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Article: (China Sports) Chinese men's ice hockey in bottleneck

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January 27, 2008
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(China Sports) Chinese men's ice hockey in bottleneck by sportswriter Li Jia

QIQIHAR, Northeast China, Jan. 27 (Xinhua) -- Men's ice hockey,one of the most popular and exciting events in the world, is in bottleneck in China.

Although there were nine teams competing in the men's ice hockey tournament of the 11th Chinese National Winter Games, only the last game tonight between Harbin and hosts Qiqihar drew many spectators and journalists.

Harbin, who were beaten by Qiqihar 3-1 in the final of the 10thNational Winter Games, took a revenge tonight, upsetting Qiqihar 4-1 to take the title. Most of the Chinese national squad members are from Harbin and Qiqihar.

The bronze medal went to Jiamusi, ...

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