Champions! Russia sink Canada to win world hockey title





YEAH!!!!!!!................

GO RUSSIA!!!!!!!!!!!


Russia came from behind in Sunday’s World Ice Hockey final against Canada to claim their first title in 15 years. The home team led for most of the match, but in a dramatic comeback, Russia leveled in the last period. Ilya Kovalchuk scored the winner in overtime, giving Russia a 5-4 victory.

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The world ice hockey trophy is on its way back to Russia after a gap of 15 years. Left-sided striker Ilya Kovalchuk scored the golden goal in overtime, breaking Canadian hearts and sending Russian fans into a frenzy of joy.

Before the final in Quebec, the team's best finish in recent years was silver in 2002.

Sunday's face-off was the first time the giants of world hockey have met in the final. The last time they played each other in this competition was in the semis three years ago when Canada won 4-3.

Russia had its revenge at the Olympic quarter-finals in 2006, when the score ended 2-0.

Russia's victory on Sunday means both sides have each won 24 world titles.

RussiaToday : Sports : Champions! Russia sink Canada to win world hockey title

RUSSIA IS BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

AND WE KICKED CANADA'S ASS!!!!!!!!!