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

[The K Man]

I am Canadian but I thought the chant was asinine.

It is one thing to cheer for a team and against the US as a rival , but these are kids at an international tournement and that sort of taunting is ridiculous and embarrasing.

The booing of the American player of the game was dumb also as was the booing of the Czech player just becuse the fans wanted another choice.

I thought the article dissing this tounnement was sour grapes by a Sportsnet writer for the success of TSN in promoting this tourney.

But this display of Canadian fans acting like louts toward a bunch of kids is not something we can be proud of.

It's a hockey game. Fans cheer and boo, and they were showing respect towards Mrazek and I'm sure Holik even thought Mrazek should have gotten the player of the game.

It's hockey, not some classy event where you are supposed to be on your best behavior.

 

[Brock Anton]

Some of the Canadian hypocrisy in this thread with Mrazek

You ain't kidding.

 

[Dakota Sioux]

that's what is so embarrassing.. some of you care so much that you carry both sides to keep this little "rivalry" and keep it going by yourselves. USA doesn't care as much as you because HOCKEY is not the only thing going on in our country. i would say more USA hockey fans dislike russia than canada, honestly (and that is just because the extent of their hockey background is hearing about the miracle on ice or seeing the movie).

you guys have hockey and maple syrup and..... and.... a moose or 2

Don't forget beautiful Moose Jaw.

 

[PaulieVegas]

Nah we will wait until Canada chokes again and comes out with their "If only our best players were here" ones.

Or the "we were still the better team, you just got lucky" excuse. At least we know they won't try the old "we don't really care about that tournament" bit like they do when they lose in the Worlds or women's hockey.

That said, they're going to kill us tomorrow. This year's USA squad was like so many that came before them: a great collection of individual talent that couldn't put it together as a team.

Invite more guys to camp next year, don't have the team selected before camp starts, and give the guys that didn't come through the USA developmental program a fair shot. Maybe then we can win a medal again.

 

[Namejs]

Nothing like losing by 14.

That was just a part of the bigger plan of knocking US to the second tier. Why lose with a decent result if you can lose by 14 and make everyone else overconfident when they play against you?

 

[Samcanadian]

Noone cares about this tournament in America or anywhere else for that matter, hence why it's in Canada every other year.

Well if the IIHF wants to make money, they'll hold it in canada every other year.

 

[GoBs]

Better team won.

 

[Mike2000z28]

I don't get it. Its not to bad. I mean we only won back to back medals in the past 2 tournaments. Not a big deal. Also how is it once again an upset when you lose to a better skilled team? The Czechs are a better team than the Fins, if not equal. Its not like this was a dream team and we were expected to do anything. This team without the skill is maybe a bronze at best. This team lacked the individual skill of fins/czechs/russians/cdns in the tournament. Same game v2.0. Outshooting from perimeter, a couple good scoring chances that they choked on and good goaltending.

 

[clevelandcane]

I'm a newcomer to watching USA hockey. I've always followed my school and kids hockey in my area. Was looking forward to these games but the US really didn't live up to expectations (mine that is). Terrible scoring and not very good in the net. I also thought their sense of urgency was nonexistent. Just an overall dissappointment to me. I think Canada rolls us tomorrow. BTW, what's up w/ the canadian animosity? Seems misplaced.

 

[Fixed to Ruin]

There will be some awsome celebrations if CZE plays SWE in the medal rounds

 

[BruinsPortugal]

If they dont put together their best players how exactly were they expecting to win?
You really have to laugh at them.

 

[Dakota Sioux]

It's also kind of funny how Canadians are in this thread trolling a game that their country didn't even play in.

They are all class. No really they are.

 

[nahcmo]

I am Canadian but I thought the chant was asinine.

It is one thing to cheer for a team and against the US as a rival , but these are kids at an international tournement and that sort of taunting is ridiculous and embarrasing.

The booing of the American player of the game was dumb also as was the booing of the Czech player just becuse the fans wanted another choice.

I thought the article dissing this tounnement was sour grapes by a Sportsnet writer for the success of TSN in promoting this tourney.

But this display of Canadian fans acting like louts toward a bunch of kids is not something we can be proud of.

Yeah, I pretty much facepalmed during the chant. I mean, really?

 

[BobDobolina]

Some of the Canadian hypocrisy in this thread with Mrazek

Yes it's quite remarkable, isn't it?

 

[dem]

And here comes the Canada bashing

Couldnt be more childish

 

[Zamuz]

Suddenly i feel sad for USA

 

[DIrwin]

Just giving you the attention you so obviously crave like an emotionally damaged child.

You are welcome, this one is on me.

Have fun playing meaningless hockey, go cry a river lol

 

[y2kcanucks]

I'm a newcomer to watching USA hockey. I've always followed my school and kids hockey in my area. Was looking forward to these games but the US really didn't live up to expectations (mine that is). Terrible scoring and not very good in the net. I also thought their sense of urgency was nonexistent. Just an overall dissappointment to me. I think Canada rolls us tomorrow. BTW, what's up w/ the canadian animosity? Seems misplaces.

I still think tomorrow's Canada/USA game will be a good game. I think Canada wins, but it'll be an entertaining game. Probably 4-3?

 

[Pajicz]

If Finland beat Denmark, are the US in the relegation round?

Yeah, they are. Shouldn't be too hard for Finland.

 

[Aaaaaaaaaaaaa]

I have no hate for the Americans, but I know they would be trashing us (and will) if our Canadian boys pull up lame and lose out somewhere along the line here.

I don't think it is appropriate to gloat, though. These are a bunch of teenagers who got beat in a GAME. It happens. God knows it happens to us once in awhile.

I still cheer for the US second to Canada, even if they are our biggest rivals. I think they just never came together in this tourney. It happens, full credit to their opponents.

Regroup and come back strong next year.

 

[Mathew Barzal]

that goalie is an idiot... dont want him ran but embarrassing...

UMADBRO?

Mrazek is the man. I think I'm in love.

 

[batsui]

Anyone know when highlights will be up, want to see the reaction when the goals are scored.

If Finland beat Denmark, are the US in the relegation round?

Early days but I found a couple vids: