Note: Most information from the IIHF website.
Standings
Team
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Wins
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OTW/SOW
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OTL/SOL
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Losses
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Points
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Goal Diff.
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Romania
|
4
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
14
|
+16
|
Belgium
|
2
|
1
|
0
|
2
|
8
|
+7
|
Serbia
|
1
|
1
|
2
|
1
|
7
|
-4
|
Spain
|
2
|
0
|
1
|
2
|
7
|
-4
|
Iceland
|
2
|
0
|
1
|
2
|
7
|
+4
|
Australia
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
4
|
2
|
-19
|
Results
April 13
Spain 6 - Australia 1
Serbia 4 - Romania 8
Iceland 3 - Belgium 0
April,14
Romania 5 - Australia 1
Belgium 6 - Spain 2
Iceland 4 - Serbia 5
April 16
Romania 4 - Belgium 3
Serbia 3 - Australia 4 (SO)
Iceland 2 - Spain 4
April 17
Belgium 3 - Serbia 2 (OT)
Spain 1 - Romania 7
Australia 1 - Iceland 6
April 19
Serbia 4 - Spain 3 (SO)
Australia 4 - Belgium 10
Romania 3 - Iceland 2 (OT)
Team Recap
Romania: Romania kicked off their tournament against Serbia. They looked good early on, scoring 3 times in the first period. Romania also scored 3 in the second, but gave up a goal between theirs. Romania scored 2 early goals in the third before Serbia potted 2 of their own. Romania won their first game 8-4. Romania had a good start against Australia, scoring twice in the first 8 minutes. It wasn't until the third period when Romania once again found the back of the net. Romania would score 2 more times after Australia netted 1, giving them a 5-1 win. Romania's first period dominance continued against Belgium, as they scored 3 times in the period. The second was more evenly matched, but it was Belgium who had a multi-goal period, scoring twice. Both teams scored a goal in the third, as Romania fended off Belgium en route to a 4-3 win. Against Spain, it was Ede Mihaly who scored twice to give Romania a 2-0 lead after the first. Spain would pull within 1 early in the third, but that was it. Romania exploded for 5 unanswered (kicked off by Mihaly's hat-trick goal), winning the game 7-1. Romania ended the tournament facing the host Iceland. The Romanians would have a tougher time, as they only managed 1 goal in the first period. The teams would swapped goals in the second. Iceland would stun Romania in the third, as they tied the game. Romania could not find a winning goal in regulation, meaning they were headed to overtime. Roberto Gliga scored under three minutes in to give Romania the 3-2 win. Romania finished the tournament undefeated, giving then the first place finish and a promotion to Division I for next year.
Belgium: Belgium did not have an ideal start to the tournament. Facing Iceland, the Belgium could not find the back of the net. They would give up 3 goals (two of which were empty net ones) in the third, losing their first game 3-0. Belgium continued to roll against Spain, as they scored 3 times in the first and twice in the second. A penalty early in the third would end their shutout bid. Both teams scored later in the period, as Belgium extended their winning streak to 2 with the 6-2 win. Belgium had a tough time against Romania, as they found themselves in a 3-0 hole after the first period. Belgium scored twice in the second to pull within a goal. A Romanian goal early in the third to put Belgium down by 2. Belgium tried to fight back, but only managed a powerplay goal. Belgium suffered their first loss by a score of 4-3. Belgium faced Serbia in shot-filled game. Serbia would open the scoring in the first, but Belgium tied the game late in the period with a powerplay goal. The second saw Belgium score before Serbia tied the game. The third period was scoreless, meaning overtime was needed. Mitch Morgan would score in the extra frame, as Belgium won the game 3-2. Belgium had no problem finding the back of the net against Australia. The Belgians scored 4 unanswered in the first (including a penalty shot by Ben Vercammen) before their opponent got on the board. The scoring in the second was much of the same, as Belgium scored 3 times (Alexandre Bremer had a pair) before Australia answered with 1. While Belgium gave up 2 powerplay goals in the third, they still managed to score 3 times in the period, with their scoring capped off by Morgan getting a hat-trick. Belgium won their last game 10-4. Belgium finished in solo possession of second place, winning the silver medal.
Serbia: Serbia did not start off well against Romania, as they gave up 3 goals in the first period. The second was better, as Serbia was able to answer on 2 of Romania's 3 goals. Both teams scored twice in the third, as Serbia wound up losing the game 8-4. Facing the host Iceland, Serbia would fall behind 2-0 before tying it up before the end of the first period. Penalty trouble hurt Serbia in the second, as they gave up a goal while 2 men down. Both teams swapped goals later in the period. Serbia managed to tie the game early in the third. With just seconds left in the game, Marko Sretovic scored to lift Serbia to a 5-4 win. Against Australia, it was a back-and-forth affair, as in all three periods Australia would score first then Serbia tied it. The game went to a shootout. Serbia needed a goal in the third round to continue, but could not beat the Australian goalie. Serbia lost the game 4-3. Serbia had a high-event battle with Belgium, as both teams combined for 95 shots (48 for Serbia, 47 for Belgium). Despite the high shot total, both teams could only manage a goal in both the first and second periods. The game would be decided in overtime, as Belgium scored under 4 minutes into the extra frame. Serbia suffered another OT/SO loss, this time by a score of 3-2. Serbia faced Spain to end their tournament. Serbia was the more dominate team, but had trouble scoring. They would head into the third period down 3-1. Goals by Milos Babic and Nemanja Jankovic helped Serbia tied the game. They once again found themselves in the shootout, but this time it had a happy ending (somewhat). Sretovic was the only scorer in the shootout, but the highlight making the rounds was Marko Milovanovic attempt, where he tripped and lost the puck. Serbia would have the last laugh though, as they won the game 4-3. The win gave Serbia a third place finish in the tournament, taking home the bronze medal.
