Canada beats Sweden 5-4

In an incredible tight game, Canada scored four goals in the second period to lead them to a victory over the tough Swedish team 5-4 in the semi finals of the IIHF. The Dany Heatley, Ryan Getzlaf, Rick Nash line is paying rich dividends and leading the charge for the Canadians.Canada now faces its arch-nemesis Russia in the Gold Medal game, after they beat Finland, on Sunday.

Canada and Sweden at the IIHF World Championship

The semi-finals of the IIHF World Championships are today in Quebec City with Russia against Finland in the first game and then a showdown of superpowers Canada and Sweden. This is the third years in a row that Canada and the Swedes have met in the semi's and each time they have went on to win the gold medal.

Canada U-18 win Gold

In Kazan, Russia today, Canada's under-18 squad won the gold medal in a historic 8-0 domination of Russia. The game was never in question with Canada taking control early with a 5-0 lead in the first period and handing the Russians their first loss of the tournament.