Team
|
Wins
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OTW/SOW
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OTL/SOL
|
Losses
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Points
|
Goal Diff.
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Canada
|
7
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0
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0
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0
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21
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+35
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Sweden
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4
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2
|
0
|
1
|
16
|
+15
|
Czech
Republic
|
4
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
15
|
+9
|
Switzerland
|
2
|
0
|
4
|
1
|
10
|
-6
|
Germany
|
2
|
0
|
1
|
4
|
7
|
-13
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France
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
5
|
5
|
-7
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Latvia
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0
|
2
|
1
|
4
|
5
|
-14
|
Austria
|
0
|
2
|
1
|
4
|
5
|
-19
|
Canada
Results
Win vs. Latvia (6-1)
Win vs. Germany (10-0)
Win vs. Czech Republic (6-3)
Win vs. Sweden (6-4)
Win vs. France (4-3)
Win vs. Switzerland (7-2)
Win vs. Austria (10-1)
Round Robin Summary
Canada dominated most of this group, ending it with a perfect 7-0-0-0. Starting off against Latvia, they would have little trouble, beating them 6-1 (capped off by a penalty shot by Sidney Crosby). Goals would be easier to come by against Germany, as Canada won a 10-o blowout (and once again capped it with a penalty shot goal, this time by Matt Duchene). It would be a lot closer against the Czech Republic, as it wasn't until the third when Canada got some real separation in the scoreline. Thanks to a couple of powerplay goals in the third, Canada would take a 3-goal lead. Btoh teas swapped late goals, as Canada won their third in a row. It got a lot tougher against Sweden, as Canada found themselves down 3-0 after the first. The deficit would be erased in the second, as they scored three unanswered to tie the game. The tie did not last long, as Sweden scored less than a minute later to regain the lead. It did not take long for Canada to strike in the third period, as Patrick Wiercioch scored 54 seconds in to tie the game. Tyler Ennis added a powerplay goal minutes later, giving Canada their first lead of the game. Canada kept the lead for the remainder of the game, adding an empty net goal to seal it. Facing France, it felt almost like deja vu, as Cristobal Huet and the French team kept the game close. Unlike last year though, Canada would end up the winner, as they held the lead after Jordan Eberle's powerplay goal in the third. Finishing off the round robin, Canada would blow out Switzerland (7-2) and Austria (10-0). Winning all seven games placed them first in the group, as Canada move on to the quarter finals.
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Sweden
Results
SO Win vs. Czech Republic (6-5)
Win vs. Austria (6-1)
Win vs. Latvia (8-1)
Loss vs. Canada (4-6)
Win vs. Germany (4-3)
OT Win vs. Switzerland (2-1)
Win vs. France (4-2)
Round Robin Summary
Sweden started off their tournament facing the host Czech Republic. The Swedes had a 3-1 lead going into the third, when all hell broke loose. First, both teams managed a goal within the first five minutes of the period. The Czechs stormed back in the later half, scoring three unanswered just over a five minute span to take the lead. Sweden would find an equalizer late, as Mattias Sjorgen's powerplay goal with a minute left tied the game. A shootout was needed. After both teams scored in the first round and were stopped in the second, it was Oliver Ekman-Larsson who ended up with the winning goal, as the Swedes earn their first two points of the tournament. Their next couple of games were much easier, as they walloped Austria (6-1) and Latvia (8-1). It looked liked this would continue against Canada, as Sweden finished the first period up 3-0. That lead was eliminated in the second period. Oscar Moller's goal late in the second did give Sweden the lead again. The third period was not kind to the Swedes, as Canada managed to tie the game and get ahead. It stayed that way, as Sweden suffered it's first lost of the tournament thanks to a Canadian comeback. Sweden did bounce back against Germany, but it was a closer score than they would have liked. Against Switzerland, Elias Lindholm scored in the first to put the Swedes up 1-0. It stayed that way until the early in the third, when Switzerland tied it. Sweden caught a break in overtime, as a powerplay chance saw Filip Forsberg score to win the game for the Swedes. They finished off the round robin dominating France, winning 4-2. Sweden finished second in the group, and are headed to the quarter finals.
