WC QF: May 6 GDT - Canada vs. Finland (5-4 OT)

[Oil_in_my_veins]

Shot behind the blueline and no traffic front of the net.

Noronen was Canada`s best player

come on, Noronen was totally screened on that shot. not his fault.

 

[glimradnor]

Shot behind the blueline and no traffic front of the net.

Noronen was Canada`s best player

Yep, sounds like Noronen.
*getting flashbacks of Buffalo's regular season*

 

[s7ark]

W00t!! Heatley!!!

Man I wish he were an Oiler...

I'll beT Islander fans are pretty pissed at Mad Mike for choosing Parrish and Depietro over Luongo and Heatley...

GO CANADA!!!! REPEAT REPEAT REPEAT REPEAT REPEAT REPEAT REPEAT

 

[Slats432]

I just wanted to give a big thanks to Jussi for providing a link to the internet feed. You are a gentleman and a scholar.

 

[SergeiK]

Best players for Finland this game:
...Noronen (He was left alone)

Yeah, he just allowed three soft goals including game winner in OT.

If Noronen was one of the best players, rest of the team must be pretty crappy.

 

[Gabriel Knight]

I look forward to a probable exciting North American Final.

Slovakia > Canada

 

[Oil_in_my_veins]

How about Smyth? Has he done anything?

he was creating chances. getting his nose dirty in front of the net and in the corners.

he should definitely get a chance to make the World Cup team. whether he makes it or not will be another thing.

on the other hand, Heatley is a lock for sure.

 

[GermanDevil]

GO CANADA GO!



I was sitting here while the game in this jersey...

http://www.beepworld.de/memberdateien/members50/marcelbohl81/kif_8853-2.jpg

http://www.beepworld.de/memberdateien/members50/marcelbohl81/kif_8851-2.jpg

 

[s7ark]

As they were.

I think Summanen might do better next year, I really liked this team, very well composed. But why no Hentunen in the final minutes? did he get injured?

LOL, dude what is the obsession with Hentunen?

Zero and Hentunen sitting in a tree...

Really though I know nothing of this guy, can you give me any details?

 

[Panopticon]

Thank you, Mr. Noronen. Thanks you oh so very much.

 

[Oil_in_my_veins]

I would love to see Kurri behind the Oilers bench in some capacity...

maybe he could actually turn Rita into a good player

 

[HellsBells]

Slovakia > Canada

We'll see about that. At least we know:

Canada > Finland

 

[Panopticon]

LOL, dude what is the obsession with Hentunen?

Did you see him out there... he was the only one playing as well as he could.

 

[Bill McNeal]

I feel for the Finnish fans. They really deserved to win, Canada came out flat.

But as a Canadian fan... Very happy they won. Gotta pick up their game if they want to go any further though.

Bring on Slovakia/Switzerland!

 

[s7ark]

Di you see him out there... he was the only one playing as well as he could.

No I couldn't watch the game and I haven't seen any Finland games so far this year. Any details on this guy would be great

 

[Oil_in_my_veins]

Thank you, Mr. Noronen. Thanks you oh so very much.

Markkanen definitely would have given Canada a harder game.

 

[Hans Moleman]

Well it didn't matter who won since I root for both teams equally, I just wish they could have faced each other in the semis or the final, oh well, go Canada! I hope they win gold.
Finland looked pretty impressive in this WC IMO, looking forward to seeing them at the WCup.

 

[s7ark]

Well... There were reasons why he was consistantly being marked by Canada's best defensive players... He is a player who can step up and make goals from nothing, and usually in clutch situations. He has been one of the best players for Finland this tournament.

Cool , how old is he? Where does he play and what kind of numbers has he put up there?

 

[Preds666]

s7ark,
Hentunen's stats
http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=2709

 

[glimradnor]

Cool , how old is he? Where does he play and what kind of numbers has he put up there?

He's like 29 and played for Nashville last I heard. Numbers were hardly impressive. Back in Europe somewhere now.

 

[Gabriel Knight]

We'll see about that. At least we know:

Canada > Finland

Debatable. Very debatable.

 

[Preds666]

He's like 29 and plays for Nashville. Numbers were hardly impressive.

he played for Nashville 2-3 years ago

 

[glimradnor]

he played for Nashville 2-3 years ago

Yeah, I saved before I thought about it. I edited my initial post.

 

[s7ark]

Thanks for all the info everyone. Very nice

It sounds like Finland put up a great fight and I applaud your team, your fans and your country.

I look forward to your team in the World Cup when you have a complete roster of all your superstars. You will have a very scary team...

And just an extra note, you Finland fans have been nothing but class on this thread. It is very nice to see that kind of gentlemenly conduct on the net these days.

Thanks again.

I hope to see you in the finals at the World Cup against Canada.

 

[s7ark]

Debatable. Very debatable.

Don't listen to Garfield, He trolls wherever he goes except for his beloved Flames board.

Finland has a great team and will be contenders for the World Cup for sure.