Mats, Jags and Kovy

               Mats Zucarrello-Aasen, who reportedly has agreed to a deal with the Rangers that will be announced after the Worlds. opened the scoring for Norway with a high wrister past Ondrej Pavelec  and Norway upset the Czechs 3-2 today. 

              Jaromir Jagr, who yesterday chastized younger Czechs who didn't go to Germany to represent their country, scored both goals for the Republic. Swell to see No. 68  play, if only via live streaming on the laptop.

              Ilya Kovachuk scored and was named player of the game in the Russians 4-1 defeat of Khazakstan. AO & Alex Semin scored as well.....