The Hives suffered a narrow defeat to NHL ice hockey team the Vancouver Canucks last Friday, it has emerged.
The self-professed greatest band in the world went down 6-5 to the Canadian professionals– who were playing with reduced numbers.
The game at General Motors Place in Vancouver took place ahead of the band’s performance at the city’s Commodore Ballroom later that evening.
The match also coincided with the release of the band’s latest single, ‘We Rule The World’, which was released on Monday (February 25th).
The single includes remixes from Arctic Monkeys drummer Matt Helders and Editors bass player Russell Leetch.
You can keep up to date with all the latest news from Gigwise by following us on Twitter and liking us on Facebook.
BBC Denies Burying Jimmy Saville Sex Abuse
Katy Perry Unveils New Single 'Part Of Me' - Listen 
Plan B's 'iLL Manors' Movie Labelled As 'Horrific'
Adele Gets Go-Ahead To Perform At Grammy Awards 
The Hives' New Song 'Thousand Answers' Appears Online - Listen
The 15 Best B-Sides Of All Time
M.I.A Demands Women In Burkas: Ridiculous Rock Star Riders!
Dry The River, All The Young Play Manchester Ritz
