be found there.
18.03.2025
WHC Photo Service
Exclusive Memories for Teams & Players
At the World Hockey Championships Innsbruck (WHC), we offer professional photo packages for teams and players. Each package captures the best moments, providing high-quality images—from game preparation to the award ceremony.
Exclusive for WHC Teams | Top International Tournament | Easy Booking via WHC
MEET YOUR PHOTOGRAPHER
To deliver the best possible imagery, WHC has partnered with one of Austria’s top hockey photographers, Georgios Papaconstantis of PaPa Productions. Our official tournament photographer is a professional sports photographer with extensive experience in capturing elite-level hockey.
As the official photographer and media coordinator for HC Innsbruck, he works with professional players year-round, covering games, training sessions, and behind-the-scenes moments for a top-tier hockey club. With an expert eye for action, emotion, and detail, he knows how to frame the most intense plays, the decisive goals, and the celebrations that matter.
His deep understanding of the game ensures that every image tells a story—whether it’s a powerful action shot on the ice, a focused moment before a big game, or the joy of a hard-earned victory. This level of expertise is now available exclusively to WHC teams!
PACKAGE OPTIONS & PRICING
01 BASIC PACKAGE: GAME FOCUS
Player Focus
One player. One game. Memories forever.
Includes:
- 1x Game coverage (approx. 60 min)
- Focus on your son (action & bench shots)
- 30+ professionally edited photos
- Optional family photo after the game
- Personal online gallery
Price: € 260,– net
02 ADVANCED PACKAGE: TEAM INSIGHTS
Game Focus
One team. One game. Every player matters.
Includes:
- 1x Game coverage (approx. 60 min)
- Focus on all players (action, bench, emotions)
- 80–100 edited pictures
- Optional team group photo
- Personal team gallery
Price: € 385,– net
03 PREMIUM PACKAGE: ALL INCLUSIVE
Team Insights
The ultimate full-day experience.
Includes:
- Full gameday coverage
- Locker room moments
- Game warm-up
- 2x full games coverage
- Off-ice activities (excursion, fun)
- 150+ edited storytelling photos
- Personal team gallery
Price: € 652,– net
Important:
The plan is that parents split the total amount among themselves.
(Example: 16 players → around € 40,- each.)
04 SPECIAL:
Entrance Photo – Fire Entrance (Shark or Knight)
The most epic entrance of your career!
Single photo price: € 28,- net
HOW TO BOOK
- Teams book their package directly via the WHC office (info@worldhockeychampionships.com) before the tournament starts
- Full, unlimited worldwide usage rights – all photos delivered can be used freely without restrictions.
17.03.2025
2025 WORLD HOCKEY CHAMPIONSHIPS – 2011 Tournament Schedule Revealed!
The official schedule for the WHC 2025 tournament for the 2011-born can be found here.
22.02.2025
2025 WORLD HOCKEY CHAMPIONSHIPS – Official Tournament Rules
The official rules for the World Hockey Championships 2025 can be found here.
15.08.2024
2025 WORLD HOCKEY CHAMPIONSHIPS – Invitations and Waiting List
The organizing committee for the World Hockey Championships 2025 in Innsbruck is pleased to announce that invitations for the tournament have been dispatched today. All applicants are strongly encouraged to check their email inboxes, including spam folders, for important tournament information.
Some teams have been placed on a waiting list due to high demand. These teams will be promptly notified should a spot become available.
For invited teams, please note that the email contains all necessary information regarding the registration process.
If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact the organizing committee using the contact information provided in the invitation email.
We look forward to an exciting championship in Innsbruck and appreciate your interest in participating.
Best regards,
World Hockey Championships 2025 Organizing Committee
13.06.2024
2025 WORLD HOCKEY CHAMPIONSHIPS – Pre-Registration!
We are thrilled to announce that pre-registration is now open for the World Hockey Championships 2025, which will take place in the beautiful city of Innsbruck, Austria. This prestigious event promises to bring together the best young talent from around the globe for an unforgettable competition.
Here are the tournament dates for each age group:
– 2011-born: April 16 – 19, 2025
– 2012-born: April 23 – 26, 2025
– 2013-born: April 30 – May 3, 2025
– 2014-born: May 7 – 10, 2025
Please contact us at info@worldhockeychampionships.com for more information.
Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to compete at the highest level, make new friends, and experience the magic of hockey in the heart of the Austrian Alps.
We look forward to seeing you in Innsbruck!
Best regards,
Bernd Brückler & the WHC Staff
17.05.2024
2025 WORLD HOCKEY CHAMPIONSHIPS – DATES ANNOUNCED!
Tournament Dates (Wednesday to Saturday):
2011-born: April 16 – 19, 2025
2012-born: April 23 – 26, 2025
2013-born: April 30 – May 3, 2025
2014-born: May 7 – 10, 2025
11.05.2024
The North Stars won the World Hockey Championships for the 2012-born Players!
The team of head coach Jeremi Von Bonsdorff and assistant coach Antti Vuori won the tournament unbeaten. In the final they beat the Alpine Buzzards 7:3
The final standing for the 2012 tournament:
- North Stars
- Alpine Buzzards
- Budweis Stars
- Wolfpack Hockey
- Slovakia Kings
- Slovenia Dragons
- K&B Slovakia Stars
- BC Bulldogs
- EC VSV Selects
- HCI Juniors
- Coast2Coast/Verbero
- Phantoms Selects
Best Goalie of the Tournament: Žan Kolar (Slovenia Dragons)
Best Player of the Tournament: Robin Torkki (North Stars)
07.05.2024
The Slovakia Kings Claimed the 2009 Title Today!
The team of Miroslav and Michal Kubis claimed the the title of the 2009 tournament with a 3:2 final victory over LT United, who were the Shootout specialists during the 2009 competition.
The final standing for the 2009 tournament:
- Slovakia Kings
- LT United
- SWE Hockey Future
- EC VSV Selects
- CEHA
- Gotham Elite
- Star Bulls Rosenheim Selects
- Phantoms Selects
Best Goalie of the Tournament: Tomas Razga (Slovakia Kings)
Best Player of the Tournament: Luca Fischer (EC VSV Selects)
04.05.2024
K&B Slovakia Stars Win the 2011 Tournament!
K&B Slovakia Stars are the World Hockey Championships 2011 Champions!
The team of Michl Krupa won the final against Wolfpack Hockey with 5:3.
Jackson Dorff of Team JD Hockey won the TRUE stick for the best scorer of the tournament.
Robin Soukup of Team Budweis Stars won the TRUE goalie stick for the best goalie of the 2011 tournament.
The final standing for the 2011 tournament:
- K&B Slovakia Stars
- Wolfpack Hockey
- Budweis Stars
- IQ Hockey
- JD Hockey
- West Coast Hockey
- HS Snipers
- LZ Fox Team
- Team Verbero
- Team Phantoms Selects
- Starbulls Rosenheim Selects
- NRW Selects
- EC VSV Selects
- LT United
- Alpine Buzzards Selects
- BC Bulldogs
20.04.2024
Sin Bin Brothers (SWE) Win the 2010 Age Group!
The 2023 Champion of the 2010 tournament, Sin Bin Brothers, defended their title successfully! The team of Mikael Johansson and Mikael Roos beat Elite Stars from Finland to hoist the trophy once again! A big congratulations also from the WHC Crew!
Here is the final result of the 2010 tournament:
Champion: Sin Bin Brothers (SWE)
2. Elite Stars (FIN)
3. Wolfpack (NOR)
4. Total Training School (CZE)
5. Slovenia Dragons (SLO)
6. EC VSV Juniors (AUT)
7. Stockholm Capitals (SWE)
8. Slovakia Kings (SVK)
9. Bavaria Kings (GER)
10. Team Phantoms Selects (USA)
11. Zietara Talents (POL)
12. SWE Hockey Future (SWE)
13. JD Hockey (USA)
14. K&B Slovakia Stars (SVK)
15. Alpine Buzzards Selects (SUI/AUT)
16 . ESHC Czech Select (CZE)
Best Goalie of the tournament: Matteus Åberg (Elite Stars)
Best Scorer of the tournament: Leon Roos (Sin Bin Brothers)
All-Star Game MVP: Matyas Čutta (ESHC Czech Select)
21.04.2024
2009 Game schedule revealed.
The master schedule for the 2009 tournament can be found on our Live Statistics page or here.
21.04.2024
2009 Game schedule revealed.
The master schedule for the 2009 tournament can be found on our Live Statistics page or here.
