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Tweet There is something different about Team Denmark at the 2010 IIHF World Championships in Germany. Authentic Robert Meachem Jersey . For the last half-decade, Denmark has begun to show that its national hockey program is one of the fastest-rising in Europe. At one juncture, Team Denmark played its way to the top level of the mens, U-20 and U-18 world championships, although it subsequently got relegated back to Division I at the junior levels. At the IIHF World Championships, Denmark consistently has managed to avoid relegation, but the team never had been much of a threat against the top hockey countries. World Championships notes Apart from the success of Team Denmark, the biggest surprise so far at the 2010 World Championship was the 2-1 overtime victory by host Germany in the tournament opener against Team USA. A record crowd of 77,803 fans packed converted soccer stadium Veltins Arena. The heavily pro-Germany crowd was sent home happy after Felix Schutz scored at the 21-second mark of overtime. The early group-play success of Russia, Canada and Sweden, meanwhile, has come as no surprise. Russia, whose already power-packed lineup has become even more dangerous with the addition of Pavel Datsyuk, handled Slovakia, 3-1, and then downed Kazakhstan, 4-1. Canada had little trouble dispatching either Italy (5-1) or Latvia (6-1). Sweden beat Norway, 5-2, and then survived a third-period scare against France, allowing a 3-0 third-period lead to shrink to a single goal before holding on for a 3-2 win. Through the first two games of group play, veteran Czech Republic star Jaromir Jagr leads all players in the tournament with 5 points (2 goals, 3 assists). Swedens Mattias Weinhandl tops the goal-scoring pack with 3 goals. Among defensemen, Canadas Kris Russell (1 goal, 2 assists) is the early point leader. The only goaltenders to register shutouts to date are Switzerlands Martin Gerber (3-0 against Italy) and Finlands Petri Vehanen (1-0 against Germany). -- Bill Meltzer Team Denmark usually goes into the Worlds with an eye on the future. Denmark typically has put most of its tournament focus on beating Scandinavian rival Norway, picking up a second win against a team thats vulnerable to relegation and gaining experience against the medal contenders. The idea is to build for the future. If the first two games of the 2010 tournament is any barometer of Denmarks progress, that future has started now. In their first two games of the three-game preliminary-round phase of the tournament, Denmark upset Finland, 4-1, and overcame Team USA in overtime, 2-1. A game Wednesday against the host Germans will complete group play for Denmark. Remarkably, Denmark sits in first place in Group D. A win Wednesday would clinch the pool, but even if the Danes lose in overtime or via shootout to Germany, they are in good shape to win their pool by virtue of their goal differential and head-to-head win against Finland. If so, Denmark would open the round-robin, medal-round qualification segment of the tournament against the third-place team in Group A, currently Belarus. Denmark boasts a solid pool of talent at this tournament, featuring players who are young, but who have gained several years worth of senior-level international experience. The club is led by the likes of NHL players Peter Regin, Frans Nielsen and Lars Eller. All three have scored at least once in the wins against Finland and the United States. But Denmark plays like a team with no stars, and its work ethic in the tournament has been second to none. "I dont think anyone expected this before the tournament, but the guys really came together and it is just amazing how everybody competes and just pushes each other. No one is selfish out there. It is all about the team and that is what is so amazing right now," veteran defenseman Jesper Damgaard (Malmo Redhawks of Swedens Allsvenskan league) told IIHF.com. Goaltending was supposed to be a weak spot for Denmark. Veteran Peter Hirsch rarely has turned in his best games on the international stage and now is relegated to a backup role. Meanwhile, in a 10-3 pre-tournament pasting at the hands of Sweden, Patrick Galbraith (Bjorkloven Umea, Allsvenskan) let in several questionable goals. But through the first two games, the goaltending has held up well and the team in front has done an excellent job of protecting the net. Frederik Andersen (Frederikshavn White Hawks, Denmark) turned back 36 of 37 shots in the win against Finland, while Galbraith made 30 saves in beating the U.S. ACROSS THE POND Russia takes aim at gold medal hat trick Bill Meltzer - NHL.com Correspondent Armed with Alex Ovechkin and Ilya Kovalchuk, Russia is eyeing a title at the 2010 World Championships. READ MORE › RELATED LINKS: World Championships Official Site Danish Ice Hockey Federation ALL ACROSS THE POND STORIES › In the opener against Finland, Nielsen and Regin pumped shots past Nashville Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne in the first five minutes of the game to stake the Danes to a 2-0 lead. Petri Kontiola soon got one of the goals back for Finland, but the Denmark never relinquished its early advantage. In the middle period, Julian Jakobsen (Sodertalje SK, Swedish Elitserien) restored the two-goal lead for Denmark. Nielsen added an empty-netter late in the third period to seal the victory. In the game against Team USA, Demark outworked the U.S. for most of the opening period, but the teams were scoreless through 20 minutes. In the