Cracker against Canada

160 kilos of ice cubes and a sweet temptation

Austria's national ice hockey team clashes with superpower Canada in Vienna on Sunday. The difference to the record world champions could hardly be greater.(Bild: GEPA)

Here the record world champions with 28 titles, nine-time Olympic champions - there "little" Austria. The differences could hardly be greater in the ice hockey clash against Canada on Sunday in Vienna-Kagran. Nevertheless, Red-White-Red want to gain morale for their "mission to keep their class" at the World Championships in the Czech Republic.

"Ice field hockey means everything to Canadians - and more. This sport helps us define who we are." Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is aware of the importance of the world's fastest team sport for his countrymen. Successful players are revered like national heroes, the national team is THE figurehead of the entire country. The enthusiasm of the "maple leaves" for ice hockey can only be compared to the importance of soccer in Brazil.