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<feed xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><id>http://www.isbhf.com/en/</id><title type="text">ISBHF News</title><link href="http://www.isbhf.com/en/"/><link href="http://www.isbhf.com/en/feed/" rel="self"/><icon>/favicon.ico</icon><subtitle>International Street and Ball Hockey Federation news</subtitle><updated>2012-02-05T09:50:32+01:00</updated><logo>/pic/logo-isbhf.gif</logo><entry><title type="text">2012 ISBHF EUROPEAN NATIONS CUP</title><id>urn:isbhf-com:199</id><link href="/en/events-w2/continental-cups-w21/2012-isbhf-european-nations-cup-w150/"/><content>The ISBHF would like to announce you that the 2012 ISBHF EUROPEAN NATIONS CUP that was scheduled for the June 27-July 1, 2012 needs to be cancelled. </content><updated>2012-02-05T09:50:32+01:00</updated><author><name>Roman</name></author></entry><entry><title type="text">New ISBHF President and Board members</title><id>urn:isbhf-com:197</id><link href=""/><content>The new ISBHF President and Board for the next 2 year term has been established at the ISBHF Conference in Paris, France. &#xD;
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George Gortsos from Canada has been elected as the ISBHF President at the ISBHF Conference that was held on January 21,2012 in Paris, France. &#xD;
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V&#xED;t &#x158;ez&#xE1;&#x10D; (CZE) and Roman T&#xF6;r&#xF6;k (SVK) have been elected ISBHF Senior Vice-presidents.&#xD;
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V&#xED;t &#x158;ez&#xE1;&#x10D; will be responsible for the economic issues and street and ball hockey development.&#xD;
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Roman T&#xF6;r&#xF6;k will be the General Director of ISBHF Secretariat and will arrange the development of street and ball hockey by organizing the coach&#x2019;s seminars.&#xD;
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The following other ISBHF Board members have been elected: Christoph Curchod ( SUI) - Technical Director, Tony Iannitto (CAN) &#x2013; Marketing Director,  John Kontitsis (GRE) &#x2013; Treasurer, Marc Paitzies (GER)- to be announced.&#xD;
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Ricky Laperriere, USA Board position still remains to be ratified by the ISBHF membership.  &#xD;
</content><updated>2012-01-26T07:48:53+01:00</updated><author><name>Roman</name></author></entry><entry><title type="text">President's message</title><id>urn:isbhf-com:196</id><link href="/en/news-and-emagazine-w1/member-news-w67/presidents-message-w148/"/><content>&lt;br&gt;&#xD;
This past weekend I had the honour of becoming the third President of the ISBHF.  &#xD;
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I believe that as a player and coach I have always strived to play ball hockey in a skilled and team way.  Now I have a chance to work with all the great leaders of our sport throughout the World who love the game like we all do.  I met some great people in Paris.  And I would like to thank the representatives of all our member nations who voted me in on behalf of ball hockey players around the World.&#xD;
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This is an honour I will handle with the honesty and hard work that made me a successful player and coach. &#xD;
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 I want to share the main keys that I will strive to work with my fellow board members to make this game better around the World.&#xD;
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The ISBHF would like to invite all teams interested in participation in the EuroCup 2012 to come to Villach, Austria. &lt;br&gt;&#xD;
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The 2012 EURO CUP in Street &amp; Ball Hockey is the XVI. International Ball Hockey Tournament of &#x201C;A&#x201D; ISBHF Category for clubs. &lt;br&gt;&#xD;
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It will be held on August 16 - 19, 2012 in Villach, Austria. &lt;br&gt;&#xD;
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</content><updated>2012-01-04T08:51:11+01:00</updated><author><name>Veronika</name></author></entry><entry><title type="text">CBHA President Resignation</title><id>urn:isbhf-com:190</id><link href=""/><content>On behalf of the Canadian Ball Hockey Association, the Board of Directors have received and accepted the resignation of Mr. Domenic Di Gironimo, CBHA President, effective November 21, 2011. &lt;br&gt;&#xD;
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The CBHA Board of Directors and all member provinces want to thank Mr. Di Gironimo for his many years of service to the organization. &lt;br&gt;&#xD;
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The incredible contribution he has made to advancing ball hockey at local, regional, national and international levels has allowed ball hockey to grow and thrive as one of Canada`s most popular sports. &lt;br&gt; &lt;br&gt;&#xD;
We thank Mr. Di Gironimo for all he has done to make that happen and wish him every success in his future endeavours.&#xD;
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CBHA Board of Directors</content><updated>2011-11-30T05:53:12+01:00</updated><author><name>Veronika</name></author></entry><entry><title type="text">2015 World Championships in Zug, Switzerland</title><id>urn:isbhf-com:187</id><link href="http://www.isbhf.com/en/events-w2/tournaments-and-events-calendar-w12/2015-wc-in-zug-w134/"/><content>The ISBHF would like to inform you that the Organization Committee of the Street Hockey World Championship 2015 Zug/Switzerland in accordance with the Swiss Street Hockey Association SSHA and ISBHF have determined the 2015 World Championship Calendar. &lt;br&gt;&#xD;
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The 2015 World Senior and Women Street and Ball Hockey Championships are scheduled for Saturday June 20, 2015 till Sunday June 28, 2015 in Zug, Switzerland.&#xD;
</content><updated>2011-10-26T10:10:17+02:00</updated><author><name>Roman</name></author></entry><entry><title type="text">2012 World Junior Street and Ball Hockey Championships</title><id>urn:isbhf-com:183</id><link href="http://www.isbhf.com/en/events-w2/tournaments-and-events-calendar-w12/2012-wjc-w132/"/><content>The ISBHF would like to announce you the Calendar of forthcoming 2012 World Junior Street &amp; Ball Hockey Championships</content><updated>2011-10-20T02:24:37+02:00</updated><author><name>Roman</name></author></entry><entry><title type="text">Last goodbye to Pavol Demitra </title><id>urn:isbhf-com:180</id><link href="http://www.isbhf.com/en/about-isbhf-w5/isbhf-w45/last-goodbye-to-pavol-demitra--w130/"/><content>On September 15, 20111 family, friends and fans said last goodbye to Pavol Demitra in the Ice Hockey Arena of Trencin city, Slovakia. </content><updated>2011-09-16T05:04:48+02:00</updated><author><name>Roman</name></author></entry><entry><title type="text">ISBHF's condolences to &lt;br&gt;Lokomotiv Jaroslavl Ice Hockey Club</title><id>urn:isbhf-com:178</id><link href=""/><content>The ISBHF would like to send our condolences on the loss of slovak player Pavol Demitra and czech players Jan Marek, Karel Rach&#x16F;nek a Josef Va&#x161;&#xED;&#x10D;ek and all other passengers who died with the Lokomotiv Jaroslavl Ice Hockey club of Russia by an air-crash. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xD;
Pavol Demitra  was a member of our ball hockey family.&lt;br&gt;He played in the 1996 on the first World Senior Street and Ball Hockey Championships in Bratislava, Slovakia and gained the Bronze medal with slovak ball hockey team and also Pavol gained gold medal on the 3rd World Senior Street and Ball Hockey Championships in 1999 in Zvolen, Slovakia.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&#xD;
We are all very sorry for the loss of these great hockey athletes.&lt;br&gt;  &#xD;
Our deepest sympathy to their families and sport communities.  &#xD;
