The 1993

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was contested between eight men's

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playing nations. Russia made its debut, replacing the former Soviet Union. The championship was played in

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, mostly in

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, from 2 February – 7 February 1993. Sweden became champions. The group stages were played with 30 minute halves whereas the final tour games were played with 45 minute halves.

Squads

Group A

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Premier tour

* 2 February :Sweden – Norway 6 – 1 :Russia – Finland 1 – 0 * 3 February :Finland – Sweden 1 – 10 :Russia – Norway 2 – 0 * 4 February :Norway – Finland 1 – 4 :Russia – Sweden 1 – 2

Group B

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Premier tour

* 3 February :USA – Canada 8 – 0 :Hungary – Netherlands 3 – 0 :Canada – Netherlands 4 – 1 :USA – Hungary 4 – 0 * 4 February :USA – Netherlands 9 – 1 :Canada – Hungary 4 – 1

Final Tour

Quarter Finals

* 5 February :Norway – USA 7 – 0

Semifinals

* 6 February : Russia – Finland 8 – 5 : Sweden – Norway 6 – 3

Match for 7th place

* 6 February :Hungary – Netherlands 6 – 4

Match for 5th place

* 6 February :USA – Canada 5 – 3

Match for 3rd place

* 7 February :Finland – Norway 3 – 5

Final

* 7 February : Sweden – Russia 8 – 0

References

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International bandy competitions hosted by Norway