GDT: Group B • Dec. 30 • United States 2, Czech Republic 5

[canuck2010]

I also find it halarious how Canada was booing the crap out of this guy, and talking about how much of a tool he is. Now look, he's the coolest guy in Alberta.

Always cheer him in Ottawa.

 

[FanHabtic*]

What a baloney celebration,I was USA run him hard soon as puck dropped,

Haters will be haters!

 

[DoyleG]

How does Mrazek not win?

Poor Holik got booed.

Ray Ferraro was asking if the guy who picked Holik was still in the building.

 

[Kenobody]

If USA loses in the World Juniors and 90% of the country doesn't know it, did they really lose?

Yes sir.

Congrats to the Czechs.

 

[swimmer77]

I wonder how many Americans are going to ***** and whine about the chant the crowd just did.

Not me. I'm American btw despite the Czech Republic flag. They be my underdog country to follow in sports and I'm happy for them.

 

[batsui]

#2 is a common number for goalies in both the Czech Republic and Slovakia. It comes from the time when the goalies for teams wore #1 and #2

Indeed. Sort of the reverse of how it is in Canada in the younger leagues where the biggest-sized sweater is generally 30 or 31. I remember generally getting somewhere between 24-28 growing up as I was one of the bigger guys on my team.

 

[Bedards Dad]

why would it be a problem? it was canadians doing it hahahah

canadians are cute like carebears.. not a threat or a harm.

We are pretty cuddly.

 

[keslerburrows]

I almost feel bad for the Americans. Not really though.

 

[Philadelphia Collins]

how dare Mrazek show personality! This is hockey!

he should stick to "we gotta play a full 60 minutes...we gotta play 200 feet....lucky bounces...."

 

[Natey]

Gonna be really interesting to see what the USA does against Canada. Can't see them getting as many chances, but I can't see a Canadian goalie stealing the show like Mrazek either.

Doesn't really matter.

The game is just for pride, really. It'll have zero effect on the standings unless Denmark beats Finland somehow.

 

[Rogalo]

They just won the gold medal, right ?

Oh come on. They are happy! Those guys were never trusted...we had terrible results in junior level and still quite a grim future. This is a big boost to our junior program that is just recently starting to recover. In a way this could be a breakthrough victory and Mrazek (who couldnt represent because of stupid disputes in CZE) played the key role. It was his last chance to represent on the junior level this year...it means a lot to him. Let him and the rest of the guys have their fun.

 

[Torts]

mrazek for prime minister

 

[Puckstop40]

Do you guys remember this?

McCollum was just god awful that entire tournament. Combine that with the amazing play of Janus and it was very frustrating for us...

 

[wjhl2009fan]

22Brad Park
It would not be smart for them to play dirty.

 

[TeamCanadaBeastsAll]

Does this mean Americans will stop overrating the hell out of their hockey teams? Jeez, win one WJC a couple years ago and they think they're the greatest hockey power.

 

[caley]

I liked the celebrations by Mrazek. Then again, I would not have against Canada (Though I thought all the complaints about Canada getting mad at his fist pumps were a little overblown).

But, if you're a Detroit fan, you've got to worry about the over-celebrating while, at the same time, being enthused about a guy wanting to win that bad and wanting it that much. It reminds me of when that video of Tuuka Rask in the AHL surfaced where he flipped out after he lost a game, smashed his stick on the boards and through milk crates on the ice: on one hand, it's troubling to see a young goalie throw a tantrum like that, on the other, you've got to admire a guy who hates to lose that much.

 

[Namejs]

Such a great game.

Now let's send USA to Division I.

 

[batsui]

Don't forget - SWE/SVK are playing now, 1-1 w/6:00 left in the 1st.

 

[Dakota Sioux]

Haven't seen that many turnovers since I was at the bakery last week. Unbelievable.

 

[Cam98]

tomorrows canada vs usa game gunna suck now. was looking forward to it since i purchased tickets back in august. but now that its a pointless game, just wont be as entertaining.

 

[Password]

Wow, great job Czechs!

 

[y2kcanucks]

All the trolls in Rexall Place won't be singing ******** after Russia beats Canada in the gold medal game.

Not gonna happen

 

[Mr Lahey*]

All the trolls in Rexall Place won't be singing ******** after Russia beats Canada in the gold medal game.

I would take a silver over an almost relegation! ;P

 

[DoyleG]

Best to say that #2 lived up to his name by dropping a big #2 right onto the Americans.

 

[VOB]

I think the U.S. will really wake up this game and take it to the Czechs. I could see 6-1 USA.

You know, you haven't been right yet. I'm wondering if you are just be sarcastic with your posts or you really believe in what you are saying....