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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»

Eberle scores twice for Canada

(29 Apr 2011, 22:36) | The young players the difference when Canada wins 4-1 against Belarus. Read more»

Lights blackout occurs during the first World Championships game in Košice

(29 Apr 2011, 21:12) | The very first game of World Championships ever played in Košice was remarked by the four-minute long lights blackout in Steel Arena. The third period of a group-stage game between Switzerland and France had to be interrupted. Read more»

Germany writes history in the World Championship opener

(29 Apr 2011, 20:37) | For the first time ever Germany beat Russia in a World Championship game and got revenge for the 2-1 loss in last year’s semi final. Read more»

Switzerlands needs overtime to beat France

(29 Apr 2011, 19:56) | Julien Vauclair saves the day for Switzerland scoring the only goal of the game in overtime. Read more»

The World Champinship starts today!

(29 Apr 2011, 15:36) | The 2011 World Championship in Slovakia starts today with four games. Germany-Rusia and Switzerland-France at 16:15 local time and 4 hours later Slovakia-Slovenia and Belarus-Canada. Read more»

Extraliga MVP out as Czech Republic makes a final cut

(27 Apr 2011, 22:28) | Czech Republic lost 2-4 to Canada in a final exhibition game before the start of World Championship played at O2 Arena in Prague. Canada enjoyed a great spell around the first intermission, scoring four unanswered goals and gaining a decisive lead. Read more»

Gold for USA’s women’s team

(26 Apr 2011, 19:31) | Both gold and bronze medal game decided in overtime when USA wins gold, Canada silver and Finland Bronze. Read more»

Norway heads to Slovakia with all the stars. Except for one

(26 Apr 2011, 00:16) | Norway's hopes of further success on top international stage are boosted by the inclusion of most of their best players in the 25-man squad set for World Championships in Slovakia. However, Patrick Thoresen misses out this year due to personal reasons. Read more»

U18: Team USA completes the Golden hat-trick, silver again to Sweden

(24 Apr 2011, 22:51) | The final of the U18 World championship between the Unites States and Sweden brought the top class hockey and a flashpoint of the tournament.  Read more»

EHT: Sweden and Russia both win 4-2

(24 Apr 2011, 22:44) | The home team lost on the final day of Czech Hockey Games but still won the tournament. Read more»

Switzerland ready for WC with a purely domestic squad

(24 Apr 2011, 21:36) | Swiss national ice hockey team has gone through its final cut before the upcoming 2011 IIHF World Championship in Slovakia. Head coach Sean Simpson chose 25 players into his squad, all of them playing in a Swiss league. Read more»

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