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Kazakhstan didn’t have much to offer in 5-1 loss to Switzerland.

(05 May 2012, 16:25) | Switzerland and Kazakhstan were last teams to open their WC in Helsinki. From the very beginning it was clear who is commanding in this confrontation. Read more»

Breivik picture appeared on a World Championship poster

(05 May 2012, 01:57) | Embarrassing gaffe of the organizers during hockey World Championship opening day. Read more»

Sweden beats Norway in half full Globe Arena

(04 May 2012, 23:14) | Last year Norway defeated Sweden in the first round of the World Championship. Today Sweden wanted their revenge and they got it. But it wasn't thanks to a great support by the fans as only 7 770 (first only 5985 was announced?) spectators came to the Globe leaving the arena half full. The organizers have done a bad mistake on the interest of this tournament and ticket prices are way to expensive. Why not have cheap tickets and sold out games?!? Read more»

Finland against Vitali Koval 1-0

(04 May 2012, 22:28) | Vitali Koval of Belarus showed some dazzling goaltending against the host country Finland. He allowed only one goal but this time it was enough for the "Lions" as they took an opening win with 1-0. Read more»

Czechs win close game against Denmark

(04 May 2012, 18:59) | Denmark played just as good as the Czech favourites but the Czech got away with 2-0 win. Jakub Kovar made 26 shots for the shutout. Read more»

Canada wins even with a poor play

(04 May 2012, 18:21) | One period of proper play was enough for Canada when they beat Slovakia 3-2 in Helsinki. Read more»

Easy win for Germany in Stockholm opener

(04 May 2012, 15:19) | Christoph Ullmann recorded three assists as Germany defeated Italy 3-0 in the first game of the Stockholm group at the World Championship Read more»

USA beats France 7-2 in WC premiere

(04 May 2012, 14:30) | USA and France opened the World Championships at Hartwall Arena in Helsinki. Read more»

Finland trying to break the curse

(03 May 2012, 14:11) | The IIHF World Championship is on the door step. Read more»

Lithuanian Federation reset

(02 May 2012, 19:59) | President Petras Nauseda and General Secretary Martynas Šlikas resign after the Polish scandal Read more»

Petr Nedvěd is Player of the Year in Czech Extraliga

(02 May 2012, 09:30) | Forty-year-old forward Petr Nedvěd took two awards during Tuesday's gala in Prague, Czech Republic. Now he is the second-oldest to win the Player-of-the-Year award in the country. Read more»

Changes in Czech Republic WC roster

(02 May 2012, 09:24) | Jakub Kindl resigned for his place in the Team Czech Republic. Jakub Krejčík is going to replace him. Read more»

Slovakia names WC roster

(02 May 2012, 08:48) | Nine players scratched after Škoda Cup. Šatan or Chára will captain the Slovakian team. Read more»

A light in the dark

(02 May 2012, 04:29) | Eurohockey.com talks with HK Vitez General Manager Bogdan Jankovic about the troubled past season and the future of Serbian hockey Read more»