GDT: Group B • Dec. 28 • Canada 7, Czech Republic 2 • Part II

[Street Hawk]

Surprised...

I was originally confused why Canada put out their #1 PP unit on the 3rd period 5 on 3. But, I realized that if Russia had beaten Sweden today and Sweden beats Canada on NYE, then all 3 teams would be tied for 1st, assuming that they all win their other games.

So, the tie-breaking formula at that point would be GF/GA differential.

But, since Sweden beat Russia, that scenario is gone and 1st place will come down to the NYE between the 2 teams.

 

[John Price]

Roy probably secured the starting position a while longer with his performance today. Yeah, he gave up a goal on his first shot. But after that it was shutdown city until the 3rd period goal when the outcome was basically decided.

Good luck to the backup goalie tomorrow, Canada shutout

 

[OttawaRoughRiderFan*]

I find it to be complete ******** that Kassian is automatically suspended from the next game when his hit was clean!

I agree with everything but the swearing.

 

[OttawaRoughRiderFan*]

What was up with the 2nd Czech goal? It's like Roy was afraid of the puck and was trying to dodge it! Wtf?

LOL!!! Everyone at the game thought he ducked. My gf stuck up for him and said she would duck too. Did not go over well - the ducking nor my gf's comments.

 

[HSF]

LOL!!! Everyone at the game thought he ducked. My gf stuck up for him and said she would duck too. Did not go over well - the ducking nor my gf's comments.

i think the real question here is... does she duck for your shots too?

 

[OttawaRoughRiderFan*]

i think the real question here is... does she duck for your shots too?

No she doesn't do THAT. Which is okay with me because, to be honest, she is LOUSY at it!

 

[Minister of Offence]

Yeah, and according to some on HF a .921 SV% means you should lose your starting position.

HF really doesn't know everything

Well why I'd prefer Visentin really has nothing to do with what Roy's save percentage is. If you watched how many quality opportunities Russia had tonight you would have realized how simple our Dmen have made the overall game for the goaltenders.

After watching Robin Lehner tonight I don't expect we're going to beat Sweden in net, especially if it's Roy. Visentin was my guy from the start, he's my type of goalie, I'll get a better indication after watching him tomorrow but he really just seems like the better choice in net to me.

 

[Thucydides]

The Czech's played pretty dirty and I am eating mini-eggs.

 

[Davebo*]

This Frk character is a piece of work. I'm just seeing his spear for the first time - just before the spear is an example of a high hit - he targets the Canadian players head - no doubt about it.

Fortunately he didn't have any mustard on the hit, or Gudbranson would have been seriously injured.

I really wish we'd run the score into double digits on those mutts....

 

[zorz]

This Frk character is a piece of work. I'm just seeing his spear for the first time - just before the spear is an example of a high hit - he targets the Canadian players head - no doubt about it.

Fortunately he didn't have any mustard on the hit, or Gudbranson would have been seriously injured.

I really wish we'd run the score into double digits on those mutts....

Give him a break, nothing happend. He received his penalty.

 

[wjhl2009fan]

Give him a break, nothing happend. He received his penalty.

Yes but he should get 2 games no question he likely will get nothing.

 

[Klaus]

The Czech's played pretty dirty and I am eating mini-eggs.

lolwut

 

[Thepuckdropshere]

I love the double standard. The Czechs spears him and their fans view it as nothing. kassian throws a check and he should be banned from hockey and all Canadians are exactly like him. Bunch of hypocrits, but its ok because the IIHF is the same way.

 

[Davebo*]

Give him a break, nothing happend. He received his penalty.

No. And why should I?

Kassian clearly was suspended based on his past history. From what I'm reading this Frk character is very dirty as well.

 

[wjhl2009fan]

I love the double standard. The Czechs spears him and their fans view it as nothing. kassian throws a check and he should be banned from hockey and all Canadians are exactly like him. Bunch of hypocrits, but its ok because the IIHF is the same way.

If there is a lesson here its to stay down make it seem much much worse then it really is.

 

[zorz]

Yes but he should get 2 games no question he likely will get nothing.

You can't blame him for not getting suspension. Decision wasn't made by him, but some guy named Dan Marouelli.

 

[Davebo*]

You can't blame him for not getting suspension. Decision wasn't made by him, but some guy named Dan Marouelli.

He is suspended already for a game. And I wasn't calling for more - I'm just noting he's a dirty SOB.

 

[wjhl2009fan]

You can't blame him for not getting suspension. Decision wasn't made by him, but some guy named Dan Marouelli.

The bottom line is that same play in the nhl will get you 2 games if not more.

 

[zorz]

He is suspended already for a game. And I wasn't calling for more - I'm just noting he's a dirty SOB.

Then some mods should do something about such insulting people, who aren't here to react by themselves.

 

[Davebo*]

Then some mods should do something about such insulting people, who aren't here to react by themselves.

Pardon me?

You think the mods should protect Frk? Is he a member here? Frk's worst enemy is himself.

 

[LAX attack*]

That Schenn is pretty bad right boys?