WJC ON LOCATION: Canada, Sweden both on losing end
Russia comes away with Gold, USA takes Bronze over Sweden
Wednesday, 05.01.2011 / 9:42 PM
/ Oilers at the World Juniors
By Marc Ciampa
- edmontonoilers.com
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GOLD MEDAL GAME - RUSSIA 5, CANADA 3
An impressive third-period comeback from a three-goal deficit by Russia gave them the Gold Medal victory, ultimately defeating Canada 5-3 on Wednesday night.
The Canadians got off to a fast start and didn't look back through a fast-paced 20 minute opening period.
Canada scored early and late in the period to take a 2-0 lead over Russia heading into the first intermission.
Shots on goal were 14 to 8 in favour of Canada.
Canada continued its onslaught in the second period as Brayden Schenn scored his 8th of the tournament to make it a 3-0 game.
However, the Russians struck for two quick goals early in the third to make it a one-goal game.
Six minutes later, Vladimir Tarasenko scored to bring the Russians all the way back, tied 3-3.
Russia struck for the go-ahead marker with 4:38 to play and then iced it with less than two minutes to play for the Gold Medal.
We will have complete coverage of the game, including post-game interviews with the Oilers prospects and highlights.
Highlights: Canada vs. Russia BRONZE MEDAL GAME - USA 4, SWEDEN 2
The Bronze Medal Game was Sweden versus USA but you wouldn't know it by the number of red and white jerseys in the crowd.
Oilers prospect and Swedish captain Anton Lander led his squad onto the ice with an opportunity to secure the 15th medal in World Junior history for the country.
USA dominated play early on with four or five outstanding scoring chances. Goaltender Fredrik Petersson Wentzel was outstanding in keeping it scoreless through 20 minutes.
Shots on goal after one were 13 to 5 for the Americans.
With 8:02 left in the second period, Sweden struck for a goal to take a 1-0 lead. Oscar Lindberg banged home a rebound through a sprawled-out Jack Campbell on a second effort for the marker.
However, USA's Chris Kreider tied it up before the period would end and send the two teams to the intermission knotted up at 1-1.
After two, shots on goal were 24 to 18 for USA (13 to 11 for Sweden in the period).
52 seconds into the third period, USA struck again to take their first lead of the game, 2-1. The Americans extended their lead to 3-1 before Sweden made things interesting, cutting the USA lead to 3-2 with five minutes to play.
However, Kreider's second of the game iced the outcome and Sweden fell 4-2.
Lander finished with one shot on goal and an even rating in the game.
Anton Lander post-game video | Highlights: Sweden vs. USAGROUPS SET FOR ALBERTA 2012
With the conclusion of the 2011 World Junior Championships, the groups are now set for the 2012 tournament which will be held in Calgary and Edmonton. All the Team Canada Round Robin games (Group B) will be held in Edmonton while all the Group A games will be in Calgary.
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Group A in Calgary |
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Group B in Edmonton |
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Russia (1) |
Canada (2) |
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Sweden (4) |
United States (3) |
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Switzerland (5) |
Finland (6) |
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Slovakia (8) |
Czech Republic (7) |
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Latvia (9) |
Denmark (10) |
A total of 10 games will be held at Rexall Place. The medal round will be in Calgary, at the Saddledome.
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Bronze post-game: LanderOilers prospect Anton Lander gives his thoughts after Sweden's loss.
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WJC Memories: Taylor HallTaylor Hall came up just short of Gold last year. He tells us about his experience.
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WJC Memories: Jordan EberleArguably no player in the history of the World Juniors scored as many big goals.
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- Jan. 4: Taylor Hall's WJC memories
- Jan. 3: WJC On Location: Semifinals
- Jan. 3: Ladislav Smid's WJC memories
- Jan. 2: WJC On Location: Quarterfinals
- Jan. 2: Sam Gagner's WJC memories
- Dec 31: WJC On Location: Day 6
- Dec 31: Andrew Cogliano's WJC memories
- Dec 30: WJC Report: Day 5
- Dec 29: WJC Report: Day 4
- Dec 29: Oilers prospect Marincin suspended
- Dec 28: WJC Report: Day 3
- Dec 27: WJC Report: Day 2
- Dec 26: WJC Report: Day 1
- Dec 25: World Juniors Preview
- Dec 24: WJC creates unforgettable memories
- Dec 23: Sabres ready to welcome world to Buffalo for WJC
- Dec 23: Future Watch: Anton Lander
- Dec 20: Pelss & Latvia win U20
- Dec 15: Roy & Hamilton named to National Junior Team
- Dec 10: Hall & Eberle talk World Junior Memories at Priority Draw Launch
- Read more on the World Junior Hockey Championships
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Sunday, January 2:
Canada 4 - Switzerland 1
Gamesheet | Recap | 
Photos | Highlights | Post-game interviews Russia 4 - Finland 3 (OT)
Gamesheet | Recap | Photos | Highlights | Post-game interviews Monday, January 3:
Russia 4 - Sweden 3 (SO)
Gamesheet | Recap | Photos | Highlights | Lander post-game interview Canada 4 - USA 1
Gamesheet | Recap | Photos | Highlights | Post-game interviews Wednesday, January 5:
Bronze Medal Game - USA 4 vs. Sweden 2
Gamesheet | Recap | Photos | Highlights | Post-game interviews Gold Medal Game - Russia 5 - Canada 3
Gamesheet | Recap | Photos | Highlights ======END OF TOURNAMENT======
ROUND ROBIN SCHEDULE & RESULTS
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Sunday, December 26:
Canada 6 - Russia 3
Gamesheet | Recap | Photos | Highlights Sweden 7 - Norway 1
Gamesheet | Recap | Photos USA 3 - Finland 2 (OT)
Gamesheet | Recap | Photos | Highlights Monday, December 27:
Slovakia 2 - Germany 1 (OT)
Gamesheet | Recap | Photos Tuesday, December 28:
Finland 4 - Switzerland 0
Gamesheet | Recap | Photos Canada 7 - Czech 2
Gamesheet | Recap | Photos | HighlightsSweden 2 - Russia 0
Gamesheet | Recap | Photos USA 6 - Slovakia 1
Gamesheet | Recap | Photos | HighlightsWednesday, December 29:
Finland 5 - Germany 1
Gamesheet | Recap | Photos Canada 10 - Norway 1
Gamesheet | Recap | Photos | HighlightsThursday, December 30:
Switzerland 6 - Slovakia 4
Gamesheet | Recap | Photos Sweden 6 - Czech 3
Gamesheet | Recap | Photos Friday, December 31:
Finland 6 - Slovakia 0
Gamesheet | Recap | Photos | Post-Game InterviewsSweden 6 - Canada 5 (SO)
Gamesheet | Recap | Photos | Highlights | Post-Game Interviews======END OF ROUND ROBIN======
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