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Czech 2015 a turning point?

Was Crosby’s desire to play a game changer?

Published 28.05.2015 12:00 GMT+2 | Author Andrew Podnieks
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Full of joy: Sidney Crosby celebrates with the trophy after winning the 2015 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship. Photo: Richard Wolowicz / HHOF-IIHF Images
There was never any doubt that a World Championship held in the Czech Republic would be a resounding success.

 

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Germany, Cortina part ways

New coach for new era to be found

Published 20.05.2015 20:10 GMT+2 | Author Martin Merk
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German national team coach Pat Cortina during an IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship. Photo: Richard Wolowicz / HHOF-IIHF Images
The German Ice Hockey Association announced that the contract with national coach Pat Cortina will not be extended after three years in this position.

 

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Looking back

Czech Republic was sensational host

Published 20.05.2015 11:39 GMT+2 | Author Andrew Podnieks
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PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC - MAY 17: Canada's Patrick Wiercioch #46 keeps close watch on Russia's Vadim Shipachyov #87 while Aaron Ekblad #5 battles with Yevgeni Dadonov #63 during gold medal game action at the 2015 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship. (Photo by Andre Ringuette/HHOF-IIHF Images)
Sixteen teams, 64 games, 17 days, a record crowd of 741,690 overall, and one of the most dominating performances by the winning team in a long time.

 

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