Kazakhs come back

News Archive

Div. IA: Italy loses battle for gold; Korea stays up

The Kazakh men's national team celebrates after the promotion and winning Division I gold. Photo: Laszlo Mudra

BUDAPEST – Kazakhstan wins the 2013 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship Division I Group A thanks to a 3-0 victory over Italy. Both teams will be promoted to the 2014 Worlds. Korea sent Great Britain down in a 4-1 win and host Hungary had to settle with the bronze medals.

more...

Mission accomplished for Ukraine Wins Division IB ahead of Poland, Netherlands; Estonia relegated
The Ukrainian national team poses for a team photo after winning the 2013 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship Division I Group B. Photo: Valeri Dudush	DONETSK – Ukraine won the 2013 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship Division I Group B on home ice after defeating Poland 4-3. Lithuania crushed Estonia on the last day to stay in Division I. more...

Azzurri rejoin hockey’s elite Div. IA: Italy promoted, Kazakhstan back in the race
BUDAPEST – The first of the two promoted teams for the 2014 Worlds is known. Italy earned its return after a 2-1 victory over Hungary. Kazakhstan is back in the race thanks to a 4-2 win over Korea while Japan secured its place in the Division I Group A after beating Great Britain 4-1. more...