Hockey Worlds Blog
The source for news and insight from the 2010 Men's World Hockey Championships in Germany.
Posted: 5:12p ET, Sunday, May 23, 2010
Czechs write their own script, beat Russia for gold
Vokoun leads charge as Czech Republic shows special resiliency
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.
Posted: 6:57a ET, Sunday, May 23, 2010
Storylines aplenty with Russia-Czech final
Czechs are survivors; No individuals, egos on Russian squad
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.
Posted: 4:34p ET, Saturday, May 22, 2010
Czechs resilient, Russians survive
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.
Posted: 12:30p ET, Friday, May 21, 2010
Semifinals preview: Russia seeking three-peat
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.
Posted: 7:39a ET, Friday, May 21, 2010
Russia tops Canada; make-or-break win?
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.
Posted: 12:20p ET, Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Quarterfinal rematch: Russia and Canada
The other match-ups are intriguing, but the quarters are all about Russia and Canada.
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?
Posted: 4:40p ET, Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Five reasons why Russia will not lose at Worlds
Quarterfinals start Thursday with Russia meeting Canada
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.
Posted: 4:39a ET, Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Finland challenges Russia for top spot
Regulation win over Russia would give Finland top seed in quarters
By Joe Yerdon, Special to Universal Sports
Six games are on the schedule Tuesday, and four of them will settle the position jockeying in the qualifying round while the United States seems to lock away 13th place in the relegation round. Seems strange to write that and, honestly, it's a bit funny but here we are.
Posted: 4:42p ET, Monday, May 17, 2010
Norway's still alive, battling for last two spots
Six teams have clinched quarterfinal berth, final two determined Tuesday
By Joe Yerdon, Special to Universal Sports
If there's something I should keep in mind whenever I decide to write something laying out the possibilities of what may happen, it's to keep in mind that when you think you've got the whole thing figured out, you really know next to nothing at all. Case in point: my writing off of Norway.
Posted: 7:34a ET, Monday, May 17, 2010
Denmark looks to clinch, Slovakia looks to improve
By Joe Yerdon, Special to Universal Sports
A win today over Belarus would ensure Denmark a spot in the top eight and a chance to medal in the World Championships for the first time ever. Meanwhile, Slovakia finds itself in a potential must-win situation against Finland.
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