20.04.2024
K&B Slovakia Stars Win the 2013 Age Group in an Impressive Manner!
The first week of the World Hockey Championships 2024 came to an end.
The K&B Slovakia Stars are the champions of the 2013 age group!
The team of coaches Tomas Krupa and Richard Zednik left Innsbruck unbeaten and as well deserved champions!
Here is the end result of the 2013 tournament:
Champion: K&B Slovakia Stars (SVK)
2. Budweis Stars (CZE)
3. APEX IHA (FIN)
4. Vikings Hockey (CZE)
5. Finland Stars (FIN)
6. Extremes (FIN)
7. Phantom Selects (USA)
8. Coast2Coast (USA)
9. BC Bulldogs (CAN)
10. Team Verbero (USA)
Best Goalie of the WHC 2024 – 2013 Age Group: Abel Buhler (BC Bulldogs)
Best Scorer of the WHC 2024 – 2013 Age Group: Timofei Butorin (APEX IHA)
All-Star Game MVP: Alex Kristofik (K&B Slovakia Stars)
12.04.2024
World Hockey Championships 2024: Live, Re-live and Highlights on RED+
Attention Hockey Enthusiasts,
The World Hockey Championships in Innsbruck are approaching, featuring competitions across multiple age categories. Ensure you don’t miss any action from April 17 to May 11, 2024, by streaming ALL GAMES LIVE, RE-LIVE OR AS HIGHLIGHT ON RED+.
Tournament Schedule:
2013 Birth Year: April 17-20
2010 Birth Year: April 24-27
2011 Birth Year: May 1-4
2009 Birth Year: May 5-7
2012 Birth Year: May 8-11
Choose your RED+ GAMEPASS:
• Golden Pass (49.90 EUR): Don’t miss a second! Access all tournament games across every age category.
• Tournament Pass (24.90 EUR): Watch all games from your selected age category.
STREAM ICE HOCKEY ON RED+ to follow the tournament from anywhere.
11.04.2024
2011 Game Schedule Revealed! You can find the full schedule also here.
25.03.2024
2010 Game Schedule Revealed!
21.03.2024
2013 Game Schedule Revealed!
10.03.2024
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07.03.2024
A Word From TRUE!
Dear World Hockey Championship participant,
We are honored for our multi-year collaboration with WHC. WHC has become a well-respected brand with a strong
resume and highly regarded activities despite its young years.
This partnership allows us to engage even more with our core consumer in a significant and authentic way across multiple platforms, helping drive awareness and education for the TRUE brand and our portfolio of
performance-enhancing products.
Having the opportunity to meet and integrate with ambitious and goal-oriented players is an important part of our product development. Your feedback is essential!
–Patrik Granlund– (TRUE Marketing Manager Europe)
Now it’s our turn to give back!
In collaboration with WHC and our European partner Monkeysports EU, we have created a unique discounted offer for WHC participants. Use the code WHCHZRDUS35 at Monkeysports Europe and get a 35% discount on all Hzrdus Skates!
Valid Now and until May 1, 2024.
05.03.2024
Official Tournament Photographer
We are very excited to announce that City-Press will be the official photographer of the World Hockey Championships 2024.
City-Press GmbH is an internationally active photo agency, primarily covering ice hockey, football and basketball. The company is the official photo agency of the German Ice Hockey League (DEL), the German National Ice Hockey Team, Eisbären Berlin, Grizzlys Wolfsburg, EHC Red Bull Munich and has cooperated with the Bundesliga soccer club Hertha BSC since 1998. Internationally, the agency works mostly in Switzerland, Austria and Italy. City-Press GmbH has been the exclusive license partner for DEL collectable products for more than 20 years and in this context creates the official player cards and stickers of the German Ice Hockey League.
Look out for the City Press Sales Booth at the World Hockey Championships 2024!
01.03.2024
New Tournament Sponsor
We are proud to announce that the World Hockey Championships Tournament has a new partner – No Seven.
No Seven is one visionary brand with a mission to expand the boundaries of the beverage world and create unique taste experiences.
“Try good, make it better, drink No Seven.”
No Seven represents unique products of the highest premium quality, characterized by a timeless design and innovative flavors. Our aim is to bring fresh impetus to the world of soft drinks. At No Seven we strive to exceed expectations and revolutionize the drinks world.