Extra-time goal brings victory for Finland in IHWC beating France

For both Sweden and Finland, the victories were well within reach in the recent matches against Austria and France. Now, national team captain Sam Hallam chooses to tighten the chains ahead of Monday's meeting against the Finnish lions. – It felt like it was a good situation, says Hallam.

Finland collects the 1:3 against France in the 58th minute, but still spins the game and wins after extension.

French Hockey: Federation Error in Latvia Fight Response - NRA - Archysport

French Hockey Federation Sparks Controversy with Remarks About Latvian team the French Ice Hockey Federation is facing backlash after comments perceived as culturally insensitive surfaced following a recent match against Latvia. The remarks, initially reported across various Latvian sports outlets, have ignited a debate about sportsmanship and cultural awareness in international competition. While the specific details of the comments remain some…

Capitals prospect Antoine Keller named France’s top player after making 47 saves in 4-3 overtime loss to Finland at World Championship

Capitals goaltending prospect Antoine Keller almost led France to a massive upset in this year’s senior men’s World Championship on Sunday. The 20-year-old netminder made 47 saves in a 4-3 overtime loss to Finland, which France was leading 3-1 until the Finns scored two six-on-five goals in the final 1:33 of regulation. Keller received his first-ever World Championship start after number-one goalie Quentin Papillon took a 4-1 loss to Latvia on S…

IIHF - Finland survives French scare

France had only one win over Finland in the IIHF Ioce Hockey World Championship history, a 5-1 win from 2017. They still have one, after a bitter OT loss, 4-3.    Eeli Tolvanen scored two in the final two minutes of reguilation time and assisted Juuso Parssinen's game-winner. The Bozon brothers, Tim and Kevin, scored one each, Antoine Keller made 47 saves for France. "France played a great game," said Parssinen. "They defended well, everybody c…

Extra-time goal brings victory for Finland in IHWC beating France

Finland scored a consecutive second victory in the Ice Hockey World championship beating France in the extra-time by four goals to three in Avicii Arena, Sweden late Sunday night. Although the Finns dominated over the France players in the match, they narrowly escaped the second ever defeat to France in the last moment after losing the historic lone match in 2017 WC. France were leading in the match by 3-1 when only two minutes to go but Eeli To…