GDT: WJC, Jan 2: Finland vs. Slovakia, 12:00 p.m. local, 6:00 a.m. EST

[WhiskeyYerTheDevils]

Strbak might want that lunge back.

And the giveaway in the corner on the 2nd goal
And the lost assignment on the 1st goal

Really, he probably wants the whole game back.

 

[Nate070]

What a goal Lassila been great in this tourney

I get some S. Koivu vibes from him

 

[SanDogBrewin]

That was insanely entertaining!

 

[Boss Man Hughes]

This has been far and away the most evenly matched game of the tournament. Both teams trading blows. The US - Czechia and Sweden - Finland games that went the distance didn't feel nearly as close as this one.

And it shouldn't have been. Finland is mediocre with no good players.

 

[Luolis]

Thank you Lassila! Bit sad for the Slovakians, you had a great team. Still gotta be happy for our boys. Everything is possible now that we're in the semis!

 

[MarginNotes]

3 on 3 is so laughably bad. When is this gimmick going to end? A great game ruined by a skills competition

I'm with you. I would like 5 on 5 in the OT 'til someone wins.

 

[kudla]

Our best generation losing to the most beatable Finnish team. So brutal and over for international hockey

 

[Chainshot]

And the giveaway in the corner on the 2nd goal
And the lost assignment on the 1st goal

Really, he probably wants the whole game back.

It was his worst game by far.

 

[Shocker]

Great game, bit sad for the Slovaks, always liked them and shame this generation didn't get a medal for them.

Hard fought game from them, all love to Slovak bros on here.

 

[Jussi]

I'm with you. I would like 5 on 5 in the OT 'til someone wins.

You risk ruining the tournament schedule that way.

 

[Czechboy]

Wow... Congrats Finland. Lose to germany and everyone questioned you. First team in semis and you are on a great streak!

Sorry, Slovakia. Back to back OT quarter eliminations. Shame no Slaf or Nemec. This was a gold age group.

Sisu...

 

[king89]

Thank you Lassila! Bit sad for the Slovakians, you had a great team. Still gotta be happy for our boys. Everything is possible now that we're in the semis!

We have not been playing well but somehow we're scraping results. Proud of the boys!

 

[Bast]

You risk ruining the tournament schedule that way.

I think 4 on 4 is a good middle ground. Still hockey but shouldn’t ruin the schedule

 

[MarginNotes]

You risk ruining the tournament schedule that way.

Fair enough!

 

[matsqq]

I thought it would be Finland against winner of Switzerland and Sweden , but apparently they go by ranking in the semifinals so it might as well be USA-Finland (if Canada and Sweden wins for instance)

 

[FinPanda]

Our record against Slovakia is super good so I'd say we kinda got lucky facing them. Still figured Slovakia would win so I'm pleasantly surprised. Not impressed with the Finnish team at all and yet we are top 4 again..

Kinda feels bad for the Slovaks though, good game.

 

[Boss Man Hughes]

You risk ruining the tournament schedule that way.

Not if you just do 5 on 5 OT in playoff games.

 

[TLEH]

How did Gajan play? I missed this one.

 

[Antiillafire]

How did Gajan play? I missed this one.

Pretty bad to be honest.

Please fire everyone behind the bench, just a terrible result for Slovak hockey. Also Honzek was a no show this entire tournament and Misiak has zero hockey IQ. Like come on.

 

[alko]

How did Gajan play? I missed this one.

Good. We lost and therefore it was not perfect. He will be a great goalie. Wish he will see some senior national games in May.

 

[Boss Man Hughes]

Pretty bad to be honest.

Please fire everyone behind the bench, just a terrible result for Slovak hockey. Also Honzek was a no show this entire tournament and Misiak has zero hockey IQ. Like come on.

Fin goalie was garbage. Gajan was very good.

 

[Jussi]

Not if you just do 5 on 5 OT in playoff games.

You literally do because there's a another game in the same arena later that day.

 

[ninetyeight]

I feel for Slovakians, stay strong it's just hockey. Small bounces and luck play a huge role in a short tournament like this. I think with Nemec and Slaf Slovakia gets a medal. But this is just how it goes, you don't always get all your best players for international tournaments. Anyway I doubt finns get past USA anyway, if you ain't first you're last.

 

[HabSgt]

delete

 

[Boss Man Hughes]

You literally do because there's a another game in the same arena later that day.

So what. You just delay the game if necessary.

You literally do because there's a another game in the same arena later that day.

So what. You just delay the game if necessary.