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Michalek sends Czechs to semis

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

 
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Czech player Tomas Plekanec (#14) cheers as he watches the puck go in behind Swedish goalkeeper Viktor Fasth. Photo: Andre Ringuette / HHOF-IIHF Images

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


Jesse Joensuu (left), who scored two of Finland's three goals including the game-winner, celebrates his goal with Petri Kontiola. Photo: Jeff Vinnick / HHOF-IIHF Images

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

Yemelin’s floater dooms Norway as Russians advance


Russia's Alexander Ovechkin (centre) celebrates after opening the scoring on Norway on a lucky goal. Photo: Andre Ringuette / HHOF-IIHF Images

STOCKHOLM – It wasn’t easy for top-seeded Russia versus Norway, but Zinetula Bilyaletdinov’s team finally put away the underdogs with a 5-2 victory to advance to Saturday’s semi-finals. Alexei Yemelin got the winner early in a three-goal third period for Russia.

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Slovaks score late, win 4-3

Getzlaf major leads to Handzus's goal, Slovakia to semis


The Slovak players stand for their nation anthem after defeating Team Canada, 4-3, in quarter-finals. Photo: Jeff Vinnick / HHOF-IIHF Images

HELSINKI – Michal Handzus scored with 2:28 left in regulation to break a 3-3 tie and take Slovakia to the semi-finals. The goal came on a five-minute power play after a knee-on-knee hit by Canada's Ryan Getzlaf on Juraj Mikus, who had to be helped off the ice.

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Balanced teams closely matched

Sweden and Czech Republic battle for place in semis

STOCKHOLM – Tonight's quarter-final game brings together two long-time rivals in Sweden and the Czech Republic. When these teams met twelve days ago, Sweden won 4-1. Sweden is holding a 5-4 edge in games won since 2000.

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Finland v U.S. – Round II

For Americans it's not about stars. It’s about the team.

HELSINKI – “Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get,” said Forrest Gump's mother. Team USA is a little like a box of chocolates, too.

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No pressure on Norway

Russia aims to take first step toward first gold since ‘09

STOCKHOLM – If Norway defeats Russia in Thursday’s early Stockholm game, it will be the biggest upset in IIHF World Championship quarter-final history.

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Player registration

Canada, Russia, Sweden add players

HELSINKI/STOCKHOLM – Three teams have added players prior to the quarter-finals to complete their rosters.

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