WJC Group A: Dec 28 GDT - Canada vs. Switzerland

[LeafErikson]

LOL...does anyone else find it funny there's two players on the Swiss Team named Joggi and Berra?

That's awesome, 4-1 Canada BOLLAND

 

[AlexCvm]

4-1! Bolland.

 

[El_Scoobo]

Well so far Boyd, Omarra, Pyatt, Bertram, Downie have played quite well. Toews is a keeper.

They need a little more from the Comeau line I think. They've not been bad but just not great. I think they'll pick it up for the US.

Why is Latendresse on this team again????? I'm still baffled that this kid somehow almost made the Canadiens. I've seen him play about 8 times and he just seems to vanish for large periods of time. He hasn't done squat in these 2 games and seems to have played himself into the 13th forward role. This kid just doesn't have what it takes imo. If he doesn't pick it up he'll be bench warming the rest of the tournament.

Cogliano----SHOOT THE PUCK!! He's a fantastic talent but at least 3 times tonight he should've shot and looked pass first.

Staal and Parent have been very impressive. They are the go to pair for this tournament, there is no doubt.

 

[espo*]

A gift for Bolland on the powerplay.

4-1 Canada.

About time he started doing something.

 

[Aaron Vickers]

A gift for Bolland on the powerplay.

4-1 Canada.

Beautiful behind the back/spinorama pass from Pouliot to give Bolland an empty net tap in after a blocked shot of Barker's from the point.

Bolland from Pouliot and Barker.

 

[LeafErikson]

About time he started doing something.

easy, this is a very deep team, and it's only game two.

 

[2Leetch_94]

How's Staal doing? It sucks not being able to watch even though Rangers/Islanders isn't too bad. Haha.

 

[AlexCvm]

Now that we know we can't rely on Pogge, I hope we can score lots of goals.

 

[shakes]

Terrible play by Canada after getting the goal.. now its 4-2

 

[Westcoasthabsfan]

Pogge gives up the second one to the SWISS.... YIKES

 

[El_Scoobo]

Pogge did not look good on that goal. Hopefully he bounces back. I suppose that's what happens when goalies don't get that much action.

 

[Aaron Vickers]

One thing I've noticed thus far with Pogge in net is that all three goals that have beaten him in the tournament, he's seen none of them.

Canada has to do a better job of clearing the shooting lane so that Pogge can see these shots.

 

[espo*]

easy, this is a very deep team, and it's only game two.

Not that deep.He needs to contribute,game 2 or not.

 

[Jbcraig1883]

How has Pouliot been playing, other than his assist?

 

[shakes]

Now that we know we can't rely on Pogge, I hope we can score lots of goals.

??? What the hell are you talking about? He didn't even see that shot, none of the 5 on the ice in front of him were working hard at all to get the puck out. He's made some great saves to keep Canada ahead.

 

[espo*]

One thing I've noticed thus far with Pogge in net is that all three goals that have beaten him in the tournament, he's seen none of them.

Canada has to do a better job of clearing the shooting lane so that Pogge can see these shots.

Bingo.Absolutely.Try this not clearing the net stuff with the Russians and Americans and see how we make out.Not too good.

 

[espo*]

How has Pouliot been playing, other than his assist?

Started good early,cooling off now.

 

[Aaron Vickers]

Pogge did not look good on that goal. Hopefully he bounces back. I suppose that's what happens when goalies don't get that much action.

One thing Pogge is stellar at is making key saves when going long periods of time without a shot on goal.

He's lived it all season with Calgary.

I am not worried at all about Canada's goaltending. He cannot stop what he cannot see, at least, not all the time.

 

[LeafErikson]

Not that deep.He needs to contribute,game 2 or not.

give your head a shake, not that deep. Are you trying to compare this to last years team? If so, that's just not fare!

 

[Raging Bull]

Pogge gives up the second one to the SWISS.... YIKES

Thank God Carey Price isn't in net, who knows what the score would be by now.

 

[AlexCvm]

Sure, there was a lot of traffic in front of the net, but great goalies always find a way to see shots.

Pogge looked unconfortable on some shots. Great saves? what are YOU talking about?

Anyway, he's the best goalie we have, I'm not saying he should not be there.

 

[LeafErikson]

Sure, there was a lot of traffic in front of the net, but great goalies always find a way to see shots.

Pogge looked unconfortable on some shots. Great saves? what are YOU talking about?

Anyway, he's the best goalie we have, I'm not saying he should not be there.

So he should have x ray vision?

 

[shakes]

Sure, there was a lot of traffic in front of the net, but great goalies always find a way to see shots.

Pogge looked unconfortable on some shots. Great saves? what are YOU talking about?

Anyway, he's the best goalie we have, I'm not saying he should not be there.

Guess you missed the back to back ones earlier in the game. Great goalies find ways to see shots?!? haha... guess he should have cleared the players by himself?

 

[AlexCvm]

Yeah go ahead, tell me he looked good on the 2nd goal.

 

[shakes]

Yeah go ahead, tell me he looked good on the 2nd goal.

HE DIDN'T SEE IT. IT WAS A SCREEN. If anything, I'd be worried about Latendresse. He's been invisible.