Tuesday, May 5, 2009

WHC Update - Cinco de Mayo

Team Canada:
-Canada won over Norway on Sunday 5-1
-Stamkos scored his 6th goal of the tournament, making him the goal leader

"You know, coming in I was just trying to show everyone I can play at this level, compete at this level, and most importantly, I just want to help this team in any way I can," said Stamkos after the game.
-from CTV

-Canada lost to Finland in a shootout yesterday (4-3) but still finished first in Group F
-Stamkos and St. Louis both scored in the shootout
-Canada's next game is against Latvia on Thursday in the Quarterfinals (game will be broadcast on TSN at 10:15am PT)

Finland:
-lost to Belarus on Saturday in a shootout 2-1
-as above, Finland won over Canada in the shootout (Rinne was in goal)
-Finland advances to play USA on Wednesday in the Quarterfinals

Latvia:
-was crushed by Russia 6-1
-will play Canada on Thursday in the quarterfinals

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