WJC: Referees
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Brun0
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So your being hurt?
I think it's a fair thing to discuss. It won't hurt anyone.
Besides it was just an exmple out of many, but it came first to my mind. And i did not mention any country names.
I guess what you are saying is that it is unfair to have equal refrees, did I understand right?
If you know what propaganda is I think it's quit the opposite. Then you are not allowed to discuss the flaws. Thats really why i did this thread.
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We shouldn't start a referee discussion if there's nothing to discuss so far.
Only no discussion is good news for the refs, so why bring it up even before the tournament started? You can have a closer look at them and come up with it if you think they did a bad job, but thats all IMO.
Only no discussion is good news for the refs, so why bring it up even before the tournament started? You can have a closer look at them and come up with it if you think they did a bad job, but thats all IMO.
Referees in the tournament
Stephan Bauer (Germany)
Antti Boman (Finland)
Pehr Claesson (Sweden)
Martin Frano (Czech Republic)
Georg Jablukov (Germany)
Rafael Kadyrov (Russia)
Keith Kaval (USA)
Matt Kirk (Canada)
Daniel Konc (Slovakia)
Jari Levonen (Finland)
Patrik Sjöberg (Sweden)
Pat Smith (Canada)
Linesmen
Jaroslav Blaha (Czech Republic)
David Brown (USA)
Christian Kaspar (Austria)
Mikko Kekäläinen (Finland)
Andriy Kicha (Ukraine)
Johnathan Morrison (USA)
Jozef Tvrdon (Slovakia)
Jesse Wilmot (Canada)
Daniel Winge (Sweden)
Felix Winnekens (Germany)
Stephan Bauer (Germany)
Antti Boman (Finland)
Pehr Claesson (Sweden)
Martin Frano (Czech Republic)
Georg Jablukov (Germany)
Rafael Kadyrov (Russia)
Keith Kaval (USA)
Matt Kirk (Canada)
Daniel Konc (Slovakia)
Jari Levonen (Finland)
Patrik Sjöberg (Sweden)
Pat Smith (Canada)
Linesmen
Jaroslav Blaha (Czech Republic)
David Brown (USA)
Christian Kaspar (Austria)
Mikko Kekäläinen (Finland)
Andriy Kicha (Ukraine)
Johnathan Morrison (USA)
Jozef Tvrdon (Slovakia)
Jesse Wilmot (Canada)
Daniel Winge (Sweden)
Felix Winnekens (Germany)
Let me guess.....you're Swedish? Every year Swedish posters complain about refereeing. Even before they lose they assume they are being cheated or are getting unfair treatment. I was actually considering making a Thread that would encourge people to be mature good sports whether or not their countries win or lose. However, it wouldn't make a difference. No matter how fair or unfair the reffing is, we will always have certain posters whine and complain to try to take away from dominant countries achievements. Just watch and enjoy, complaining never makes a difference.....EVER. No amount of crying, moaning, or pouting, will take away any Golds.
I predict that the one's in red will suck.
But seriously, Canada will always be given advantages - that's just part of international hockey.
Kind of how Gretzky was given advantages and played by his own set of rules back in the day. But the thing is, Gretzky was the best player back then, and Canada is the best team today - so they don't need any help.
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I predict that the one's in red will suck.
But seriously, Canada will always be given advantages - that's just part of international hockey.
Kind of how Gretzky was given advantages and played by his own set of rules back in the day. But the thing is, Gretzky was the best player back then, and Canada is the best team today - so they don't need any help.
But seriously the biggest whiners are always Swedes.
I recall Swedish fans whining when the USA kicked your ass last year.
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i find at times the better team often get calls over the weaker clubs but hey what can you do...
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Canada: 2 refs, 1 lines
US: 1 ref, 2 lines
Russia: 1 ref
Slovakia: 1 ref, 1 lines
Germany: 2 refs, 1 lines
Finland: 2 refs, 1 lines
Sweden: 2 refs, 1 lines
Austria: 1 lines
Ukraine: 1 lines
Czech Republic: 1 ref, 1 lines
No big differences in homerism, each country gets a rep or 2. I'd laugh if anybody uses this as their excuse for winning/losing
El Diego
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Euros complaining at refereeing in this tournament would be hilarious if it wasn't so sad. The referees are tailored made for players playing in Europe, hell they call every big hit a charge which is ridiculous. I remember a couple years ago a 6 foot+ Sloavakian wasn't looking and skated right into a short American. His face hit the American's shoulder because of the height disparity and he got a bloody face and a concussion it looked like. The American got thrown out of the game and Slovakia got a powerplay because this lumbering oaf couldn't skate or take a hit.
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I find the reffing fine in the WJC. They are not biased towards Canada. You bring up the 09 final? the one that Canada won 5-1? Pretty hard for the refs to **** up that bad.
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And Russians. Both seem to think there's this "North American conspiracy" against them.
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Yeah, and in 2009 in Ottawa, I was at the final, and i remember constant complaining from Swedish fans all tournament long.....then at the final, i remember thinking that Canada had some questionable calls against, and it looked like there were some dives by Swedish players. But still there was a non stop Swedish whine fest when i got home to the Computer. I was like WTF they can't be serious? Oh well there will always be some sore losers
yes how would a finnish ref favour canada? gives u something to think about.
also its funny when u think about all the "nhl-biased-refs" threads made, they can be biased but somehow international refs cant?
again when ur team is winning u dont notice, go on shoot im ready 
oh and a real argument please, "whine" lines only proves u got nothing to say
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Yup cause you know, since I'm Canadian I ALWAYS look the other way when refs make calls. Just give up and accept your country's silver from 09.
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So was this thread created to rip on Swedes or something? The thread starter is Finnish for god's sake! 
Sweden once again royally screwed by (Canadian) refs against Canada.
Only an exhibition game, but none the less, it keeps happening.
Only an exhibition game, but none the less, it keeps happening.
Why does the better team usually end up with more powerplays? It's pretty simple. The lessor team resorts to hooking, holding, etcetera to try to overcome their shortcomings.
As for international tournaments, Canada is in no way favored. Many Canadians complain about European bias in these tournaments. I chalk it up to different rules standards between North American leagues and international rules.
Officiating will always be flawed as it is a judgement call by people. People make mistakes. Whining about it ad nauseum is pointless.
As for international tournaments, Canada is in no way favored. Many Canadians complain about European bias in these tournaments. I chalk it up to different rules standards between North American leagues and international rules.
Officiating will always be flawed as it is a judgement call by people. People make mistakes. Whining about it ad nauseum is pointless.
Royally screwed by (Canadian) refs its like Christmas a tradition come every year and Canadiens think ref was great same same every year
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