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Canada holds off Sweden, faces Russia...

Team Canada dug down deep to give themselves a chance to reverse the curse and win the first world hockey championship on home soil.

 
 
 
Danis Zaripov #25 of Russia celebrates his goal with teammate Sergei Fedorov #29 the second period against Finland during the Semifinal round of the International Ice Hockey Federation World Championship at the Colisee Pepsi May 16, 2008 in Quebec City, Canada.

Russians earn trip to worlds final

The Russians have done their part to set up the dream final; the first ever gold-medal game between Canada and Russia in the first world hockey championship held in the sport’s birthplace.

 
Kenny Jonsson of Sweden (L) chats with Henrik Lundqvist of Sweden (R) just before a penalty shot in the third period during the quarterfinals at the 2008 IIHF World Championships on May 14 , 2008 in Quebec City, Canada.

Swedes determined to 'nail' Canada

Henrik Lundqvist has been around enough of these international championships and had enough hardware draped around his neck to understand that a winner can't be predetermined by glancing at a roster.

 
 
 
 

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Jiri Novotny of the Czech Republic (L) and Douglas Murray of Sweden (R) collide at center ice in the first period during the Quater-Finals at the 2008 IIHF World Championships on May 14 , 2008 in Quebec City, Canada.

Sorry, I don't own a kilt

Amongst the lesser-known Swedish names that Canada will face in today's semifinal, there with the likes of Mattias, Niclas and Jonas, is a player who stands out like a thistle among the lingonberries.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Scoreboard

5/17/2008 2:45:08 AM
 
Final123otscore
 
Philadelphia
301-4
Pittsburgh
002-2