Host Finland beats Canada 4-3 in OT for world hockey title
TAMPERE, Finland (AP) — Sakari Manninen scored on a power play at 6:42 of 3-on-3 overtime and Finland beat Canada 4-3 on Sunday for its fourth world hockey championship title.
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Asia Cup Hockey: India beat Japan 2-1 In First Super 4 League Match
The Indian men's hockey team scored two fantastic field goals to beat Japan 2-1 in its first Super 4 league match and avenge its loss in the pool stage of the Asia Cup here on Saturday. The defending champions, who lost 2-5 against Japan in the pool stage, scored two eye-catching field goals through Manjeet (8th minute) and Pawan Rajbhar (35th) to register a narrow win. Japan's lone goal came from a penalty corner through Takuma Niwa in the 18th minute. Japan threatened India initially and secured a penalty corner as early as in the opening minute but the Indians thwarted the danger.
N.B. man runs Calgary Marathon to honour his mother's spirit
It was a grueling day for Matt Eagles at the Calgary Marathon in Stampede Park on Sunday.
Finland follows first Olympic hockey gold with world title; U.S. loses bronze game
Finland followed its first Olympic hockey title by winning the men’s world championship at home, beating Canada 4-3 in overtime in Sunday’s final in Tampere.
Jason Spezza retires, will assist Dubas in Maple Leafs front office
Jason Spezza announced his retirement from the NHL on Sunday, but it sounds like he won’t be going far. Spezza and the Maple Leafs noted that he’ll join the team’s front office as a “special assistant” to GM Kyle Dubas.
Canada falls in OT to Finland in gold-medal game at men's hockey worlds
Sakari Manninen scored in overtime to lift host Finland to a 4-3 win over Canada in a wild gold-medal game at the men's world hockey championships on Sunday.
Jason Spezza announces retirement after 19 NHL seasons, will join Toronto Maple Leafs' front office
TORONTO — Veteran Maple Leafs forward Jason Spezza announced his retirement Sunday after a 19-season NHL career.
Malaysia hold India to 3-3 draw but Sardar Singh's men inch closer to Asia Cup final
Asia Cup hockey tournament on Sunday. Rahim (12th, 21st, 56th minutes) converted three penalty corners for Malaysia, while India made a valiant fightback after being two goals down, scoring through Vishnukant Singh (32nd), SV Sunil (53rd) and Nilam Sanjeep Xess (55th). India had earlier defeated Japan 2-1 in their first match on Saturday.