Instead of facing Russia next, the Canadians will play Finland.

What position will they be in after facing Russia?

He said that the choice facing Russia was clear.

He will face Russia to the east, and inevitably France to the west.

Once more, Canada had an undefeated run to the final, where they faced Russia.

It will take generations, not years, to finish a job that is surely much easier than the task facing Russia.

There is a great debate going on about whether we should face Russia or face Europe.

Perhaps it is time to consider a similar mechanism to help solve the problems facing Russia (front page, Aug. 28).

The long-term tasks facing Russia now are quite daunting.

Canada faced Russia once again the following year in 2009, losing 2-1.