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Czech Republic
Results
SO Loss vs. Sweden (5-6)
Win vs. Latvia (4-2)
Loss vs. Canada (3-6)
Win vs. France (5-1)
Win vs. Austria (4-0)
Win vs. Germany (4-2)
SO Win vs. Switzerland (2-1)
Round Robin Summary
The host started off with a tough challenge, facing Sweden in their first game. It looked to be Sweden's game, as the Czechs went into the third period down 3-1. Both teams scored early in the period, then the Czech offense turned it on. Goals by Dominik Simon, Roman Cervenka, and Martin Zatovic in the later half of the period powered the Czechs to a 5-4 lead. It would not stand, as a Petr Koukal penalty late in the period gave Sweden the chance to tie it, and they did. The game went all the way to the shootout, where the Czechs could not keep up with the Swedes. The Czechs started their tournament with a shootout loss. Against Latvia, the host would fall behind a goal after the first. Both teams scored early in the second. It ended up being the Czechs powerplay that help them the rest of the game, as they scored twice in the second and once in the third on the man advantage. The Czech Republic beat Latvia 4-2, giving them their first win of the tournament. The Czechs managed to keep the game close against Canada until the third, when penalty trouble hurt their chances of tying the game. The host suffered their only regulation loss against Canada. The Czech Republic had no problem bouncing back, as they next few games were won by a four goal difference (5-1 against France, 4-0 against Austria). The host would dominate in third game against Germany, winning the game 4-2. Finishing off against the Switzerland, it was penalty trouble that hurt the Czechs in the first, as they gave up a goal while down two men. It wasn't until midway through the third when Martin Zatovic scored to tie the game. It went to a shootout, where Michal Vondrka scored the winning goal to end the round robin on a high note for the host. The Czech Republic finished third in Group A, and get to advance to the quarter finals.
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Switzerland
Results
SO Loss vs. Austria (3-4)
Win vs. France (3-1)
Win vs. Germany (1-0)
OT Loss vs. Latvia (1-2)
OT Loss vs. Sweden (1-2)
Loss vs. Canada (2-7)
SO Loss vs. Czech Republic (2-1)
Round Robin Summary
The tournament did not start off well for the Swiss. Against Austria, they had three separate one-goal leads, and all three times Austria answered back. A shootout was needed, and Switzerland could not find an answer, as their shots were either saved or missed. They had a better time against France. Denis Hollenstein scored on a five minute powerplay in the first to put the Swiss up by one. Roman Josi struck early in the second to extend the lead. While France managed a goal in the third, Switzerland was able to hang on to the lead. Reto Suri sealed the game with an empty net goal, as the Swiss beat France for their first win. Switzerland would be in a low shooting affair with Germany, as both teams had 18 shots each. Only one would find the back of the net though, and that one was credited to Denis Hollenstein. The 1-0 win extended Switzerland's winning streak to two games. They soon found themselves on another streak though. Against both Latvia and Sweden, Switzerland subsequently gave up the first goal of the game, tied it in the third period, and lost it in overtime. While the extra time would stop against Canada, the losing would not, as Switzerland suffered their first regulation loss of the tournament at the hands of the Canadians. Switzerland ended their round robin against the Czech Republic. A two man advantage late in the first saw Kevin Fiala find the back of the net, putting the Swiss up 1-0. It remained that way until the third, when the Czechs scored to tie the game. The game went all the way to a shootout. Fiala would score in the shootout, but that was all the Swiss could muster, as Reto Berra was beaten twice. Despite the losing streak to end the round robin, Switzerland accumulated enough points to finish solely in fourth place in the group, and will move on to the quarter finals.
