WC Final: May 13th GDT - Finland vs Canada

[Phenomenon]

Andy Murray has once again found a very disciplined and effective tactics for Team Canada. They don't lose their temper like Russia when tackled and are playing so much more for the name in front of their jersey rather than the name behind it, so Finland must work a lot harder to destroy their game plan.

 

[RorschachWJK]

This is the second thing were Canada is ahead. Their coaching is just brilliant. Murray uses "hot" players when needed and plays line against line really perfectly.
Canada has won alot of faceoffs, I think because they've also scouted our faceoffs so they are playing always right center vs. center. Brilliant I say.

Sorry to be so Canadian fan at the moment, but I really can't find any good things in our game at the moment. This is totally different team I saw last night. Altought Canada is alot more different and harder team than Russia was. Canada doesn't just surf around, they drive to the net and score from the close range. This is where we are in serious trouble.

This is one of the things where the 'quality' of our D-men really shows.

 

[Jude]

Berg goes soccer

 

[Shack]

This is one of the things where the 'quality' of our D-men really shows.

Really true. We should get a few mobile 190/100kg d-mens, but our scoring is IMO still the main factor. We could play good defence with 5 mens down, but we should score from the changes... I mean you have to score at least ones to win the game.

We have a few skilled and big d-mens, but they didn't show up to the tournament. (Sami Salo and Joni Pitkänen). But I still can't find any other. Jere Karalahti has the size, but his game has gone to the wrong direction.

 

[Jude]

I mean you have to score at least ones to win the game.

But what if the opposing team makes a own goal?

 

[Chimpradamus]

This game looks very similar to the Canada - Sweden game. This Canadian team is excellent in making the other team look really bad. I guess double OT is starting to feel in the Finnish legs now as well.

 

[Shack]

But what if the opposing team makes a own goal?

Funny guy.

 

[shakes]

Someone remind Canada that the third has started.

 

[Granlund2Pulkkinen*]

Do I even want to know the score?

 

[RorschachWJK]

Really true. We should get a few mobile 190/100kg d-mens, but our scoring is IMO still the main factor. We could play good defence with 5 mens down, but we should score from the changes... I mean you have to score at least ones to win the game.

We have a few skilled and big d-mens, but they didn't show up to the tournament. (Sami Salo and Joni Pitkänen). But I still can't find any other. Jere Karalahti has the size, but his game has gone to the wrong direction.

Yeah, but in this game particularly we've taken too many unnecessary penalties. Emotions working the wrong way.

 

[Jude]

This game looks very similar to the Canada - Sweden game.

Agree, but Finland have slighty dominated the 3rd period

 

[Chimpradamus]

Do I even want to know the score?

Judging from your user name and flag, no.

Agree, but Finland have slighty dominated the 3rd period

So did Sweden, because Canada has gone into "clear the puck and wait for the buzzer" mode for the last period. Finland might score a goal, but not so much more.

 

[Phenomenon]

Söderholm has been on the bench since his mistakes on the 2nd period. IMO there is no injury reasons.

 

[Psycho Papa Joe]

why did finland win canada in a friendly match just before the wc and now lose?

Because Canada isn't very good at being friendly at hockey

 

[Granlund2Pulkkinen*]

Lay it on me..

What is it... ::cringes::

 

[Jude]

Because Canada isn't very good at being friendly at hockey

 

[Shack]

I would like to bring out few positive facts from our game.

1. Tuomo Ruutu
Definetly great tournament and he shows the right lion hard when needed. He fights from every single loose puck and gives all he has. He will be a great player for Chicago if he stays healthy.

2. Kari Lehtonen
He is really calm even Canada has scored three times. Goalie we can trust now and in future.

 

[Phenomenon]

Because Canada isn't very good at being friendly at hockey

No. Finland had been in a three week camp just before that game and Canada just got together with some players still suffering from the jet lag, so the result was obvious.

 

[Chimpradamus]

Lay it on me..

What is it... ::cringes::

Canada - Finland: 3-0. There's about 10 minutes left or so.

 

[Shack]

No. Finland had been in a three week camp just before that game and Canada just got together with some players still suffering from the jet lag, so the result was obvious.

I think you miss the joke part here

 

[Jude]

Pls Canada, give us even a one goal

 

[Leafer4Life]

Boooooooooooooo

 

[dagaka]

3-1 !!!!!!!! Kontiola!!

 

[Shack]

3-1 Petri Kontiola

And we've kept this guy on the bench.

 

[shakes]

Paging team Canada, Paging team Canada.. the third period has started. Please come to the arena.