WJC: Pre-Game Talk for Semifinals

[Cruor]

How many people in sweden are aware of the World J's? I would assume it's not canada level, but it must be at least semi popular

A lot of people, during the past 5-6 years it has gotten big coverage.

 

[mindfly]

How many people in sweden are aware of the World J's? I would assume it's not canada level, but it must be at least semi popular

What made it big was the 2008 WJC when sweden, unfortunately lost 3-2 in OT in the final against Canada, even the tournament the year before when sweden hosted barely anyone took notice, even though we had a superstar named Bäckström on the roster... the 1988'ers were the first (in a looooong time) who went far in the tournament and didn't embarass themselves...really close winning it all.

 

[Majikme]

A lot of people, during the past 5-6 years it has gotten big coverage.

Seems like it. I'm really surprised to see so many Finns and Swedes in this thread. Good to see!

 

[Jonimaus]

Seems like it. I'm really surprised to see so many Finns and Swedes in this thread. Good to see!

You expected the Swedes and Finns on this website to not know about it?

 

[swissexpert]

betting on Canada to win by 2 or more, sounds pretty realistic if Saros plays lika a human.

 

[Riddarn]

I predict:

Sweden will fall flat on their faces after taking an early lead against Russia. Everything will look awesome the first 20 minutes and after that it'll be nothing else but darkness and despair.

Finland will put up a heck of a fight.

Canada will win gold.


(I could use this same post every year)

 

[How Ya Drouin]

What time did the Swedes end up choosing? Early or late?

Bump?

 

[Cruor]

Bump?

As said, the early one. 15 CET.

 

[Pentothal]

Bump?

Early.

 

[How Ya Drouin]

Thanks guys.

 

[jeangauthier]

Think Canada and Sweden will prevail and I`ll give the Swedes the edge for the Gold........Canada hasn`t played consistent hockey as a whole but give them credit of putting decent back to back games............

 

[jeangauthier]

As for attendance I think it`s unfair to compare it to Canada..............it`s our religion and our sport........just saying.......

 

[Mr. Canucklehead]

This thread is to discuss the pending Semi-Finals, everyone. Not education and languages in different countries.

Stay on target.

 

[Spinkis]

I think my fellow countrymen should be a bit more humble, Russia is no walk in the park. I predict a very close game as usual with Russia.

 

[Peter25]

Yeah, Russia has been sooo good to you over the years

Yes, better than Sweden.

 

[UsernameWasTaken]

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Only about $23 CAD!

 

[trellaine201]

When is game time? Not pre game crap.

TSN says 9:30pst?

Thanks

 

[Cruor]

When is game time? Not pre game crap.

TSN says 9:30pst?

Thanks

15 CET our time, so puck drop should be at 15:30. So yes, that works out 6 hours earlier for your (Toronto?) time.

Yes, better than Sweden.

I hope you qualify that as being Finnish, and not Russian

 

[trellaine201]

15 CET our time, so puck drop should be at 15:30. So yes, that works out 6 hours earlier for your (Toronto?) time.



I hope you qualify that as being Finnish, and not Russian

I'm in the west.

 

[Cruor]

I'm in the west.

I'll admit I have no clue what time zone that is, try this calculator:

http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html

 

[Dirty but Good]

Meh, I'll get up and watch the semis.

Will still be good hockey

 

[1967th Heaven]

When is game time? Not pre game crap.

TSN says 9:30pst?

Thanks

10 am pst. Puck probably drops around 10:10

 

[jeangauthier]

Sweden = Gold (they look like Robots out there, one of the strongest Sweden Junior teams i've seen).

Canada = Silver (As long as they stay out of the penalty box against Finland, and get the 1st goal. This isn't bad since I didn't think Canada would even get a medal this year). Should the Fins manage to beat Canada, then my prediction will come true that another year without a medal.

Russia = Bronze (much stronger than the Fins, and the Fins will be deflated by the lob-sided loss to Canada).

this.......I went into this tournament with low expectations.......

 

[canuck2010]

I predict:

Sweden will fall flat on their faces after taking an early lead against Russia. Everything will look awesome the first 20 minutes and after that it'll be nothing else but darkness and despair.

Finland will put up a heck of a fight.

Canada will win gold.


(I could use this same post every year)

Come on, you guys are doom and gloom. Looks to me like one of your top junior teams ever. Keep the faith, however I hope Canada can kick your ass from one side of the rink to the other.

 

[Get North]

Sweden and Russia should be just as good as the USA vs Russia game in my opinion. I think the game will go like:

Russia's big defensemen getting big hits on the Swedish players, a quick start with loads of goals and not a lead more than 2 goals. Then Russia takes it with Zadorov and Slepyshev taking the game over.