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Finland, which won the last ice hockey world championship in Denmark two years ago, begins its mission to defend its title in Riga with a 2-1 victory over the USA. Switzerland will play their first game against the Czech Republic from 7.15 p.m.
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Atte Ohtamaa and Iiro Pakarinen scored the two Finnish goals within nine minutes of the second period. Jason Robertson only managed the connection goal for the USA shortly before the second break, although the USA team came close to equalizing several times in the closing stages. Finland starts the tournament in Riga with 14 newcomers to the World Cup.
In addition, Norway and Great Britain had unsurprisingly problems in their opening games. In both countries, the championship was canceled early due to the pandemic. Norway lost to Germany for the first time in 14 years at a major event – 1: 5. Great Britain was 0: 4 behind against Russia after eleven minutes and ultimately only lost 1: 7 because the Russians divided up the forces after the start furious.
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