The Czech Republic completely domiated Russia last night as they shut them out 7-0 in a very chippy game. There were a number of near fights as well as numerous slashing and roughing penalties. This looked like a North American game. I cannot provide a scoring summary because the program available did not specify numbers for either team. The bad sound system, and the names, made even the goals difficult to pick up. However, except for brief spurts, the Czechs were in control throughout and look like a strong team going into the tournament beginning Dec. 26. The Czech team faces the US at Lacombe on Friday. This should be a good test for both teams. The Edmonton Journal reported this morning that the Russians only arrived in Spruce Grove for the game late Monday night after a 24 hour journey from Switzerland where they played another exhibition. Prior to starting my posts here I asked if people wanted to be updated on the Junior tournament on this list. Every response, until yesterday, was affirmative. I do not want to take up bandwidth here if people feel these reports are inappropriate. Please respond by private e-mail. I will report on the response to the list, and cease posting if these reports do not belong here. Also, I sincerely apologize for airing conflict in this forum better suited to a private exchange. Arthur Berman [log in to unmask]