GDT: Semi-final • Jan. 3 • Canada vs. Russia • 9 PM ET ‎- II

[Selanne138]

I guess throwing punches isnt a penalty, but hitting the boards with your stick is?

Terrible reffing, but stay classy Connolly.

 

[wahsnairb]

mike tyson is that you? watch out for ears on the ice this period.

 

[Hunter Gathers]

Clean hit, attaboy.

He got him right in the face and threw him down. Not clean at all. Lucky to get away with no penalty.

 

[GM17*]

Hamilton having a horror game with his decision making in the offensive zone

 

[Barrie22]

Embarrased to be a canadian hockey fan right now.

 

[BH4991]

No penalty? WAT

That was brutal...

 

[Drij]

Russian player took a dive.

 

[Harikkerk]

Connolly, classless....

frustration is a drug, a drug that's pissing you off.

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

There is a perfect explanation as to why Connolly was not called for a penalty. There is nothing in the IIHF rule books against delivering a Tiger Uppercut.

 

[Aaaaaaaaaaaaa]

Look, I hate how we are playing. I think we have been undisciplined and outplayed.

But for the love of god at what point do the Russians stop lying on the ice like they have been shot every time they get nicked or pushed.

Please stop and win with class, and hopefully our meathead boys will lose with it as well.

 

[Clyde Donovan]

No call on the punch in the face.

 

[Oroku Saki*]

Big hit? That was a freaking punch. Connolly acting like a baby.

 

[pavlelink]

terrible call.
that was a dirty, disgusting cheap shot with a gloved hand, connolly should have gotten the boot.

 

[4thliner*]

Mark Scheifele...should not have made this team. He didn't look good in the invite camp and made the team due to his preseason stint in the NHL.

 

[Daneurism]

ugh, I can't defend that. EMBARRASSING

 

[Plombier de 4e ligne]

For some reason, when I saw the russian shot dead on the ice, I heard Jack Edwards screaming GET UP.

 

[RhyZa]

I'm sure the Russian did something to deserve it though. Or it was a love tap. What's the excuse now Canadians?

Since they're going to dive anyway, you might as well get your money's worth.

 

[kyle44]

there are three issues with this team that I've noticed from the start the first being the we lack that puck moving power play quarterback immensely, number two I've never in all of my years of watching hockey seen a team miss the net as much as this group and number three, where is the physicality canadians are known for? Hockey Canada has to stop with the third and fourth line grinders. Speed and skill is the key to success at this level, not two lines of mediocre penalty killers

 

[Jack de la Hoya]

Whats worse?

Canada's performance tonight or Russia's diving/embellishment? WOW

I'll take Canada's diving / embellishment.

 

[Jet]

Thank you. Wish every hockey fan was like you.

I remember when there used to be respect amongst opponents. Sure, you go hard and things happen, but there was respect. I don't seem to see that as much anymore.

I have great respect for Russia as a hockey nation, both for their history, and their passion for it and ability.

 

[Lord Helix]

This game has a fair amount of comedy to it.

 

[NyQuil]

Goalie is out and challenging the shooters well.

 

[Fortheloveofthegame]

Okay all you whiners about the unfair calls against Canadians.......what about That Connelly penalty? Enough....it's not the refs......it's the team!!!

 

[Systemfel]

Whats worse?

Canada's performance tonight or Russia's diving/embellishment? WOW

If you can cheat and get away with it...do it.

 

[BiPolar Caps]

Canada you're embarrassing yourself!