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Gold medal showdown

Canada-Russia presents the classic gold-medal game to end the IIHF's 100th anniversary season.

Is this a gold-medal team or silver? Stay tuned. IIHF/HHoF/Matthew Manor

QUEBEC CITY – You can throw all of the numbers and statistics out the window. The winner of the gold medal will be the one that executes better under pressure and demonstrates the greater desire to win.

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“Miracle on Ice” is #1 story 1980 US Olympic team honoured at IIHF Centennial Gala Evening
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Nabokov a showstopper Adding Evgeni Nabokov was the last piece of the Russian puzzle. Now he wants to stop the Canadians.
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Fasel: "We'll be back!" IIHF president René Fasel wants to return to Canada – now it's up to Hockey Canada to apply.
QUEBEC CITY – The message from IIHF president René Fasel was loud and clear: “We’ll be back,” he said. “It’s a matter of time.” more...

Desire for bronze? Swedes and Finns clash for third place for first time since 2002
QUEBEC CITY – In Saturday’s bronze medal game between Finland and Sweden, the deciding question will likely be a simple one: “Who wants it more?” more...

Man against machine Canada takes on Sweden, tries to get Lundqvist on his aching knees.
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Can Finns shut down Russia? Big wins over Russia in 2006 and 2007 have Finland hoping
QUEBEC CITY – Team Finland is following in the footsteps of Iiro Jarvi. Now the question is whether they’ll have more success in their semi-final with Russia on Friday than the veteran IFK Helsinki forward had in his NHL career. more...