U18: GDT: U-18 WJC Semifinals

[SanDogBrewin]

Wahlstrom with the rip. Nice shot.

 

[razor ray]

Whalstrom’s stock just keeps going up.

 

[SanDogBrewin]

Kid is everywhere today.

 

[Czechboy]

That 2nd goal could be the dagger... Czechs need to be within a punchers chance going into the 3rd period... the TSN view of that penalty shot was f***en terrible.. couldn't see a thing. Note: Might be a feed and not the TSN guys filiming but that was terrible.

 

[Czechboy]

Back to a punchers chance... stop a penalty shot, kill a few penalties and score a goal on a goalie who is probably frozen stiff. Gorgeous shot by Zabransky.

 

[Czechboy]

It's amazing as it is Russia but the building is almost sold out and totally hopping for a Czech US game... good for the Russian fans!

 

[Czechboy]

Exactly what the States need... a 2 goal lead. That puck went through 8 people and didn't touch a thing before hitting the back of the net... either total luck or the most amazingly placed shot I've ever seen.

 

[razor ray]

3-1 USA

Shots 33-8 USA

 

[Tube Skates]

Lots of soccer type injuries in this game

 

[Czechboy]

States are definitely better. Czechs needed to be within 1 going into third IMO. The Czechs have been good at counter attacking and need to bury one. Really obvious... if Czechs can score early, States could get nervous and who knows? If States score early (and they should pour it on early) I think the game will be over.

 

[Loffer]

So, USA will meet the Finns in the final. It should be a tight and intense game which if I am to predict will turn to Finland after OT.

 

[Czechboy]

So, USA will meet the Finns in the final. It should be a tight and intense game which if I am to predict will turn to Finland after OT.

One more period

 

[czechcanadian]

States are definitely better. Czechs needed to be within 1 going into third IMO. The Czechs have been good at counter attacking and need to bury one. Really obvious... if Czechs can score early, States could get nervous and who knows? If States score early (and they should pour it on early) I think the game will be over.

I'm happy with how the Czechs are battling hard in this game. USA simply too good for them. Klejna is one guy I'm really impressed with. So good and physical. Best Czech out there.

 

[Czechboy]

I'd say it is over... I'll cheer to the end but doesn't look good now

 

[Czechboy]

I'm happy with how the Czechs are battling hard in this game. USA simply too good for them. Klejna is one guy I'm really impressed with. So good and physical. Best Czech out there.

I know they've been outplayed and I'm under no illusion they have the best U18 team in the world.. but they did have a lot of good scoring chances and didn't convert. A few converts and this game is tied. Dostal is very good and has stood out. I like Lauko a lot as well. Curious to see where this group ends in a few years... silver at Hlinka and Top 4 miniumu at U18.

 

[Loffer]

One more period

Ooops. Okay. The Czechs two goals trailing... Hanging on the outside chance, yet as of now on the outside looking in.

 

[AmericanDream]

Whalstrom’s stock just keeps going up.

he has been my #3 overall much of this year...glad others are seeing it too

 

[AmericanDream]

Farabee just doing what he does, responsible both sides of the puck

 

[SanDogBrewin]

Czech goalie is good. Could have been a lot bigger score.

 

[razor ray]

USA with 47 shots in this game. I was impressed with Dostal for CZE.

 

[razor ray]

 

[ChicagoBullsFan]

So, USA will meet the Finns in the final. It should be a tight and intense game which if I am to predict will turn to Finland after OT.

USA is favorite tomorrow and this will be tough and difficult game for Finland.
I don't make any predictions of this game lets the game show what Finland deserves.

 

[NYRFANMANI]

That Capo kid is 6"4 203 lbs at 17 yrs old !? ... daaamn

 

[Visul]

That Capo kid is 6"4 203 lbs at 17 yrs old !? ... daaamn

I have no idea where Eliteprospects have got their measurements for Kakko but he seems more like 6'2".

 

[Snowsii]

I have no idea where Eliteprospects have got their measurements for Kakko but he seems more like 6'2".

Kakko is listed as 186cm and 83kg in Liiga site.. Which one is correct.. dont know.