GDT: U18 Final day (USA-CAN, SWE-SVK)

[FLAMESFAN]

George is going to need to stand on his head. This team hasnt been able to generate shite on offense since the 2nd period vs Sweden yesterday.

Also haven't had a PP in that time. Need that to get them going

 

[WhiskeyYerTheDevils]

George has been excellent so far, Canada needs to tighten up, too many times they've left George out to dry.

 

[FLAMESFAN]

Oh man, this stupid cars for kids commercial....

Offensively a little too tight & defensively a little too lose

 

[Boss Man Hughes]

Iginla with another stupid play. 1-0 US.

 

[FLAMESFAN]

**** that hurts. I hate late period goals
Elick not having a great period

 

[McMozesmadness]

Rough period for Elick. He has not had a good tournament

 

[SanDogBrewin]

Mad scramble and can't get the puck tied up.

 

[Svedu]

They all count.

Am I the only one who thinks that the US navy jerseys- or kits together with the white helmet is a lot cooler look than this one?

Those are together with the yellow kit of Sweden and Finlands old blue jerseys the best looking kits imo. Followed by always classic Russian red (with that subtle blue stripe on their socks) and Canadian both black and red.

 

[WhiskeyYerTheDevils]

USA's pace has been too much for Canada thus far. Could pretty easily be 2 or 3-0 if not for George.

 

[cg98]

McKenna needs to stop f***ing dangling so uselessly and pass it to his teammates instead of turning it over. Reminds me of Ehlers and his miserable playoffs. Directly lead to the US counterattack and goal.

 

[jj cale]

Tired but bad goal.

Need to step up their pace for sure.

 

[Boss Man Hughes]

Terrible period for Canada. Can't stop a rush, win a puck battle or make the right play.

 

[WhiskeyYerTheDevils]

Tired but bad goal.

Need to step up their pace for sure.

Unlucky bounce off the defenseman's skate there

 

[McMozesmadness]

Canada got out-skated. That simple for me after one. Canada needs to get on forcheck. Pressure the US D. They will leak chances if we pressure them. Not nearly enough from the Canadian forward group

 

[jj cale]

Unlucky bounce off the defenseman's skate there

Yep.
Anyway think we will come out better in the 2nd...............they better or it will be game over.

 

[Svedu]

These both teams are very superior to others this year. But in all honesty? The only ones who wowed me are Hagens and McKenna. Especially Hagens.
Pretty disappointed with the level this year.
I mean Martone, Stiga and others are good and the whole American team can pretty much skate but still, not that that impressed with the overall level this year.

 

[Mathieukferland]

McKenna ghosting so far under the bright lights. Mooney, Spence, and Hagens have all come to play

 

[jj cale]

McKenna ghosting so far under the bright lights. Mooney, Spence, and Hagens have all come to play

Even in the Sweden game I thought he started to play too individualistic, needs to use his skills in working with his linemates again.

 

[Mathieukferland]

I know none of you are likely watching on RDS but Stéphane Leroux has said a few times during the game today and the semifinal yesterday that Connelly is a top 10/top 5 pick. I’m assuming he doesn’t know his…. uh…. Political affiliations

 

[JackSlater]

USA was very clearly the better team in that period, despite the actual goal being weak George deserves credit for keeping it close. Canada needs to actually generate some sustained pressure to get a shot at a goal and also give a reprieve to the defence.

 

[jj cale]

Canada has probably like the first 10 minutes of this period to show they can play with this team, they need to come out with their A game from puck drop or it will start to really get away from them.

 

[FLAMESFAN]

I haven't really liked Brunnicke

 

[jj cale]

Cmon guys get your act together.

 

[Svedu]

ICE COLD!

Ritchie!

 

[FLAMESFAN]

Thata boy RR!