Soviet Union Wins Another World Hockey Title

The Soviet Union, relying on an experienced lineup, defeated Czechoslovakia, 5-0, to win a record 22nd World Hockey Championship Wednesday at Bern, Switzerland.

The Soviet Union, which won its first title in its 1954 debut at Stockholm, completed the medal round with a 3-0 record, outscoring the opposition, 15-1. The Soviet team hasn’t lost in a medal round since the 1985 tournament at Prague, when Mario Lemieux led Canada to victory.

Sweden won the silver medal by beating Canada, 6-4.