GDT: Kazakhstan vs. Russia, Feb. 18, 11.30AM Torino, 5.30AM EST

[shawn_kemp*]

GROUP B: (6) KAZAKHSTAN [0-2-0] vs. (4) RUSSIA [1-1-0]

Date: February 18, 2006

Time: 11.30 AM Torino / 10.30 AM GMT / 5.30 AM EST / 2.30 AM PST

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[CCCP]

Go Russia Go!!! I expect 2-3 goals from IK.

 

[Chimpradamus]

Anyone knows who will be in goal?

 

[The Mars Volchenkov]

I can't figure out if I want to wake up and watch this.

 

[shawn_kemp*]

Anyone knows who will be in goal?

All we know at this point is that Bryzgalov is the 3rd goalie.

I guess Sokolov will get start.

 

[MissNY]

I can't figure out if I want to wake up and watch this.

Me, too. I guess I'll have to figure out how to actually program my VCR to record instead of manually pressing the record button.

 

[Yureeka47*]

Me, too. I guess I'll have to figure out how to actually program my VCR to record instead of manually pressing the record button.

What channel will this be on?

 

[Berkut]

It has to be Sokolov the goalie, because against Latvia we need Nabokov to be able to beat Latvia with a nice score of 6-0, or 7-0!! Put them back at their place!!

 

[Firsov99]

All we know at this point is that Bryzgalov is the 3rd goalie.

I guess Sokolov will get start.

Agreed. This is pretty much the only chance for Sokolov to play in this tournament. Nabby should be fresh for Latvia in anyway...

 

[octopi]

What channel will this be on?

I think TSN is carrying it in Canada....

 

[Chimpradamus]

When you know for certain that Sokolov will play, post it here. It's very important for my dream team, I am thinking of playing Sokolov next round.

 

[MissNY]

What channel will this be on?

According to the TV listings on nbcolympics.com, the game will be on CNBC. There's a place where you can enter your zip/postal code and it will tell you the specific channel numbers on your area's cable system.

 

[shawn_kemp*]

It has to be Sokolov the goalie, because against Latvia we need Nabokov to be able to beat Latvia with a nice score of 6-0, or 7-0!! Put them back at their place!!

Where is Slitty? I need to hear what he says during Latvia vs. Russia games!!!

 

[shawn_kemp*]

OFFICIAL

Nabokov will start in goal for Russia.

Weird.

 

[Yureeka47*]

OFFICIAL

Nabokov will start in goal for Russia.

Weird.

ya, especially the fact that Nabokov was originally born in Kazakhstan.

On another note, TSN doesnt seem to be showing it, and I live in Canada but have NBC, how do i find out if they're showing it?? I looked on their website, but to no avail.

 

[The Mars Volchenkov]

The game is going to be on CNBC in America.

 

[Chimpradamus]

Thanks for the info. Nabokov it is.

 

[Nemchinov13]

OFFICIAL

Nabokov will start in goal for Russia.

Weird.

Why? And Sokolov against Latvia? That's messed up. I'm much more concerned about Latvia rather than Kazakhstan. I'm pretty sure that Kolesnik will be in goal against us. Anyway, we should not underestimate Latvia's offense. They have 1 less goal than Sweden. And with Irbe being as solid as ever and Latvia defense throwing themselves under pucks... We better have solid goaltending. Latvia could make us pay for the mistakes.

 

[Coffee and 7's*]

Thanks for the info. Nabokov it is.

OT:

Why don't you have an italian goalie in your dreamteam? germany are not as good as Canada and Finland when it comes to score goals and both Italian goalies have saved 40+ shots
just saying... I whould save my money for forwards like Hossa, Demitra or Gaborik

 

[artilector]

Why? And Sokolov against Latvia? That's messed up. I'm much more concerned about Latvia rather than Kazakhstan. I'm pretty sure that Kolesnik will be in goal against us. Anyway, we should not underestimate Latvia's offense. They have 1 less goal than Sweden. And with Irbe being as solid as ever and Latvia defense throwing themselves under pucks... We better have solid goaltending. Latvia could make us pay for the mistakes.

Who knows, it might work out. To ride Naby while he's on may be a good thing - the team will know that he's the man, things will be stable, and he's not gonna get overworked against Kazakhstan, anyway... Then if we get the points against Kazakhstan and Latvia, could give Sokolov a try in a no-pressure game (at least pointwise) against the US, to try to cure him of his fear of NHLers.

Its ok either way, I think..

 

[Berkut]

Who knows, it might work out. To ride Naby while he's on may be a good thing - the team will know that he's the man, things will be stable, and he's not gonna get overworked against Kazakhstan, anyway... Then if we get the points against Kazakhstan and Latvia, could give Sokolov a try in a no-pressure game (at least pointwise) against the US, to try to cure him of his fear of NHLers.

Its ok either way, I think..

The game against Kazakhstan is the one and only chance for Sokolov, because from now on, we're playing for the 1st place in the group.

 

[Nemchinov13]

The game against Kazakhstan is the one and only chance for Sokolov, because from now on, we're playing for the 1st place in the group.

I honestly don't care about the 1st place, as long as we don't draw the Czechs or Canucks in the 1st round.

 

[Vman]

Anyone know if this game will be on CBC in Canada? If so, I'm gonna watch it at 2:30am -_-

 

[ILuvLA]

This should be one of the easiest games for Russia. 5-1 Russia.

 

[MOGiLNY]

the game is in 5 hours and i don't know if i should go to bed for those 5 hours or wait it out..

anyways, i was sure Sokolov would get the start here for the reasons that were already mentioned. I guess they'll play him today, and then rest him for Sunday so that he's fresh for the game against the US