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</content><updated>2011-09-09T02:07:14+02:00</updated><author><name>Veronika </name></author></entry><entry><title type="text">2011 World Cup in Pilsen</title><id>urn:isbhf-com:177</id><link href="http://www.worldcup2011.cz/index_eng.asp"/><content>Thursday August 25, 2011 has begun the XV. International Ball Hockey Tournament -the World Cup in Pilsen, Czech Republic. &#xD;
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The first game of the tournament starts at 4 p.m., in ball hockey arena Kosutka in Pilsen.&#xD;
</content><updated>2011-08-25T04:26:46+02:00</updated><author><name>Veronika</name></author></entry><entry><title type="text">German Street Hockey on Rise Again</title><id>urn:isbhf-com:176</id><link href=""/><content>After a winter of restructuring their national organization, Germany returned to the World Cup in fine fashion with an 8th place finish in the 10 nation A-Pool, this past June in Bratislava.&#xD;
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The National Championship was held last weekend in Bayreuth and the final ranking:&#xD;
German champion 2011:  Heilbronn Hornets&#xD;
2nd:  Green Monsters Kaufbeuren&#xD;
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National team head coach Dieter Hegen scouted all the games on both days as he prepares for 2013 WC in Canada.&#xD;
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It is also projected that the nation will return to the World Junior Championship with greater presence in 2012 in Pisek, CZE.&#xD;
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The evolution of the new level of cooperation in the country continues at the next general meeting of the german street &amp; ballhockey federation (DSHB) which will be held november 12 / 13 .&#xD;
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</content><updated>2011-07-26T12:59:18+02:00</updated><author><name>Domenic Di Gironimo</name></author></entry><entry><title type="text">Czechs Make It Two In A Row</title><id>urn:isbhf-com:175</id><link href=""/><content>Jan Prihoda opened the scoring at 5:00 of the first period with a blast from the slot after a brilliant feed from behind the Canadian net.  Minutes later Canada hit the goal post of an open net.  Other than that the first period was fairly even in played, and similar in style to the 2:2 draw during the round robin.&#xD;
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The Czechs began to exert more dominance in the second period opening quickly with another rocket from the slot off a faceoff.  Jan Pospisil made it 2:0.  Frank Giustini got one back for Canada within two minutes and the Canadians tempo picked up, producing a few more opportunities before a scramble in front of Canada's net resulted in Martin Krucek slipping one under the arm of goalie David Di Gironimo.&#xD;
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The Czech defence, much as it did against the Slovaks in the semi-finals controlled the corners and in front of their own goal, shutting down any good opportunities.&#xD;
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All-star Di Gironimo was tested repeatedly stopping 33 of the 36 shots he faced, but it would not be enough to stop Team Czechia.  Canada was held to only 19 shots in the game, which Tournament MVP Lukas Heczko handled all but one.&#xD;
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This gold mark's the Czech Republic's second in a row and third in history.  The silver is Canada's 2nd, to go along with their 5 gold medals.&#xD;
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Read more about the game on www.bratislava2011.com or watch a replay on www.huste.tv.</content><updated>2011-06-26T10:45:08+02:00</updated><author><name>Domenic Di Gironimo</name></author></entry><entry><title type="text">Slovakia Medals Again</title><id>urn:isbhf-com:174</id><link href=""/><content>Slovakia defended its streak of attaining a medal at every world championship, the only nation to achieve this.&#xD;
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Michal Chovan 3 assists, and game star Robert Kassa's strong performance powered the 7:2 bronze medal victory over the USA.&#xD;
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The USA were never able to get energized and mount a comeback as they did the night before in the semi-finals.&#xD;
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The boisterous home crowd stayed on hand for the ISBHF Annual Awards which included:&#xD;
Volunteer of the Year - Robert Kostal;&#xD;
International Development - Jaroslav Melisek;&#xD;
Robert Mueller Memorial - Roman Pisny;&#xD;
Junior Player of the Year - Andrew Shaw.&#xD;
Inducted into the Hall of Fame were Richard Kral (CZE), Robert Kostal (SVK), and Gus Kourousis (CAN).</content><updated>2011-06-26T05:49:24+02:00</updated><author><name>Domenic Di Gironimo</name></author></entry><entry><title type="text">Canada Makes a Date With Czech Republic</title><id>urn:isbhf-com:173</id><link href=""/><content>Veteran Terry Ryan scored Canada's first and last goals in the high scoring affair with the USA.  Sniper Denny Schlegal added two plus an assist for the Americans but it was not enough as they fell 5:6.  Canada advances to the gold medal game against Czech Republic tomorrow.&#xD;
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Watch the action live on www.bratislava2011.com or www.huste.tv or on Eurosport2.</content><updated>2011-06-25T11:12:30+02:00</updated><author><name>Domenic Di Gironimo</name></author></entry><entry><title type="text">Pakistan Golden in B-Pool</title><id>urn:isbhf-com:172</id><link href=""/><content>A valiant comeback by the French including a short-handed goal and one with under a minute remaining sent the B-Pool gold medal game into overtime, spoiling a brilliant effort by Usama Mahmood with 3 goals and 1 assist.  However, 40 seconds into OT, with a terrific blast from inside the blue line, tournament MVP Ijaz Chaudry made all right again.  This is Pakistan second B-Pool gold medal, the first came in 2007.&#xD;
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Bermuda captured the bronze, winning over Great Britain.</content><updated>2011-06-25T11:06:57+02:00</updated><author><name>Domenic Di Gironimo</name></author></entry><entry><title type="text">Czechs check into final</title><id>urn:isbhf-com:171</id><link href=""/><content>The Czech Republic scored early, with QF hero Ondrej Kejr supplying the opener at 1:28.  Petr Novak bumped the lead to 2:0 on a 5-on-3 powerplay goal.  From there Czech goalie Lukas Heczko stole the show with numerous brilliant saves as the Slovaks pressed until the dying seconds of the game.  Much credit goes to the Czech defence as well.  They did an excellent job of keeping the Slovak forwards to the outside, blocking shots, and overpowering them in the corners.&#xD;
The Czechs now await the winner of CAN v USA to know who will face them in the gold medal game on Sunday.&#xD;
Follow live on www.bratislava2011.com or www.huste.tv or Eurosport2.&#xD;
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Greece opened the score lifting false hopes that they could deliver another upset, but the defending world champs stormed back with five goals, led by Czechs Ondrej Kejr (2 goals) and Adam Rousal (3 assists).&#xD;
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Meanwhile the USA followed a similar pattern for them of starting the WC's slow and building as the week goes along.  The young American lions Bobby Housser (5 pts), Denny Schlegal (3 pts) and Andrew Hildreth (3 pts) were all in fine form in their 5:2 defeat of Portugal.&#xD;
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Familiar matchups are on the table for tomorrow.  The Slovaks draw the Czechs in the most heated rivalry in the sport.  By all accounts this home side looks to be the best ever assembled and should be favoured to win, but the Czechs have a long history of spoiling Slovak dreams.  The pressure of winning on home soil should be building now and one wonders whether a serious case of the yipes will be avoided in this ball hockey fairy tale.&#xD;
