GDT: Dec. 31 • Group A • United States 2, Canada 3

[Avocado Coolranch]

Lazar saved one there

 

[TonsofPuppies*]

Drouin PP goal incoming. (I hope)

 

[ffenliv]

There's something wrong with my hearing. Every time Gord Miller says 'Fasching', I hear 'facists'.

Facists gain the line. What a pass by facists.

 

[irunthepeg]

While I agree other programs around the world are getting better, Canada has made some suspect selections over the past few years, so its a combination of both.

I think there's always those hindsight "oh we should have taken..." thoughts but overall I think they've done a decent job of picking who's available.

I think the biggest upside to McDavid being brought this year is he will likely be more prepared for it next year. And if Reinhart and Ekblad or back next year it will be great for them too.

 

[izzy]

Why is Gauthier on the PP

 

[Jaykay]

McCoshen has been brutal in this tournament

 

[Machinehead]

Ehhh, I don't know about that call.

Normally, I'm fine with that, but considering what they've let go today...

 

[Karma]

Nice dive there

 

[UsernameWasTaken]

Gauthier

 

[Bgav]

This first unit never changes

 

[George Maharis]

Nice work by the two Halifax players there.

 

[Penalty Kill Icing*]

Gautier...

get off the ice on the PP man.

 

[tc 23]

Wow. Huge save by Fucale there.

What the ****'s Gauthier doing...?

 

[L Corncrick]

Interference is a b.

 

[Habsawce]

haha Gauthier refuses to come off

 

[UvBnDatsyuked]

Hudson looking like Bobby Ryan there

 

[JayKing]

Drouin hustle

 

[George Maharis]

Sam Reinhart has impressed me so much.

 

[CrazyJoeDavola]

Drouin looking like Hemsky out there. *facepalm*

 

[irunthepeg]

This PP has had some chances but looks very unorganized to me. See: Gauthier.

 

[Aaaaaaaaaaaaa]

Yeah, oh I don't blame them at all. I just wish they had more time as a team to really gel, maybe a few more exhibition games and whatnot like get the team together and have them face some of the best CHL teams (although they'd be without their best players at that point) or against a few "B teams."

I think what some people fail to realize is that Canada isn't just "choking" or sending a team that isn't good these last few years... other countries have just been getting better. Look at this year with all the "upsets"... perhaps other teams are just learning to develop and bring their players together better so now it's a more even playing field.

I agree. Ten years ago most countries (especially the US) did not really take this tournament too seriously. Now they all beefed up their development programs, and that is a good thing because in the end we all win as fans.

I don't think we are choking at all. I think nthere is an incredible amount of pressure on these kids, though, and I feel like part of that blame goes to TSN for making this tournament more important than it really is. Don't get me wrong, I love the WJC, but TSN with all of its pre-tournament specials etc...has created unreal pressure for any kid going to his event. We as fans have a role in that, too.

Like I said, we have people on here criticizing a 16 year old for "not living up to expectations". The kid has hardly played, he is in a different role, etc. What was I doing when I was 16? Eating candy and playing Atari.

 

[danron1376]

wow, winner of this game might face russia in the qtrs

 

[polarbearcub]

Good pp

 

[Penalty Kill Icing*]

GOAL!!!
2-1 Canada McDavid

 

[izzy]

Woah, howd that sneak in?