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Upstart Belarusians no match for high octane Canadian attack

(14 May 2015, 18:49) | The game-winner came very early, at the 27 second mark to be exact, and Tyler Seguin led the way with three goals as Canada rolled over Belarus by a final score of 9-0. Read more»

USA "just" go to semifinals

(14 May 2015, 18:02) | Even though the tournament is about to break the attendance best record, atmosphere at the quarterfinal game one between USA and Switzerland was rarther calm. Read more»

CHL draw results

(13 May 2015, 15:52) | Today at 12.00 CET was the draw for the 2015-16 Champions Hockey League season in Prague, Czech Republic. See in which of the 16 groups the 48 teams will play. Read more»

Czechs and Swiss fine-tune for quarterfinal opponents

(12 May 2015, 23:59) | Late addition Vondrka was the shootout hero in Czech 2-1 victory. Read more»

Finland gets Czech Rep., Russia plays Sweden

(12 May 2015, 23:30) | The very last game of Group B decided the quarterfinal pairs. Team Finland needs to travel to Prague, Russia waits for Sweden to come to Ostrava. Read more»

A thriller it was!

(12 May 2015, 20:25) | If you think a game with mere relegation implications is of little interest, you’ve got another thing coming. 15’167 fans found their way into the O2 Arena in Prague to witness a match of almost do or die importance for both Latvia and France – and ultimately Austria as well. And a thriller it was! Read more»

With OT win over Slovakia, USA wins Group B

(12 May 2015, 19:13) | The victory 5-4 OT over Slovakia means that regardless to score of tonight`s game between Russia and Finland, the United States go to quarterfinals from the top poistion and will play Switzerland. Read more»

Belarus wins its chance to challenge Canada

(12 May 2015, 15:24) | Eventhough Belarusians built up a three goals lead over Norway, they hardly protected it in the third period. However they win it 2-3 and get the last quarterfinals ticket and will meet Canada. Read more»

Austria finishes with clear defeat against Canada, hope for salvation

(12 May 2015, 14:12) | The Austrian national team, coming from an important shootout victory over Germany, had its last game against Canada. The Canadians kept their perfect record outscoring Austria 10-1, but the underdog can still hope to stay in the Top Division. Read more»

After initial difficulties, Sweden safely slides into second

(11 May 2015, 23:05) | When Sweden has needed an offensive boost in this tournament, it has often come from their young superstar Filip Forsberg. Tonight was no different! Read more»

Farewell song for Slovenia - national anthem

(11 May 2015, 22:52) | Regardless Slovenia is the team from Group B of the 2015 World Championships who is relegated to Division IA for the next year, it leaves the tournament with a victory. The Bobcats beat Denmark 1-0. Read more»

Rinne, the Impenetrable

(11 May 2015, 21:41) | FInnish starting goaltender Pekka Rinne changes the historical maximum of length to not allow a goal during IIHF World Championships. Read more»

Plot remains open in Group B

(11 May 2015, 18:25) | If Belarus today earned two or more points from the game against Finland, it would become the last sure participant of the WM playoffs from the Group B. The shootout victory of Finland means, the plot remains open. Read more»

Austria takes big step towards salvation

(11 May 2015, 18:00) | A well deserved 3:2-shootout win over Germany gives Austria the chance to stay in the Top Division. Tomorrow's game between France and Latvia will determine the future of the three nations involved in the relegation race. Read more»

Canada still perfect after six

(10 May 2015, 22:50) | The Swiss put on a good fight against the Canadian All-Star squad, but it in the end the team captained by Sidney Crosby stayed undefeated with a 7-2 win. Read more»