Articles archive

France ready for quarterfinals, says Manavian

(05 May 2013, 18:38) | Six years in France, last season in Austria. French clash against Austrians at the World Championship was no ordinary deal for Antonin Manavian, the 26-year old French defenseman. In the end, he could celebrate as Team France held on to a precious 3-1 victory. Read more»

Many mistakes when Belarus beats Slovenia

(05 May 2013, 15:07) | A very important game with a lot of will, many mistakes, seven goals, few spectators but three important points for Belarus. Read more»

France leaves Austria no chance

(05 May 2013, 14:17) | A classy performance by the French earns them another important three points in the battle to survive and avoid relegation. On the other side, Austria finds themselves in a real fix, with no points and six extremely difficult games to come. Read more»

Antti Raanta perfect in his first game for the Finnish lions

(05 May 2013, 13:48) | For Finland's goalie Antti Raanta the game against Slovakia was his first ever in the national team. Raanta made many advanced saves, especially in the first period. He managed to make 36 saves to earn the shutout and win the game for the home team. Read more»

Sweden back in business

(04 May 2013, 22:30) | After losing the first game against Switzerland Sweden bounced back and beat the Czechs. Read more»

No problem Russia

(04 May 2013, 20:26) | Team Russia had no problem to win their first game of the World Championship when they faced their neighbour Latvia. Read more»

Canada edges Denmark

(04 May 2013, 19:10) | Matt Duchene makes two great goals when slow started Canada beats Denmark 3-1. Read more»

Re-living Helsinki experience

(04 May 2013, 18:25) | Team USA´s Tim Stapleton is no ordinary player. Not only is the 30-year old forward one of the most experienced guys on a young US team playing this year´s World Championship, he can also rely on his previous experience with Finnish capital. “There was no way I wouldn´t come,” admits Stapleton who spent two years of his career with Jokerit. Read more»

Norway beats Slovenia in close game

(04 May 2013, 15:14) | Anders Bastiansen scored twice in the first period and Norway seemed like certain winners, but Slovenia didn't give up and almost tied the game in the third period. Read more»

US recovers from bad start to beat Austria

(04 May 2013, 13:49) | After being down 0-2 after six minutes against newcomers Austria Team USA came back and won 5-3. Read more»

Finland survives German scare

(04 May 2013, 12:26) | Germany showed that they want to be in the playoff race forcing Finland to a late goal to take the game overtime. Read more»

No good start to the party for the hosts

(03 May 2013, 23:01) | Switzerland upsets Sweden beating the hosts 3-2. Read more»

Czech Republic blanks Belarus in Stockholm opener

(03 May 2013, 19:00) | Belarus gave Czech Republic a hard game but it end the favourites won 2-0 after two power play goals. Alexander Salak made 21 saves for the shutout in the Czech goal. Read more»

Slovakia opens with a win

(03 May 2013, 18:08) | After having suffered a defeat in last year's Final to Russia, Slovakia opens this year's World Championship with a potent win over France. Read more»