In Cologne and Paris continues the ice hockey world championship in the top division.
Group A:
Russia sent six meek washers in gate of Slovakia and guaranteed himself a spot in the quarterfinals of the world Cup. The magnificent match was given out ex-striker of “Donbass” Evgeny dadonov, on account of which double and one assists.
Germany Italy inflicted a sixth defeat in a row and sent the “Squadra Azzurra” in the first division. The Germans who have received a solid landing from the NHL, now share with Latvia passage in fourth place.
Russia — Slovakia 6:0 (3:0, 2:0, 1:0)
Italy — Germany 1:4 (1:2, 0:2, 0:0)
Standings: Russia – 14, USA – 12 Sweden – 10, Latvia, Germany 5, Denmark, Slovak Republic – 4, Italy – 1.
Group B:
The world Champions, the Canadians suddenly gave up the slack in the match with Switzerland. The main favorites of the tournament, lost the advantage in two washers, and in the overtime Fabrice Herzog scored twice and the Canadians inflicted the first defeat in the tournament.
Belarus is the second year in a row is one step away from returning to the first division, but each time manages to avoid relegation. This time the team of Dave Lewis defeated Slovenia and forced the rival to accept a reduction in grade.
Slovenia — Belarus 2:5 (2:1, 0:4, 0:0)
Canada — Switzerland 2:3(2:0, 0:0, 0:2, 0:1)
Standings: Canada – 13, Switzerland – 11, Czech Republic – 10, Finland 9, Norway 8, France – 7, Belarus – 4, Slovenia – 1.
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