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Vehanen’s journey

Finland’s top goalie makes saves look easy. Almost too easy.

 

Petri Vehanen never gave up on his dream. Now he's one of the top goaltenders in this World Championship. Photo: Jeff Vinnick / HHOF-IIHF Images

HELSINKI – Vehanen, 34, the oldest player on the Finnish team, has taken the long way to the top. After years in minor leagues, he has now arrived.

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42 events in 2013

World Championships, Olympic Qualification tourneys assigned

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Delegates from almost 70 countries were present at the 2012 IIHF Annual Congress: Photo: Jeff Vinnick / HHOF-IIHF Images

HELSINKI – The hosts and teams for 42 tournaments next season were announced at the 2012 IIHF Annual Congress including all World Championship divisions and the Olympic Qualification events.

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Welcome Jamaica & Qatar

Annual Congress accepts members no. 71, 72


The Villagio Ice Rink is one of two ice rinks located in Doha, Qatar. Photo: Qatar Ice Hockey Federation

HELSINKI – The International Ice Hockey Federation grows to 72 members countries as two new members were accepted by the 2012 IIHF Annual Congress.

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Fasel speaks to 2014 issue

“Sport cannot and should not be used a political tool.”

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IIHF René Fasel (right) holds the opening speech at the 2012 IIHF Annual Congress. Left: members of the IIHF Council. Photo: Jeff Vinnick / HHOF-IIHF Images

HELSINKI – IIHF President René Fasel opened the 2012 IIHF Annual Congress in Helsinki on Friday morning and addressed the issue about the 2014 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship that the Congress had allocated to Minsk, Belarus.

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Officials known

Reiber/Jerabek, Brüggemann/Levonen to ref semi-finals

HELSINKI – The on-ice officials and the team colours for the semi-final games of the 2012 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship on Saturday in Helsinki have been assigned.

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Council candidates presented

Election of IIHF’s board to be held in September

HELSINKI – As the current four-year term comes to an end, candidates for the future IIHF Council had the chance to introduce themselves at the 2012 IIHF Annual Congress.

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Michalek sends Czechs to semis

Russia vs. Finland, Czech Republic vs. Slovakia on Saturday

STOCKHOLM – Old rivals renewed their IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship playoff battle as the Czech Republic defeated the home team Sweden 4-3. Milan Michalek’s goal in the waning minute of the game proves the winner.

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Jesse can!

Joensuu scores winner with nine seconds left, hosts to semis

HELSINKI – Jesse Joensuu scored his second goal of the night with nine seconds remaining in the game as Finland beat Team USA 3-2 to advance to the semi-final against Russia.

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One down for Russia
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Slovaks score late, win 4-3
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Balanced teams closely matched
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Finland v U.S. – Round II
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No pressure on Norway
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