Ice Hockey-Latvia beat U.S. to claim historic World Championship bronze

Latvia won their first ice hockey World Championship medal on Sunday after holding on for a 4-3 win over the United States in Tampere to claim bronze. Kristians Rubins was Latvia's hero, scoring a late equaliser and a sudden-death winner to complete a turnaround in front of a packed Nokia Arena. The United States' 90-year title drought continued after they last won the tournament in 1933.

Latvia won their first ice hockey World Championship medal on Sunday after holding on for a 4-3 win over the United States in Tampere to claim bronze. Kristians Rubins was Latvia's hero, scoring a late equaliser and a sudden-death winner to complete a turnaround in front of a packed Nokia Arena.

The United States' 90-year title drought continued after they last won the tournament in 1933. Canada and Germany will play in the final later on Sunday.

 

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