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Post by mickey on May 20, 2006 22:01:49 GMT 1
 The Czech Republic remained on course to defend their world title as they eased past Finland 3-1 in Saturday's semi-final. Despite going a goal down, Alois Hadamczik's men eased their way back into the game with Tomas Plekanec's short-handed goal before David Vyborny tipped in the crucial second. Jaroslav Hlinka added a late empty-net third to spark wild celebrations on the Czech bench, and irritate Finnish veteran Olli Jokinen sufficiently for him to become embroiled in a nasty punch-up with Tomas Kaberle which earned both men game misconduct penalties. But it was the deft tip of Vyborny on Kaberle's blue-line wrist shot with just 3:43 remaining in the game that killed off Finnish hopes of transforming Olympic silver into world gold. "I just tried to stay in front of the net and Tomas tried to shoot to the high glove (of the goaltender) and I just touched the puck," said the Columbus Blue Jackets forward. When Mikko Luoma was harshly called for a slashing penalty for knocking Jan Bulis' stick out of his hands, the Czechs made the most of their advantage - Vyborny ghosting into the extra space and leaving goaltender Fredrik Norrena with no chance. But the Czechs were indebted to their own keeper, Milan Hnilicka, who out-saved his Finnish counterpart 33 to 21, as the Finns peppered the Czech net. Yet, Hnilicka - playing despite a sore back - was initially cast in the role of villain as he let Riku Hahl's long-range slap shot somehow escape his clutches - the puck ricocheting off his blocker and into the net to gift the Finn's a deserved first-period lead. Hadamczik's side could not be as timid as they had been in the first period - where they were outshot 13-3 - and came out with a determined air in the second. They looked as though they might struggle when Petr Hubacek was sent to the box for a tripping penalty. But with an aggressive penalty-killing unit on the ice, Plekanec broke up a Finnish attack, sold Petteri Nummelin a glorious dummy before catching Norrena out on his glove side with a high backhand finish. "Of course, it's a huge disappointment for all of us not to be in the final because I don't know when the next time I'll be playing in the world championship," Finland's Jussi Jokinen said. "We completely dominated in the first period but the Czechs picked up their game in the last two periods." |
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Post by mickey on May 20, 2006 22:05:55 GMT 1
 NHL Russian players could be prevented from competing in next year's world championship in Moscow if a new transfer agreement is not in place, the head of the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) said on Saturday. "There is a danger that if we do not find an agreement with (NHL commissioner) Gary Bettman, Russian players will not be allowed to play in Russia next year," said IIHF president Rene Fasel. "But I am thinking positive and we will find a way." Under the new collective bargaining agreement, the NHL and NHL Players Association can prevent a player from taking part in the world championship without a transfer agreement in place. The talent-rich Russian Federation is the only member of the IIHF not to sign up to the transfer agreement which compensates European clubs for players who leave to play in the NHL. Russian clubs, who have produced some of the NHL's top players, want to negotiate their own deal with the NHL. Washington Capitals rookie sensation Alexander Ovechkin, the top pick in the 2004 NHL draft, was cleared to play in this year's championship in Latvia only after Fasel secured assurances from Bettman and NHLPA president Ted Saskin that they would not stand in the way. "We want to live on good terms with the NHL," Fasel told reporters. "We have taken a timeout and I asked that during this timeout we use it to speak with the new leadership in the Russian federation and the discussion we had here was very positive." PRESIDENT TRETIAKFasel hopes the recent appointment of goaltending great Vladislav Tretiak as president of the Russian Ice Hockey Federation will help smooth what have been prickly negotiations. The IIHF also announced major changes to the world championship format following its congress. Starting next year the three-point system will be used in all IIHF events. The winner of a game will receive three points and it will be one point each for a tie. Tied games will now be followed by a five-minute overtime period and a penalty shootout. The team that wins in overtime or the shootout will receive an additional point. Also, starting with next year's championship in Russia, a draw will no longer be used to determine the tournament groups. Instead, the IIHF ranking system will be the sole criterium for determining groups with the seedings for the 2007 championship to be announced immediately after Sunday's gold medal game. The IIHF confirmed the world rankings following the 2008 world championship in Canada will determine the eight teams who automatically qualify for the 2010 Vancouver Olympics. The remaining four teams will be determined through a qualification process which will start during the 2008-2009 season. |
