Crossword 37: International Hockey Tournaments

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Across
  1. 1. - Exhibition games between nations.
  2. 3. - Annual tournament organized by IIHF.
  3. 5. - Europe’s top club competition.
  4. 9. - Legendary series between Canada and the USSR.
  5. 11. - Prestigious multi-sport event featuring hockey.
  6. 13. - Showcase of the best U20 players worldwide.
  7. 14. - Tournament for Baltic national teams.
  8. 16. - Includes teams from Austria, Italy, and Slovenia.
  9. 17. - Nickname for intense international rivalries.
  10. 22. - International event held in Germany.
  11. 25. - Hockey competition in the Americas.
  12. 26. - Competition among Hungary, Poland, Slovakia, and Czechia.
  13. 31. - Event featuring teams from Spain and Portugal.
  14. 32. - Showcase for top U18 hockey talent.
  15. 33. - Annual women’s hockey event.
  16. 35. - Tournament in Poland featuring top teams.
  17. 36. - Historic competition among North American teams.
  18. 37. - International club hockey league.
  19. 39. - Historic international tournament featuring top teams.
  20. 40. - Award for the top performer in international hockey.
  21. 42. - Invitational tournament in Austria.
  22. 43. - Event for Central Asian national teams.
  23. 44. - European club tournament by IIHF.
  24. 45. - Tournament showcasing Scandinavian talent.
  25. 47. - Tournament for teams from Japan, Korea, and China.
  26. 48. - Olympic competition for ice hockey.
  27. 49. - Prestigious tournament in Russia.
  28. 50. - Matches to promote hockey worldwide.
Down
  1. 2. - Event celebrating northern culture and sports.
  2. 4. - Invitational tournament in Central Europe.
  3. 6. - Event aimed at fostering international sportsmanship.
  4. 7. - Tournament for European national teams.
  5. 8. - Tournament aimed at promoting hockey in China.
  6. 10. - Oldest invitational hockey tournament in Switzerland.
  7. 12. - Competition featuring Scandinavian teams.
  8. 15. - Showcases NHL games in international venues.
  9. 18. - Part of the Euro Hockey Tour.
  10. 19. - International university sports competition.
  11. 20. - Global hockey competition for national teams.
  12. 21. - Selection of players from global talent pools.
  13. 23. - Part of the Euro Hockey Tour, held in Finland.
  14. 24. - Tournament held in Russia for junior teams.
  15. 27. - Trophy for international university champions.
  16. 28. - Hockey competition for Southeastern Europe.
  17. 29. - General term for international European competitions.
  18. 30. - Event for Asian hockey development.
  19. 34. - Competition between European and North American teams.
  20. 38. - Common phrase referring to Olympic hockey.
  21. 41. - Matches between neighboring rival countries.
  22. 46. - Tournament for Pacific Rim countries.