Hockey News

• HOCKEY BLOGCzechs write their own script, beat Russia for gold Posted Sunday, May 23, 2010 8:14p ET By Joe Yerdon, Special to Universal Sports I busted out a comparison the other day for this year's Czech Republic squad that I'm happy to pat myself on the back for coming up with it. I referred to the team as being like the Bad News Bears.
• HOCKEY WORLDSCzech-mate: Russia beaten in Worlds final Posted Sunday, May 23, 2010 4:53p ET By Associated Press The Czech Republic won the ice hockey world championship on Sunday by ending Russia's 27-game winning streak at the tournament with a 2-1 victory in the final.
• HOCKEY WORLDSSweden silences Germany for bronze Posted Sunday, May 23, 2010 12:42p ET By Associated Press Sweden captured the bronze medal at the ice hockey world championship with a 3-1 victory Sunday over host Germany.
• HOCKEY WORLDS BLOGStorylines aplenty with Russia-Czech final Posted Sunday, May 23, 2010 9:57a ET By Joe Yerdon, Special to Universal Sports I started obviously hinting at it a bit yesterday in recapping the semifinals, but I can say for sure now that this gold-medal game between the Czech Republic and Russia provides enough intrigue for me to fill a boat.
• HOCKEY WORLDS BLOGCzechs resilient, Russians survive Posted Saturday, May 22, 2010 7:34p ET By Joe Yerdon, Special to Universal Sports While Russia has been the talk of the tournament with their dominance and winning ability, the team that's shaking out to be the real inspiring story at the World Championships is the Czech Republic. Fittingly, they'll meet for gold on Sunday.
  
• HOCKEY WORLDSRussia, Czech Republic survive, advance at Worlds Posted Saturday, May 22, 2010 11:12a ET By Associated Press Drama was the order of the day during the semifinal games. The Czech Republic tied Sweden with eight seconds left in regulation before winning, 3-2, in a shootout. Russia topped Germany, 2-1, on a late goal by Pavel Datsyuk.
  
• HOCKEY BLOGSemifinals preview: Russia seeking three-peat Posted Friday, May 21, 2010 3:30p ET By Joe Yerdon, Special to Universal Sports Team Russia, after disposing of Team Canada in the quarterfinals, now finds themselves in a very enviable position of being poised for a run at three World Championship titles in a row.
• HOCKEY WORLDS BLOGRussia tops Canada; make-or-break win? Posted Friday, May 21, 2010 10:39a ET By Joe Yerdon, Special to Universal Sports This was the big test for Russia. This was the game that was going to make or break them for this tournament and while I understand that looks like hyperbole, it's true.
• HOCKEY WORLDSRussia rolls over Canada to enter semis Posted Thursday, May 20, 2010 1:12p ET By Associated Press After its loss to Canada at the Vancouver Olympics, Russia vowed to make amends at the hockey world championships in Germany. At least as far as getting back at Canada goes, consider the mission accomplished.
• HOCKEY WORLDSQuarterfinal rematch: Russia and Canada Posted Wednesday, May 19, 2010 3:21p ET By Joe Yerdon, Special to Universal Sports You want top talent and intrigue? How about Ovechkin and Russia taking on Stamkos and Team Canada in the quarterfinals. Russia lost to Canada in the quarters at the Olympics and you think that's not weighing heavily on their mind?
• HOCKEY BLOGFive reasons why Russia will not lose at Worlds Posted Tuesday, May 18, 2010 7:42p ET By Joe Yerdon, Special to Universal Sports With the qualifying and relegation rounds complete and the quarterfinals squared away, the elimination round is set to begin on Thursday. One game stands out in a big way and for a thousand different reasons. Russia versus Canada.