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Germany
Results
Win vs. France (2-1)
Loss vs. Canada (10-0)
Loss vs. Switzerland (1-0)
Loss vs. Sweden (3-4)
Win vs. Latvia (2-1)
Loss vs. Czech Republic (2-4)
SO Loss vs. Austria (2-3)
Round Robin Summary
Germany faced off against France in their first game of the tournament. The Germans struck first, as Michael Wolf scored midway though the first. The game would eventually be tied, as France scored midway through the third. A French penalty late in the third was what Germany needed, as Patrick Reimer scored on the powerplay to put Germany ahead 2-1. They held on for the remaining minute, as Germany won their first game. The next couple of games was not kind to Germany and their offense, as they were shutout by Canada (10-0) and Switzerland (1-0). Their next goal didn't come until late in the first against Sweden, even then it was preceded by two Swedish goals and a 20 minute delay to fix the glass. Stephan Daschsner was given a five and a game with seconds left in the first after hitting Sweden's Mattias Ekholm. Germany not only managed to kill off that penalty, but scored midway though the second to tie the game. It stayed tied until early in the third, when Sweden scored to retake the lead. Sweden scored again before Germany manage to respond. Another tying goal was not in the cards, as Germany's loss to Sweden extended their losing streak to three games. Things continued to look bad against Latvia, as Patrick Hager's tripping penalty in the first led to Latvia's first goal. It wasn't until the third period when Germany caught a break. A five minute powerplay saw Michael Wolf tie the game. Late in the third, Matthias Plachta scored to put Germany in the lead. They held it for the rest of the game, as Germany stopped the losing with a 2-1 win. Germany looked to stun the hosting Czech Republic, as they scored first. It did not last long, as the Czechs tied it up six minutes later. Germany did the same in the second, scoring early in the period to take the lead. It was short-lived though, as the Czechs only needed two minutes this time to tie the game. Germany could not muster another goal, as they gave up two more to the Czech Republic. Germany faced Austria in their last game. Germany headed into the third period down 1-0. Wolf's goal just over four minutes into the third tied the game. Austria scored late in the game to retake the lead. Reimer scored with two minutes left to once again tie the game. A shootout was needed, and in the end Germany could not keep up with Austria, as they lost their last game 3-2. Germany finished fifth in the group.
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France
Results
Loss vs. Germany (1-2)
Loss vs. Switzerland (1-3)
Win vs. Austria (2-0)
Loss vs. Czech Republic (1-5)
Loss vs. Canada (3-4)
Loss vs. Sweden (2-4)
SO Win vs. Latvia (3-2)
Round Robin Summary
France started their tournament facing Germany. France fell behind midway though the first. They manged to tie the game in the third, thanks to Damien Fleury. Just over a minute left, Sacha Treille got called for a hook, and it was costly, as Germany scored on the powerplay. France could not tie the game in the final minute, resulting in a loss. It did not get much better against Switzerland. Treille received a five and a game for elbowing Timo Helbling. Switzerland would capitalize on the ensuing powerplay. Antoine Roussel was ejected soon after for arguing a call and smacking the glass. Stephane Da Costa also left the game in the first, but it was because of a knee injury. Switzerland extended their lead in the second. Damien Raux scored in the third to pull France to within a goal, but that was as close as they got. France lost another game. Their fortunate turned against Austria. It took until the third period, but Fleury did score on the powerplay to put France ahead. Laurent Meunier added an empty net goal, as Cristobal Huet stopped 23 shots in the shutout. France went from victory to defeat, as they were beat 5-1 by the host Czech Republic. Against Canada, it looked like France may have wanted a repeat of last year. Huet did his part in keeping the game close, as Canada's attack poured it on in the first and second periods. Down 3-1, France would charge back in the third, as it took them seven minutes to tie the game. It did not stay that was for long, as Canada regained the lead on a powerplay goal. France could not find another tying goal, as another upset of Canada was not in the cards. France continued on, facing Sweden next. Down 1-0 after the first, a pair of Fleury goals early in the second saw France jump out to a 2-1 lead. A penalty later in the period cost them, as the Swedes tied the game. France had no answer for Sweden in the third, as they gave up two more goals, losing the game 4-2. Facing relegation, France needed a win against Latvia. It did not look good for France, as they gave up a powerplay goal in both the first and second periods. Midway through the third, Stephane da Costa would score to put France on the board. Just under five minutes left, Sacha Treille scored to tie the game. The game went all the way to the shootout. France scored on all three of their shootout attempts, which was more than enough. The win bumped France up the standings, as they finished sixth in the group.
