It was suppose to be in Switzerland last year, not the IIHF's fault the swiss bailed out. The reason the tournament isn't played in Slovakia is, nobody attends, other than the couple of thousand Canadians that normally travel to Europe for the event.
GDT: Semifinal • Jan. 3 • Sweden 3, Russia 4 (SO)
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It was suppose to be in Switzerland last year, not the IIHF's fault the swiss bailed out. The reason the tournament isn't played in Slovakia is, nobody attends, other than the couple of thousand Canadians that normally travel to Europe for the event.
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I was in Helsinki in 2004 and even a couple dozen would be reaching it in the games I attended. Or maybe they were really quiet fans.
I agree with you, it's based on economy- noone attends - no money - no hosting the tournament. But then how can you base FAIR-PLAY on economic decisions? <- Thats unfair.
What I am saying is, noone should decide the schedule except IIHF. I, as a fan, want to see completely or as much as possible fair-battles. Otherwise, why don't we let the host nation choose the refs?
Sweden has been better and better of each game and if they stay to this puck possession game play the Russian will not have chance.
Russian will not have legs or brains to play against us i saw 2 periods against the Fins last night.
Russian did a lots of turnover against the Fins that will kill them against us.
Russian will not have legs or brains to play against us i saw 2 periods against the Fins last night.
Russian did a lots of turnover against the Fins that will kill them against us.
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lol, if not surprising play of Lehner, and mysterious empty net misses, would you be saying the same? Psychological advantage is on Russian side - saved an already lost game, and lost to SWE due to "sleepy" first and mysterious misses. I do admit SWE is better as a team, but so is Finnland.
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It should be GDT: Semifinal • Jan. 3 • Sweden vs. Finland • 3:30 PM ET • 21:30 CET
But what's done is done. Go Sweden!!
wow, just wow....it should be what it is - SWE - RUSSIA, only team Russia had to have more rest, but we'll manage.
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4-2 Sweden, the Russian will be too tired in the third period.
Cehlin, Järnkrok, Fasth and C. Klingberg. Tarasenko and Kitsyn.
I think I'm gonna cheer for my swedish brothers in this one
Cehlin, Järnkrok, Fasth and C. Klingberg. Tarasenko and Kitsyn.
I think I'm gonna cheer for my swedish brothers in this one
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Host country delegates the schedule. This time you truly can't just 'blame Canada'
That being said, should be a tough game for Russia, but I think they're going to pull through with a win based solely on heart.
Would be too bad though, granted Canada moves on, I would really like to see us have another crack at the Swedes. Should be a good game either way at least.
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Host country delegates the schedule. This time you truly can't just 'blame Canada'
That being said, should be a tough game for Russia, but I think they're going to pull through with a win based solely on heart.
Would be too bad though, granted Canada moves on, I would really like to see us have another crack at the Swedes. Should be a good game either way at least.
I understand that USA wants their team to play prime-time and could care less how tired Russia is, but come on...
I'm gonna go with Russia, 5-4 with Kuzi scoring the game winner late in the 3rd. That kid is beast, can't wait to see him in the Caps uni next year. If Russia gets to the finals we'll need to loan Ovechkin for the game against Canada lol.
as far as i know estonians are definitely for Swedens as they were back in sovjets times!
Sweden won't fold like a wet blanket like we did in the ending minutes. This could be a blowout.
Russians had more chances to goal than Swedens in theyr first match-up, so dont see any reason why would it be different this time. Talking about brains???UHH
I want Russia to have the psychological advantage - huge comeback win vs Finland just has to inspire the boys, and they have to be willing to fix their mistake against Sweden from the round robin game, but we have to remember that Sweden's last game was also a very big one where they beat Canada in shootout, so they are also on an emotional high.
Physically they are obviously tired, but hopefully there's enough gas left in the tank for two more games.
Go Russia!!
Physically they are obviously tired, but hopefully there's enough gas left in the tank for two more games.
Go Russia!!
Hopefully Sweden decides to take advantage of the fact that Russia played last night. Lots of hits and lots of skating please.
Unfortunately, a very important and largely Uncotrollable factor- you can't fool your body. When you're tired- you're tired! I'de be very surprised to see Russia pull this one out against probably the best team here.
Unbiased Prediction- 4-1 SWE. It's Sweden's game to loose
Unbiased Prediction- 4-1 SWE. It's Sweden's game to loose
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Surprising?
The Russians probably actually do have a psychological advantage though as I'm sure they actually do feel like they should have won the 1st won.
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