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Russia won gold in spectacular fashion, vindicating my prediction from before the tournament began. But I still can't believe that really happened.

Canada, Russia for the gold. No further explanation needed.

The IIHF U20 World Junior Hockey Championships are coming to a close. Here's some thoughts on the event so far, the final games, and the future of the event in the USA.

It's semifinal time at the IIHF U20 WJHCs in Buffalo, NY. Join us for discussion of the Sweden-Russia game!

On the day of the IIHF U20 WJHC semifinals, we take a trip around the hockey world to see other people's opinions. There are tributes to Swedish moustaches, wondering why NHL scouts hate Benjamin Conz, and Ric Flair quotes.

Last year, Nino Niederreiter wouldn't let Russia make the semifinals with his late game heroics for Switzerland. This year, Evgeny Kuznetsov decided Russia wouldn't be denied against Finland.

It's playoff time at the 2011 IIHF U20 WJHCs, with quarterfinal action going on today. Canada takes on Switzerland in the afternoon game, while Russia and Finland play in the evening.

The end of the preliminary rounds gave us a look at our playoff bracket for the IIHF U20 World Junior Championships, and the bracket looks fantastic. We have the preview of the playoffs, and a breakdown of the quarterfinal matchups for Sunday.

It's the final day of preliminary round action at the IIHF U20 World Junior Hockey Championship in Buffalo and Niagara. The Czechs and Russians battle for the final playoff spot in Group B, while Canada, Sweden, Finland, USA and Switzerland all have eyes for a semifinal berth.

Day five of the IIHF U20 WJHCs hits today, as well as the semifinals of the Spengler Cup. Join us for the action, which includes Sweden vs. the Czechs, and USA vs. the Germans.