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The B-Pool gold features one expected favourite, Pakistan, and the momentum building France 10:2 winners over Great Britain.</content><updated>2011-06-24T11:54:14+02:00</updated><author><name>Domenic Di Gironimo</name></author></entry><entry><title type="text">Slovakian Women Crowned</title><id>urn:isbhf-com:169</id><link href=""/><content>Maria Herichova sent the 2,000+ fans into a frenzy with 5+ minutes remaining in the game.  It was one of the few chances the Slovaks had on the night, but it found a seam in what seemed like an impenetrable Canadian defence.&#xD;
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The show however was stolen by Slovakian goaltender Zuzana Tomcikova who faced a barrage of shots all game, making numerous spectacular saves.&#xD;
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1:0 was all that was needed to crown the ladies of the Slovak Republic first time champions of the ISBHF A-Pool gold medal.&#xD;
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For more details on these stories visit www.bratislava2011.com.</content><updated>2011-06-24T07:22:36+02:00</updated><author><name>Domenic Di Gironimo</name></author></entry><entry><title type="text">2011 WC News &amp; Live Action</title><id>urn:isbhf-com:168</id><link href=""/><content>Follow the action of the 2011 Senior World Championships via Live Webcasts on www.huste.tv and the official event website www.bratislava2011.com.&#xD;
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A-Pool Women's gold medal final today will feature Canada vs Slovakia.&#xD;
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B-Pool Women's gold medal final had Drahomira Fialova power the Swiss with a 1G 3A performance enroute to an 8:2 win over Austria.</content><updated>2011-06-23T01:49:34+02:00</updated><author><name>Domenic Di Gironimo</name></author></entry><entry><title type="text">Sport Court an official ISBHF partner</title><id>urn:isbhf-com:164</id><link href="/en/news-and-emagazine-w1/member-news-w67/sport-court-an-official-isbhf-partner-w124/"/><content>ISBHF is continuously developing relationships with manufacturing partners who spuport the development of the sport. ISBHF is proud to annunce that there are currently four exclusive ISBHF partners: company D-gel &#x2013; street hockey balls manufacturer, Sport Court.- flooring manufacturer, Mylec and Strida Sport -  equipment providers.</content><updated>2011-06-21T04:35:09+02:00</updated><author><name></name></author></entry><entry><title type="text">Official Games Schedule</title><id>urn:isbhf-com:163</id><link href="/en/events-w2/world-cups-senior-men-w13/official-games-schedule-w123/"/><content>Dear ISBHF members and sport friends, please find attached the official Games Schedule, approved by ISBHF Board, of the 9th World Senior Street &amp; Ball Hockey Championships that will be held on June 19-26, 2011 (A Pool and B Pool) and 3rd World Women Street &amp; Ball Hockey Championships that will be held on June 19-23, 2011 in Bratislava, Slovak Republic.</content><updated>2011-06-10T12:37:00+02:00</updated><author><name>Veronika</name></author></entry><entry><title type="text">Staff Team of German National Team for 2011 WC</title><id>urn:isbhf-com:160</id><link href="/en/news-and-emagazine-w1/member-news-w67/staff-team-of-german--w122/"/><content>Headcoach: Dieter Hegen&lt;br&gt; &#xD;
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Manager: Oliver Jung&lt;br&gt;&#xD;
Staff: Frank K&#xFC;mmerle u. Sabrina Gerusel&lt;br&gt;&#xD;
</content><updated>2011-04-26T04:53:34+02:00</updated><author><name>Veronika </name></author></entry><entry><title type="text">Michel Perodeau inducted in the 2010 ISBHF Hall of Fame</title><id>urn:isbhf-com:159</id><link href="/en/awards-w3/hall-of-fame--w37/michel-perodeau-w121/"/><content>We are proud to announce that Michel P&#xE9;rodeau has been inducted to the ISBHF Hall of Fame in 2010. </content><updated>2011-04-15T02:38:37+02:00</updated><author><name>Veronika </name></author></entry><entry><title type="text">Alexandre Burrows inducted in the 2010 ISBHF Hall of Fame</title><id>urn:isbhf-com:158</id><link href="/en/awards-w3/hall-of-fame--w37/alexandre-burrows-w119/"/><content>We are proud to announce that Alexandre Burrows has been inducted to the ISBHF Hall of Fame in 2010. </content><updated>2011-04-15T02:31:46+02:00</updated><author><name>Veronika </name></author></entry><entry><title type="text">Re-Format WC 2011</title><id>urn:isbhf-com:155</id><link href="/en/events/tournaments-and-events-calendar/reformat-wc-2011/"/><content>Bratislava, Slovakia, June 2011, will once again host the Senior World Championships.  This will be the third time hosting for Slovakia, but only the second for the capital city, which held the very first ISBHF WC in 1996.&#xD;
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Best Goalkeeper &#x2013; Milo&#x161; Braxatoris (Slovakia)&lt;br&gt;&#xD;
Best Defenceman &#x2013; Dom Ricci (Canada A)&lt;br&gt;&#xD;
Best Scorer &#x2013; Peter Toth (Slovakia)&lt;br&gt;&#xD;
Best Player - Paolo Musto (Canada A)&lt;br&gt;&#xD;
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Goalkeeper &#x2013;  John Liosis (Team Xtreme Canada)&lt;br&gt;&#xD;
Defenceman &#x2013; George Gortsos (Canada A)&lt;br&gt;&#xD;
Defenceman &#x2013; Mojm&#xED;r Hojer (Slovakia)&lt;br&gt;&#xD;
Forward &#x2013; Sam Amodeo (Team Xtreme Canada)&lt;br&gt;&#xD;
Forward &#x2013; Vladim&#xED;r Franta (Slovakia)&lt;br&gt;&#xD;
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CANADA A &#x2013; AUSTRIA   12:0 (3:0, 3:0, 6:0)&lt;br&gt;&#xD;
1:0 &#x2013; Demos (Morello)&lt;br&gt;&#xD;
2:0 &#x2013; Robins (Morroni, Musto)&lt;br&gt;&#xD;
3:0 &#x2013; Demos (Gortsos, McCarthy)&lt;br&gt;&#xD;
4:0 &#x2013; Morello (Musey)&lt;br&gt;&#xD;
5:0 &#x2013; Clancy (McHugh, Dawson)&lt;br&gt;&#xD;
6:0 &#x2013; Dawson (Ricci)&lt;br&gt;&#xD;
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9:0 &#x2013; Robinson (Morroni, Musto)&lt;br&gt;&#xD;
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2:0 &#x2013; Giba (&#x160;&#xE1;lka)&lt;br&gt;&#xD;
3:0 &#x2013; T&#xF3;th (Franto)&lt;br&gt;&#xD;
3:1 &#x2013; Gannon (Fortin)&lt;br&gt;&#xD;
4:1 &#x2013; &#x160;&#xE1;lka (Giba)&lt;br&gt;&#xD;
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TEAM XTREME CANADA &#x2013; AUSTRIA   8:1 (2:0, 3:0, 3:1)&lt;br&gt;&#xD;
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3:0 &#x2013; Price (Meridis, Lemieux)&lt;br&gt;&#xD;
4:0 &#x2013; Matthews (Ellis, Dockerty)&lt;br&gt;&#xD;
5:0 &#x2013; Amodeo (Gannon, Plourde)&lt;br&gt;&#xD;
6:0 &#x2013; Patton (Gannon, Mosel)&lt;br&gt;&#xD;
7:0 &#x2013; Fortin (Friebe)&lt;br&gt;&#xD;
8:0 &#x2013; Gannon (Friebe)&lt;br&gt;&#xD;
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0:1 &#x2013; Pol&#xE1;k (Zeme&#x161;, Vannay)&lt;br&gt;&#xD;
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</content><updated>2010-11-14T11:32:11+01:00</updated><author><name>Veronika</name></author></entry><entry><title type="text">1. Master&#x2019;s World Cup 2010 - November 13, 2010 </title><id>urn:isbhf-com:149</id><link href=""/><content>Game recaps of day 3&lt;br&gt;&#xD;
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CZECH REPUBLIC &#x2013; AUSTRIA   4:4 (1:1, 0:1, 3:2)&lt;br&gt;&#xD;
0:1 &#x2013; Gaugg (Jud, Brandst&#xE4;tter)&lt;br&gt;&#xD;
1:1 &#x2013; Doksansk&#xFD; (F&#xE1;ber, Kekrt)&lt;br&gt;&#xD;
1:2 &#x2013; Kriener&lt;br&gt; &#xD;
1:3 &#x2013; Neugebauer (Gaugg)&lt;br&gt;&#xD;
2:3 &#x2013; Doksansk&#xFD; (F&#xE1;ber)&lt;br&gt;&#xD;
3:3 &#x2013; Doksansk&#xFD; (Zeman)&lt;br&gt;&#xD;
3:4 &#x2013; Krenz (Lekas)&lt;br&gt;&#xD;
4:4 &#x2013; Jelen&lt;br&gt; &#xD;
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SLOVAKIA &#x2013; TEAM XTREME CANADA   3:1 (2:0, 0:0, 1:1)&lt;br&gt;&#xD;
1:0 &#x2013; T&#xF3;th (Giba, Franta)&lt;br&gt;&#xD;
2:0 &#x2013; Pol&#xE1;k (Zeme&#x161;)&lt;br&gt;&#xD;
2:1 &#x2013; Friebe (Donoheo)&lt;br&gt;&#xD;
3:1 &#x2013; Pol&#xE1;k (Bzduch, Giba)&lt;br&gt;&#xD;
