GDT: Semifinal - May 19 - Sweden vs USA

[Pieck]

I think these are the two strongest teams in the tournament.

Sweden wins 4-3 in OT.

 

[PTmbp13]

USA is good, not many divers, they try to play hockey. This should be a great game! No Bob Hartley.

 

[PTmbp13]

Sweden will stand no chance if they continue with the penalties. Will probably be a massive amount of Swedes in the stands which hopefully will work in their favor.

Danish ppl bought tickets way in before hand? Could be pretty empty arena?

Some stupid penalties but many of them come from opponents weak players fall on their own, c´mon, they had Latvia for example in their group. Chechs and Slovaks (invented diving) sorry but true...

 

[DDRhockey]

Danish ppl bought tickets way in before hand? Could be pretty empty arena?

Some stupid penalties but many of them come from opponents weak players fall on their own, c´mon, they had Latvia for example in their group. Chechs and Slovaks (invented diving) sorry but true...

Danish people bought tickets for semi final? Are they stupid? No chance they go to a semi.

 

[Snauen]

Danish people bought tickets for semi final? Are they stupid? No chance they go to a semi.

Your're beeing ignorant, maybe they want to se live elite hockey when its possible for them? They might even cheer för Sweden if people like u stop beeing ignorant

 

[DDRhockey]

Your're beeing ignorant, maybe they want to se live elite hockey when its possible for them? They might even cheer för Sweden if people like u stop beeing ignorant

No whats ignorant is that swediah fans have no chance getting tickets to see their team.

 

[Snauen]

No whats ignorant is that swediah fans have no chance getting tickets to see their team.

Its held in Denmark, unless it is an organized thing from them to rip off stupid Swedish fans on the black market they can do what they want whit that

 

[DDRhockey]

Its held in Denmark, unless it is an organized thing from them to rip off stupid Swedish fans on the black market they can do what they want whit that

Without the swedish fans this whc isnt a success. They even admitted that

Edit: your spelling is terrible

 

[Howe Elbows 9]

I hope and believe that Sweden will prevail..

4-2

It’ll all come down to goaltending.

I agree completely; Kinkaid and Nilsson have both been impressive so far and have each posted two shutouts.

 

[Chimpradamus]

This will be a tough game for both teams, that's for sure. US have the bigger star(s) on offense and sure, their offense is deep, but so should Sweden's offense also be, at least on paper. All in all, still an edge to US, Sweden has no one like Kane in the lineup. On defense, Sweden is clearly better, it's not even close. In net, both teams play with NHL backups.

Some say Sweden will lose, since they struggled with Latvia. Well, the US isn't Latvia, it takes two to dance to create a fun hockey game and both these teams want to dance. I suspect this will be a close game.

 

[Mauler]

I dont have a good feeling ahead of this match for Sweden they better get things together today i want to see better decision making and faster play and more aggression from the players than they have showed so far this tournament

 

[Kyndig]

Hate to say it since USA mens have never won a WC or Olympic gold while I've been alive but I think Sweden crushes USA today.

 

[PTmbp13]

Its held in Denmark, unless it is an organized thing from them to rip off stupid Swedish fans on the black market they can do what they want whit that

there are maybe drunk fans but not stupid, if sober that is... hehhe

 

[fredligh]

Sweden got a much stronger team. Maybe the strongest ever. 5 out of 6 defenders is top NHL defenders, 3 forward lines out of 4 arguebly NHL top line potential. Hope Grönborg doesnt f*** this up.

 

[Joe Zanussi]

Because I am who I am....Im expecting to sadly watch Sweden crush us

 

[OregonCanuck]

Let’s go boys! USA USA USA

 

[SanDogBrewin]

Draw penalties and get to the powerplay US.

 

[NyQuil]

Sweden is typically my #2 team in international competition but I’m actually rooting for the US to reward them for sending over a competitive team.

Plus, Colin White on the first line?

Not good enough to play on the Senators but good enough to center Patrick Kane.

Are you watching this Dorion and Boucher?

 

[NyQuil]

Holy that Swedish coach has almost zero accent.

It always amazes me how they speak English so easily whereas players and coaches from virtually every other European nation can’t shake the accent.

Is it that much more taught in schools? Are the sounds more similar?

 

[JimboA]

Holy that Swedish coach has almost zero accent.

It always amazes me how they speak English so easily whereas players and coaches from virtually every other European nation can’t shake the accent.

Is it that much more taught in schools?

Grönborg has studied and coached in the US for many years (if that's who you're referring to).

 

[NyQuil]

Grönborg has studied and coached in the US for many years (if that's you who you're referring to).

Yeah it was Grönborg.

That explains it to some extent.

But it just seems that Swedes (as far as NHLers go as well) lose the accent more quickly and more comprehensively than Finns, Czechs, Slovaks, Russians, etc.

 

[OregonCanuck]

Damn he did Nilsson dirty

 

[Fried Tree Sap]

The US hasn't been in a gold medal game at worlds since 1960(where they won gold,) history is certainly not in their favor.

The U.S. won olympic gold in 1960....technically they haven't won this tournament since 1933.

 

[NyQuil]

US all over Sweden early.

 

[NyQuil]

Arvidsson with a nifty rush.