Canada defeats the Finnish selection 6:3 in the fight for third place and won bronze medals at the championship. We watched a really excellent hockey show today. I say goodbye and good night.
59:01
Välilä shot from the blue line, but his attempt was also blocked. The Canadian hockey players then pushed the puck into the middle zone.
58:33
58:01
The last two minutes of the third period are underway.
57:47
Kiviharju fired from the blue line, but he could not shoot through the wall of bodies.
57:02
Kuhta got the puck! He finished from the left side of the first one. However, George covered the near post!
56:35
On the ice, it looks as if the Finns are losing by only one goal. They have a lot of pressure.
55:16
The Finns push their opponent in the zone! However, Nieminen’s attempt was deflected behind the goal.
54:36
But the Finns don’t give up! Saarelainen finished from the left side, but George did an excellent job with the concrete.
53:35
It’s probably decided! The confusion in front of the Finnish goal continued. On the right side, GAVIN MCKENNA got to the puck and he sent the puck into the open part of the goal. Assists by Michael Hage.
53:25
52:26
Kiviharja moved the puck to Kuhta in the attacking zone, but his attempt was blocked. The Finnish pressure in the attacking zone continues.
51:45
O’Reilly had a great chance! He receives a pass from Misu, but his attempt ends up just wide of the goal.
51:22
Another jam in front of Carter Gerge! Vanhanen finished from a spin, but the Canadian goalkeeper hid the puck in his equipment.
50:05
The last ten minutes of regular playing time is underway.
49:55
Kiviharja fired from the blue line! George hid the puck in his equipment and did not allow the Finnish player to finish.
49:34
Confusion in front of George! Saarelainen, however, shot through the goal with his backhand.
48:33
The puck has left the court. The game is interrupted and a commercial break follows.
47:58
Canada is in full force.
47:15
46:45
46:12
One of the Finnish players got hit in the face, but it won’t be a 5 on 3 power play.
45:58
Exclusion from Team Canada:
Ethan MacKenzie – 2 min., possession.
45:12
The Finns are excellent at defending themselves. Iginla’s cross attempt was knocked down by one of the Finnish players.
44:22
The Canadian players are combining in the offensive zone, but it is still without a shooting finish.
43:51
Exclusion in the Finland team:
Julius Miettinen – 2 min., too many players on the ice.
43:24
Danford’s attempt from the right was kicked out by Rimpinen with a left foot.
42:37
In the second part, we are currently following a large Finnish activity. The Canadians launch quick counterattacks.
42:05
The Finns hesitated in their zone! Gavin McKenna had a great chance, but Rimpinen blocked his attempt with the concrete.
41:25
Boelius threw the puck from the blue line to the goal! Geroge again hid the puck in the catcher and interrupted the game.
41:03
Ruohonen was downright dangerous in front of the Kanda gate! However, Geroge was able to cover the puck and interrupt the game.
40:36
Vanhanen looked for Ruohonen in front of the goal, but the puck was blocked.
40:10
The Finns immediately settled into the zone and continue their proverbial game.
40:01
The third period began.
Canada leads Finland 5-3 after the second period. Canadian hockey players dominated the second part. We will see if the Finns can dramatize the match in the third part.
40:00
The second period is over.
39:02
The last minute of the second period is underway.
38:44
Ruohonen had a good chance! However, the puck didn’t hit perfectly! He missed the gate.
38:33
Exclusion from Team Canada:
Michael Misa – 2 min., hooking.
37:43
The game is suspended and there will be a commercial break.
36:50
Hage did not pass the puck to Misa. But Canadians remain entrenched in the band.
35:47
Excellent attempt by Misu from the left side! Subsequently, Beaudoin fired, but his attempt was knocked out by Rimpinen with a puncher.
34:18
He doesn’t give, you get! Hage had a great chance, but he couldn’t beat Rimpinen. On the other hand, he pushed Tuuvo HEIKKI RUOHONEN into the break and he easily beat the Canadian goalkeeper. Assisted by Leo Tuuva.
32:20
George now had his hands full! Vanhanen was pushing in front of the goal, but he couldn’t get the puck into the goal.
31:30
Brunicke’s finish ends up on the post of the Finnish goal!
31:10
Suomi defends excellently. But now Michael Misa had a good chance, but he missed the Finnish goal from the right side.
30:31
Again the jam in front of Rimpinen! Hage found himself in front of the Finnish goalkeeper, but this time he was able to cover the puck. The game is interrupted.
30:10
The match moved into the second half of regular time.
29:53
Exclusion in the Finland team:
Emil Hemming – 2 min., chopping.
29:20
Canada has taken off the gas a bit and the Finns are getting very uncomfortable.
28:14
Beolius found the puck in front of the Canadian goal, but missed! The Finnish pressure in the attacking zone continues.
27:38
The Finns tried to outnumber their opponent, but were again stopped by the offside position.
26:58
The forbidden release of Finland is whistled.
25:27
Canada takes advantage of another power play and leads by three goals! Gavin McKenna sent a fierce effort in front of goal and SAM O’REILLY skilfully tipped it behind Rimpinen. Assists by Gavin McKenna, Michael Hage.
