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{{Infobox ice hockey game
{{Infobox ice hockey game
| game_name = 2006 IIHF World Championship Final
| game_name = 2006 IIHF World Championship final
| visitor = {{ih|Czech Republic}}
| visitor = {{ih|Czech Republic}}
| home = {{ih|Sweden}}
| home = '''{{ih|Sweden}}'''
| visitor_total = 0
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| home_total = 4
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| city = [[Riga]]
| city = [[Riga]]
| attendance = 9,800
| attendance = 9,800
| previous = [[2005 IIHF World Championship Final|2005]]
| previous = [[2005 IIHF World Championship final|2005]]
| next = [[2007 IIHF World Championship Final|2007]]
| next = [[2007 IIHF World Championship final|2007]]
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The 2006 IIHF World Championship Final was a ice hockey match that took place on 21 May, 2005 at the [[Arena Riga]] in [[Riga]], [[Latvia]], to determine the winner of the [[2006 IIHF World Championship]]. Sweden defeated the Czech Republic 4–0 to win its 8th championship.
The '''2006 IIHF World Championship final''' was an ice hockey match that took place on 21 May 2006 at the [[Arena Riga]] in [[Riga]], [[Latvia]], to determine the winner of the [[2006 IIHF World Championship]]. Sweden defeated the Czech Republic 4–0 to win its 8th championship. It's the only time the Czechs have lost the gold medal game in tournament history.


== Background ==
== Background ==
The game marked the first time that Sweden and the Czech Republic would meet in the World Championship finals. The Czech Republic were finalists for the second time in as many years, and they were defending champions having beat Canada to win the [[2004 IIHF World Championship|2004]] edition. However, Sweden were just coming off a gold medal winning performance at the [[Ice hockey at the 2006 Winter Olympics – Men's tournament|2006 Olympics]]. This was seen as either a curse or good-luck, on the one hand, no team had ever won Olympic and World Championship gold in the same year, on the other it showed the strength of the Swedish team.
The game marked the first time that Sweden and the Czech Republic would meet in the World Championship finals. The Czech Republic were finalists for the second time in as many years, and they were defending champions having beaten Canada to win the [[2004 IIHF World Championship|2004]] edition. However, Sweden were just coming off a gold medal winning performance at the [[Ice hockey at the 2006 Winter Olympics – Men's tournament|2006 Olympics]]. This was seen as either a curse or good-luck, on the one hand, no team had ever won Olympic and World Championship gold in the same year, on the other it showed the strength of the Swedish team.


== Venue ==
== Venue ==
[[file:Arena Riga A.jpg|thumb|[[Arena Riga]], in [[Riga]]]]


The [[Arena Riga]] in [[Riga]] was determined to host the final of the championship. Previously at the tournament, the venue hosted the both semi-finals, and the Bronze medal match. In the final, the attendance was 9,800.
The [[Arena Riga]] in [[Riga]] was determined to host the final of the championship. Previously at the tournament, the venue hosted both the semi-finals, and also the Bronze medal match. In the final, the attendance was 9,800.


==The Match==
==The Match==

===Summary===
===Summary===
[[Jesper Mattsson (ice hockey)|Jesper Mattsson]] opened the scoring for Sweden at 14:36 minutes into the first period, assisted by [[Niklas Kronwall]], and [[Andreas Karlsson]]. This ended up to be the game winning goal. Just 37 seconds later [[Fredrik Emvall]] put one in five-hole on [[Milan Hnilička]], assisted by Karlsson, and Mattson.
[[Jesper Mattsson (ice hockey)|Jesper Mattsson]] opened the scoring for Sweden at 14:36 minutes into the first period, assisted by [[Niklas Kronwall]], and [[Andreas Karlsson]]. This ended up to be the game-winning goal. Just 37 seconds later [[Fredrik Emvall]] put one in five-hole on [[Milan Hnilička]], assisted by Karlsson, and Mattson.


At 4:07 into the second period, Kronwall received a pass from [[Ronnie Sundin]], off of [[Michael Nylander]] and rushed down the right wing, cut into the slot and put it backhand on Hnilička. With only minutes remaining in the second period [[Jörgen Jönsson]] fired a successful one-timer shot from a pass by [[Mikael Samuelsson]].
At 4:07 into the second period, Kronwall received a pass from [[Ronnie Sundin]], off of [[Michael Nylander]] and rushed down the right wing, cut into the slot and put it backhand on Hnilička. With only minutes remaining in the second period [[Jörgen Jönsson]] fired a successful one-timer shot from a pass by [[Mikael Samuelsson]].
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The Czechs were lacking offense and only managed 15 shots the entire game including only 4 in the second period. The Swedes dominated all three zones, and [[Johan Holmqvist]], the Swedish goaltender came away with only the second ever shutout in a single game World Championship final.
The Czechs were lacking offense and only managed 15 shots the entire game including only 4 in the second period. The Swedes dominated all three zones, and [[Johan Holmqvist]], the Swedish goaltender came away with only the second ever shutout in a single game World Championship final.


