The following were the events of ice hockey for the year 2023 throughout the world.
World Championships 2023 World Ice Hockey Divisions for the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) took place between December 11, 2022 and August 26, 2023.
World Junior Ice Hockey Championships December 26, 2022 – January 5: 2023 IIHF World Junior Championship in Halifax and Moncton defeated , 3–2 in overtime, to win their 20th World Junior Ice Hockey Championship title. The defeated , 8–7 in overtime, to win the bronze medal. was relegated to Division I – Group A for 2024.
Divisions December 11, 2022 – December 17, 2022: Division I – Group A in Asker Final Round Robin placements: 1. , 2. , 3. , 4. , 5. , 6. Norway was promoted to the Top Division for 2024. Slovenia was relegated to Division I – Group B for 2024. December 11, 2022 – December 17, 2022: Division I – Group B in Bytom Final Round Robin placements: 1. , 2. , 3. , 4. , 5. , 6. Japan was promoted to Division I – Group A for 2024. South Korea was relegated to Division II – Group A for 2024. December 11, 2022 – December 17, 2022: Division II – Group A in Kaunas Final Round Robin placements: 1. , 2. , 3. , 4. , 5. , 6. Croatia was promoted to Division I – Group B for 2024. Romania was relegated to Division II – Group B for 2024. January 16 – 22: Division II – Group B in Reykjavík Final Round Robin placements: 1. , 2. , 3. , 4. , 5. , 6. China was promoted to Division II – Group A for 2024. Mexico was relegated to Division III for 2024. January 26 – February 2: Division III in Istanbul defeated , 4–1, to win the tournament. Australia was promoted to Division II – Group B for 2024.
IIHF World Women's U18 Championship January 8 – 15: 2023 IIHF World Women's U18 Championship in Östersund defeated , 10–0, to win their seventh World Women's U18 Championship title. The defeated , 5–0, to win the bronze medal. was relegated to Division I – Group A for 2024.
Divisions January 9 – 15: Division I – Group A in Ritten Final Round Robin placements: 1. , 2. , 3. , 4. , 5. , 6. Germany was promoted to the Top Division for 2024. Norway was relegated to Division I – Group B for 2024. January 10 – 15: Division I – Group B in Katowice Final Round Robin placements: 1. , 2. , 3. , 4. , 5. , 6. Denmark was promoted to Division I – Group A for 2024. China withdrew from the tournament before it began, and were relegated to Division II – Group A for 2024. January 21 – 27: Division II – Group A in Dumfries Final Round Robin placements: 1. , 2. , 3. , 4. , 5. , 6. Australia was promoted to Division I – Group B for 2024. Mexico was relegated to Division II – Group B for 2024. January 26 – February 1: Division II – Group B in Sofia Final Round Robin placements: 1. , 2. , 3. , 4. , 5. , 6. Kazakhstan was promoted to Division II – Group A for 2024.
IIHF Women's World Championship April 5 – 16: 2023 IIHF Women's World Championship in Brampton The defeated , 6–3, to win their tenth Women's World Championship title. defeated , 3–2, to win the bronze medal. and were relegated to Division I – Group A for 2024.
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February 20 – 26: Division II – Group B in Cape Town Final Round Robin placements: 1. , 2. , 3. , 4. , 5. , 6. Belgium was promoted to Division II – Group A for 2024. Croatia was relegated to Division III – Group A for 2024. Turkey withdrew from the tournament before it began due to the 2023 Turkey–Syria earthquake. March 26 – 31: Division III – Group B in Tnuvot Final Round Robin placements: 1. , 2. , 3. Serbia was promoted to Division III – Group A for 2024. April 2 – 7: Division II – Group A in Mexico City Final Round Robin placements: 1. , 2. , 3. , 4. , 5. , 6. Latvia was promoted to Division I – Group B for 2024. North Korea withdrew from the tournament before it began, and were relegated to Division II – Group B for 2024. April 3 – 9: Division III – Group A in Brașov Final Round Robin placements: 1. , 2. , 3. , 4. , 5. , 6. Hong Kong was promoted to Division II – Group B for 2024. Estonia was relegated to Division III – Group B for 2024. April 17 – 23: Division I – Group B in Suwon Final Round Robin placements: 1. , 2. , 3. , 4. , 5. , 6. South Korea was promoted to Division I – Group A for 2024. Kazakhstan was relegated to Division II – Group A for 2024. August 20 – 26: Division I – Group A in Shenzhen Final Round Robin placements: 1. , 2. , 3. , 4. , 5. , 6. China and Denmark were promoted to the Top Division for 2024. Slovakia was relegated to Division I – Group B for 2024. Note: Tournament was originally scheduled for April 11 to 17; however, it was postponed, and later rescheduled for August 20 to 26.
