As the most offensive team in the tournament, scoring 58 goals in eight games - 23 more goals than any other team - the Czechs knew they had their hands full with the Canadians.
"They are a good team, but they are humans….they are beatable," said Czech captain Jakub Voracek yesterday afternoon. "We just have to be ready to skate and play physical because when you let them play with the puck it's going to be dangerous. We have to make sure to hold on to the puck, skate well, play good defense and I also think the first goal is going to be very important as well.