I hope they actually take the Gold this year. Its been heartbreak the last couple of years.
The Finnish goalie plays like Luongo.
you're a brat lol
last game luongo played a great game, but had to take the shine off of his performance by letting in the
2nd goal because he wasn't paying attention, looked kind of pathetic.
that made a big difference because the game would have been tied, and canucks could have won, although
they didn't deserve the win.
I didn't watch the junior game today, but could here it from the other room.
Devante Smith-Pelly was taken out of the game with a leg injury after blocking a puck - if out, he will be missed for his solid hits and goal scoring ability.
My one objection was the decision to use the first line so far into the game. With Canada clearly ahead, why keep them in the game? The coach took a needless risk of injury or disqualification. Use the third and fourth line instead.
Watched the game online on the FirstRow site. Good match!
My one objection was the decision to use the first line so far into the game. With Canada clearly ahead, why keep them in the game? The coach took a needless risk of injury or disqualification. Use the third and fourth line instead.
Look forward to more of the series ....
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Unfortunately goal differential does matter in international sporting events. This is why there are so many needless run ups in these games. Coach could have at least taken out the 1st line with 5 or 7 minutes left. After all, we do want to see some measure of sportsmanship and we certainly do not want to risk fights or bad blood in these matches.
I was in a chat room today discussing this issue. Another poster agreed that keeping your first line in was risky in that an injury or a fight could take place thereby resulting in a disqualification. In fact, D Nathan Beaulieu was disqualified late in today's match with only 1 minute to go. I wonder, will he be allowed to play in the next match??
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Canadians easily defeated Czech Republic today 5-0. The match wasn't close. Therefore, why keep those tops players on the ice? Makes no sense. Don't worry about what the Russians do in their Group. Just worry about what you do in yours.
As for my Yanks, it was a pathetic performance against Finland. Finns easily won 4-1. Even tho we took more shots on goal, they were puny at best. And unlike Canada's defenders, Yanks D cannot take long shots from the point which open up the center area for attacking forwards. Furthermore, you could readily see they do not utilize the same strategic game planning Canadians used before they stepped on the ice.
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I should have added above, Canada has a great power play and pk. Great to see that type of approach to ice hockey. Junior A, especially at the international level is the most entertaining brand of ice hockey, I think.
Canadians easily defeated Czech Republic today 5-0. The match wasn't close. Therefore, why keep those tops players on the ice? Makes no sense. Don't worry about what the Russians do in their Group. Just worry about what you do in yours.
As for my Yanks, it was a pathetic performance against Finland. Finns easily won 4-1. Even tho we took more shots on goal, they were puny at best. And unlike Canada's defenders, Yanks D cannot take long shots from the point which open up the center area for attacking forwards. Furthermore, you could readily see they do not utilize the same strategic game planning Canadians used before they stepped on the ice.
John Gibson helped contribute to the Fin's win by taking a needless penalty leaving his guys short-handed when they desperately needed all five guys on the ice. Bad as the loss was, I am sure the US kids will rebound.
Our Canadians had a great game though they took a few too many penalties for my liking - being good on the kill is not the same as having all your guys on the ice. A bit more discipline is in order.
I am really enjoying watching all the teams play - they are so full of energy. Great tournament so far.
We play Denmark tonight.
GO CANADA, GO!
The only thing about the denmark/canada game that will be interesting for me is 'jensen', who will be playing for the danes. He is canucks first round draft pick and had a very very good training camp, and next year
he could possibly make the team.
Other than that, the game has nothing to offer, and canada will probably win by ten.
major junior
When a team we've beaten, beats a team we have yet to play we tend to be overconfident. Denmark should be a win for Canada
but you never know. If the Canadian team plays their best they will probably win but it may not be the rout everybody is expecting.
We'll see.....
Stand corrected.
I watched part of the Spengler Cup with Wolfsburg edging out Canada's team. The game and tourny just doesn't match IIHF for fun and excitement.
Pro hockey, like pro basketball is just not for me. Amateur hockey at Juniors and NCAA levels are the most fun. Earlier tonight I also watched Florida-Rutgers in Division I b-ball. The game was won in double OT and it was fun - in fact, about as good as it gets.
well, so much for all of the media who were blatting on and on about the strong u.s. squad, and talked
about nothing else but the big new years eve match against the canadians.
Now this game tonight means nothing for the u.s. team.
that czech goalie who stood on his head thru many shorthanded situations last night belongs to detroit,
so we'll see him in the near future I would think, in the NHL.
well, so much for all of the media who were blatting on and on about the strong u.s. squad, and talked
about nothing else but the big new years eve match against the canadians.
Now this game tonight means nothing for the u.s. team.
that czech goalie who stood on his head thru many shorthanded situations last night belongs to detroit, so we'll see him in the near future I would think, in the NHL.
A surprising development for sure. Canada should not get too cocky. The Russians and Sweeds look pretty good too.
They never really got it together as a team, from what I saw talloola and their goalie's weren't up to much. I sure hope Don Hay got the message across about penalties because the US team has nothing to lose and if we don't play disciplined hockey against them, they could very well come up with a win. I know that means nothing to our team as we already have a berth, but still, they have to play cleaner hockey.
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He was outstanding last night, talloola.............could do no wrong........loved watching the team celebrate their victory.........long time coming.
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However, Mzarek - the Czech goalie, is having a bit tougher time of it against the Fins this afternoon ..........he gave up two goals in the 1rst period but is hanging in there about 7 minutes into the 2nd. The Czechs have yet to get on the scoreboard. Mind you, his team is not helping him out by taking so many penalties as they did in previous games. The young Fin goalie is standing tall so far...