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How promotion relegation works ? If, for example, Estonia wins it's group, do they go higher for December NT break ?

Very good game between Sisak and Red Bull Juniors, lots of goals and scoring chances...

Is there any chance VEU apply for Alps ?

[…] Three time quarterfinalists...ok, it was easier to reach it since ex-USSR countries started in pool C but still good result for Italy.

[…] And there are still some reserve in foreginers. Larionovs hit like 4-5 posts in first six games. Kim is still without point despite creating chances. Having proper 4th line also helps. For example, in the last game against Ritten Zavrski was hurt in 1st period and didn't return, but coach gave few shifts in upper line(s) to every 4th liner + they played as a line as well. Ice time is more equally distributed this season which will help in long run. Last season players looked gased by the…

[…] Thanks for the infos ! Yes, top 4 nations (swe, fin, cze, sui), with russia once they return, probably aren't too excited since they can get relegated...but I like idea of having this competition. My ideal IIHF NT calendar would be Olympics and World Cup (where IIHF and NHL join forces) every two years, with this Nations Cup in "off" years.

[…] Is that confirmed ? Because I see Spain already listed roster for November's Tallin tournament https://www.rfedh.es/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Convocatoria-European-Cup-of-Nations.pdf

[…] Do you know if there will be promotion/relegation like in UEFA NL ?

[…] Why not if their plan is to return to ICE league... :)

[…] There are no Euros in Ice hockey nor qualifications for World/Euros like in other sports. But if you look at international calendars of soccer, for example, you can see there is one big tourney every year (plus qualifications in "spare" time). In 2024. you had Euros, this spring/summer Nations League, next World Cup and after that again Nations League. If I calculated right only basketball has "year off" in 4-years cycle.

[…] I think they didn't gave up. Since IIHF WC had amateur status Canadians were complaining that Soviets are actually professionals despite their "amateurism" on paper. That's why they pulled off for 7 or 8 years. After that, in 1977. IIHF allowed "pro" players and Canada came with very good NHL roster...just to get beaten by USSR 10:3 and 8:2 in two games. (back then in was round robin format).