Switzerland vs Latvia liveblog
Liveblog of Switerland vs Latvia, PostFinance Arena, Bern. 30.04.2009
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- 1:46 PM: swiss_slapshot First qualifying game for #Switzerland tonight – 8:15pm vs Latvia #iihf #hockey #iihfhockey
- 6:29 PM: swiss_slapshot #Switzerland face off against #Latvia in around 45 minutes #iihf #hockey
- 6:30 PM: swiss_slapshot Apparently the most expensive #hockey championship in over a decade. Some Latvians complaining the can’t afford tickes. 150 francs apiece…
- 6:42 PM: swiss_slapshot For everybody following #IIHF championship – Check out our liveblog bit.ly
- 6:50 PM: swiss_slapshot #Gladiator soundtrack + hockey. Good choice of theme music, #IIHF. Just saying.
- 7:15 PM: swiss_slapshot Switzerland vs Latvia underway #iihf #hockey
- 7:15 PM: swiss_slapshot Arena not even close to being sold out. A bit surprised. Switzerland taking the puck out of their end. #hockey
- 7:16 PM: swiss_slapshot Switzerland creating pressure on Latvian net. #hockey #iihf
- 7:18 PM: swiss_slapshot Latvian in the box for slashing. First #Swiss power play #hockey #iihf
- 7:20 PM: swiss_slapshot Switzerland (almost) scores. Both teams at full strength #hockey #iihf
- 7:21 PM: swiss_slapshot Ziegler gets hauled down at Latvian blue line. Makes sweet pass from his knees #hockey #iihf
- 7:23 PM: swiss_slapshot Latvia in the box for tripping. Second power play in five minutes for #Switzerland #hockey #iihf
- 7:24 PM: swiss_slapshot Wick denied twice by Latvian goalie. #hockey #iihf
- 7:25 PM: swiss_slapshot Masalskis saving the day for Latvia. #hockey #iihf Canada-Czech tied at 0-0
- 7:29 PM: swiss_slapshot #Swiss getting lots of action in front of Latvian net. Crowd getting louder. Latvia gets it out. #hockey #iihf
- 7:31 PM: swiss_slapshot Wow. Ryan Gardner is *really* tall on skates. Latvia still killing Swiss opportunities. Story of the night? #hockey #iihf
- 7:33 PM: swiss_slapshot Swiss firing shots at Latvia. Denied each time. Goalie Masalskis on the ball so far. #hockey #iihf
- 7:34 PM: swiss_slapshot Switzerland score #hockey #iihf
- 7:35 PM: swiss_slapshot Goal called off #hockey #iihf
- 7:35 PM: swiss_slapshot Crowed in Bern really not happy with this. #hockey #iihf Canada leading Czechs 1-0 in Zurich
- 7:35 PM: swiss_slapshot Crowd in Bern really not happy with this. #hockey #iihf Canada leading Czechs 1-0 in Zurich
- 7:40 PM: swiss_slapshot Weber of Switzerland in the box for cross-checking. #hockey #iihf
- 7:40 PM: swiss_slapshot Latvia scores. #hockey #iihf
- 7:45 PM: swiss_slapshot 2 minutes left in the first. Switzerland need to play a little more inspired if they want to come back. #hockey #iihf
- 7:51 PM: swiss_slapshot First period over. Wondering what Krueger’s saying in the Swiss dressing room #hockey #iihf
- 8:05 PM: swiss_slapshot Second period underway. Switzerland vs Latvia. #iihf #hockey
- 8:07 PM: swiss_slapshot Latvia in the box for delay of game. Threw the puck out of his end #iihf #hockey
- 8:11 PM: swiss_slapshot Latvia has two men in the box and Switzerland can’t capitalise. #hockey #iihf
- 8:15 PM: swiss_slapshot If Switzerland lose, they’ll have to beat the US and Sweden for a shot in the semis. I think. #iihf #hockey
- 8:20 PM: swiss_slapshot Switzerland on another power play. Masalskis still a wall. #iihf #hockey
- 8:25 PM: swiss_slapshot Sprunger off for two minutes for two many players on the ice. Ironically, they now don’t have enough players on the ice. #hockey #iihf
- 8:26 PM: swiss_slapshot Latvia and Switzerland each get roughing penalties. 4 on 3. #hockey #iihf
- 8:36 PM: swiss_slapshot Weber of Switzerland in the box for tripping. Crowd whistling. #hockey #iihf
- 8:37 PM: swiss_slapshot Gerber deflects dangerous shot from Latvia. Switzerland at full strength. #iihf #hockey
- 8:39 PM: swiss_slapshot Prediction: #Swiss fans are going to go home disappointed tonight. #iihf #hockey Second period almost over.
