Russia, Sweden Continue to Roll at RGC

Trud Stadium, IRKUTSK, Russia -- Baikal-Energia Irkutsk could not keep pace with the firepower of the Russian national squad as they lost 7-3 on the second day of the Russian Government Cup.

Baikal trailed 3-2 after the first half, but Russia began to pour it on in the second. Maxim Pakhomov had another strong performance as he netted four goals for Russia. Sergei Rogulev scored a pair, while Sergei Yusupov had Baikal's other goal.

Stroitel Stadium, SHELEKHOV, Russia -- Just 20 kilometers away in Shelekhov, Sweden joined Russia among the tournament's undefeateds as they wholloped Norway 13-2, setting up Sunday's big matchup between the international powerhouses in Irkutsk.