IIHF World Championship May 12 – 28: 2023 IIHF World Championship in Tampere and Riga defeated , 5–2, to win their 28th World Championship title. defeated the , 4–3 in overtime, to win the bronze medal. and were relegated to Division I – Group A for 2024.
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February 27 – March 5: Division III – Group B in Sarajevo Final Round Robin placements: 1. , 2. , 3. , 4. , 5. , 6. Kyrgyzstan was promoted to Division III – Group A for 2024. Malaysia was relegated to Division IV for 2024. March 23 – 26: Division IV in Ulaanbaatar Final Round Robin placements: 1. , 2. , 3. , 4. The Philippines were promoted to Division III – Group B for 2024. April 16 – 22: Division II – Group A in Madrid Final Round Robin placements: 1. , 2. , 3. 4. , 5. , 6. Spain was promoted to Division I – Group B for 2024. After the conclusion of the tournament, Georgia's results were invalidated by the IIHF, and they were relegated to Division II – Group B for 2024 in place of Iceland. April 17 – 23: Division III – Group A in Cape Town Final Round Robin placements: 1. , 2. , 3. , 4. , 5. , 6. Chinese Taipei was promoted to Division II – Group B for 2024. North Korea withdrew from the tournament before it began, and were relegated to Division III – Group B for 2024. April 17 – 23: Division II – Group B in Istanbul Final Round Robin placements: 1. , 2. , 3. , 4. , 5. , 6. The United Arab Emirates were promoted to Division II – Group A for 2024. Mexico was relegated to Division III – Group A for 2024. April 23 – 29: Division I – Group B in Tallinn Final Round Robin placements: 1. , 2. , 3. , 4. , 5. , 6. Japan was promoted to Division I – Group A for 2024. Serbia was relegated to Division II – Group A for 2024. April 29 – May 5: Division I – Group A in Nottingham Final Round Robin placements: 1. , 2. , 3. , 4. , 5. , 6. Great Britain and Poland were promoted to the Top Division for 2024. Lithuania was relegated to Division I – Group B for 2024.
IIHF World U18 Championships April 20 – 30: 2023 IIHF World U18 Championships in Basel and Porrentruy The defeated , 3–2 in overtime, to win their 11th World U18 Championship title. defeated , 4–3 in overtime, to win the bronze medal. was relegated to Division I – Group A for 2024.
Divisions March 12 – 18: Division III – Group A in Akureyri Final Round Robin placements: 1. , 2. , 3. , 4. , 5. , 6. Israel was promoted to Division II – Group B for 2024. Luxembourg was relegated to Division III – Group B for 2024. March 13 – 16: Division III – Group B in Cape Town Final Round Robin placements: 1. , 2. , 3. , 4. New Zealand was promoted to Division III – Group A for 2024. March 27 – April 2: Division II – Group B in Sofia Final Round Robin placements: 1. , 2. , 3. , 4. , 5. , 6. The Netherlands were promoted to Division II – Group A for 2024. Belgium was relegated to Division III – Group A for 2024. April 9 – 15: Division II – Group A in Belgrade Final Round Robin placements: 1. , 2. , 3. , 4. , 5. , 6. Lithuania was promoted to Division I – Group B for 2024. Spain was relegated to Division II – Group B for 2024. April 23 – 29: Division I – Group A in Angers Final Round Robin placements: 1. , 2. , 3. , 4. , 5. , 6. Kazakhstan was promoted to the Top Division for 2024. France was relegated to Division I – Group B for 2024. April 25 – May 1: Division I – Group B in Bled Final Round Robin placements: 1. , 2. , 3. , 4. , 5. , 6. Austria was promoted to Division I – Group A for 2024. Poland was relegated to Division II – Group A for 2024.
