Pihlstrom scores twice as Finns earn third straight Worlds medal
Antti Pihlstrom celebrates with Finnish teammates after scoring the first-period winner. Photo: IIHF/HHoF/Jukka Rautio
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.
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.