GDT: Dec. 30 • Group A • Canada 5, Slovakia 3

[Corax]

Ok, just to comment on reffing. Just before the slash on gloves there was slashing that knocked out a stick in a front of the net. I think the act came as a part of that sequence. The sad part is that Canada will get a free ride in 3rd as the coach already whined to the refs.

 

[JustGivingEr]

We need McGuire back

"Luke Schenn is a human eraser!"

 

[Machinehead]

We'll take it.

Be my guest. A little trepidation before the medal round for this US team isn't a bad thing.

 

[MrFunnyWobbl]

Must be so stressful for these guys knowing that they are failing and the entire country is at their heels.

 

[Jacksonbobson]

As a Canada fan, I don't think the officials are doing a bad job. If Canada focuses on them, we will likely lose.

 

[jcbio11]

Hard to believe it's 34 shots - 13 for Canada, stay out of the bin and we should take this.

It is hard to believe, mostly because it's not true.

Slovakia had 18 shots on net (9 in each period), plus a couple of posts.

Check the IIHF boxscore.

 

[EveryDay]

The McDavid-Horvat-Reinhart line's is invisible today...
The Laughton's line is not producing much offence once again
Why the hell is Rychel and Leier on Team CANADA???? Where's Domi when you need it?

Dumba and Bigras are just........Pelech is ok.

 

[Penalty Kill Icing*]

There has been some zamboni trouble delaying the start.

 

[enuck]

mcdavid is not the next anything

I'm going to cut the kid some slack, this isn't the best prepared team to step onto the World stage with.

 

[StuckOutHere]

Must be so stressful for these guys knowing that they are failing and the entire country is at their heels.

They're also probably nervous about starting new classes next week. In High School. Because they're kids. I love watching this tournament but it's important to be calm haha.

 

[MrFunnyWobbl]

Still winning in shots noticably

 

[leafsfuture]

Seriously not sure whey Gauthier getting hate?

Hes done his job, does a good job creating pressure. Would I play him a lot in the 3rd, not really, but hes certainly done more for this team than Petan and Rychel

And Im trying to be unbias as possible

 

[Lustaf]

Hard to believe it's 34 shots - 13 for Canada, stay out of the bin and we should take this.

You missed 5 shots for Slovakia.

 

[Nac Mac Feegle]

There has been some zamboni trouble delaying the start.

....how many games is that now?

 

[GlassesJacketShirt]

Has McDavid been MacKinnoned?

 

[Konnan511]

If, and it's a big if, Canda stays out of the box, they'll win this game. SVK and their trap won't work forever, Canada is getting too many good chances 5v5.

 

[Habsawce]

That fan with the "The Sarnia Network" sign needs to get a new sign or GTFO. What a ridiculous sign that no one cares about. You're from Sarnia? Nothign to brag about mate

 

[ICanMotteBelieveIt]

Honestly no, I'd rather not have

A)The potential of an embarrassing upset

B)The potential of an easy game and then having to play a juggernaut right after

That game could work two ways, neither of which is beneficial.

C) win yet another game and gain more confidence heading into the semi's.

 

[Howboutthempanthers]

So what? You get absolutely nothing for being 1st.

I agree. Being 1st wins you nothing.

 

[OttawaRoughRiderFan*]

Be my guest. A little trepidation before the medal round for this US team isn't a bad thing.

Fair enough. And, you're right. Having the easy path has not worked out well for teams in recent years.

 

[enuck]

It is hard to believe, mostly because it's not true.

Slovakia had 18 shots on net (9 in each period), plus a couple of posts.

Check the IIHF boxscore.

Sorry my bad typo.. still the point stands we have heavily out shot them.

 

[Penalty Kill Icing*]

....how many games is that now?

Minor issue though. Teams are now on ice.

 

[MrFunnyWobbl]

Ice resurfacing issue

machine blew a gasket.

 

[thadd]

Canada has to stop giving up those odd man rushes this period.

 

[YMCMBYOLO]

It is hard to believe, mostly because it's not true.

Slovakia had 18 shots on net (9 in each period), plus a couple of posts.

Check the IIHF boxscore.

Cool.