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Ryan Gardner behind Switzerlands 4-1 against Belarus

(01 May 2011, 22:53) | Ryan Gardner had two goals and an assist when Switzerland beat Belarus to keep the second place behind Canada in Group B. Read more»

Close but not enough, Slovakia. Germany wins again

(01 May 2011, 22:39) | Slovakia came back from 0-4 to 3-4 in the third period against Germany but the tier would not come. Read more»

Slovenians were close to overtime, but Radulov refused the shame

(01 May 2011, 20:13) | Russia and Slovenia lost their opening games and just from the start everybody could see that none of those teams play in a comfortable form. There were plenty of easy mistakes on both sides. Read more»

Hong Kong wins 2011 Challenge Cup of Asia

(01 May 2011, 19:13) | Hong Kong won all five games of the 2011 Challenge Cup of Asia in Kuwait to win the cup for the first time. Read more»

France no problem for Canada

(01 May 2011, 18:43) | Youngster Jeff Skinner, born 1992, scores twice when Canada beats France 9-1 in Kosice. Read more»

"I am ashamed"

(01 May 2011, 17:57) | "I am ashamed", said Robert Nilsson after Sweden’s loss against Norway yesterday. The first time ever Sweden lost to Norway. At any level. "It was very sloppy and we didn't play well, so of course you are disappointed." Read more»

Martinek’s life was in jeopardy, said team doctor. The World Championship is over for him

(01 May 2011, 17:24) | The injured Czech defenceman Radek Martinek (New York Islanders, NHL) will not continue at the IIHF World championship in Bratislava. He is now in a hospital and soon will leave the city for home. "His life was in jeopardy," said Czech team doctor Radomir Holibka. "He is OK now, but still stays in hospital in Bratislava," he added. Read more»

Norway beats Sweden for the first time

(30 Apr 2011, 23:15) | The Norwegian team surprised their neighbours from Sweden and won the game 5-4 after overtime and shoot-out. Read more»

Czechs get away with a win against Latvia

(30 Apr 2011, 23:01) | Latvia had 2-2 after two periods against the 2010 World Champion Czech Republic in the first game of the tournament for the two, but the Czechs scored twice in the third period to win 4-2. Read more»

USA beat Austria 5-1 in Kosice

(30 Apr 2011, 18:45) | USA out-shot Austria 32-13 andgot the important opening 5-1 win. Read more»

Denmark missing most of their NHL stars without a chance against Finland

(30 Apr 2011, 18:24) | Denmark without their NHL players Frans Nielsen, Jannik Hansen, Lars Eller, Peter Regin and Philip Larsen was outshot 44-9 by Finland who eventually won the game 5-1. Read more»

We have to win critical games, not just make upsets, said German coach Uwe Krupp

(30 Apr 2011, 17:39) | The series have lasted 23 games when Germany played against Soviet Union and 9 more games when Germany played against Russia. You could never hear the German anthem after the game. Soviets or Russians always prevailed. Read more»

It was not a nice win, says Halák

(30 Apr 2011, 17:33) | It has been really long time since the hosting country won the World Championship. This year the chance to become the next one to do so stands for Slovakia. With many famous names on the roster they belong to the group of favorites. However they have not coped well with this role in recent history. Read more»

Slovaks win the tournament opener against Slovenia

(29 Apr 2011, 23:07) | Slovakia started the first home World Championships with a game against Slovenia - the national team of a country with similar flag, and also with similar name of the country. No one was expecting it, but the Slovenians were equal with the Slovaks also on the ice, but the favorite team brought the game into a final victory. Read more»