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</content><updated>2010-11-13T02:02:22+01:00</updated><author><name>Veronika</name></author></entry><entry><title type="text">1. Master&#x2019;s World Cup 2010 - November 12, 2010 </title><id>urn:isbhf-com:148</id><link href=""/><content>Game recaps of day 2&lt;br&gt;&#xD;
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CANADA  A &#x2013;  TEAM XTREME CANADA   4:1 (2:0, 2:0, 0:1)&lt;br&gt;&#xD;
1:0 &#x2013; Morello (Dey)&lt;br&gt;&#xD;
2:0 &#x2013; Musey (Morello)&lt;br&gt;&#xD;
3:0 &#x2013; Clancy (Sovoie)&lt;br&gt;&#xD;
4:0 &#x2013; Robinson (Morello)&lt;br&gt;&#xD;
1:4 &#x2013; Lemieux (Meridis)&lt;br&gt;&#xD;
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CZECH REPUBLIC &#x2013;  TEAM XTREME CANADA   0:9 (0:2, 0:7, 0:0)&lt;br&gt;&#xD;
1:0 &#x2013; Price (Gannon)&lt;br&gt;&#xD;
2:0 &#x2013; Donohoe (Friebe)&lt;br&gt;&#xD;
3:0 &#x2013; Houston (Amodeo)&lt;br&gt;&#xD;
4:0 &#x2013; Matthews (Fortin)&lt;br&gt;&#xD;
5:0 &#x2013; Meridis (Lemieux)&lt;br&gt;&#xD;
6:0 &#x2013; White (Amodeo)&lt;br&gt;&#xD;
7:0 &#x2013; Lemieux ((Meridis)&lt;br&gt;&#xD;
8:0 &#x2013; Donohoe (Exton, Matthews)&lt;br&gt;&#xD;
9:0 &#x2013; Carlucci  (fortin, Amodeo)&lt;br&gt;&#xD;
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SLOVAKIA &#x2013; AUSTRIA   7:1 (4:1, 2:0, 1:0)&lt;br&gt;&#xD;
0:1 &#x2013; Krenz (Lekas)&lt;br&gt;&#xD;
1:1 &#x2013;T&#xF3;th (Sur&#x148;&#xE1;k, Franta)&lt;br&gt;&#xD;
2:1 &#x2013; Jakubec (Sis&#xED;k)&lt;br&gt;&#xD;
3:1 &#x2013; &#x160;&#xE1;lka (Franta, T&#xF3;th)&lt;br&gt;&#xD;
4:1 &#x2013; Vannay (Hojer)&lt;br&gt;&#xD;
5:1 &#x2013; Hrazdira (Mel&#xED;&#x161;ek A.)&lt;br&gt;&#xD;
6:1 &#x2013; T&#xF3;th (Franta, &#x160;&#xE1;lka)&lt;br&gt;&#xD;
7:1 &#x2013; Tom&#xED;k &lt;br&gt;&#xD;
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CZECH REPUBLIC &#x2013; CANADA A   0:9 (0:3, 0:2, 0:4)&lt;br&gt;&#xD;
1:0 &#x2013; Mussey (McHugh)&lt;br&gt;&#xD;
2:0 &#x2013; Morello (Musey, McCarthy)&lt;br&gt;&#xD;
3:0 &#x2013; Ricci (Clancy)&lt;br&gt;&#xD;
4:0 &#x2013; McHugh (Dawson, Clancy)&lt;br&gt;&#xD;
5:0 &#x2013; Musto (Morroni)&lt;br&gt;&#xD;
6:0 &#x2013; Valenta (McCarthy)&lt;br&gt;&#xD;
7:0 &#x2013; McCarthy (Clancy, McHugh)&lt;br&gt;&#xD;
8:0 &#x2013; Musto (Morello)&lt;br&gt;&#xD;
9:0 &#x2013; Demos (Ricci)&lt;br&gt;&#xD;
&lt;br&gt;</content><updated>2010-11-13T01:59:41+01:00</updated><author><name>Veronika</name></author></entry><entry><title type="text">1. Master&#x2019;s World Cup 2010 - November 11, 2010</title><id>urn:isbhf-com:145</id><link href=""/><content>Today the first ISBHF Master&#x2019;s World Cup ever started in Bratislava, Slovakia. In this event the worlds best over 40 players compeat during the next four days for gold.&#xD;
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In the opening game of this event that is hosted in the first covered ballhockey rink in Slovakia, team Canada A won in excellent and exciting game 4 to 2 over the host team.&#xD;
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Game recaps of day 1&lt;br&gt;&#xD;
CANADA A &#x2013; SLOVAKIA  4:2 (0:1), (2:1), (2:0) &lt;br&gt;&#xD;
0:1 &#x2013; Toth (Giba, Franta)&lt;br&gt;&#xD;
0:2 &#x2013; Szilvasi (Sisik)&lt;br&gt;&#xD;
1:2 &#x2013; McHugh (Dawson)&lt;br&gt;&#xD;
2:2 &#x2013; Morello (Musey)&lt;br&gt;&#xD;
3:2 &#x2013; Poulsen&lt;br&gt;&#xD;
4:2 &#x2013; Musto (Morroni)&lt;br&gt;&#xD;
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AUSTRIA - TEAM XTREME CANADA  1:1 (0:0, 1:1, 0:0)&lt;br&gt;&#xD;
0:1 &#x2013; Exton (Matthews, Donohoe)&lt;br&gt;&#xD;
1:1 &#x2013; Reiter (Jud)&lt;br&gt;&#xD;
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SLOVAKIA &#x2013; CZECH  REPUBLIC 9:0 (5:0, 3:0, 1:0)&lt;br&gt;&#xD;
1:0 &#x2013; Pol&#xE1;k ((Vannay)&lt;br&gt;&#xD;
2:0 &#x2013; T&#xF3;th (Giba, &#x160;alka)&lt;br&gt;&#xD;
3:0 &#x2013; Pol&#xE1;k (Hojer, Zeme&#x161;)&lt;br&gt;&#xD;
4:0 &#x2013; T&#xF3;th (Giba, Sur&#x148;&#xE1;k)&lt;br&gt;&#xD;
5:0 &#x2013; Giba (T&#xF3;th)&lt;br&gt;&#xD;
6:0 &#x2013; Zeme&#x161; (Pol&#xE1;k)&lt;br&gt;&#xD;
7:0 &#x2013; T&#xF3;th (Franta)&lt;br&gt;&#xD;
8:0 &#x2013; Ko&#x161;&#x165;&#xE1;l (Hojer)&lt;br&gt;&#xD;
9:0 &#x2013; Pol&#xE1;k (Zeme&#x161;)&lt;br&gt;&#xD;
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</content><updated>2010-11-11T05:13:44+01:00</updated><author><name>Veronika</name></author></entry><entry><title type="text">Tampa Bay Shootout</title><id>urn:isbhf-com:144</id><link href="http://isbhf.com/en/events/tournaments-and-events-calendar/tampa-bay-shootout/"/><content>Tampa Bay Shootout Returns for 2010 Oct 23-24 in Florida</content><updated>2010-09-13T12:29:51+02:00</updated><author><name>Domenic</name></author></entry><entry><title type="text">ISBHF June Meeting News</title><id>urn:isbhf-com:142</id><link href="http://isbhf.com/en/events/tournaments-and-events-calendar/news-from-isbhf-june-meetings/"/><content>News from recent ISBHF June Meeting included the announcement of Pisek, CZE, as host of next WJC (all categories), as well as the suspension of membership of both India and Italy.</content><updated>2010-06-30T10:32:00+02:00</updated><author><name>Domenic Di Gironimo</name></author></entry><entry><title type="text">Canada Repeats at U20 WJC</title><id>urn:isbhf-com:141</id><link href="http://isbhf.com/en/events/world-cups-juniors/canada-repeats-at-u20-wjc/"/><content>VILLACH, AUSTRIA has a magnificent skyline.  For many urbanites that would normally mean tall buildings.  In Villach it is an endless string of mountains that fills your view behind the picturesque city with a village feel.  Known as a popular tourist spot for skiing, its summer attributes are equally inviting.&#xD;
The relevance of the tournament location relates to the overall experience for the players.  Ultimately the game is paramount, but a positive environment helps build the spirit of the athletes and their appreciation of the task that lays before them in competition. &#xD;
</content><updated>2010-06-26T05:06:38+02:00</updated><author><name>Domenic Di Gironimo</name></author></entry><entry><title type="text">JWC 2010 Most Valuable Players and Fairplay</title><id>urn:isbhf-com:140</id><link href=""/><content>&lt;b&gt;Most valuable Goalkeeper&lt;/b&gt;&lt;p&gt;&#xD;
Brian Valentine (CAN)&lt;P&gt;&#xD;
&lt;b&gt;Most valuable Defender&lt;/b&gt;&lt;p&gt;&#xD;
Rob Roth (USA)&lt;p&gt;&#xD;
&lt;b&gt;Most valuable Forward&lt;/b&gt;&lt;p&gt;&#xD;
Jan Bil&#xFD; (CZE)&lt;p&gt;&#xD;
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&lt;b&gt;Topscorer&lt;/b&gt;&lt;p&gt;&#xD;
Andrew Shaw  (CAN)&lt;p&gt;&#xD;
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&lt;b&gt;Most valuable player of the tournament&lt;/b&gt;&lt;p&gt;&#xD;
Andrew Shaw (CAN)&lt;p&gt;&#xD;
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&lt;b&gt;Fairplay&lt;/b&gt;&lt;p&gt; &#xD;
USA&lt;/p&gt;&#xD;
</content><updated>2010-06-26T04:46:08+02:00</updated><author><name>Christoph Curchod</name></author></entry><entry><title type="text">JWC 2010 Allstarteam</title><id>urn:isbhf-com:139</id><link href=""/><content>&lt;b&gt;Goalkeeper&lt;/b&gt;&lt;p&gt;&#xD;
Lukas Schluderbacher (Austria)&lt;p&gt;&#xD;
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&lt;b&gt;Defenders&lt;/b&gt;&lt;p&gt;&#xD;
Michal &#x160;i&#x161;mi&#x10D; (SVK),&#xD;
Ryan Gieseler (CAN)&lt;P&gt;&#xD;
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&lt;B&gt;Forwards&lt;/B&gt;&lt;p&gt;&#xD;
Jaroslav Martinus&#xED;k (SVK),&#xD;
Matt Paul (CAN),&#xD;
Michal Pr&#x16F;cha (CZE)&lt;/p&gt;&#xD;
