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Zuccarello's Norway to Olympics
Norstebo's late goal gives ticket to Korea
Published 05.09.2016 14:56 GMT+2 | Author
Final olympic qualification tournament 2016 at Jordal Amfi, Oslo Photo: Foto Norden AS / Arve Bjeraasholmen
Mats Zuccarello's Norway will play in the 2018 Olympics in Korea, thanks to their 2-1 win over France. Zuccarello led the tournament in scoring.
Kazakhstan closes with win
Starchenko's late game-winner against Italy
Published 04.09.2016 14:41 GMT+2 | Author
Final olympic qualification tournament 2016 at Jordal Amfi, Oslo Photo: Foto Norden AS / Arve Bjerkåsholmen
Roman Starchenko became Kazakhstan's hero as he scored the game-winner with 3:48 remaining. Kazakhstan beat Italy 3-2.
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Thoresen’s hammer
Forward looks forward to challenge in front of home fans
Published 04.09.2016 09:16 GMT+2 | Author
Patrick Thoresen celebrates a goal after scoring for the Norwegian national team. Photo: Richard Wolowicz / HHOF-IIHF Images
When coach Petter Thoresen wants to shake things up, he sends his first line back on the ice. Over the boards go Zuccarello, Bastiansen and Thoresen, his son.
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End for Huet? Not yet
“We want to show our country what a great game hockey is and what a great event the World Championship is," says France's goaltender Cristobal Huet.
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Hosts still in the race
Norway stays alive thanks to a convincing 4-1 win over Italy. The hosts play for the group top spot in a game against France on Sunday.
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Patient France prevails
Everybody knew what was at stake. The winner would have everything in their own hands on Sunday. France looks strong thanks to solid 4-1 win over Kazakhstan.
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Live from the Olympic Qualifiers
For the first time ever, the Olympic Qualification phase is being streamed live on the Olympic Channel, taking ice hockey a step further onto the global stage.
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Kazakhstan shocks the hosts
Norway controlled the game, Kazakhstan scored the goals. Then Norway rallied back to tie the game in regulation, only to lose it in the first shift of OT 4-3.
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France squeaks by Italy
France dominated the game but couldn't find a way to get around the Italian defense. Stephane da Costa fired the game-winner in OT.
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Hunt is on
Ready, steady, go! The hunt is on for the last three remaining spots at the Olympic men’s ice hockey tournament in PyeongChang 2018.
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Thoresen’s first squad
New Norwegian national team coach Petter Thoresen has named 26 players for his first squad that will convene in mid-August in view of the Olympic Qualification.
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