The Swedish coach, [[Bengt-Åke Gustafsson]], said of his teams historic win: "Most people believed it was impossible. To win an Olympics by itself is an achievement that was something special. But coming here with a new team, new guys, is special as well."
The Swedish coach, [[Bengt-Åke Gustafsson]], said of his team's historic win: "Most people believed it was impossible. To win an Olympics by itself is an achievement that was something special. But coming here with a new team, new guys, is special as well."


=== Details ===
=== Details ===
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== References ==
== References ==
*[http://www.monstersandcritics.com/sport/othersport/article_1165693.php/Sweden_blanks_Czechs_to_take_gold Game recap]
*[http://www.monstersandcritics.com/sport/othersport/article_1165693.php/Sweden_blanks_Czechs_to_take_gold Game recap] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121011023733/http://www.monstersandcritics.com/sport/othersport/article_1165693.php/Sweden_blanks_Czechs_to_take_gold |date=2012-10-11 }}
*[http://www.iihf.com/Hydra/Tournaments_06/output/WS/final_index_jsp.htm Official IIHF game report]
*[http://www.iihf.com/Hydra/Tournaments_06/output/WS/final_index_jsp.htm Official IIHF game report]
*[http://hokej.snt.cz/ms/ms2006.html Archive of the 2006 IIHF World Championship]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20150510200611/http://hokej.snt.cz/ms/ms2006.html Archive of the 2006 IIHF World Championship]


{{Ice Hockey World Championships}}
{{Ice Hockey World Championships}}


[[Category:2006 IIHF Men's World Ice Hockey Championships|Iihf World Championship Final, 2006]]
[[Category:2006 IIHF World Championship|Final]]
[[Category:History of ice hockey]]
[[Category:2005–06 in Czech ice hockey|W]]
[[Category:IIHF World Championship finals]]
[[Category:Sweden men's national ice hockey team games]]
[[Category:Czech Republic men's national ice hockey team games]]
[[Category:2005–06 in Swedish ice hockey|W]]
[[Category:Sports competitions in Riga]]
[[Category:21st century in Riga]]
[[Category:Ice hockey in Riga]]

Latest revision as of 03:22, 17 June 2023

2006 IIHF World Championship final
123 Total
 Czech Republic 000 0
 Sweden 220 4
DateMay 21, 2006
ArenaArena Riga
CityRiga
Attendance9,800
← 2005 2007 →

The 2006 IIHF World Championship final was an ice hockey match that took place on 21 May 2006 at the Arena Riga in Riga, Latvia, to determine the winner of the 2006 IIHF World Championship. Sweden defeated the Czech Republic 4–0 to win its 8th championship. It's the only time the Czechs have lost the gold medal game in tournament history.

Background

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The game marked the first time that Sweden and the Czech Republic would meet in the World Championship finals. The Czech Republic were finalists for the second time in as many years, and they were defending champions having beaten Canada to win the 2004 edition. However, Sweden were just coming off a gold medal winning performance at the 2006 Olympics. This was seen as either a curse or good-luck, on the one hand, no team had ever won Olympic and World Championship gold in the same year, on the other it showed the strength of the Swedish team.

Venue

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The Arena Riga in Riga was determined to host the final of the championship. Previously at the tournament, the venue hosted both the semi-finals, and also the Bronze medal match. In the final, the attendance was 9,800.

The Match

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Summary

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Jesper Mattsson opened the scoring for Sweden at 14:36 minutes into the first period, assisted by Niklas Kronwall, and Andreas Karlsson. This ended up to be the game-winning goal. Just 37 seconds later Fredrik Emvall put one in five-hole on Milan Hnilička, assisted by Karlsson, and Mattson.

At 4:07 into the second period, Kronwall received a pass from Ronnie Sundin, off of Michael Nylander and rushed down the right wing, cut into the slot and put it backhand on Hnilička. With only minutes remaining in the second period Jörgen Jönsson fired a successful one-timer shot from a pass by Mikael Samuelsson.

The Czechs were lacking offense and only managed 15 shots the entire game including only 4 in the second period. The Swedes dominated all three zones, and Johan Holmqvist, the Swedish goaltender came away with only the second ever shutout in a single game World Championship final.

The Swedish coach, Bengt-Åke Gustafsson, said of his team's historic win: "Most people believed it was impossible. To win an Olympics by itself is an achievement that was something special. But coming here with a new team, new guys, is special as well."

Details

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May 21, 2006
20:15		Sweden 4 – 0
(2–0, 2–0, 0–0)		 Czech RepublicArena Riga
Attendance: 9800
Game reference
Johan HolmqvistGoaliesMilan HniličkaReferee:
Germany Richard Schuetz
14:36 - Mattson (Kronwall, Karlsson)1 – 0
15:13 - Emvall (Mattsson, Karlsson)2 – 0
24:07 - Kronwall (Sundin, Nylander)3 – 0
37:01 - Jönsson (Samuelsson, Nylander) (PP2)4 – 0
10 minPenalties10 min
26Shots15

See also

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References

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