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Miroslav Satan has been one of Slovakia's top players, and hopes to win his second IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship today against Russia. Video: Paul Romanuk

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.

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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...

Can David slay Goliath? Underdog Slovaks hope for second gold versus mighty Russia
Slovakia lost 6-4 to the Russians on home ice in Bratislava last year, and hasn't beaten them at the Worlds since 2004 - but could today be the day? Photo: Matthew Manor / HHOF-IIHF Images	HELSINKI – If you were basing the script for today’s gold medal game on a well-known story from the Bible, there’s little doubt which one you’d choose. more...

A meeting of neighbours Video: Geographical rivals Czechs and Slovaks go for the final
Czech veteran Petr Nedved hopes to play in his first IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship final tomorrow. To do that, the Czechs will have to go through the Slovaks today. Photo: Andre Ringuette / HHOF-IIHF Images. Video: Paul Romanuk	HELSINKI – They are next door neighbours and also hockey rivals – the Czech Republic and Slovakia will battle later today for a place in the IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship final game. more...

Suspensions at all-time high Head hits highlight plethora of incidents of lack of respect
HELSINKI – The IIHF’s Disciplinary Panel has been extremely busy this tournament. Former NHL referee Dan Marouelli and former NCAA coach Jeff Sauer have handed out suspensions to eight players totaling 17 games, more than any other IIHF event at the top level. more...

Czechs, Slovaks reunite – on ice Emotional battle, few goals likely as gold game up for grabs
HELSINKI – Two teams that have surprised in different ways are about to meet tonight at Hartwall Arena, the winner advancing to the gold medal game of the 2012 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship on Sunday night. more...

Emotion, desperation, revenge Can host Finland shut down Russia’s firepower in the SF?
HELSINKI – Five years ago, the Finns broke one spell against Russia in World Championship hockey. In the first semi-final, the defending champions are eager to move one step closer to ending the dreaded “home ice curse”. more...

The bear faces the lions Video: Russia’s and Finland’s way to the semis
HELSINKI – One year ago the road to gold for Finland went through Russia. The Finns defeated Russia 3-0 in their semi-final match up in Bratislava; on Saturday they meet again. Here's a look at both team's road to this year's semi-final. more...