Here's a World Championship update for you. Check out the IIHF site for more details.

Thrashers at the World Championships
Russia closed out the Qualification Round with an unbeaten 4-2-0-0 (W-OTW-L-OTL) record and atop Group E. Thrashers left wing Ilya Kovalchuk has tallied a team-high six assists and is tied for fourth on the team with six points. He leads the team with 29 penalty minutes and is tied for fourth with 17 shots on goal.

Thrashers prospect Ilya Nikulin has appeared in all six games for Russia and recorded 12 shots on goal in 16:51 of ice time per game.

Russia moves on to the Quaterfinals and will face Switzerland on Wednesday, May 14 at 7:15 p.m. in Quebec City. The winner will advance to the Semifinals against either the Czech Republic or Sweden.

Quarterfinals Schedule

May 14- 1 p.m. Czech Republic vs. Sweden
May 14-  4:30 p.m. Norway vs. Canada
May 14-  7:15 p.m. Russia vs. Switzerland
May 14-  8:15 p.m. United States vs. Finland