Wednesday's Results - Day Two

Today was day two of the tournament. Tuesday was actually a team practice day so there wasn't any games scheduled.

• China seems to love those nail bitters. They managed to defeat Iceland in a closely fought contest of 5 - 4, again with penalty shots to determine the outcome of the game.
• Mexico was just too good for New Zealand in the second game of the day. Mexico got ahead in the first period and managed to pad their lead in the second. Final result, 2 - 0 for Mexico over New Zealand. We were treated to the Haka for this game. It was a very disappointing loss for New Zealand. The Ice Blacks would need to win at least a game against either Spain, China or Australia. They would certainly be the underdogs so looks like New Zealand may get relegated to Div. III for next year.
• The game the local fans were waiting for did not disappoint. Australia played Spain in the last game of the evening. By the end of the second period Australia was trailing 3 - 2 thanks to some great playing by Spain and some bad luck on Australia's side. The final period saw Australia score three unanswered goals so Australia finishes with a second win, beating the Spaniards 5 - 3.