COLOGNE, Germany — Canada had to overcome a vocal partisan crowd and a fired-up Germany squad to keep its chances of a third straight world hockey championship title alive.
Mark Scheifele and Jeff Skinner scored as Canada survived a scare with a tight 2-1 win over the co-host Germans in quarter-final action Thursday. The game was played in front of a deafening sold-out crowd at Cologne's Lanxess Arena.
"It was a phenomenal environment," said Canada's coach Jon Cooper after the game. "The chants, the singing, and they were very respectful to both teams. They really cheered for their team. I'll always remember being part of that."
"It's definitely pretty cool but honestly, you don't really hear it during the game," added Travis Konecny. "It's just like playing another hockey game. Definitely during the breaks when they're doing their chants and their drums, you hear them."
Canada will face Russia in Cologne in the first of Saturday's two semifinals, at 9:15 a.m. ET.
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