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Niklas Persson of Sweden reacts after he scored his second goal against Austria during their preliminary round Group C game at the Ice Hockey World Championships in Kosice, May 2, 2011. REUTERS/Petr
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Finland's players celebrate after they won the Ice Hockey World Championship final against Sweden in Bratislava May 15, 2011. Finland beat Sweden 6-1 to win the gold medal on Sunday after stout
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Finland's players celebrate with the trophy after they won the Ice Hockey World Championship final against Sweden in Bratislava May 15, 2011. Finland beat Sweden 6-1 to win the gold medal on
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Sweden's players react after being defeated by Finland at the Ice Hockey World Championship final match in Bratislava May 15, 2011. Finland beat Sweden 6-1 to win the gold medal on Sunday
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