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Latvia
Results
Loss vs. Canada (1-6)
Loss vs. Czech Republic (2-4)
Loss vs. Sweden (1-8)
OT Win vs. Switzerland (2-1)
Loss vs. Germany (1-2)
OT Win vs. Austria (2-1)
SO Loss vs. France (2-3)
Round Robin Summary
Latvia did not start the tournament off well. They were beaten 6-1 by Canada. Latvia looked better against the Czech Republic, as they finished the first period up 1-0 thanks to a powerplay goal by Kaspars Daugavins. Both teams scored early in the second. Penalty troubles soon spelled the end for Latvia's cahcne at winning, as they gave up a pair of powerplay goals in the second. They surrendered one more goal while down a man in the third, as Latvia lost their second game. Latvia had no chance against Sweden, as they were blown out 8-1. Against Switzerland, Latvia would take the lead in the second, thanks to Andris Dzerins. They could not hold on, as Switzerland tied the game with tow minutes left in the third. The game was decided in overtime, as Daugavins scored to win the game for Latvia. The Latvians found themselves in another low-scoring game, this time against Germany. Lauris Darzins scored midway through the first on the powerplay. Latvia stayed in the lead until the third, when Janis Sprukts was assessed a five and a game for kneeing. Germany scored on the ensuing powerplay to tie the game. Germany scored late in the third, as Latvia ran out of time in their effort to tie the game. Latvia faced Austria next, and it did not look good. Aleksandrs Jerofejevs was given a two and a ten early in the game for hitting to the head. Latvia did kill off the penalty, but would give up the first goal later in the period. Midway through the second, Lauris Darzins scored to tie the game. It remained 1-1 until early in overtime. Just 33 seconds into the extra frame, Daugavins scored to give Latvia the win. Latvia finished their tournament facing France in what was expected to be the relegation game. As long as Latvia did not lose in regulation, they would survive. It looked good for Latvia, as they scored on the powerplay in both the first and second periods to take a 2-0 lead. It did not last in the third, as France managed a pair of goals to tie the game. The game ended regulation in a tie, ensuring Latvia stayed in the main tournament. They ended up losing in a shootout. Thanks to the lone point, Latvia finished in seven place, and gets to stay in the main tournament.
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Austria
Results
SO Win vs. Switzerland (4-3)
Loss vs. Sweden (1-6)
Loss vs. France (0-2)
Loss vs. Czech Republic (0-4)
OT Loss vs. Latvia (1-2)
SO Win vs. Germany (3-2)
Loss vs. Canada (1-10)
Round Robin Summary
The start of the tournament looked promising for the Austrians. It initially looked bad against Switzerland, as they gave up a goal just over a minute into the game. They gave up a penalty shot two minutes later, but Switzerland failed to convert on it. Austria tied the game in the second, as Thomas Raffl scored early in the period. The tie was short-lived, as Switzerland scored shorthanded minutes later. Austria again found the tying goal, this time it was Brian Lebler, who scored early in the third. Austria found themselves behind once again, as the Swiss scored midway through the third. With the goalie pulled and time running out, Michael Raffl would score to once again tie the game for Austria. A shootout was needed. Konstantin Komarek scored the only goal, giving Austria the win. It started going down hill from there, as they were blown out by Sweden 6-1. Austria's offense was stifled for next few games, as France and the Czech Republic managed to shut Austria out. Their next goal came against Latvia, as Lebler scored late in the first to give Austria the lead. It lasted until midway through the second, as Latvia scored to tie the game. Austria tried to regain the lead for the rest of regulation, but could not find another goal. Latvia scored less than a minute into overtime, as Austria suffered another loss. Looking to stop the losing against Germany, it wasn't until the later half of the second when Austria found the back of the net. Their lead lasted until early in the third, when Germany would tie the game. Austria took the lead late in the third, thanks to Rafael Rotter. They could not hold on though, as Germany tied it up with two minutes left. The game needed a shootout to decide a winner. Austria scored on their first two shots, which was just enough, as they won the game 3-2. Austria was blown out by Canada 10-1 in their last game. Initially, Austria had a decent chance of avoiding relegation, as they needed any result from the France-Latvia game other than France beating Latvia in overtime/shootout. Sadly, that was the exact result that happened. The five points was not enough to keep Austria around. They finished eight in Group A, and will (again) be relegated to Division IA.
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