CANADA
CAPTURES SECOND AT WORLD BANDY CHAMPIONSHIPS
Canada
captured second spot at the World Bandy Championships "B"
group being played in Kazan, Russia. They defeated Holland
be a score of 12- 3 in the
2nd place final. Last year the Canadians were the bronze medallists.
The Canadian team narrowly missed out winning the title after
losing a heartbreaker to Belarus in the "B" group
final. The score was tied at 4 after regulation time and Canada
ended up losing 3-2 in the shootout.
Belarus
then went out to play USA in the relegation round that sees
the "B" group winner play the 6th place team in
the "A" group. Belarus defeated the winless USA
team, by a score of 6 -3. USA moves down to "B"
group next year in Stockholm for the 2006 Championships.
BANDY
BITS ....... The Opening Ceremonies saw a crowd of about 10,000
take in the festivities. Jason Neufled and Brian Davis represented
Canada in the Ceremony. Brandon Ellement and Jon Knight will
represent Canada in the Closing.....
......former
Hockey great of the 1972 Russian- Canada Hockey Summit Vyacheslov
Fetisov is now head of the Federal agency for physical culture
and sport in Russia. He participated in the official functions
and when informed that Team Canada was from Winnipeg, sported
a big grin and said "Winterpeg?"..He was also aware
of the new arena built in Winnipeg and expressed hope that
it would be big enough get an NHL team back to the city.
..,.former
Winnipeg goaltenders Nikolai Habibulan and Fred Brathwaite
are playing for the AK Bars hockey team in Kazan. They have
an arena that seats about 10,000
Team
Canada returns to Winnipeg on Monday evening.
BANDY
MOVES ONE STEP CLOSER TO OLYMPIC STATUS
The bandy world continues to grow. In 2004, there were
more nations competing in World Championship play than ever
before - 11 in all. Full
Story.
CANADA
LOSES SQUEAKER IN CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL
Canada
lost to Belarus in a shootout 3-2 in the championship final
of the World Bandy Championships, B Pool, being held in Kazan
Russia. The scorers were Sam Martin, Jon Knight, Brandon Ellement,
and Costa Cholakis.
Costa scored with just seconds remaining in the game to the
put the game into a shootout. Goal tender Ronnie Lintick was
super throughout the game..
Kelly Morris stated " a hard fought battle, tough to swallow,
made all hearts of the Canadians disappointed from all their
practices in -40c and travel. This was the game we all wanted
and needed to win. We have our heads held high and our hearts
as we go on to the sliver medal match hoping for a win. Team
Canada will now play Holland in the Silver Medal match as the
loser of the Final must still playoff for second and third spot.
Canada finished in 3rd spot at last years championship in Budapest.
Belarus will now play USA to see who will qualify for the last
remaining "A:" pool position. USA went winless in
the A Pool.
Canada
captures third straight at World Bandy Championships
Team Canada captured its third straight victory at the
World Bandy Championships being held In Kazan Russia on Tuesday..
The Canadians dominated Eastonia by a score of 18-0. This
was Canada's highest goal output in history.
Brandon Ellement led the way with 5 goals , while Brian Davis
added 3 along with Jon Knight. Costa Cholakis and Ryan Toothill
had 2 each and Jason Neufled, Mark Priestly, and Pat Bolt
scored singles.
The
Canadians will now face Belarus on Friday in what will be
the "B" pool Championship. The winner of this pool
will then play the 6th place A pool team to determine advancement
to A pool. Last year in Budapest, the Canadian squad came
in 3rd.
"The ice has not been that good due to the cold, stated
veteran Gennaroo Macchia, but we are certainly holding our
own here. The level of competition is quite high and we are
really looking forward to the match against Belarus".
Jason Neufeld added, " I am really pumped up right now-
it feels good to have the 3 wins, but the real test is on
Friday"
Canada
wins second game at World Bandy Championships
Canada
is 2 -0 at the World Bandy Championshps being held in Kazan,
Russia. The Canadians defeated Holland by a score of 8 - 1.
Team Canada who was leading 3-0 at the half, was led by Costa
Cholakis with 3 goals and Jon Knight and Brandon Ellement each
chipping in two while Ryan Toothill added a single. On Sunday,
Canada defeated Hungary 9 - 2.
Canada
now faces Estonia on Tuesday
Canada
Defeats Hungary at World Bandy Championships
Team Canada is undefeated as they completed their first
game at the World Bandy Championships being held in Kazan /Russia.
The Canadians totally dominated the Hungarians by a score of
9 -2.
Ryan Toothill and Jon Knight led the way with 3 goals each,
while singles were added by Sam Martin, Kelly Morris, and Carey
Coubrough."It was a good opener for us" stated Jason
Neufled, a second year veteran, "We played pretty well,
especially with the cold and high winds"
Coach Goran Svennsson was happy with the performance although
he felt that
the team must still work on their corners.
The next action for Canada is Monday against Holland
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