GDT: Group D • April 30 • Czech Republic 4, Latvia 2

[FinnswissX]

I don't remember which year it was, but it was the final game of WC and the team won as one guy hit the goalie just behind the net, took the puck and delivered in an empty net. There was no penalty.

You may be right but if I'm not wrong according to the rules if the goalie is outside he is treated like any other player so it's allowed to check him with a clean hit but may be there is somebody who can explain the rules for the goalie. Possibly I'm wrong here.

 

[RedwingsnCudi13]

Come on, man! Shoulder on shoulder. Kulda has NHL experience, the guy knows how to push properly.

That doesn't have anything to do with a hit being clean or dirty.

 

[Like Wall]

That doesn't have anything to do with a hit being clean or dirty.

For a Latvian player it does. Anyway, the check was clean.

 

[ozo]

Kulda's hit was clean, but it came a bit too late. Redlihs deserved those 2 minutes, it was a clean interference and we probably won't see a dumber penalty all tournament long.

 

[Peter K]

It could be said that the 2nd period indeed was one of the best in the history for Latvia since '97.

 

[Like Wall]

**** No! 3:2

 

[cenas*]

Wow. Havlat actually took a shot.

 

[Erathian]

Havlat!!!! The biggest disappointment

 

[FinnswissX]

Wow. Havlat actually took a shot.

Yes very precise and good shot.

 

[Like Wall]

It could be said that the 2nd period indeed was one of the best in the history for Latvia since '97.

You can't say the same about this one anymore. I want to see our team kick some ass this year!

 

[Peter K]

There will still be a chance for Latvia. There always is.
Probably a power-play will be decisive for us if the Czechs do not score till then.

 

[cenas*]

Yes very precise and good shot.

Yep, he is one of those guys who leaves the teams' fans wanting him to shoot more.

 

[Peter K]

Both goalies are a bit of a disappointment tonight.

 

[Like Wall]

There you go - a penalty. And the game is lost.

 

[Like Wall]

Jesus! Another penalty. Idiots on ice, watch out!!!

 

[ozo]

Nice dive from Havlat.

 

[Peter K]

I like the haircut and the tie of our coach.

 

[FinnswissX]

Nice dive from Havlat.

Sorry but Latvian stick was too high it's allowed to lift the opponents stick but not if your stick is on face level.

 

[Peter K]

There's our chance.
And a one to go- a penalty.

 

[Peter K]

Hmm, what happened to the penalty?

 

[Like Wall]

Hmm, what happened to the penalty?

Never materialized. Was lost in the bureaucratic highway... somewhere.

 

[Like Wall]

Time to wake up and score!

 

[Peter K]

Ekh... no energy left.

 

[RedwingsnCudi13]

much closer game than i expected.

 

[ozo]

Sorry but Latvian stick was too high it's allowed to lift the opponents stick but not if your stick is on face level.

You could of argue about holding slashing as our D's stick was sneeking upwards Havlat's arm, but then Havlat decided to milk that and lifted that stick in his own face.