The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) Men's World Championship quarterfinal between Russia and Canada took place on June 3, 2021, at the Olympic Sports Center in Riga, Latvia. The match was part of the 2021 IIHF World Championship tournament. Russia's players reacted after the game, as captured in a photograph by Gints Ivuskans for AFP via Getty Images. The contest highlighted the competitive nature of international hockey, with both nations fielding strong rosters in the knockout stage.
Russia and Canada clash in 2021 IIHF World Championship quarterfinal in Riga
