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Zaugg: More ballet than murder

Canada and Russia both deserve a gold medal

 


Two generations and one old clash. Canada's Rick Nash with former USSR goalie Vladislav Tretiak, now President of the Russian Hockey Federation. Photo: IIHF/HHoF/Jukka Rautio

QUEBEC CITY – Finally, the dream has come true. Canada will face the Russians in a World Championship gold medal game for the first time since this format was invented in 1992.

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Rendezvous with Katyusha

How Quebec City’s Colisée became a “Kolizey”

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Russian fan support in Quebec’s “Kolizey”. Photo: IIHF/HHoF/Matthew Manor

QUEBEC CITY – The heroes are back in town. After seven games in Halifax, Team Canada has an opportunity to play its two most important World Championship games in Quebec City.

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Zaugg: Canada’s socialist hockey values

Will talented Russia face team-oriented Canada for gold?



Canada against the Soviets in the 1972 Summit Series. Photo: HHoF/Frank Prazak

QUEBEC CITY – It's time for a new clash of the titans. The last time that truly occurred was in 1987, 21 years ago.

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Zaugg: Last man standing

From the Stanley Cup to Switzerland, Paul DiPietro has led a unique hockey life

QUEBEC CITY – If you’re a fan of Canadian hockey, you should come and watch Switzerland play Russia in the quarter-finals. This could be your last chance to see a real dinosaur.

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Raising the bar

Column: What’s the perfect number of teams for the World Championship?

QUEBEC CITY – The relegation series are over, as Slovenia and Italy have been dispatched to Division I. Now international hockey fans are gearing up for the medal round games.

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Zaugg: A candidate for 2108

What makes Alexander Ovechkin the prototypical 21st-century forward?

QUEBEC CITY – In a few days, the IIHF will name its Centennial All-Star Team, honouring the six best international players of the last 100 years. But Klaus Zaugg is looking further into the future.

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