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</content><updated>2010-06-26T04:39:11+02:00</updated><author><name>Christoph Curchod</name></author></entry><entry><title type="text">Team Canada Junior World Champion 2010</title><id>urn:isbhf-com:138</id><link href="/en/news-and-emagazine/presidents-notes/final-canada-vs-czech-republic/"/><content>Canada defends with a clear 5 to 0 victory over Czech Republic the title of the World Junior Champion in Ballhockey</content><updated>2010-06-26T04:28:34+02:00</updated><author><name>Christoph Curchod</name></author></entry><entry><title type="text">Slovakia &#x2013; USA 4 - 3 a.s. (2-0,0-2,1-1,0-0,1-0)</title><id>urn:isbhf-com:137</id><link href="/en/events/world-cups-juniors/bronze-medal-game/"/><content>Slovakia wins a tight bronze medal game against USA in shoot out.</content><updated>2010-06-26T02:46:21+02:00</updated><author><name>Christoph Curchod</name></author></entry><entry><title type="text">Austria &#x2013; Germany 3 - 1 (2-1,1-0,0-0)</title><id>urn:isbhf-com:136</id><link href="/en/events/world-cups-juniors/austria-vs-germany-ii/"/><content>Austria win 3 to 1 over Germany in the 5th place game.</content><updated>2010-06-26T11:58:39+02:00</updated><author><name>Christoph Curchod</name></author></entry><entry><title type="text">Shootout Slovakia vs Czech Republic 2 to 4</title><id>urn:isbhf-com:135</id><link href="/en/events/world-cups-juniors/slovakia-vs-czch-reublic/"/><content>Czech Republic beats Slovakia in the shootout and moves to the final.</content><updated>2010-06-25T10:34:53+02:00</updated><author><name>Christoph Curchod</name></author></entry><entry><title type="text">USA &#x2013; Canada 1 &#x2013; 7 (1-4,0-2,0-1)</title><id>urn:isbhf-com:134</id><link href="http://www.isbhf.com/en/events/world-cups-juniors/usa-vs-canada/"/><content>Canada beats USA 7 to 1</content><updated>2010-06-25T10:16:54+02:00</updated><author><name>Christoph Curchod</name></author></entry><entry><title type="text">Later Tonight Penalty Shootout Czech Republic vs Slovakia </title><id>urn:isbhf-com:133</id><link href="http://www.ustream.tv/channel/world-junior-ball-hockey-championships"/><content>The first time in ISBHF histroy a penalty shootout has to decide on which team will go to the finals. The shooutout will take place after the gamsa USA vs Canada. Esitmated time between 9.20 and 10 pm, dpending on the lenght of the ongoing game (klick on the lnk to get to the live stream)</content><updated>2010-06-25T08:36:52+02:00</updated><author><name>Christoph Curchod</name></author></entry><entry><title type="text">Czech Republic &#x2013; Austria 5 - 0 (2-0,1-0,2-0)</title><id>urn:isbhf-com:132</id><link href="http://www.isbhf.com/en/events/world-cups-juniors/czech-republic-vs-austria/"/><content>Czech Republic beats Austria 5 to 0 and will face Slovaika in a penalty shootout later this evening to decide who will go into the final</content><updated>2010-06-25T08:32:57+02:00</updated><author><name>Christoph Curchod</name></author></entry><entry><title type="text">Slovakia &#x2013; Germany 11 - 1 (5-0,2-0,4-1)</title><id>urn:isbhf-com:131</id><link href="/en/events/world-cups-juniors/slovakia-vs-germany/"/><content>In the first of todays game Slovakia won 11 to 1 against Germany. With this result Slovakia will reach the final under the condition that the Czech Republic will not win against Austria with more then four goals difference. A special case would be if Czech Republic would win 5 to 0, then a penalty shootout between Czech Republic and Slovakia will take place.</content><updated>2010-06-25T06:02:48+02:00</updated><author><name>Christoph Curchod</name></author></entry><entry><title type="text">Slovakia &#x2013; Austria 3 - 2 (1-1,0-0,2-1)</title><id>urn:isbhf-com:130</id><link href="http://www.isbhf.com/en/events/world-cups-juniors/slovakia-vs-austria/"/><content>Slovakia beats Austria in a highly contested game with 3 to 2.</content><updated>2010-06-24T10:57:04+02:00</updated><author><name>Christoph Curchod</name></author></entry><entry><title type="text">Germany &#x2013; Canada 2 - 8 (0-3,1-2,1-3)</title><id>urn:isbhf-com:129</id><link href="http://www.isbhf.com/en/events/world-cups-juniors/germany-vs-canada/"/><content>Canada achieves a eeasy 2 to 8 win over Germany</content><updated>2010-06-24T09:33:54+02:00</updated><author><name>Christoph Curchod</name></author></entry><entry><title type="text">USA &#x2013; Czech Republic 4 - 5 (0-1,3-3,1-1)</title><id>urn:isbhf-com:128</id><link href="/en/events/world-cups-juniors/usa-vs-czech-republic/"/><content>The Czech Republic wins a close game against the USA with 5 to 4</content><updated>2010-06-24T07:33:11+02:00</updated><author><name>Christoph Curchod</name></author></entry><entry><title type="text">Canada &#x2013; Slovakia 4 - 3 (1-0,1-2,2-1)</title><id>urn:isbhf-com:127</id><link href="http://www.isbhf.com/en/events/world-cups-juniors/canada-vs-slovakia/"/><content>Canada wins in the closing minutes of an excellent game 4 to 3 against Slovakia</content><updated>2010-06-24T05:19:34+02:00</updated><author><name>Christoph Curchod</name></author></entry><entry><title type="text">Austria &#x2013; USA 1 - 2 (0-0,1-0,0-2)</title><id>urn:isbhf-com:126</id><link href="http://isbhf.com/en/events/world-cups-juniors/austria-vs-usa/"/><content>In a good and tight game the USA achieves a late time 2 to 1 victory over Austria.</content><updated>2010-06-24T04:55:42+02:00</updated><author><name>Christoph Curchod</name></author></entry><entry><title type="text">Czech Republic &#x2013; Germany 9 - 0 (3-0,4-0,2-0)</title><id>urn:isbhf-com:125</id><link href="/en/events/world-cups-juniors/czech-republic-vs-germany/"/><content>Clear 9 to 0 win from the Czech Republic over Germany</content><updated>2010-06-24T10:46:23+02:00</updated><author><name>Christoph Curchod</name></author></entry><entry><title type="text">All games are now live broadcasted via internet</title><id>urn:isbhf-com:124</id><link href="/en/events/world-cups-juniors/internet-coverage/"/><content>Please consult the following Link:&#xD;
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/world-junior-ball-hockey-championships&#xD;
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</content><updated>2010-06-23T10:38:45+02:00</updated><author><name>Christoph Curchod</name></author></entry><entry><title type="text">Canada &#x2013; Austria 9 - 1 (5-1,2-0,2-0)</title><id>urn:isbhf-com:123</id><link href="http://www.isbhf.com/en/events/world-cups-juniors/canada-vs-austria/"/><content>Canada put an early Austrian lead easily away and wins the game against the host 9 to 1</content><updated>2010-06-23T10:18:39+02:00</updated><author><name>Christoph Curchod</name></author></entry><entry><title type="text">Germany &#x2013; USA 2 - 7 (0-1,2-4,0-2)</title><id>urn:isbhf-com:122</id><link href="/en/events/world-cups-juniors/germany-vs-canada/"/><content>USA beets Germany after some problems with 7 to 2</content><updated>2010-06-23T08:43:32+02:00</updated><author><name>Christoph Curchod</name></author></entry><entry><title type="text">Czech Republic &#x2013; Slovakia 2 - 2 (1-1,1-0,0-1)</title><id>urn:isbhf-com:121</id><link href="http://www.isbhf.com/en/events/world-cups-juniors/czech-republic-vs-slovakia/"/><content>In intensive game the Czech Republic and Slovakia tie 2 to 2. </content><updated>2010-06-23T06:10:19+02:00</updated><author><name>Christoph Curchod</name></author></entry><entry><title type="text">Austria &#x2013; Germany 5 - 1 (2-1,1-0,2-0)</title><id>urn:isbhf-com:120</id><link href="/en/events/world-cups-juniors/austria-vs-germany/"/><content>In the last game of the frist day of the tournament Austria defeted Germay 5 to 1 and took the lead in the standings.</content><updated>2010-06-23T01:20:08+02:00</updated><author><name>Christoph Curchod</name></author></entry><entry><title type="text">Slovakia - USA 6 &#x2013; 3 (0-0,1-1,5-2)</title><id>urn:isbhf-com:119</id><link href="http://www.isbhf.com/en/events/world-cups-juniors/slovakia-vs-usa/"/><content>In an excellent game of ballhockey Slovakia has the better end and wins 6 to 3 against the USA</content><updated>2010-06-22T08:21:47+02:00</updated><author><name>Christoph Curchod</name></author></entry><entry><title type="text">Canada &#x2013; Czech Republic 5 - 3 (3-0,1-1,1-2)</title><id>urn:isbhf-com:118</id><link href="http://www.isbhf.com/en/events/world-cups-juniors/canada-vs-czech-republic/"/><content>In the opening game of the 2010 ballhockey junior world championships Canada beats the Czech Republic 5 to 3</content><updated>2010-06-22T08:17:43+02:00</updated><author><name>Christoph Curchod</name></author></entry><entry><title type="text">6th Ballhockey Junior World Championship will begin in a few hours</title><id>urn:isbhf-com:114</id><link href=""/><content>Today, the first games of the sixth ISBHF U20 world championship will take place. Host of this year's championship is the Austrian city of Villach.&#xD;