National Hockey League (NHL) October 7, 2022 – April 14: 2022–23 NHL season Presidents' Trophy and Eastern Conference regular-season winners: Boston Bruins Western Conference regular-season winners: Vegas Golden Knights Art Ross Trophy winner: Connor McDavid (Edmonton Oilers) January 2: 2023 Winter Classic at Fenway Park in Boston The Boston Bruins defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins, with the score of 2–1. February 4: 2023 All-Star Game at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise All-Star Game: Team Atlantic defeated Team Central, with the score of 7–5. All-Star Game MVP: Matthew Tkachuk (Florida Panthers) Accuracy Shooting: Brock Nelson (New York Islanders) Breakaway Challenge: Sidney Crosby (Pittsburgh Penguins), Alexander Ovechkin (Washington Capitals), and Sergei Ovechkin Fastest Skater: Andrei Svechnikov (Carolina Hurricanes) Hardest Shot: Elias Pettersson (Vancouver Canucks) Pitch 'n Puck: Nick Suzuki (Montreal Canadiens) Splash Shot: Cale Makar and Mikko Rantanen (Colorado Avalanche) Tendy Tandem: Connor Hellebuyck (Winnipeg Jets) and Juuse Saros (Nashville Predators) February 18: 2023 Stadium Series at Carter–Finley Stadium in Raleigh The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Washington Capitals, with the score of 4–1. April 17 – June 13: 2023 Stanley Cup playoffs June 13: The Vegas Golden Knights defeat the Florida Panthers four games to one in the Stanley Cup Final to win their first Stanley Cup. June 28 & 29: 2023 NHL entry draft at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville #1: Connor Bedard (to the Chicago Blackhawks from the Regina Pats)
Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) September 1, 2022 – February 26: 2022–23 KHL season Continental Cup and Western Conference regular-season winner: SKA Saint Petersburg Eastern Conference regular-season winner: Ak Bars Kazan March 1 – April 29: 2023 Gagarin Cup playoffs April 30: CSKA Moscow defeats Ak Bars Kazan four games to three in the Gagarin Cup Finals to win their second consecutive and third overall Gagarin Cup.
North America Minor league professional (AHL/ECHL/SPHL/FPHL/LNAH) October 14, 2022 – April 16: 2022–23 AHL season Macgregor Kilpatrick Trophy & Pacific Division winners: Calgary Wranglers Atlantic Division winners: Providence Bruins North Division winners: Toronto Marlies Central Division winners: Texas Stars April 18 – June 21: 2023 Calder Cup playoffs June 21: The Hershey Bears defeated the Coachella Valley Firebirds four games to three to win their 12th Calder Cup title. October 21, 2022 – April 16: 2022–23 ECHL season Brabham Cup & Mountain Division winners: Idaho Steelheads North Division winners: Newfoundland Growlers South Division winners: South Carolina Stingrays Central Division winners: Cincinnati Cyclones April 19 – June 9: 2023 Kelly Cup playoffs June 9: The Florida Everblades defeated the Idaho Steelheads in a four-game sweep to win their second consecutive and third overall Kelly Cup title. October 20, 2022 – April 8: 2022–23 SPHL season William B. Coffey Trophy winners: Peoria Rivermen April 13 – May 2: 2023 President's Cup playoffs May 2: The Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs defeated the Birmingham Bulls three games to one to win their first President's Cup title. October 13, 2022 – April 15: 2022–23 FPHL season Continental Division winners: Carolina Thunderbirds Empire Division winners & regular season champion: Danbury Hat Tricks April 19 – May 14: 2023 Commissioner's Cup playoffs May 14: The Danbury Hat Tricks defeated the Carolina Thunderbirds three games to two to win their first Commissioner's Cup title. October 7, 2022 – March 18: 2022–23 LNAH season Regular season champion: Thetford Assurancia March 22 – May 12: 2023 Vertdure Cup playoffs