The Estonians eventually won this game 9-2, but Canada didn’t make it easy for them. Kermo Uue and Ken Pähn each recorded 3 points. While Uue assisted on three goals, Pähn scored once and added two assists. The two teams met only once before in the WFC history. It was two years ago in Riga and the Baltic country won 16-4.
The Estonians set the pace of the game while controlling the ball and were trying to find ways through Canada’s defense. And they actually found a few holes. At 1:43, the left wing of Estonia’s third line, Ken Pähn, scored the opener with a perfectly accurate shot. But Canada managed to tie the game quickly with Cedric Grenapin’s goal. However, that was basically it from Canada. Estonia turned its domination into three goals and won the first period 4-1. And Estonia’s lead could have been even bigger, had it not been for Oskar Salm’s missed penalty shot.
The Estonians played more relaxed floorball in the middle period and sometimes they even didn’t seem to be 100% focused. On the other hand, the Canadians improved their defense and didn’t let the Estonians create many scoring chances. But it doesn’t change the fact that Estonia was still the better team and could have scored more goals than it actually did. And so the second period score was tied at 1-1, making it 5-2 for Estonia after forty minutes.
The last period was the most evenly balanced. Estonia was still struggling with finishing and Canada sensed their chance. The Canadians put their opponents under pressure and created several scoring opportunities, but the Estonians showed their experience and didn’t allow any surprise. Pass, E. Unga, Savi and Rydell each tallied one goal and Estonia led the game to the final score 9-2. The 26-year-old Rickard Rydell, who takes part in his first career Men’s World Championship, is Estonia’s scoring leader with 9 points (7+2).
DAY 4: Group Stage Culminating, Czech Republic to Face Switzerland – 4.12.2018
Germany Saves Czechs by Beating Latvia, Nordic Powers Post Convincing Wins – 4.12.2018
Sweden Dominates Norway to Get Easy 9-1 Win – 3.12.2018
Estonia Beats Thailand 11-4 to End Group Stage Unbeaten – 3.12.2018
Great First Period Secures First Victory for Finland – 3.12.2018
Great Defense Gives Australia First Tournament Win over Poland – 3.12.2018
Data Analysis: Latvia vs Czech Republic 4:3 – 3.12.2018
Impressive Third Period Pushes Germany to First Win in Prague – 3.12.2018
Zubir‘s Two Goals Help Singapore Beat Japan in Front of 6,341 Spectators – 3.12.2018
Data Analysis: Finland vs Sweden 4:5 – 3.12.2018
DAY 3: Program Starts with Asian Battle, Fans to See Two Nordic Derbies – 3.12.2018
Latvia Stuns the Hosts, Slovakia and Switzerland on Scoring Surge – 3.12.2018
Estonia Wins Evening Thriller in Arena Sparta – 2.12.2018
First Tournament Surprise as Latvia Beats Czech Republic 4-3 – 2.12.2018
Battle between Canada and Singapore Ends in First Tournament Draw – 2.12.2018
Switzerland Outclasses Germany 13-1, Känzig Scores Four Goals – 2.12.2018
Japan Enters Tournament with 1-15 Loss against Slovakia – 2.12.2018
Norway Turns Score to Get First Tournament Win – 2.12.2018
Data Analysis: Germany vs Czech Republic 5:10 – 2.12.2018
DAY 2: Twelve Teams in Action, Czechs to Face Latvia – 2.12.2018