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Golden glory for Russia!

Syomin pots pair as Russians claim first title since ‘09

The Russian national team rejoices after beating Slovakia in the 2012 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship gold medal game. Photo: Andre Ringuette / HHOF-IIHF Images

HELSINKI – It’s just like old times: Russia is back on top of the hockey world. Unbeaten from wire to wire, Russia got a dominating performance from its NHL superstars to defeat underdog Slovakia 6-2 in Sunday’s gold medal game at Hartwall Arena.

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Malkin wins MVP honours Awards winners, All-Star Team selected
Yevgeni Malkin receives the gold medal from Vladislav Tretiak. He was named MVP, Best Forward and to the All-Star Team. Photo: Jeff Vinnick / HHOF-IIHF Images	HELSINKI – Yevgeni Malkin is the man of the tournament. After winning gold with Russia, he was also named MVP and Best Forward of the 2012 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship. more...

Czechs take bronze Krejci scores game winner, Czechs beat Finland 3-2
All's well that ends well. The Czech Republic ended their tournament in a win over Finland, 3-2, and won the bronze medals. Photo: Jeff Vinnick / HHOF-IIHF Images	HELSINKI – Three first period goals were enough for the Czechs to beat Finland 3-2, and win IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship bronze. more...

20-year anniversary Video: ŠKODA, IIHF enjoy successful partnership on & off the ice
ŠKODA as the Official Main Sponsor has the only ice advertisement at the IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship. But there’s much more about the long sponsoring relationship. Video: Paul Romanuk	HELSINKI – Carmaker ŠKODA has been the Official Main Sponsor of the IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship for 20 years. You can see their presence not only on centre ice, but in many different places and aspects of the tournament. more...

Good in 2012, better in 2013 IIHF, organizers sum up first co-hosted World Championship
HELSINKI – The IIHF, along with the Finnish and Swedish organizing committees, had a positive overall impression of the 2012 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship. But at the same time, all are eager to draw the right conclusions and improve for 2013. more...

Underdog inspiration Video: Slovaks have been inspiring to watch
HELSINKI – Things didn't work out last year when the Slovaks hosted the IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship. However, this year they will take to the ice in the championship game against the Russians. more...

IIHF class of 2012 honoured Newest international Hall of Famers inducted in Helsinki
HELSINKI – Five hockey greats were inducted into the IIHF Hall of Fame this afternoon in a ceremony crowded with former inductees and luminaries from the hockey world in Helsinki this afternoon. more...

Groups announced for 2013 Czechs, Canada to Stockholm; Russians to Helsinki
HELSINKI – The IIHF announced the groups of the 2013 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship in Stockholm and Helsinki. more...