Despite being down early in the first period for only the second time in 2014 World Championship play, Russia roared back to defeat 3-1 the defending champs, Sweden. Sergei Shirokovs goal proved the game winner and Anton Belovs insurance tally ensured Russia a place in final of the IIHF 2014 Mens Ice Hockey World Championship at Minsk Arena in Belarus. Russia will now face the winner of the Czech Republic-Finland game. They will be seeking the 27th gold medal in Soviet/Russian hockey history and their first title since 2012. Russia has won gold three times since 2008 and will bew looking to add a fourth. Todays semi-final tilt featured both of Russia’s best players Yevgeni Malkin and Alexander Ovechkin in the lineup. Even with the dynamic duo, Russia would rely on its Kontinental Hockey League stars to lead the way offensively enabling Ovechkin to be held back after suffering an injury in the Preliminary Round. Sweden is the defending champion but will now have to settle playing for the bronze medals. iihfworlds2014/en/games/ IIHF
Posted on: Sun, 25 May 2014 02:31:12 +0000
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