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Post by JNK on May 20, 2006 23:19:55 GMT 1
We dont even care about this anymore, we won the eurovision ^^
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Post by mickey on May 20, 2006 23:31:20 GMT 1
We dont even care about this anymore, we won the eurovision ^^ Lmao, maybe your singers should give their costumes to your hockey players and then they would win the cup ;D  ;D |
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Post by JNK on May 21, 2006 17:42:35 GMT 1
There was no "O Canada..."  But we pwned 0 - 5 Bronze |
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Post by mickey on May 21, 2006 21:31:41 GMT 1
 Olympic champions Sweden blanked titleholders Czech Republic 4-0 in the world championship final on Sunday to complete a unique golden double. The Swedes became the first nation to win both world and Olympic titles in the same year. Sweden also hammered the Czechs 7-3 in the Turin semi-finals in February on their way to capturing the Olympic gold. After a tight opening, Jesper Mattsson and Fredrik Emvall scored two goals 37 seconds apart midway through the first period. Niklas Kronwall and Jorgen Jonsson added two more in the second to put the game out of reach of the Czechs. In an earlier game, Finland crushed Canada 5-0 to take third place. |
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Post by mickey on May 21, 2006 21:32:28 GMT 1
 Finland won the world championship bronze medal by out muscling Canada, 5-0, in a heated match on Sunday afternoon in Riga, Latvia. The Finns bagged their first world championship medal since silver in 2002 while the Canadians miss out on silverware for the first time since 2002. Finnish goalie Fredrik Norrena made 37 saves to earn the shutout. Norrena, who took over the starting job from injured first choice Antero Niittymaki earlier in the tournament, again proved a fine backup as Finland added a world bronze to their Olympic silver from Turin. Olli Jokinen, Jussi Jokinen and Tomi Kallio all contributed powerplay tallies to the win while Antti Miettinen and Riku Hahl also scored. Defeat caps off a bitterly disappointing season for Canada, who failed to win a medal at the Turin Winter Games and for the first time in four years will return home from a world championship empty handed. Canada's Sidney Crosby, the tournament's leading scorer, failed to add to his total but the 18-year-old Pittsburgh Penguins rookie remains a strong candidate for MVP honours. |
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Post by 81507 on May 22, 2006 6:27:57 GMT 1
 Is that guy missing his teeth.  |
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Post by JNK on May 22, 2006 12:58:32 GMT 1
Is that guy missing his teeth. Well you are very patriotic, ITs Ville Peltonen and yes he doesnt have hes front teeth, lol lol ;D Sweden got as 1st country olympic gold and WC gold  |
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Post by mickey on May 22, 2006 13:21:56 GMT 1
 Sweden's Niklas Kronwall added a trio of individual honours to his ice hockey world championship gold medal on Sunday, when he was named the tournament MVP, best defenceman and a member of the all-star team. Kronwall, who was also part of Sweden's triumphant Olympic team in Turin, provided a rock steady presence on the blue line and finished second in championship scoring among defencemen with two goals and eight assists. Canada's Sidney Crosby, who led the championships in scoring with eight goals and 16 points, was voted the championship's top forward while Sweden's Johan Holmqvist was named top goaltender. The 18-year-old Pittsburgh Penguins rookie was also selected to the tournament all-star team along with his NHL rookie of the year rival Alexander Ovechkin of Russia. Czech forward David Vyborny was also named to the all-star squad along with Finland defenceman Petteri Nummelin and Belarus netminder Andrei Mezin. |
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Post by JNK on May 12, 2007 20:12:23 GMT 1
This years medal matches
Bronze match:
Sweden - Russia
Final:
Canada - Finland
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Post by kommunisti on May 12, 2007 20:49:32 GMT 1
This years medal matches Bronze match: Sweden - Russia Final: Canada - Finland And Finland will pwn Canada  |
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Post by **R.!.P** on May 12, 2007 22:10:22 GMT 1
lol GO CANADA!!!!!!!
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Post by JNK on May 12, 2007 23:04:27 GMT 1
There was no "O Canada..." But we pwned 0 - 5 BronzeHopefully we see the same result this year, Finland has same team but Canada has little bit different team today. |
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