second, an Eller power-play goal forged a 1-0 lead for Denmark, but the Phoenix Coyotes Keith Yandle tied the game four minutes later with a power-play goal of his own. Galbraith turned back a surge from Team USA the rest of the period, making 16 saves for the period to keep the game tied, 1-1. Denmark buckled down defensively in the third, outshooting the U.S., 10-6, but were unable to get another puck past the Florida Panthers Scott Clemmensen. Finally, at 2:04 of overtime, defenseman Stefan Lassen scored the game-winning goal. Denmark knows it still has work to do to earn its way into the medal round, and a medal remains unlikely despite wins against Finland and the U.S. But they stand a solid chance of accomplishing the goal of a medal-round berth and improving upon their best previous finish at the Worlds (10th place in 2007). Even more important, Denmark has made a statement that it no longer is a team that even a top-notch opponent can afford to take lightly. Said Damgaard to IIHF.com, "It is huge for Danish hockey and for all the players to maybe reach the quarterfinals of the World Championship. That would be a huge thing." Premier Jets Jersey . The 27-year-old Finn came home ahead of his team-mate Brazilian Felipe Massa, 25, as the Italian team delivered their first one-two of the season and the first in 14 races since last years German Grand Prix. Pittsburgh Steelers Jersey big size . Omar Cummings and Juan Pablo Angel scored first-half goals for their respective teams in the draw, which was New Yorks first this season. The Red Bulls had a three-game winning streak snapped, while Colorado stays unbeaten in its last six MLS fixtures. Tom Brady Jersey . After leaving 11 men on base in Fridays series-opening loss, the Yankees bounced back on Saturday to post a 5-4 win. A.J. Burnett (4-1) gave up four runs and nine hits over six innings, striking out four and walking none before handing the ball to the bullpen. Shawne Merriman Jersey . The New York Post reports that the deal is pending a physical and is believed to be slightly less than the $1.7 million he earned last season. Premier Tom Brady Jersey . Pau Gasol scored 23 points, Bryant added 16 while playing on a sprained left ankle, and the Lakers roared away in the second half for their 10th win in 11 games, 97-84 Monday night. Bynum had 10 points, a career high-tying 18 rebounds and four blocks while hounding Howard into nine turnovers -- four more than the entire Lakers squad -- in another eye-catching low-post game for the Lakers young centre. San Francisco 49ers Frank Gore Jersey .m. ET on The NHL Hour on NHL.com and Sirius XM Radio. Detroit Red Wings General Manager Ken Holland will be among the guests on NHL Live!, which airs from 12-2 p. Patriots Tom Brady Jersey . The Niagara Falls, Ont., native loss to American Sam Querrey 6-4, 6-4 in Saturdays semifinals, missing a chance to return to the final. Larry Fitzgerald Jersey Womens . Rangers head coach John Tortorella is furious with Avery after he squirted water inexplicably at TSN game analyst Ray Ferraro in the first period of Wednesdays game. (Sports Network) - The Washington Wizards will take another stab at securing their first road win of the season tonight, when they hit the hardwood in the Twin Cities against the hapless Minnesota Timberwolves. The Wizards remain the NBAs only winless team on the road with a dismal 0-18 record but the club did improve to a respectable 10-8 on its home floor when Nick Young poured in a career-best 43-points and John Wall added 22 with nine assists and six rebounds on Tuesday, as Washington lost a late lead in regulation but survived to edge Sacramento in overtime, 136-133. Rashard Lewis and Andray Blatche each added 16 points and Kirk Hinrich chipped in 14 off the bench. Blatche pulled down 13 rebounds, JaVale McGee grabbed 11 to go along with 10 points and Lewis recorded 10 boards, as Washington won for the second time in three contests. Blatche is doubtful for tonight with a sprained right shoulder. I just had a lot of confidence, Young said. After I hit three shots in a row, I just felt like I couldnt miss. It just feels good. Washington has dropped 19 in a row on the road dating back to last season and its 0-18 mark in enemy arenas this season is the worst since Chicago began the 22001-02 campaign with 18 straight losses away from the Windy City. Matt Schaub Jersey. The NBA mark for most road defeats to start a season belongs to the Dallas Mavericks, who lost 29 straight such games during the 1992-93 season. The Wolves, meanwhile, were swept in a home-and-home set against the San Antonio Spurs and have lost five in a row overall. Most recently, Manu Ginobili scored 19 points and Richard Jefferson had 17, as the Spurs beat Minnesota, 107-96, for their 16th straight win in the series on Tuesday. The Timberwolves got 20 points and 20 rebounds from Kevin Love -- his 25th straight double-double -- but dropped both ends of the home-and-home to fall to 5-26 in the last 31 meetings between the teams. Luke Ridnour and Martell Webster each added 18 points apiece for Minnesota, while Corey Brewer had 11. We got it to six points. We started to get back into it, but its tough to do in that situation, said Love. Wolves forward and leading scorer Michael Beasley has been battling an ankle injury and has scored a total of nine points in the past two games. He is listed as doubtful for tonight. The Wizards have won five of their past six contests with the Timberwolves. ' ' '
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