- 8:42 PM: swiss_slapshot second period over. getting testy. not looking better for switzerland #hockey #iihf
- 8:55 PM: swiss_slapshot Idea for next championship: heated seats #iihf #hockey
- 8:59 PM: swiss_slapshot Third period underway. Swiss… again, getting chances. But Masalskis is a wall. #hockey #iihf
- 9:01 PM: swiss_slapshot Latvia in the box for tripping. Killing this one off too. #iihf #hockey Masalskis’ mask comes off. Fans booing.
- 9:04 PM: swiss_slapshot Two Latvians in the box now. Switzerland ruins the chance… puts a man in the box. #hockey #iihf
- 9:05 PM: swiss_slapshot Another Swiss heading to the box. Going from two man advantage to even strength. Will be shorthanded any minute. #iihf #hockey
- 9:18 PM: swiss_slapshot Crowd cheering. Switzerland still not getting any luck in front of the Latvian goal. #iihf #hockey
- 9:21 PM: swiss_slapshot Switzerland on another power play. #iihf #hockey
- 9:21 PM: swiss_slapshot Less than five minutes left. Switzerland vs Latvia #iihf #hockey
- 9:26 PM: swiss_slapshot Relief. Switzerland score. Going to rewrite my story. #iihf #hockey
- 9:28 PM: swiss_slapshot Ambühl saves the day for Switzerland. Or at least puts them back in it. #hockey #iihf
- 9:29 PM: swiss_slapshot 60 minutes done, overtime… Switzerland vs Latvia #hockey #iihf
- 9:32 PM: swiss_slapshot #Canada beats #Czechs 5-1 in Zurich. #hockey #iihf
- 9:33 PM: swiss_slapshot 4 on 4 overtime starting #hockey #iihf
- 9:34 PM: swiss_slapshot Tide of red and white flags in Bern. #hockey #iihf Cowbells out in full effect.
- 9:37 PM: swiss_slapshot Holy cow. Masalskis should get a raise. #hockey #iihf
- 9:37 PM: erik Latvia will win
- 9:37 PM: erik schaize
- 9:39 PM: swiss_slapshot OT, Switzerland vs Latvia winding down #hockey #iihf
- 9:39 PM: swiss_slapshot Penalty shots, Switzerland vs Latvia #iihf #hockey
- 9:40 PM: swiss_slapshot 40 shots on goal for Switzerland, Latvia got 21 #hockey #iihf
- 9:42 PM: swiss_slapshot Roman Wick to shoot first for Switzerland #hockey
- 9:42 PM: swiss_slapshot Wick denied
- 9:43 PM: swiss_slapshot Latvia scores.
- 9:43 PM: swiss_slapshot Switzerland, no goal.
- 9:44 PM: swiss_slapshot Gerber saves it
- 9:44 PM: swiss_slapshot Sprunger to shoot for Switzerland
The IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship runs from April 24 to May 12 in the cities of Bern and Zurich.
700 million people are expected to watch on television on at least 70 television channels in over 100 countries.
Each match will be followed by over 20 cameras.
The budget is over SFr31 million.
446,440 tickets are available. 303,000 have been sold.
10,000 students have registered for seats for the games.
150 coaches will gather for a symposium in Kloten.
Organisers will hand out 17,000 fruit to players in dressing rooms and hotels.
In Zurich, Slovakia beat Hungary 4-3.
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