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Fans celebrate their heroes in Moscow – and Bratislava

Russian and Slovak fans celebrate their heroes, left at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport, right in downtown Bratislava. Photos: Ramil Sitdikov / RIA Novosti, Tomas Benedikovic / isifa / SME / Getty Images

ZURICH – The gold medal game of the 2012 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship had two winners. What might normally sound like a flowery phrase resulted in celebrations in both Russia and Slovakia on Monday.

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Russia cements top ranking Although positions may change in 2013, seeding for Sochi stays
Russian captain Ilya Nikulin raises the World Championship trophy after his team has defeated Slovakia in the gold medal game. Photo: Jeff Vinnick / HHOF-IIHF Images	ZURICH – While the IIHF World Ranking positions were known before the medal day in Helsinki, the final results with points were calculated only after the conclusion of the 2012 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship. And Russia is on top for the fourth time since 2009. more...

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. 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...

Malkin wins MVP honours Awards winners, All-Star Team selected
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...

20-year anniversary Video: ŠKODA, IIHF enjoy successful partnership on & off the ice
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...

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...