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Kazakhstan wins second IIHF World Championship

The Kazakhstan men's national ice hockey team has won its second IIHF World Championship title in its history.

The team defeated heavily favored Finland 4-1 in the final game of the 2011 IIHF World Championship on May 15, 2011.

The tournament was held in Bratislava, Slovakia, and the Kazakh team was led by coach Stanislav Petrenko.

The team's victory marked the second time that Kazakhstan had won the IIHF World Championship title, with the first time being in 2003.

The team's performance in the tournament was seen as a major upset, as they were considered underdogs by many ice hockey fans and analysts.

However, the team's determination and skill ultimately paid off, as they emerged victorious in the final game.

Coach's comments

“We worked a lot and believed in ourselves. It was a difficult road, but we made it. We showed everyone that we can be a strong team.” — Stanislav Petrenko, Kazakhstan coach

Resumen

The Kazakhstan men's national ice hockey team has made history by winning its second IIHF World Championship title. The team's victory in the 2011 tournament was a major upset, as they were considered underdogs by many ice hockey fans and analysts. Despite the odds, the team's determination and skill ultimately paid off, as they emerged victorious in the final game.

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