Team Finland scored a dramatic come from behind shootout victory today to defeat the Czech Republic 3-2 in their opening match of the Rosno Cup. Netminder Fredrik Norrena [3] stopped 25 of 27 shots faced before defeating former Togliatti goaltender Adam Svoboda in penalty shots.
Meanwhile, home team Russia defeated Team Sweden 3-1. Anton But [4], who played the game as a third line right winger, was on the ice in the final minute and potted an empty net goal with 35 seconds left to seal the win. For Sweden, Andreas Holmqvist [5] played on the team's 4th pairing while Djurgardens forward Jimmie Olvestad [6] played third line left wing. Both were scoreless with 2 penalty minutes on the game.