Villach is an old city that lies at shores of the river Drau, in the middle of the Alps in the province of Carinthia. It has been an important waypoint on the trade routes from northern and central Europe to Italy and the Western Balkans, for at least 2000 years. &#xD;
Being an important railroad junction in the Austrian-Hungarian Empire, it became in 1919 suddenly a border city. Nowadays Italy and Slovenia are just a short car drive away.&#xD;
&lt;p&gt;&#xD;
The city itself has a beautiful old town, situated around a big city square. The main church at the upper end of the town square clearly shows the influx of the Italian architecture. Its tower was build &#x2013;like an Italian campanile &#x2013; standing alone, and was attached to the main part of the church only later.&#xD;
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Whenever you look out of a window, you can see the slopes of the Alps. Even if the highest peaks of the Alps are quite far from here. The city of Villach still offers a beautiful view into some of Europe's nicest mountains.&#xD;
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The local people have very warmly welcomed the teams, the officials and the payer's family members in their town. Everything is set for five great days of ballhockey sports.&#xD;
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Who is the candidate for the title? It's difficult to say. The last championships were all close. I remember Aosta in 2006, where the four top teams &#x2013; Canada, Czech Republic, Slovakia and USA all tied their mutual games. I remember St. John's in 2008 where the same four nations were very close again. Those four teams are well prepared for this tournament, and most likely one of them will become world champion on Saturday afternoon. But still, there is one team, that should not be forgotten, the organiser. Austria had very good U18 teams in the past years. So it is not unlikely, that the Austrians might play the role of the pike in the carp pond. And what about the sixth team, Germany? The Germans are returning after an absence of four years to U20 event. They are surely a team that should not be taken easy by anyone.&#xD;
&lt;p&gt;&#xD;
Writing these lines, I'm sitting high up in the press boxes of the "Stadthalle" Villach, the arena where this event will take place. I'm looking down to the blue tiles of ballhockey surface provided by the Sport Court enterprise, one of the best, if not the best surface to play ballhockey. I'm looking into the round of the still empty arena, which will soon see the world best players born in 1990 and 1991 performing ballhockey at his best.&#xD;
&lt;p&gt;&#xD;
Today three games are scheduled. At 3.30 pm the tournament begins with a big game: Canada will meet the Czech Republic. At 5.30 pm the next classic: Slovakia plays the USA. At 8.15 pm, after the official opening ceremony there will be another big game: Austria against Germany. This matchup is something special in every sport, the "geographically" small Austria against the big Germany.&#xD;
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Everything is set for a great tournament. Let's the games begin.&lt;/b&gt;&#xD;
</content><updated>2010-06-22T12:08:46+02:00</updated><author><name>Christoph Curchod</name></author></entry><entry><title type="text">U16 &amp; U18 WJC END WITH EXCITEMENT</title><id>urn:isbhf-com:113</id><link href="http://isbhf.com/en/events/world-cups-u16-and-u18/2010-wjc-u18-and-u16-most/"/><content>MOST, CZECH REPUBLIC, played host to the 2010 U16/U18 World Junior Championship and did so in fine fashion.  The local organizing committee, led by ISBHF National Development Person of the Year Vladimir Papranec, were hopeful to stage a worthy spectacle for their 20th anniversary season of street hockey, for the participating nations, and for the world at large that would catch the festivities live via superb webcast through sponsor www.strizna.cz.  </content><updated>2010-06-15T11:51:45+02:00</updated><author><name>Domenic</name></author></entry><entry><title type="text">Match LG TPS Doprastav Bratislava - Autosklo H.A.K. Hradec Kralove 6.6.2004 15:30 </title><id>urn:isbhf-com:111</id><link href="http://www.sportserver.org/?goto=sub&amp;lng=en&amp;sub=tournament&amp;var=1,10,37"/><content>Through the tournament we passed without the loss. I&#xB4;m bowing down before my players for the presented games. It get not about the victory, but about the style.</content><updated>2010-06-07T09:26:56+02:00</updated><author><name>Veronika Torokova</name></author></entry><entry><title type="text">Match Reebok Hockey Ruzinov - SKB Izoglobal Martin 6.6.2004 14:00 </title><id>urn:isbhf-com:110</id><link href="http://www.sportserver.org/?goto=sub&amp;lng=en&amp;sub=tournament&amp;var=1,10,36"/><content>In the "little final" came Martin after 47 seconds into a leading. Svitana combined in the attack zone and his shot frat close range popped Somolanyi at Jakubco and the player not wavered &#x2013; 0:1. Martin was in the first half better. </content><updated>2010-06-07T09:26:10+02:00</updated><author><name>Veronika Torokova</name></author></entry><entry><title type="text">Match HbK Intevo Karvina - HBC Pento Most 6.6.2004 12:30 </title><id>urn:isbhf-com:109</id><link href="http://www.sportserver.org/?goto=sub&amp;lng=en&amp;sub=tournament&amp;var=1,10,35"/><content> In the first five minutes gave both of the teams attention at the mistakes. Teams are well knowing from the home league and could not to surprise the opponent.</content><updated>2010-06-07T09:25:16+02:00</updated><author><name>Veronika Torokova</name></author></entry><entry><title type="text">Match Perapohjolan Poropojat - Pelikassit 6.6.2004 11:00 </title><id>urn:isbhf-com:108</id><link href="http://www.sportserver.org/?goto=sub&amp;lng=en&amp;sub=tournament&amp;var=1,10,34"/><content>In the most respectable game at the tournament both of the teams played well and was a great atmosphere. Both of the teams forgot on fouls and hard play. </content><updated>2010-06-07T09:24:04+02:00</updated><author><name>Veronika Torokova</name></author></entry><entry><title type="text">Match HKL-MJM Petrzalka - Heilbronn Hornets 6.6.2004 09:30 </title><id>urn:isbhf-com:107</id><link href="http://www.sportserver.org/?goto=sub&amp;lng=en&amp;sub=tournament&amp;var=1,10,33"/><content>For Petrzalka played in the last game at the tournament only nine players, what markedly affected the match. Heilbronn played with the opponent an equal part. Even though the home team had more goal chances, the first goal scored Hornets. </content><updated>2010-06-07T09:23:11+02:00</updated><author><name>Veronika Torokova</name></author></entry><entry><title type="text">Team Slovakia, Worldhchampions U18 category</title><id>urn:isbhf-com:106</id><link href="http://www.most2010.cz/en/news/team-slovakia-worldhchampions-u18-category/"/><content>Order in Worldchampionship U18 category.</content><updated>2010-06-06T10:59:56+02:00</updated><author><name>Veronika Torokova</name></author></entry><entry><title type="text">Same rivals, same results but winner different than final U16.</title><id>urn:isbhf-com:105</id><link href="http://www.most2010.cz/en/news/same-rivals-same-results-but-winner-different-than-final-u16/"/><content>Second final of the game day was very interesting too. In the game, whitch it was top match in the championship team Slovakia scored goal in overtime &#x2013; 21 second before to the penalty shots.</content><updated>2010-06-06T10:58:12+02:00</updated><author><name>Veronika Torokova</name></author></entry><entry><title type="text">Match ASKO Villach - HSC Eagles 6.6.2004 08:00 </title><id>urn:isbhf-com:104</id><link href="http://www.sportserver.org/?goto=sub&amp;lng=en&amp;sub=tournament&amp;var=1,10,32"/><content>The eleventh place match was played in a friendly atmosphere. V z&#xE1;pase o 11. miesto sa hralo v priate&#x13E;skej atmosf&#xE9;re. The play wasn&#xB4;t hard, both of the teams enjoyed the game. </content><updated>2010-06-06T10:52:18+02:00</updated><author><name>Veronika Torokova</name></author></entry><entry><title type="text">Team Canada, Worldchampions U16 category </title><id>urn:isbhf-com:103</id><link href="http://www.most2010.cz/en/news/team-canada-worldchampions-u16-category/"/><content>Order in Worldchampionship U16 category.&#xD;
