(Canes In) The IIHF World Championships

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Another solid day for Justin Faulk as he tallies another assist in Team USA's win over Germany.

Canada also got a boost from Canes players as Eric Staal tallied an assist and Jeff Skinner had the game winning goal in Canada's 2-1 win over the Czech's.

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First things first, Canada beat Slovenia in OT today and will advance as the 1st or 2nd seed in group A; depending on the outcome of the Switzerland-Belarus game tomorrow (Canada needs a Swiss loss in regulation).

USA is currently the 2nd seed in group B, but can advance as the number one seed with a win over Slovakia tomorrow.

The Czech Republic are in a win-or-go home game against Norway tomorrow. The Czech's need a win in regulation to move on to the quarterfinals.

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Remember the top four in each group advance. Also I believe the U.S.'s game will be televised tomorrow. Game time is 11:15 (I believe), if you can; tune in.

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The U.S. lost to Slovakia, but had already clinched their spot in the quarterfinals, they will advance as the second seed out of Group B.

 

Canada does finished up their game yesterday and will advance as the second seed from Group A, due to the Swiss win over Belarus.

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The Czech's have just beaten Norway 7-0 and will advance the quarterfinals as the fourth seed in Group A. Tlusty recorded a goal and an assist.

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The IIHF World Championship quarterfinals start tomorrow and for anyone that is interested, here is the time slots for each game...

 

Game 1: USA vs. Russia (6:00 A.M.)

Game 2: Czech Republic vs. Switzerland (8:45 A.M.)

Game 3: Finland vs. Slovakia (11:30 A.M.)

Game 4: Canada vs. Sweden (2:15 P.M.)

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Alex Ovechkin has joined Team Russia and is expected to play today against the U.S.

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Well obviously the big new is the injury to Eric Staal; he suffered a serious knee injury when Alex Hedler came in and made knee on knee contact with Eric. Edler received a 5+20 (major penalty with a game misconduct).

 

After the injury to Staal, Canada struggled to get things together and ultimately lost 3-2 in a penalty shootout.

 

Czech Republic was also eliminated as the were unable to solve the undefeated Swiss.

 

The big news was Team USA's domination against Russia. The reinforcements arrived in T.J. Oshie and Alex Galchenyuk and USA rolled Russia 8-3.

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Staal is flying back to Raleigh tomorrow and will undergo an MRI on Saturday.

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Here is the schedule for the semifinals...

 

Game 1: Finland vs. Sweden (9:00 A.M.)

Game 2: USA vs. Switzerland (1:00 P.M.)

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Here is the schedule for the semifinals...

 

Game 1: Finland vs. Sweden (9:00 A.M.)

Game 2: USA vs. Switzerland (1:00 P.M.)

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Remember, the semi's start tomorrow morning.

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Well... the US lost to the Swiss and will play tomorrow in the Bronze medal game...

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I updated the OP for those that are interested in watching the medal games tomorrow.