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Post by Joey on Jan 9, 2016 20:09:54 GMT -5
Huge upset opens tournament, Germany downs Gold medalistsUFA - In the opening game of the tournament it was the reigning Gold medalists, the United States taking on Germany in a game that was essentially obvious as to who the winner would be but that was not the case as Germany shockingly beat USA 2-1 in overtime.
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Post by Joey on Jan 9, 2016 20:14:09 GMT -5
Sweden opens tourney with huge win mirroring 2015
UFA - After a disappointing 7th place finish in 2015, the Swedes picked up where they left off in the Group Stage last year as they dominated Norway from the opening puck drop to claim the 6-0 victory.
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Post by Joey on Jan 9, 2016 20:20:39 GMT -5
Finland dominates Switzerland to earn first points
UFA - Finland, looking to prove themselves as a powerhouse in international hockey came in guns ablazing against the Swiss team and managed to score six goals en route to a 6-2 victory.
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Post by Joey on Jan 9, 2016 20:25:12 GMT -5
Was there even a question? Canada blanks Denmark for second year in a row
UFA - Two years, two shutouts. Canada once again was able to shut out the Danes but this year it was a bit tougher and they only managed a final score of 2-0.
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Post by Joey on Jan 9, 2016 20:28:53 GMT -5
Back on track: USA tops Slovakia
UFA - The reigning Gold medalists, the United States got back on track with a 3-1 victory over the struggling Slovakian team who currently share last place with Switzerland.
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Post by Joey on Jan 10, 2016 12:04:19 GMT -5
Russia doesn't mess around, scorches Swedes
UFA - The home team showed that they aren't messing around this year and that they want that Gold medal as they dismantled the dominant Swedish team by a 5-1 score.
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Post by Joey on Jan 10, 2016 12:07:29 GMT -5
The Finnish train keeps rolling and runs over Germany
UFA - Finland continued their trek towards gold after running circles around the German team and blowing them out by a 9-2 final score.
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Post by Joey on Jan 10, 2016 12:10:20 GMT -5
Sign of things to come? Russia shuts out Canada
UFA - The home team continued their absolute destruction of Group B as they shockingly shut out the normally dominant Canadian team by a score of 4-0. Canada has been struggling thus far in the tournament.
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Post by Joey on Jan 10, 2016 12:13:34 GMT -5
Group A curse? Slovakia remains without a win as Switzerland dominates
UFA - In what seems to be a Group A curse, Slovakia remains without a win much like Latvia in 2015 as Switzerland ran circles around them and beat them by a final score of 7-1. Slovakia is in a do or die situation and could very well be relegated.
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Post by Joey on Jan 10, 2016 12:15:22 GMT -5
Denmark no match for Norway who looks to make an impact
UFA - Norway played hard the entire game and looked phenomenal in the 3-1 victory over Denmark. Norway's Head Coach stated that they are looking to get on the podium in their first year.
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Post by Joey on Jan 10, 2016 12:19:07 GMT -5
The United States is Finn-ishedUFA - Reigning Gold medalists look to be in a bad spot as they suffered another loss at the hands of Finland who defeated them 5-3 in a very solid matchup. The United States are in danger of falling into relegation if they lose again.
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Post by Joey on Jan 10, 2016 12:22:28 GMT -5
Russia routs Denmark to remain undefeated
UFA - Denmark remained winless while Russia remained undefeated after routing Denmark by a final score of 10-1. The Danes will be relegated if they do not get a win in their final game.
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Post by Joey on Jan 10, 2016 12:30:02 GMT -5
Switzerland tops Germany, jumps into 2ndUFA - Switzerland showed Germany how to play hockey and beat them by a 3-1 score and managed to shockingly jump into 2nd place in Group A, above reigning Gold medalists the United States.
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Post by Joey on Jan 10, 2016 12:33:15 GMT -5
Is Norway Cinderella? Scores upset win over Sweden
UFA - Norway proved that with heart, gut and determination you can accomplish anything when they upset Sweden 2-1 in overtime to jump into 2nd place with 7 points.
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Post by Joey on Jan 10, 2016 12:36:27 GMT -5
Germany closes out tournament with shootout loss to SlovakiaUFA - The German team, who looked to be this year's Cinderella team after upsetting the USA in the tournament opener was just not to be as Slovakia edged them 1-0 in a shootout.
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