Finland vs. Czech Republic - 2004 World Cup of Hockey (European Pool Round)

Miikka Kiprusoff only has to stop 12 shots to shutout the Czech Republic as Finland rolls to a 4-0 win in the opening round of the 2004 World Cup of Hockey. Jukka Hentunen, Saku Koivu, Niko Kapanen and Mikko Eloranta score the Finnish goals, with Kapanen adding an assist for a two-point night. Tomas Vokoun stops 30 of 34 Finnish shots to take the loss in net. Coverage of the game includes: First intermission including highlights and analysis from David Amber and Barry Melrose, as well as a preview of the 2004 World Cup tournament Second intermission including highlights and analysis, plus a look at the history and evolution of the World Cup of Hockey Postgame coverage including highlights and analysis, plus a preview of the North American Pool (United States, Canada, Russia, Slovakia) Game originally played on August 30, 2004 and broadcast nationally on ESPN, featuring commentary by Joe Beninati and Neil Smith.