GDT: Quarterfinal - May 23 - Czech Republic vs Germany

[dryz]

Is Bartosak gonna get the start?

Yes. Francouz will not even be on the bench. He is injured.

 

[Swipes]

Riha had better know what he's doing leaving out Vrana and making him the 13th forward.

Nedved had a chat with him.

 

[Ivan13]

Too bad we won't see Francouz vs Grubauer.

 

[Maverick41]

One quote I found from our coach was "If we perform as a compact unit again, surely we have a chance". Doesn't sound like uderestimation to me.
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To me, it's quite obvious that Czech Republic are clear favourites, but Germany do have a real chance. I haven't seen CR play, but their results, as you say, have been good. Germany, OTOH, haven't been playing consistently well, even though they mostly got the results they needed. But they have improved over the course of the tournament, and they arguably have the best goalie and the best skater in this matchup. Let's see how it goes. I'm hoping for a good, close game.

There were some comments here that people have been hoping for a matchup with the Czech. However, the context was not that anyone was taking them lightly, but that everyone thought the chances were better than if the had to play Russia, which is hard to argue against.

In goal and with the top 6 forwards Germany can hold their own, but beyond that the Czech team is clearly better.
Overall it is still close enough that there is a chance to beat them in a single elimination game, though it is a small one.

 

[maclean]

Is Bartosak gonna get the start?

Yes, only roster choice being revealed ahead of time.

Vrána being in question is thus far speculation because of practice.

 

[Chevx]

Yes, only roster choice being revealed ahead of time.

Vrána being in question is thus far speculation because of practice.

Would love to see Vrana Chytil Repik as 4th line and TZohorna as 13th...

 

[Czechboy]

Riha had better know what he's doing leaving out Vrana and making him the 13th forward.

Nedved had a chat with him.

Next year, when NHL guys don't come the media and fans will complain about it. Benching Vrana in favour of a Zohorna or a Gulas is insane. He has 4 goals which ties him with Kubalik and Simon. There are only 8 guys in the entire tourney that have scored more goals than him. This is the guy we're benching.

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[Czechboy]

Yes, only roster choice being revealed ahead of time.

Vrána being in question is thus far speculation because of practice.

They played him in that spot for 6 games... and now they change lines.lol

 

[maclean]

They played him in that spot for 6 games... and now they change lines.lol

Who, Vrána? It's a practice, could easily just be sending a message, I wouldn't get too worked up about it just yet.

 

[Babula]

I guess there is still not Czech line up available ?

 

[Babula]

I have no idea how the result of this match will look at the end. I just think it is an even duel. I am so wondering about this Germany team... and of course on this match as quarterfinal. a bit a pumped right now to be honest.

 

[ebergeist]

Team Germany

Grubauer (Treutle)

M.Müller-Holzer
Seidenberg-Seider
J.Müller-Nowak
Reul

Ehliz-Draisaitl-Hager
Plachta-Michaelis-Eisenschmid
Tiffels-Kahun-Mauer
Loibl-Noebels-Pföderl
Fauser

 

[Babula]

also you jealous they have Dr. Drai... is it for real ?

 

[Czechboy]

Team Germany

Grubauer (Treutle)

M.Müller-Holzer
Seidenberg-Seider
J.Müller-Nowak
Reul

Ehliz-Draisaitl-Hager
Plachta-Michaelis-Eisenschmid
Tiffels-Kahun-Mauer
Loibl-Noebels-Pföderl
Fauser

Mistake.. you guys start Truetle instead. Drai looked tired last game as well. Maybe bench him for the Semi's?

 

[Czechboy]

bit a pumped right now to be honest.

I want to puke... very nervous

 

[Babula]

I want to puke... very nervous

normal for soldier before the battle

 

[Belizarius]

Germany last medal : silver (1953)
1 semi-final since (2010, 4th)
Gold 1930, bronze 1934, 4th place 1937, 1938

 

[Bure80]

Seider is back

 

[Czechboy]

Germany last medal : silver (1953)
1 semi-final since (2010, 4th)
Gold 1930, bronze 1934, 4th place 1937, 1938

New coach... Drai and Grubauer... Olympic silver... German hockey is on the rise.

 

[Babula]

Pilsen line wit no taste damn it !

 

[Czechboy]

Grubauer completely gave up and we shot it through the crease twice!

Zohorna drew a penalty!

Great start.

 

[Czechboy]

2nd PP unit was better than 1st PP unit... great start for us.

 

[Czechboy]

For a 4th liner.. Palat has got a lot of ice time. Kovar with a few good looks. I know I wanted Chytil playing wing... but I meant on 3rd or 4th line.lol

 

[Czechboy]

Hope Bartosak did a lot of stretching and Yoga during power break.. guarantee the first shot on him will be a good scoring chance.

 

[peterthegreat12]

The Czech coaching staff are idiotic. Vrana should just leave snd start his summer break. They don't appreciate him.