Spain: Spain kicked off the tournament facing Australia. The Spaniards scored early on a powerplay opportunity. Their lead didn't last long, as Australia scored 55 seconds later. Spain scored once more before the end of the first period. The game was pretty even throughout, but Spain was the only team who managed to find the back of the net after the first. A goal in the second and 4 in the third propelled Spain to a 6-1 win. Against Belgium, Spain would struggle. By the end of the second period they would be down 5-0. A powerplay goal early in the third would get Spain on the board. Both teams swapped goals late in the third, as Spain would end up losing the game 6-2. Spain would come out firing against Iceland, but could only managed a powerplay goal late in the first. They extended their lead early in the second before Iceland scored late in the period. Both teams scored on the powerplay in the third. An empty net goal by Spain helped them cap the game, as they beat the host 4-2. Spain would not have a good time against Romania, as they gave up 2 goals in the first period. Juan Munoz scored early in the third to pull Spain to within 1. That was as close as Spain got, as Romania scored 5 unanswered. Spain lost the game 7-1. Spain ended their tournament facing Serbia. The Spaniards struck first, thanks to Jordy Angles' goal midway through the first. Serbia tied it early in the second, but it didn't last long, as Spain scored minutes later to retake the lead before extending it late in the period. Spain could not hold on to their 2-goal lead in the third, as Serbia would tie the game. Eventually a shootout was needed to solve the game. Spain gave up the first goal, and could not find a response. Spain lost their final game 4-3. Spain finished the tournament in fourth place.
Iceland: The host had a good start to the tournament. Facing Belgium in their first game, both teams would remain scoreless until the third, when Bjorn Sigurdarson scored 48 second in to give Iceland the lead. A couple of Icelandic empty net goals sealed the game. Dennis Hedstrom would stop all 29 shots he faced, as Iceland won the game 3-0. Iceland faced Serbia in their next game. Iceland started off with 2 goals, before Serbia came back and tied the game in the first. Iceland capitalized on a 2-man advantage in the second to regain the lead. Both teams scored later in the period. Leading 3-2 at the start of the third, all Iceland needed to do was hang on. While they were the most offensive team, it was Serbia who were the goalscorers. Iceland gave up 2 in the third to suffer their first lost of the tournament (5-4). Iceland had a tough start against Spain, and managed to escape the first period only allowing a powerplay goal. They would fall behind 2-0 before Jon Gislason put Iceland on the board late in the second. Both teams scored on the powerplay in the third. A Spanish empty net goal sealed Iceland's fate, as they lost 4-2. Iceland had a better time against Australia. They would score twice before their opponent struck back with 1. Iceland would continue with the multi-goal periods, scoring twice in both the second and third. Iceland earned their second win by a score of 6-1. Iceland capped off the tournament facing Romania. The host managed to do something other teams failed to do, which is keep Romania to just a goal in the first period. Iceland scored 4 minutes in to the second period, but Romania responded minutes later to retake the lead. Iceland would hang on though, and eventually tied the game back up midway though the third. They managed to force overtime, but that was it, as Romania would score in the extra frame to win the game. Iceland lost their last game by a score of 4-3. Iceland finished the tournament in fifth place, and will be back in this group for next year.
Australia: It was not the tournament Australia envisioned they have. Starting off against Spain, they would fall behind early, but scored seconds later to tie the game. Australia would give up another goal before the period ended. Unfortunately for the Aussies, their goal in the first was the only 1 they scored. Spain added 4 more goals, as Australia would suffer a 6-1 loss. Australia looked to be evenly matched against Romania, but would end the first period down 2-0. Their play would drop from their, as Romania started to dominant the shot count. Australia would fall behind 3-0 before Mitch Humphries scored in the third to break the shutout. Romania scored 2 more times, as Australia suffered it's second loss by a score of 5-1. Australia would face Serbia next, and both teams went goal-for-goal. The Aussies would score first but Serbia would answer later in all three regulation periods. A shootout was eventually need. Robert Malloy scored the shootout winner, as Australia took the game 4-3. Australia would have a tough time against Iceland. They would give up 2 goals in the first before scoring their lone goal late in the period. Australia gave up 2 more in both the second and third periods en route to a 6-1 loss. Finishing off against Belgium wasn't much easier for the Aussies. Belgium would score 4 unanswered before Lliam Webster scored late in the first to put Australia on the board. The second period looked like much of the same, as Belgium scored 3 straight before Australia answered back with 1. Australia would managed 2 powerplay goals in the third, but were still outscored in the period. Australia lost their final game by a score of 10-4. Australia finished in sixth place with a measly 2 points, and will spend next year in Group B.
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