Olympics-Ice hockey-Golden Finnish as Russians fail to retain title


  • Hockey
  • Sunday, 20 Feb 2022

2022 Beijing Olympics - Ice Hockey - Men's Gold Medal Game - Finland v Russian Olympic Committee - National Indoor Stadium, Beijing, China - February 20, 2022. Finland players celebrate after winning the Gold Medal Game. REUTERS/Brian Snyder

BEIJING (Reuters) -Finland's men's ice hockey team finally reached the top of the Olympic podium on Sunday by beating the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) 2-1 to claim the final gold medal on offer at the Beijing Winter Games.

Ville Pokka and Hannes Bjorninen each had a goal while Harri Sateri was rock solid in net when called upon, facing 17 shots as the inspired Finns capped an unbeaten run to gold by overcoming the Russian defending champions.

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