Slovakia Edges Denmark In 2014 Ice Hockey World Championship

Igor Burdetskiy May 20, 2014

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MINSK, BELARUS - MAY 20: Slovakia's Tomas Tatar #90 celebrates after scoring Team Slovakia's first goal of the game during preliminary round action at the 2014 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship. (Photo by Richard Wolowicz/HHOF-IIHF Images)

Although both teams had very little to play for other than their world ranking at state, Slovakia managed to cap off their disappointing tournament with a win. The two teams were all knotted up after 2 periods before the third proved to be an offensive explosion.

Norway threw 15 shots on net in the third, scoring two goals but Slovakia’s three goals on seven shots gave them the game. Michel Miklik and Marek Viedensky added a goal and an assist apiece for Slovakia, and Juraj Valach had two helpers.

With the win, Slovakia finishes 5th in Group A and 9th of 16 in the tournament. Meanwhile Denmark sits 7th in Group A and finishes 13th in the tournament avoiding relegation.

Slovakia has had a down year considering their poor performance both at the Olympics in Sochi and in Minsk for this year’s World Championship. Expect to see the team slip in the standings for world ranking once the tournament is complete and possibly find itself for the first time being outside the top 10 in the world.

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Igor Burdetskiy

Founder, Editor-in-Chief, & CEO at Hooked on Hockey Magazine

I grew up playing Ball and Roller Hockey day and night somewhat religiously throughout elementary and middle school. The two don't compare though when I lace up the skates and hit the ice. I live and breathe hockey beyond the perspective of "it's just a game" and I will gladly talk hockey for hours with anyone. Hockey is more than just a lifestyle, it's a culture of passionate people who make memories every time the puck is dropped. Hockey has not only helped me get through some of the hardest times in life but has created some of the best memories to date. Want to talk hockey with me? Shoot me an email: iburdetskiy@hookedonhockey.com and let's talk some hockey!