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Photo: Harriet Kallio Sweden took home double. Celebrations of Women’s championship were barely over, when men took the ice. Swedish side outclassed the hosts Finland with stunning numbers 9-1.Swedes exhibited balanced and efficient bandy. First goal was scored by Christoffer Edlund after Finns fumbled the ball on the midfield. Second goal followed from penalty stroke, […]

Photo: Harriet Kallio Reigning champion has retained the throne. Women’s World Championship final was Swedish party on ice, which ended in final score 9-1 for Sweden.Sweden got off a flying start, when Edit Ljung scored from Moa Friman’s assist. Swedes scored two more in the first half, goals were contributed by Tilda Ström and Ella

Photo: Sofia Luosalo Hostess nation Finland left everything on the ice, but United States were stronger in the Bronze medal match of Women’s tournament. Home crowd had eventually no chance to celebrate Finnish goals as USA took home bronze medals with final score 3-0.Finnish goalkeeper Emilia Piekkari played terrific game, but on the 66th minute

Photo: Sofia Luosalo Netherlands concluded their tournament with win after an narrow defeat against United States. In the early morning’s placement match the Dutch won Hungary after a tight contest.Remo Speijers opened Dutch scoring on 11th minute and Sander Heinsbroek doubled the lead couple of minutes before half time. Goalkeepers Twan Hengst and Marton Herceg

Photo: Aki Vuorinen Sweden had another perfect game, as they beat the hostess nation Finland again in playoff match. Final score 9-0 left little room for speculation.Swedes had a good start with Tilda Ström’s two goals. Ström assisted the Swedish third goal, scored by Ella Oskarsson. Finland is yet to score their first goal in

Photo: Johanna Oikarinen Friday marked the fifth day of competition at the Women’s Bandy World Championship, as group standings and semifinal pairings were decided following two key matches. The third day of the women’s tournament began at 9:00 AM with a match between Finland and the USA in front of a home crowd of more

Photo: Harriet Kallio Friday marked the fifth day of competition at the Men’s Bandy World Championship, and it proved to be a decisive one as group standings and semifinal pairings were finalized in front of a sold-out Pori Artificial Ice Rink. The day began at 12:00 with a crucial match between the Netherlands and USA,

Photo: Aki Vuorinen Thursday morning was opened with hard wind and snowfall. Early morning offered another goal-rich encounter, when Sweden and United States clashed.Swedes got good start, when Pontus Vilen, William Arvidsson and Alexander Härndahl netted the ball in the opening minutes. Sweden had control of the game and scored goals, but Americans had their

Photo: Harriet Kallio Swedish team continued their solid performances in Women’s tournament. United States showed fighting spirit, but was unable to prevent Swedes from scoring goals.Swedes struck twice, as Gabriella Aronsson and Sanna Gustafsson scored. United States clawed one back, when Allison Thunstrom lifted ball to the roof of Swedish goal.One goal was not enough,

Photo: Harriet Kallio Women’s tournament was opened with classic matchup between neighbors Finland and Sweden. Sweden being reigning champion was as strong as expected.Finnish team had their moments, but Swedish attacking play was efficient. Final score was 8-0 for Sweden. Seven Swedish players scored a goal, and only player to score twice was Karla Thuresson.