Prospect Info: 7th IceHogs, Fuel, NCAA/Jr./Int'l Prospects thread - Offseason in Rockford

[hisgirlfriday]

US falls to Russia so it will be Schmaltz vs. Forsling for the bronze.

 

[hawksfan50]

SCMALTZ invisible most of this game USA lost to Russia...but Mathews also not that great today..Furious USA attack in the late third and with the extra attacker at the end but not enough...could not get the equalizer ...so lose 2-1...that is 3 straight medal round defeats put on them by Russia and now 7-0 for Russia over USA since they went to the medal round concept...

Told you before I was impressed by the undrafted Yegor Korshkov and he shined again with a goal and assist for Russia. ..Big power forward ...took it to the net after sweeping past Werenski ....

As to the Sweden loss to Finland..I thought Forsling played very very well..he will be part of our d-corps eventually...today it showed that this is a 19 year old 's tournament after all as the 17/18 year olds who starred for Finland and Mathews who stars for USA did not shine today but the 19 year old guys for Finland and for Russia came through to shine for their teams..so a bit more maturity comes through when the going g gets tougher and checking and shot blocking makes it harder to score.

 

[clydesdale line]

US falls to Russia so it will be Schmaltz vs. Forsling for the bronze.

Still got Joni Tuulola going for gold against Russia tomorrow too.

 

[Blue Liner]

Most of the US roster with the exception of a couple of players were pretty invisible today. Not their best showing. Also credit Russia, they were much better after the first period and Samsanov was strong.

 

[Pepe Silvia]

3rd place games are so meaningless

 

[Hawkaholic]

Love seeing USA lose.

 

[hawksrule]

Love seeing USA lose.

Why?

 

[Marotte Marauder]

Love seeing USA lose.

Why?

It's they only thing they can beat us at.

sometimes

 

[DPHawk]

It's they only thing they can beat us at.

Not this year.

 

[Hawkaholic]

I love watching Canada lose.

Love seeing USA lose.

Why?

 

[Marotte Marauder]

Not this year.

edited above

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

3rd place games are so meaningless

Agree

 

[BK]

Why?

Cause he is Canadian and you can't have the US beating them at their national sport (isn't it lacrosse?)

 

[Any Colour You Like]

Cause he is Canadian and you can't have the US beating them at their national sport (isn't it lacrosse?)

National sport in general is hockey but lacrosse is the national summer sport of Canada IIRC.

 

[Pepe Silvia]

I always want Canada and Russia to lose, although the WJC are a lot less important to me compared to Olympic hockey.

 

[OhCaptainMyCaptain]

I don't care about the WJC besides getting to see younger players play, which is fun. I mean I do want the US to do well, but nothing even close to the Olympics type of rooting. The only reason I've found it fun when Canada loses is fan reactions.

 

[Putt Pirate]

I always want Canada and Russia to lose, although the WJC are a lot less important to me compared to Olympic hockey.

I am of this camp. When these two lose it is a nice consolation prize. How Canadians act after a loss is pure gold.

 

[HockeySauce]

Quick little scouting report on Schmaltz from the games I watched:

Schmaltz is very shifty. An above-average skater with silky smooth, fast hands. Numerous times throughout the tournament was able to create space for himself or made plays in tight, under pressure because of his quick hands and shiftiness. Was quite deft on the forecheck and back check, mirroring opponents well and guiding them into areas of the ice where he could stick check and strip them of the puck. Displayed high-end playmaking - not merely in the offensive zone, but in all areas of the ice. Recognizes teammates getting into, or in scoring positions and is able to find or create passing lanes to get them the puck.

Really liked what I saw out of him in this tournament. I wasn't as impressed last year, but his consistency shift-to-shift has improved by leaps and bounds. Obviously not a perfect player, but very promising given the improvement over last year.

When he was drafted, I thought he'd spend 2 years at ND and then a year in Rockford. Still stand by that, but it won't be long before we see Schmaltz in a Hawks uniform.

 

[Marotte Marauder]

I love to see Canada win, except against Team USA.

 

[DisgruntledHawkFan]

I have no ill will toward Canada itself, tremendous country full of tremendous people.

Until it comes to hockey. There's a vocal minority of the national fanbase that makes me root against them. That's all I meant.

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

US up 7-2 in Bronze game

Yay ,,, US #3!!!!!!!!!

 

[BobbyJet]

To be blunt: Until International hockey tournaments entail a real series to decide (at least a 2 out of 3 games series), I pay little attention to the outcome. Oh, I will watch the key games and enjoy them, but any team can win a single hockey game. To be eliminated from a tourney or losing a medal in that manner is laughable.... but that's the way it is, and it is unfortunate.

 

[No Fun Shogun]

Glad that we got a medal, though I'd be lying if I said I had a deep interest in the tournament beyond knowing how our prospects did or the disappointment that we didn't get picked to host the next one in the United States.

 

[EmeticDonut]

Schmaltz with 2+6 in 7 games. An alright tournament. Didn't see much of the US games.

 

[Hawkaholic]

I have no ill will toward Canada itself, tremendous country full of tremendous people.

Until it comes to hockey. There's a vocal minority of the national fanbase that makes me root against them. That's all I meant.

And I was just poking some fun into it. I honestly don't even really care that much.