WJC: Russia have phenomenal medals streak (2011-2017)

[Bear12Good]

Russia have phenomenal medals streak (2011-2017)

2011- gold
2012-siver
2013- bronze
2014- bronze
2015- silver
2016 -silver
2017- bronze

magnificently

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[MuckOG]

Love it.

 

[XokkeyGuy]

It is a sign that russian hockey is still at top level, although not as it once was. But at least this gives hope for the future unlike what the A-team has done

 

[Stad]

Only 1 gold though.

 

[Bear12Good]

It is a sign that russian hockey is still at top level, although not as it once was. But at least this gives hope for the future unlike what the A-team has done

Znaroks killing our NT team

 

[Antonglk]

I don't know. There is just one gold. And actual NHL stars are those who won in 2011. After that I can't say that we had top players.

 

[TheBeastCoast]

Would Russians give up the 6 straight Bronze/Silvers for one gold medal in that stretch? Not trying to start anything I am actually curious what you guys think.

 

[Bear12Good]

Would Russians give up the 6 straight Bronze/Silvers for one gold medal in that stretch? Not trying to start anything I am actually curious what you guys think.

There are usually agreed wih rule gold or nothing
but the medal has medal

 

[Antonglk]

Would Russians give up the 6 straight Bronze/Silvers for one gold medal in that stretch? Not trying to start anything I am actually curious what you guys think.

I would give up this streak if we would had in the years past 2011 a bunch of talented players like we had in 2011

 

[XokkeyGuy]

Would Russians give up the 6 straight Bronze/Silvers for one gold medal in that stretch? Not trying to start anything I am actually curious what you guys think.

I think medals throughout gives a better indication of that your system is on the right path rather than having a gold once and the rest 4-8th places. Imagine if Czech republic would win next year, wouldn´t say much about how well their future looks still, just 1 generation. At least that's what I believe.

Edit: Now, I think this because for me Juniors isn´t as important to win, it's fun and all and gives an indication about the hockey in the country and the future, but if you would ask me about World Championships, Olympics etc. I would of course go for the gold. Those are tournaments you want to win imo.

 

[Statsy]

Only 1 gold though.

Nobody has been cleaning up with gold in recent years. Your comment was unnecessary.

 

[Fried Tree Sap]

It's also worth mentioning that two of their silver medals came as a result of over time games....

 

[Skobel24]

Russia seems to quietly do quite well at the WJC every year.

 

[Fried Tree Sap]

Nobody has been cleaning up with gold in recent years. Your comment was unnecessary.

The only team with more golds in that stretch is Finland funny enough, although one of the U.S. or Canada will join them tonight.

 

[KarmaPolice]

It's phenomenal, too.

But yeah, Russia has been on a nice run.

 

[ecemleafs]

6 straight years of not being the best...

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

Znaroks killing our NT team

Which coach handles their goalies worse, Znaroks or Bragin?

 

[MaxV]

They actually had a similar streak of 5 straight prior to 2010, so this makes it 12 of the last 13.

 

[Stoneburg]

A noteworthy streak, however, there was never any doubt that Russian hockey is at the very top level, along with a few other countries.

 

[PlamsUnlimited]

Russia hockey is good. They produce good players regularly. I like that

 

[snipes]

Russia has been consistently one of the best at the U20 level.

 

[ViD]

the thing is that nobody ever projects Russia to win or even medal before every tournament and somehow we always find a way to do that.

 

[Fantomas]

Russia is putting together quality teams, no doubt. But I am tired of seeing them lose key matches in semis and finals.

 

[Fantomas]

the thing is that nobody ever projects Russia to win or even medal before every tournament and somehow we always find a way to do that.

I think about 95% of posters in the predictions thread projected Russia to finish 4th. It was pretty funny.

 

[Canuckistani]

It's an impressive streak but outside of a few guys from 2011 and 2012 there aren't many names that jump out at you. Too early to tell perhaps.