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</content><updated>2010-06-06T08:31:36+02:00</updated><author><name>Veronika Torokova</name></author></entry><entry><title type="text">Czech team U18 defeated coeval team Switzerland. </title><id>urn:isbhf-com:101</id><link href="http://www.most2010.cz/en/news/czech-team-u18-defeated-coeval-team-switzerland/"/><content>In category U18 Czech&#xB4;s player simulated their younger team mate and they had got bronze medal too.</content><updated>2010-06-06T08:30:14+02:00</updated><author><name>Veronika Torokova</name></author></entry><entry><title type="text">Czech team shot down team Germany and has got bronze medal.</title><id>urn:isbhf-com:100</id><link href="http://www.most2010.cz/en/news/czech-team-shot-down-team-germany-and-has-got-bronze-medal/"/><content>Last score 17:0 for team  Czech republic, whitch absolutly domination on the game area.</content><updated>2010-06-06T08:28:28+02:00</updated><author><name>Veronika Torokova</name></author></entry><entry><title type="text">Match Autosklo H.A.K. Hradec Kralove - SKB Izoglobal Martin 5.6.2004 20:00 </title><id>urn:isbhf-com:99</id><link href="http://www.sportserver.org/?goto=sub&amp;lng=en&amp;sub=tournament&amp;var=1,10,31"/><content>In the fight of two strong teams had better beginning the team from Martin. In 5th minute fired Michnac and punished the penalty of Kamaryt.</content><updated>2010-06-06T08:21:52+02:00</updated><author><name>Veronika Torokova</name></author></entry><entry><title type="text">Match Reebok Hockey Ruzinov - LG TPS Doprastav Bratislava 5.6.2004 18:30 </title><id>urn:isbhf-com:97</id><link href="http://www.sportserver.org/?goto=sub&amp;lng=en&amp;sub=tournament&amp;var=1,10,30"/><content>In the first semifinal was going about the match between two teams from Bratislava. In the first minutes we haven&#xB4;t seen a lot of Streethockey beauty. </content><updated>2010-06-06T08:17:28+02:00</updated><author><name>Veronika Torokova</name></author></entry><entry><title type="text">Match Pelikassit - HBC Pento Most 5.6.2004 16:45 </title><id>urn:isbhf-com:96</id><link href="http://www.sportserver.org/?goto=sub&amp;lng=en&amp;sub=tournament&amp;var=1,10,29"/><content>In the second game of the defeated teams was the favourite in the shape of the players from Most. In the confrontation of the Finnish and Czech Streethockey was played fast game. In the first minute was the goal at the Svancar&#xB4;s stick.</content><updated>2010-06-06T08:15:11+02:00</updated><author><name>Veronika Torokova</name></author></entry><entry><title type="text">Match HbK Intevo Karvina - Perapohjolan Poropojat 5.6.2004 15:30 </title><id>urn:isbhf-com:95</id><link href="http://www.sportserver.org/?goto=sub&amp;lng=en&amp;sub=tournament&amp;var=1,10,28"/><content>In the &#x201E;group&#x201C; of 5. &#x2013; 8th place were confronted the teams from Czech republic and Finland. The beginning of the match was played mostly in the middle field, by the players was bad kombination and were tired from the last games.</content><updated>2010-06-06T08:13:45+02:00</updated><author><name>Veronika Torokova</name></author></entry><entry><title type="text">Match HSC Eagles - Heilbronn Hornets 5.6.2004 14:15 </title><id>urn:isbhf-com:94</id><link href="http://www.sportserver.org/?goto=sub&amp;lng=en&amp;sub=tournament&amp;var=1,10,27"/><content>In the confrontation of Austrian and German Ballhockey fell eleven goals together. The bigger motivation had the team of Heilbronn, which came into the leading of two goals. Schumnig decreased the score at one goal, but the German team proved to go into the five goals leading. </content><updated>2010-06-06T08:12:18+02:00</updated><author><name>Veronika Torokova</name></author></entry><entry><title type="text">Match ASKO Villach - HKL-MJM Petrzalka 5.6.2004 13:00 </title><id>urn:isbhf-com:93</id><link href="http://www.sportserver.org/?goto=sub&amp;lng=en&amp;sub=tournament&amp;var=1,10,26"/><content>The game entered better the team of Petrzalka, in the first seconds was clear, that the game will in overhead of the Slovak team. Petrzalka entered the game with the pressure and the opponent was in the attack sporadically.</content><updated>2010-06-06T08:10:12+02:00</updated><author><name>Veronika Torokova</name></author></entry><entry><title type="text">Match LG TPS Doprastav Bratislava - Perapohjolan Poropojat 5.6.2004 11:45 </title><id>urn:isbhf-com:92</id><link href="http://www.sportserver.org/?goto=sub&amp;lng=en&amp;sub=tournament&amp;var=1,10,25"/><content>Bratislava was dictated the tempo of the game from beginning. Also during the four minutes long weakening it was about the game of Doprastav. In 5th minute played Giba with high stick. After the foul had doctor work with Pietsala&#xB4;s blow under eye.</content><updated>2010-06-06T08:08:01+02:00</updated><author><name>Veronika Torokova</name></author></entry><entry><title type="text">Match SKB Izoglobal Martin - Pelikassit 5.6.2004 10:30 </title><id>urn:isbhf-com:89</id><link href="http://www.sportserver.org/?goto=sub&amp;lng=en&amp;sub=tournament&amp;var=1,10,24"/><content>After the yesterday&#xB4;s loss against the Martin, the Pelikassit players would like to make a new resume in front of the fans. But today in a different position - they fought for the semifinal. </content><updated>2010-06-05T02:11:13+02:00</updated><author><name>Veronika Torokova</name></author></entry><entry><title type="text">Plan finals game day, Saturday June 5</title><id>urn:isbhf-com:88</id><link href="http://www.most2010.cz/en/news/plan-finals-game-day-saturday-june-5/"/><content>Plan finals game day  Worldchampionship 2010, satuday June 5.</content><updated>2010-06-05T02:08:52+02:00</updated><author><name>Veronika Torokova</name></author></entry><entry><title type="text">Match Autosklo H.A.K. Hradec Kralove - HBC Pento Most 5.6.2004 09:15 </title><id>urn:isbhf-com:87</id><link href="http://www.sportserver.org/?goto=sub&amp;lng=en&amp;sub=tournament&amp;var=1,10,23"/><content>The fight between two Czech&#xB4;s teams promised excellent Streethockey. The quality of Hradec Kralove was increasing after the approach of the best World Championship player Petr Novak.</content><updated>2010-06-05T11:52:11+02:00</updated><author><name>Veronika Torokova</name></author></entry><entry><title type="text">Match HbK Intevo Karvina - Reebok Hockey Ruzinov 5.6.2004 08:00 </title><id>urn:isbhf-com:86</id><link href="http://www.sportserver.org/?goto=sub&amp;lng=en&amp;sub=tournament&amp;var=1,10,22"/><content>The game was from the first minutes very well. Karvina was more active in the first half and in the second minute opened the score Rosulek. </content><updated>2010-06-05T11:50:55+02:00</updated><author><name>Veronika Torokova</name></author></entry><entry><title type="text">Match Reebok Hockey Ruzinov - ASKO Villach 4.6.2004 20:15 </title><id>urn:isbhf-com:85</id><link href="http://www.sportserver.org/?goto=sub&amp;lng=en&amp;sub=tournament&amp;var=1,10,21"/><content>From the first bully it was the one team play. The home team began with all power and the Austrian team was in the role of figurant. Polak, Krizan and Rimsky in weakening, Danko and Zelenak during the power-plays. It is only the cramped list of the players, they could opened the score. </content><updated>2010-06-05T11:49:26+02:00</updated><author><name>Veronika Torokova</name></author></entry><entry><title type="text">Match HBC Pento Most - HSC Eagles 4.6.2004 19:00 </title><id>urn:isbhf-com:84</id><link href="http://www.sportserver.org/?goto=sub&amp;lng=en&amp;sub=tournament&amp;var=1,10,20"/><content>The role of favourite team claimed the players of Most in the beginning of the match. Thanks to Loskot after 49 seconds was the score opened in the net of Claudio Mette.</content><updated>2010-06-05T11:48:02+02:00</updated><author><name>Veronika Torokova</name></author></entry><entry><title type="text">Match Pelikassit - Heilbronn Hornets 4.6.2004 17:45 </title><id>urn:isbhf-com:83</id><link href="http://www.sportserver.org/?goto=sub&amp;lng=en&amp;sub=tournament&amp;var=1,10,19"/><content>Pelikassit was the favourite before the game and the first goal was not long waiting till to fell into a net. In the 4th minute got the assistance in front of the net Mielonen, which scored for the first time in the game and overcame good playing Durr. The next goals added Maenalanen and Nurmikola.</content><updated>2010-06-05T11:46:18+02:00</updated><author><name>Veronika Torokova</name></author></entry><entry><title type="text">Finals and games on the third place in Most  on the WC U16 and U18 Live in the PC</title><id>urn:isbhf-com:82</id><link href=""/><content>Dear Ball Hockey friends, &#xD;
