GDT: Group B • Dec. 26 • Denmark 3, United States 11

[herbst20]

I think the USA wins this easily. It is good to see Anders Schultz make Denmark's team. He is skating with the USHL Cedar Rapids Roughriders this year. He hasn't compiled much for stats, but the kid skates and works hard.

 

[wjhl2009fan]

I think the USA wins this easily. It is good to see Anders Schultz make Denmark's team. He is skating with the USHL Cedar Rapids Roughriders this year. He hasn't compiled much for stats, but the kid skates and works hard.

I don't think it will be easy i think it will be a 6-1 win for Usa.

 

[Canada4Gold]

in what world is a 6-1 win not easy? it's not a blowout, but unless there's like 4 empty netters it's not that hard

 

[wjhl2009fan]

in what world is a 6-1 win not easy? it's not a blowout, but unless there's like 4 empty netters it's not that hard

I would not call 6-1 a easy win it could be tied going into the 3rd a easy win would be 10-1.

 

[Arkansas Shark]

USA! Let's gooo

 

[NTDP]

I would not call 6-1 a easy win it could be tied going into the 3rd a easy win would be 10-1.

this game won't be tied going into the 3rd.

 

[Bgav]

Jensen put the team on your back doe!

 

[Randy BoBandy]

the US is going to miss Faulk this tournament. It won't show this game but against the big boys they are going to need his big shot and physical play. Screw the Hurricanes

 

[Machinehead]

Will there be streamage?

 

[LiquidSnake]

Fear the Jensen

 

[ThisYearsModel]

5-2 is a bit too generous i think.

in any case I'll be cheering for the Danes (and yes I am an American. call me a traitor if you wish)

So will all the Canadians in the stands in Edmonton.

 

[Jeffrey Lebowski]

the US is going to miss Faulk this tournament. It won't show this game but against the big boys they are going to need his big shot and physical play. Screw the Hurricanes

I know that he's not nearly at the same level, but from what I understand, Johns plays that same game: physical and has a heavy shot. Won't log the same minutes and be as reliable, but that presence is still on the team at least.

 

[DenGC]

Denmarks lineup for tonights game;

1: Emil Kristensen, Patrick Madsen - Thomas Spelling, Patrick Bjorkstrand, Nicklas Jensen
2: Mark Müller, Anders Thode - Rasmus Bjerrum, Joachim Linnet, Oliver Bjorkstrand
3: Jannik Christensen, Tobias Hansen - Anders Schultz, Nicolai Meyer, Mathias Bau
4: Martin Rahbek - Nicki Kisum, Thomas Søndergaard, Jonas Sass, Mads Eller

A bit surprised that the Head coach Todd Bjorkstrand has decided to split up the line of his two sons Patrick and Oliver Bjorkstrand and Thomas Spelling. As mentioned earlier they play regularly on the same line on their club team (which Bjorkstrand Senior is also the Head coach of). However, Oliver is only 16yoa and it might be a bit to physical for him to play topline minutes against a strong team like the US.

Looks like he is trying to make a clear cut first line with Nicklas Jensen.

3rd defensive pairing looks like the most capable defensive and physical unit.

 

[BrodeursCups]

Can't wait to watch Merrill! GO USA

 

[Sh00terMcGavin]

Get it done 'Merica.

 

[Brock Anton]

the US is going to miss Faulk this tournament. It won't show this game but against the big boys they are going to need his big shot and physical play. Screw the Hurricanes

So screw up Faulk's development so he can "possibly" win a tournament. Ok.

 

[Systemfel]

US lines: http://stats.iihf.com/Hydra/270/IHM270B03_54B_1_0.pdf

Zucker - Coyle - Saad
Rau - Bjugstad - Czarnik
Etem - Arnold - Archibald
Miller/Tynan/Brickley/Watson

Merrill - Johns
Tinordi - Clendening
Forbort - Trouba
Gravel

 

[Lundell4Prez]

Go USA!!

 

[David McConnor]

It might not show tonight against a weaker opponent but at some point in this tourney I think the US is going to regret not taking the two-way force that is Jared Knight. There's no way in hell those 13 forwards are better than him.

 

[The Kremelin Wall*]

Looking forward to seeing Tinordi.

 

[Dakota Sioux]

It might not show tonight against a weaker opponent but at some point in this tourney I think the US is going to regret not taking the two-way force that is Jared Knight. There's no way in hell those 13 forwards are better than him.

I think I will trust Dean Blais with his decision. I believe his record speaks for itself.

 

[Tobi Wan Kenobi]

6-5 Denmark Jensen with 5 goals.

 

[Brock Anton]

6-5 Denmark Jensen with 5 goals.

y u no give Jensen an ovechtrick?

 

[David McConnor]

I think I will trust Dean Blais with his decision. I believe his record speaks for itself.

Is he the same genius that ignored John Carlson the year before he scored the OT winner for the Gold? Probably cost USA back to back championships.

 

[Beegoalie]

Hard to question any Blais decisions but his pick of Archibald and not including Jared Knight is weird...that first line should be lights out and the second line with teammates Rau and Bjugstad from the Gophers will be exciting