Sweden, Russia and Czechoslovakia Favored for World Title
Defending champion Sweden, Russia and Czechoslovakia opened with easy wins in the opening round of the 1963 world ice hockey championship. Sweden beat East Germany, Russia routed Finland, and Czechoslovakia defeated West Germany. Canada and the United States were idle as action shifts to Friday.
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Canadiens winger Geoffrion to face suspension after Detroit game
N H L president Clarence Campbell will hear Bernie Geoffrion on Thursday over an incident in the March 5 game with Detroit. Geoffrion tossed his stick and gloves at referee Vern Buffey after a call against Montreal in the first period. The Canadiens won 4–3 at Detroit.
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