you can watch today 5.6.2010 the Finals and games on the third place in Most  on the WC U16 and U18 Live in the PC on the internet address:&#xD;
http://www.strizna.cz/&#xD;
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</content><updated>2010-06-05T06:32:18+02:00</updated><author><name>Veronika Torokova</name></author></entry><entry><title type="text">Match HKL-MJM Petrzalka - Perapohjolan Poropojat 4.6.2004 16:30 </title><id>urn:isbhf-com:81</id><link href="http://www.sportserver.org/?goto=sub&amp;lng=en&amp;sub=tournament&amp;var=1,10,18"/><content>In the first minutes of the game had the players of Petrzalka three power plays, but they stayed without the goals. The first goal came in the 8th minute when from the right side fired Robert Kassa and opened the score. </content><updated>2010-06-04T11:46:39+02:00</updated><author><name>Veronika Torokova</name></author></entry><entry><title type="text">Match SKB Izoglobal Martin - Pelikassit 4.6.2004 14:15 </title><id>urn:isbhf-com:80</id><link href="http://www.sportserver.org/?goto=sub&amp;lng=en&amp;sub=tournament&amp;var=1,10,17"/><content>The team from Finland began with a great power. In the 2nd minute was Jurosek tested by Vuorenmaa. The goalkeeper covered the slug, but the next shot from Nurmikola finished under the top shaft &#x2013; 0:1. </content><updated>2010-06-04T11:45:43+02:00</updated><author><name>Veronika Torokova</name></author></entry><entry><title type="text">Match ASKO Villach - HbK Intevo Karvina 4.6.2004 13:00 </title><id>urn:isbhf-com:79</id><link href="http://www.sportserver.org/?goto=sub&amp;lng=en&amp;sub=tournament&amp;var=1,10,16"/><content>Intevo Karvina was in the role of favourite and with the pressing game gained the field and in all aspects was the team during the game better.</content><updated>2010-06-04T11:44:56+02:00</updated><author><name>Veronika Torokova</name></author></entry><entry><title type="text">Match Reebok Hockey Ruzinov - Autosklo H.A.K. Hradec Kralove 4.6.2004 11:45 </title><id>urn:isbhf-com:78</id><link href="http://www.sportserver.org/?goto=sub&amp;lng=en&amp;sub=tournament&amp;var=1,10,15"/><content>The match between Ruzinov and Hradec Kralove brought high quality game. The first half was played in high tempo. More from the game has the team of Hradec Kralove. </content><updated>2010-06-04T11:44:10+02:00</updated><author><name>Veronika Torokova</name></author></entry><entry><title type="text">Match Heilbronn Hornets - HBC Pento Most 4.6.2004 10:30 </title><id>urn:isbhf-com:77</id><link href="http://www.sportserver.org/?goto=sub&amp;lng=en&amp;sub=tournament&amp;var=1,10,14"/><content>The players of Most walked into the game better as his rival and in second minute utilized the fast counterattack Radek Hulin. </content><updated>2010-06-04T11:43:17+02:00</updated><author><name>Veronika Torokova</name></author></entry><entry><title type="text">Match LG TPS Doprastav Bratislava - Perapohjolan Poropojat 4.6.2004 09:15 </title><id>urn:isbhf-com:76</id><link href="http://www.sportserver.org/?goto=sub&amp;lng=en&amp;sub=tournament&amp;var=1,10,13"/><content>Doprastav needed to save the first place in the group and the team from Finland should not to be a serious barrier. Favourite from Bratislava scored during his own weakening and good pressure was crowned at the end of the first half with the second goal. </content><updated>2010-06-04T09:13:40+02:00</updated><author><name>Veronika Torokova</name></author></entry><entry><title type="text">Match HSC Eagles - HKL-MJM Petrzalka 4.6.2004 08:00 </title><id>urn:isbhf-com:75</id><link href="http://www.sportserver.org/?goto=sub&amp;lng=en&amp;sub=tournament&amp;var=1,10,12"/><content>The second day on the tournament was opened by the teams without points. Both of the teams were fighting for the third place before the qualification.</content><updated>2010-06-04T09:12:23+02:00</updated><author><name>Veronika Torokova</name></author></entry><entry><title type="text">Match Pelikassit - Heilbronn Hornets 3.6.2004 22:15 </title><id>urn:isbhf-com:74</id><link href="http://www.sportserver.org/?goto=sub&amp;lng=en&amp;sub=tournament&amp;var=1,10,11"/><content>Players of Pelikassit came with the full tribune of fans and were motivated to fight till the last night. The players of Heilbornn came into the first chance in the 6th minute during the penalty game, which was utilized by the slug from the middle attack&#xB4;s zone.</content><updated>2010-06-04T09:11:01+02:00</updated><author><name>Veronika Torokova</name></author></entry><entry><title type="text">Match Perapohjolan Poropojat - ASKO Villach 3.6.2004 21:00 </title><id>urn:isbhf-com:73</id><link href="http://www.sportserver.org/?goto=sub&amp;lng=en&amp;sub=tournament&amp;var=1,10,10"/><content>The team from Finlad began the game in 44th second when they have the start in the state of penalty shot. Siikavirta Arto opened the game. </content><updated>2010-06-04T09:09:40+02:00</updated><author><name>Veronika Torokova</name></author></entry><entry><title type="text">Match Autosklo H.A.K. Hradec Kralove - HSC Eagles 3.6.2004 19:45 </title><id>urn:isbhf-com:72</id><link href="http://www.sportserver.org/?goto=sub&amp;lng=en&amp;sub=tournament&amp;var=1,10,9"/><content>Hradec Kralove confirmed from the first minute of the game the favourite&#xB4;s role, when approved to scored the goal in 23 second. With the nice shot from the blue line rippled the net Jan Bacovsky. </content><updated>2010-06-04T09:08:35+02:00</updated><author><name>Veronika Torokova</name></author></entry><entry><title type="text">Match Heilbronn Hornets - SKB Izoglobal Martin 3.6.2004 18:30 </title><id>urn:isbhf-com:71</id><link href="http://www.sportserver.org/?goto=sub&amp;lng=en&amp;sub=tournament&amp;var=1,10,8"/><content>Izoglobal from the beginning confirmed the favourite&#xB4;s role. After 13th second after the slug from blue line came Izoglobal thanks to Chlebec Peter into a leading.</content><updated>2010-06-04T09:07:24+02:00</updated><author><name>Veronika Torokova</name></author></entry><entry><title type="text">Match ASKO Villach - LG TPS Doprastav Bratislava 3.6.2004 16:45 </title><id>urn:isbhf-com:70</id><link href="http://www.sportserver.org/?goto=sub&amp;lng=en&amp;sub=tournament&amp;var=1,10,7"/><content>The players of Doprastav reveled with activity during the all game. </content><updated>2010-06-04T09:06:06+02:00</updated><author><name>Veronika Torokova</name></author></entry><entry><title type="text">Match HSC Eagles - Reebok Hockey Ruzinov 3.6.2004 15:30 </title><id>urn:isbhf-com:69</id><link href="http://www.sportserver.org/?goto=sub&amp;lng=en&amp;sub=tournament&amp;var=1,10,6"/><content>From the beginning of the match was Ruzinov better team. Eagles from Austria played much time in the defence and thanks to goalkeeper Mette and worse time at the side of forwards was the score without goals.</content><updated>2010-06-04T09:04:54+02:00</updated><author><name>Veronika Torokova</name></author></entry></feed>

