GDT: Game 18: Germany Vs Russia | 9AM EST 3PM CET | RUS 6 - 1 GER

The Zetterberg Era

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Nov 8, 2011
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The longer this game went without the Russians scoring, the better for the Germans.

This is going to take some of that pressure off the Russian players.

1-0 with a sharp wrister by Marchenko.

If they can get a response before the end of the period I think the pressure would be worse, but that would be a big if.

Huge believer in Askarov, they certainly have their work cut out for them, cannot fall down 2-0 quickly.
 

Daeni10

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I really think Heinzinger has had quite a bad tournament so far. Dont really get why a guy like Gnyp was cut
Honestly don't think there is much of a chance in this one sadly :(
 

NyQuil

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Funny how the German D are pressuring the opposing blue line against the Russians when they really didn't against the Canadians - it was more of a neutral zone trapping exercise.

Not sure that's a good strategy as the Russians are generating some even and odd-man rushes as a result.
 
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Daeni10

Kunitz was there
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Funny how the German D are pressuring the opposing blue line against the Russians when they really didn't against the Canadians - it was more of a neutral zone trapping exercise.

Not sure that's a good strategy as the Russians are generating some even and odd-man rushes as a result.

I don't think it is, our D is not good enough for that
 

The Zetterberg Era

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Germany needs to start making smarter plays, you cannot dance at the line like this. Get it deep, get into the game and weather the storm for a bit, they are getting caught out high and hammered in transition too much.

Totally agree with @NyQuil it is a really bad recipe.
 

jj cale

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Doesn't look good for the germans as the russians are flying out there, have to think this could be over fairly quickly.
 

The Zetterberg Era

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I know it is a mens league, but you really wonder why Bokk is having such a tough year, he has looked really good in this tournament. Makes a ton of the right reads and small little plays.
 

NyQuil

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Could see that one coming a mile away.

Russians playing like they're on the PP.

This one could be over in the 1st if the Russians score another one.
 

czechcanadian

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Russians are transitioning so well. Absolutely dominating the neutral zone. Winning every single puck battle. unbelievable display by them so far.
 

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