Hockeyholic
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TSN asked the question. Was this a failure for team Canada?
Unequivocally the answer is yes.
In the end, they failed to get it done.
Unequivocally the answer is yes.
In the end, they failed to get it done.
PGT: Gold Medal Game | USA vs Canada | PGT
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ottomaddox
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The better team won.
Canadians,
Stop lamenting. Silver is the best this team could do.
Canadians,
Stop lamenting. Silver is the best this team could do.
Bones Malone
Game Player
OscarsCards
Spooky action at a distance
Canadians scored all the goals vs the Russ and couldn't come up with anything in next game sometimes that just happens.
Back in Black
All Sports would be great if they were Hockey
OscarsCards
Spooky action at a distance
And after best of 3 you will need best of 5 and then 7. Just play a some video game tournament where everything happens just the way you like. Are you loosing suddenly? Rage quit and reload.I want a Best of 3 format. And screw silver and bronze medals. All or nothing, like the cup
Wow. Awesome result to wake up to. The Canadians were rolling. I didn’t think they’d be stopped.
Arthur Morgan
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Congrats my American brothers. I didn't think Canada was going to lose.
ScaredStreit
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Good game Canada, I wasn't confident about the game but the Americans had a perfect game plan to win. It only takes one game for a team's fortune to change. There's always next year.
irunthepeg
Board man gets paid
This, which is baffling to me since Canada looked so strong as a team for every game until last night. It's like they suddenly forgot.
Looking back at junior and senior tourneys from last 40 years or so, it seems like a strong pattern that a team needs adversity, a loss, to grow to a winning team. Almost every time when a team Finland would seemingly coast easily through the group stage of a tourney, the loss would come at a playoff game. And vice versa (although not 100%, of course).
To have that adversity, loss, come in the final, is of course unfortunate.
To have that adversity, loss, come in the final, is of course unfortunate.
I really think the issue with Canada is the coaching, they simply weren’t prepared.
Team USA played a pro hockey style of system in that game, it was very effective. Team Canada were basically playing junior hockey flash and dazz, and it simply didn’t work. The coaches needed to adjust their team, and they failed to do so adequately.
It’s the arrogance on the Canadian coaches that lost them this game. They thought they’d steam roll a good team like USA, and had no ascertainable answer when things started to go sideways.
Good job by team USA. They tailored a game plan to Canada’s style, and they had the type of players and talent to back it up. Plus, they skated their asses off.
It’s shitty for Canadian skaters, but hey, someone had to lose. I really hope we have a better system in place next time, there was just too much arrogance I believe that this squad could get it done with talent alone.
Team USA played a pro hockey style of system in that game, it was very effective. Team Canada were basically playing junior hockey flash and dazz, and it simply didn’t work. The coaches needed to adjust their team, and they failed to do so adequately.
It’s the arrogance on the Canadian coaches that lost them this game. They thought they’d steam roll a good team like USA, and had no ascertainable answer when things started to go sideways.
Good job by team USA. They tailored a game plan to Canada’s style, and they had the type of players and talent to back it up. Plus, they skated their asses off.
It’s shitty for Canadian skaters, but hey, someone had to lose. I really hope we have a better system in place next time, there was just too much arrogance I believe that this squad could get it done with talent alone.
FinPanda
Team Finland 2022 WHC champions
Can tell Canada lost since this thread is so quiet. Wow.
I agree. Canada looked lost for awhile immediately after both goals. Just not used to playing from behind. I don't know if USA was necessarily miles better than Canada but they got two passed the goalie and Canada didn't. The way she goes sometimes. Oh well. As for the barrel thing. I'm sure there was some element of rubbing it in Canada's face. But I'm Canadian and I love it. This is competitive sports not a church picnic.
It’s like Zegras said, Canada was never really tested at even strength until last night.
IceHockeyDude
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What a crazy tournament considering to end this horrendous year with global pandemic and playing in bubble. Very well organized by the Canadians.
Huge respect to team USA. They did what no other team were able to do against Canada. USA deserved the victory, they were the best team when it mattered the most.
I really hope Sweden can beat the virus before 2022-tournament and we could watch hockey with full stadiums.
Huge respect to team USA. They did what no other team were able to do against Canada. USA deserved the victory, they were the best team when it mattered the most.
I really hope Sweden can beat the virus before 2022-tournament and we could watch hockey with full stadiums.
FinPanda
Team Finland 2022 WHC champions
I believe 2022 will be in Canada again, Sweden is 2023 since it got postponed.
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It looked like a high flying offensive team that doesn't know how to put their work boots on when playing a stifling defense. Mostly everything was on the perimeter and the Americans were willing to block everything they could as a unit. Canada had so much pressure/zone time and still couldn't find many great opportunities.
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This is so pleasantly inspiring to read first thing in the morning. Thank you!
DickSmehlik
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Man, what an exciting game!
Kudos to both teams for putting on an entertaining game, and giving fans a few hours to forget about the craziness going on in the world right now.
Kudos to Canada for hosting the tournament and having it go off without any major issues.
Kudos to both teams for putting on an entertaining game, and giving fans a few hours to forget about the craziness going on in the world right now.
Kudos to Canada for hosting the tournament and having it go off without any major issues.
Rabid Ranger
2 is better than one
Hockeyholic
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Canada officials should apologize to the country. It's going to take awhile for canadians to recover.
What a massive letdown.
What a massive letdown.
novisor
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I am still shocked. Losing is one thing, but getting shut-out? That team? Inconceivable. Bad bounce on the second goal though, but that's hockey. As other have mentioned above, adversity seems to be a key ingredient in success. Both of the last two gold medal winning teams have been humbled by the Russians in group play. This year, Canada didn't even trail at any point, and never had an even strength goal against. It was recipe for disaster. I really feel for these kids, not only with what they went through this year to get here, but the fact that many of them will never get this chance again.