24:42
Exclusion in the Finland team:
Heikki Ruohonen – 2 min., mixed race.
24:42
After Martone’s cannon, he got to Misa’s deflected puck, but he was fouled.
24:28
The second period continues at a fantastic pace. We are watching a really great match.
23:15
Hemming tried on the left wing, but was unable to finish past Verhoeff.
22:46
Kiviharju shot from the axis of the rink! His fierce attempt ends up on the Canadian goalkeeper.
21:47
Canada leads by two goals! PORTER MARTONE was able to take advantage of the great pressure, who did not give Rimpinen a chance in the Finnish goal with a sharp shot. Assists by Tij Iginla, Zayne Parekh.
21:24
Canada started the second period with a big burst. Iginl’s attempt ends up just wide of the Finnish goal.
20:26
Reschne’s attempt from the right guard was able to be reflexively kicked out by Rimpinen with the right concrete.
20:01
The second period began.
Canada leads Finland 3-2 after the first period. In the first act, we watched really excellent hockey. We’ll see what the second act brings us.
20:00
The first period is over.
19:28
Parekh threw the puck to Rimpinen. The Finnish goalkeeper covered the puck and interrupted the game.
19:02
The last minute of the first period is underway.
18:41
Canada takes the lead for the third time in the match! ZAYNE PAREKH shoots from the top of the ring! His fierce attempt ends up in Rimpinen’s goal. Assists by Michael Hage, Gavin McKenna.
17:46
Exclusion in the Finland team:
Jasse Boelius – 2 min., krosček.
17:44
17:22
Greentree had a great chance on the left side, but Kiviharja was able to thwart his finish. The game is interrupted. A commercial break follows.
16:11
Luchenko tried to get loose at the guard, but he couldn’t. The puck is in the middle zone.
15:24
Misa was receiving a pass to the axis of the rink, but he could not get through the dense Finnish defense.
14:50
Vanhanem found Hemming on the left circle, but he didn’t get to the end.
13:26
The game spills from side to side. Very fast hockey is played.
12:56
Excellent hockey continues. Martone’s finish ends up wide of the goal. Finnish hockey players go on the attack.
11:58
The state of the match is balanced again! The Finns use the power play! JULIUS MIETTINEN was able to take advantage of the great pressure, who surprised the Canadian goalkeeper with a shot between the concrete blocks! Assisted by Jasse Boelius, Jasper Kuhta.
11:11
10:34
The Canadians, after winning the bye, threw the puck past Rimpinen.
10:22
Exclusion from Team Canada:
Zayne Parekh – 2 min., holding.
09:22
The Canadians were outnumbered, but this time they could not finish their attack more accurately. Rimpinen took possession of the puck and interrupted the game.
08:45
The Finns did not understand the transition to the attacking zone. Their offside is whistled. A commercial break follows.
07:44
Kalto turned with the puck in the offensive zone, but his sharp attempt down the ice was pushed out by George.
06:44
Tuuva tried it from a wide angle but George covered his near post. The Finnish flight continues.
05:46
04:57
Canada takes the lead again! In the confusion in front of Rimpinen, BRAEDEN COOTES found his way the best, beating the Finnish goalkeeper with a sharp shot! Assists by Keaton Verhoeff, Liam Greentree.
04:45
We are watching really great hockey so far. The game spills from side to side.
03:23
It’s settled! The Canadians failed in the offensive zone. Ruohonen took the puck out. He left it to ARTTA VÄLIL and he shot past George with a great shot!. Assisted by Heikki Ruohonen.
02:49
Another action from Canada! Misa finished from close range, but Rimpinen made an excellent save.
02:11
Reschny drove the puck into the offensive zone. Subsequently, he received a pass in front of the Beaudoin goal, but he could not hit the puck.
01:10
Canada opens the scoring for today’s game! The Maple Leafs got renumbered. Hage moved the puck to SAM O’REILLY and he was able to beat Rimpinen with a backhand! Assists by Michael Hage, Gavin McKenna.
00:55
The Finns started a fast break, but were stopped by a close offside.
00:43
00:17
Rimpinen was able to displace Danford’s throw.
00:01
The opening balls were won by the players of Canada.
00:01
The meeting has just started.
You have: George (Ravensbergen) – Cameron Reid, Parekh, Brunicke (A), Carels, Aitcheson, Danford, MacKenzie, Verhoeff – Iginla, Misa, Martone (C) – McKenna, Hage, O’Reilly – Desnoyers, Beaudoin (A), Reschny – Greentree, Cootes, Luchanko.
Coach: Dale Hunter
Finland: Rimpinen (Saarinen) – Kiviharju (C), Nieminen, Väisänen, Boelius, Jokinen, Väilä, Nykyri – Vanhanen, Miettinen (A), Hemming – Saarelainen, Ruohonen (A), Tuuva – Westergård, Kuhta, Pikkarainen – Vesterinen, Suvanto, Koivu – Kalto.
Trainer: Lauri Mikkola
Referee: John Lindner (USA), Adam Tobias (USA) – Albert Ankerstjerne (DEN), Matthew Heinen (USA).
We welcome you to the online transmission. The meeting will start at 22:30.
