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WC: TEAM USA
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WarriorofTime
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Hey, we are the 1933 World Champs!Congrats. Maybe you guys will make it to the finals for the first time ever! Rooting for ya
1960 also, but the playoffs didnt exist in this form back then ^^
Somehow its a pretty absurd stat that 1960 is also the last time USA was top 2 in an IIHF World Championship. Maybe this ragtag team could finally break the curse.
WarriorofTime
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1960 was in the Olympics, which I guess back then doubled up as counting for the IIHF World Championship.
Swedes are going to Riga tho. If that would have been the case for Team USA even they won their group, I would say that I rather take Czechs.
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You’re complaining about this happening to the US?
I don’t know, I guess you should have lost more game then.
Zero Pucks Given
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I've heard that about some of our previous "ragtag" teams...and they finished about as well as our more talented rosters.
WarriorofTime
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Yes. Latvia was guaranteed to play in Riga if they advanced.
I think mathematically, I'd take Latvia in Riga over the Czechs in Tampere. But it is what it is.
Rob
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If the US wins gold I wonder how much attention it will get even in the hockey media back home? Only the die hards are aware the tournament exists.
Rob
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SanDogBrewin
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Thank you for bringing up a NEW (full sarcasm) point about a hockey tournament going on during the NBA, NHL playoffs, and all the while, MLB being in full swing.
Quite aware, US hockey playing well at the worlds, this time of year, won't register on the mother ship ESPN. Got anything else new and exciting for us ?
WarriorofTime
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It's hard to say since the USA hasn't even made a final in a long time. Usually a Gold Medal Game gets at least some attention back home, but I have no frame of reference. The short turnaround between Semis and Final (with it being next day) doesn't help things much, as there isn't a full day off to build some hype for it.
Rob
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Yes. I would be shocked if it was mentioned on ESPN. Would the NHL give it any recongnition though?
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Cheapshot
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Haha okay bud.Congrats. Maybe you guys will make it to the finals for the first time ever! Rooting for ya
SanDogBrewin
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The WJC's is a religion in Canada.
William H Bonney
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How has Carter Mazur looked? I see he keeps chipping in here and there. Anyone have any thoughts? I haven't watched one game
I think he's been consistently one of the best forwards. With a bit more luck he'd have closer to double his point total as he's hit quite a few posts. He's been all over the ice harassing the opposition, causing havoc on the forecheck and in front of the opposing net, and providing excellent board work.
Deep Blue Metallic
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Can't argue with the preliminary results, but this team is playing with matches in one hand while juggling a gasoline can in the other.
This appears to be among the least talented WC in years - a perfect opportunity for a young, fast team to surprise. Find some consistency and they can easily medal.
This appears to be among the least talented WC in years - a perfect opportunity for a young, fast team to surprise. Find some consistency and they can easily medal.
Deep Blue Metallic
Bo knows hockey.
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TSN singlehandedly lifted the WJC into significance by making it a Christmas/New Years ratings powerhouse in Canada.
I love it when our American boys crush Canada, but every fan of the tournament should be thankful to TSN for making it the event it is.
