xfrv112s.jpgTeam Italy goalkeeper Guenther Hell lets the puck slips into his net for team Czech Republic sixth goal in second period action at the IIHF world hockey championship Tuesday May 6, 2008 in Quebec City.

xfrv115s.jpgTeam Italy goalkeeper Thomas Tragust, left, and forward Manuel Toni gesture after losing 7-2 against the Czech Republic at the IIHF world hockey championship Tuesday May 6, 2008 in Quebec City.

xfrv117s.jpgTeam Czech Republic forward Martin Erat scores the first Czech goal as team Italy forward Jason Cirone and goalkeeper Guenther Hell looks on in first period action at the IIHF world hockey championship Tuesday May 6, 2008 in Quebec City

xfrv104s.jpgTeam Russia forward Maxim Afinogenov collides with Denmark goalkeeper Patrick Galbraith in second period action at the IIHF world hockey championship Tuesday May 6, 2008 in Quebec City.

xfrv105s.jpgTeam Denmark goalkeeper Patrick Galbraith eyes the puck in second period action at the IIHF world hockey championship Tuesday May 6, 2008 in Quebec City.

xfrv108jpgs.jpgSweden defenseman Nicolas Wallin falls as his goalkeeper Liv Stefan looks on in first period action at the IIHF world hockey championship Monday May 5, 2008 in Quebec City.

xfrv113s.jpgSweden goalkeeper Stefan Liv jumps to get the puck in third period action at the IIHF world hockey championship Monday May 5, 2008 in Quebec City.

xfrv114s.jpgSweden Nicklas Backstrom and France defenseman Vincent Bachet battle for a spot in front of France goalkeeper Fabrice Lhenry in third period action at the IIHF world hockey championship Monday May 5, 2008 in Quebec City.

swi-vs-bel-04s.jpgBelarus defensemen Vladimir Denisov hits Switzerland forward Thierry Paterlini during second period action at the IIHF world hockey championship Monday May 5, 2008 in Quebec City.

swi-vs-bel-05s.jpgBelarus forward Konstantin Koltstov falls into Switzerland goalkeeper Martin Gerber’s net during second period action at the IIHF world hockey championship Monday May 5, 2008 in Quebec City.

I used a remote overhead camera for the first time yesterday. The camera was rigged to the arena’s rafter and fired thru Pocket wizards. The thing was tied and secured with 3 safety cables. You really don’t want your camera, lens, Magic arm or super clamp to fall down on the ice (or onto a player!) during the game.

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