Russia's first World Championship title for 15 years keeps home-ice curse alive.
Russia captain Alexei Morozov is hoisting the World Championship trophy. Photo: IIHF/HHoF/Matthew Manor
QUEBEC CITY – Ilya Kovalchuk’s goal at 2:42 of overtime broke a 4-4 tie and gave Russia an historic gold medal today at the Colisée in one of the most anticipated finals games in many years.
Pihlstrom scores twice as Finns earn third straight Worlds medal
IIHF President René Fasel hands Finland captain Ville Peltonen the third place plate. Photo: IIHF/HHoF/Matthew Manor
QUEBEC CITY – In the latest chapter of hockey’s great Scandinavian rivalry, Finland defeated Sweden 4-0 to capture the bronze medal on Saturday at the Colisée.
Canada defeated Sweden 5-4 to ensure the IIHF's 100th anniversary season ends with a golden finals – Canada vs. Russia
Canada's Dany Heatley jumps for joy after opening the scoring for Team Canada. Photo: IIHF/HHoF/Matthew Manor
QUEBEC CITY – Canada defeated Sweden 5-4 this evening at the Colisée to set up a dream gold-medal game for Sunday at 13:00. The IIHF’s 100th anniversary season will end with Canada facing Russia for the 2008 World Championship.
Alexei Morozov's 3-0 goal between the legs of Finland goalie Niklas Backstrom. Photo: IIHF/HHoF/Mika Kylmaniemi
QUEBEC CITY – Top NHL and Superliga troikas were flying as Russia surged into Sunday’s gold medal game with a 4-0 semi-final win over Finland at the Colisée.
Kovalchuk, Ovechkin, Heatley, and others speak out
QUEBEC CITY – After Russia edged Canada 5-4 in overtime to win gold on Sunday, IIHF.com reporters caught up with players and coaches from both sides to get their thoughts and feelings.
Defending champions too much for Norway, take on Sweden in semi-final in Quebec City
HALIFAX – It took a while to get going, but Canada overpowered Norway to the tune of 8-2 this afternoon at the Metro Centre to set up a semi-final date with Sweden.
