U18 WJC Gold Medal GDT - USA vs. Canada

[Macman]

U.S. 3-1 pp

 

[FLYLine27*]

LAWERENCE SCOReS!!!!!! 3-1!!

 

[Cole Caulifield]

The US PP is so much fun to watch.

 

[chicpea*]

The US PP is so much fun to watch.

For sure - it's great.


This kind of game kills me. We're losing on special teams. It's like we have no one who can just step up a notch 5on5

 

[Dave is a killer]

4 on 4 on international ice ... yea buddy

 

[Rabid Ranger]

I should apologize. In another thread I said there was no chance Canada would get 45 shots. I think I'm going to be wrong!

 

[Spitfire11]

That play Bourdon just made on Kessel is what the NHL needs to get rid of. It's what's killing the game and taking away all the skill and excitement.

 

[Macman]

3-1 after two.

 

[chicpea*]

That play Bourdon just made on Kessel is what the NHL needs to get rid of. It's what's killing the game and taking away all the skill and excitement.

I think that was Parent, not Bourdon.

 

[CH Wizard]

That play Bourdon just made on Kessel is what the NHL needs to get rid of. It's what's killing the game and taking away all the skill and excitement.

I think, it was Parent.After, Bourdon wanted to injure Skille and like jumped on him but he missed Skille.That would have been dirty hit.

Again, we just can't put the puck in the net.The us defence is playing better then I expected.I really think, Usa is gonna win this one.

 

[Souffle]

Canada is vastly outplaying the US. But the US has the two best players by far -- Frazee and Kessel. The US will win the game I think, unless Canada somehow gets a fluke goal off a rebound or deflection.

The US has been disappointingly passive. I haven't really been impressed with many of their players. But Kessel is veru good. He reminds me of Amonte with more creativity.

Some of Canada's players have been disappointing. Parent has been ordinary, and he was sleeping on the second goal. Latendresse is frustrating to watch. I would be hesitant about taking him in the top 10.

Anyway, entertaining game so far.

 

[Spitfire11]

I think that was Parent, not Bourdon.

you're right

......

But those plays have got to go

 

[PecaFan]

I should apologize. In another thread I said there was no chance Canada would get 45 shots. I think I'm going to be wrong!

The shots have been deceptive. Lots of long, meaningless shots.

I was shocked when they put up those numbers, the chances have been pretty even.

 

[Rabid Ranger]

The shots have been deceptive. Lots of long, meaningless shots.

I was shocked when they put up those numbers, the chances have been pretty even.

Thanks for info. I can't really tell since I'm listening to the game rather than watching it....

 

[chicpea*]

We should be up. We're outplaying them, outshooting them...but they seem more mature and steady. We need a lucky break. But I still have hope. Let's go Pyatt!

 

[VOB]

Canada is vastly outplaying the US. But the US has the two best players by far -- Frazee and Kessel. The US will win the game I think, unless Canada somehow gets a fluke goal off a rebound or deflection.

The US has been disappointingly passive. I haven't really been impressed with many of their players. But Kessel is veru good. He reminds me of Amonte with more creativity.

Some of Canada's players have been disappointing. Parent has been ordinary, and he was sleeping on the second goal. Latendresse is frustrating to watch. I would be hesitant about taking him in the top 10.

Anyway, entertaining game so far.

Yeah even the U.S. radio broadcasters called it a great period....for Canada but they just couldn't cash in on their opportunities.

This of course is where the U.S. cohesiveness takes over. You have to remember that Canada had only one practice before heading to Europe and I would suspect that they really haven't had the time to work all that much on special teams play.... and that is what is costing them this game.

 

[Rabid Ranger]

Mark Evans (the usahockey play-by-play guy) refers to the U.S. team speed as "bewildering."

 

[chicpea*]

The US has been disappointingly passive.

I know - I was surprised when they decided to only send one man in on the forecheck. Too bad, it would've been an even better game.

I haven't really been impressed with many of their players.

I agree - Kessel, obviously, but Mueller strikes me as almost as good.

Parent has been ordinary,

All tournament.

 

[chicpea*]

those plays have got to go

I agree - it's interference, pure and simple.

 

[chicpea*]

Americans diving now?

 

[chicpea*]

ugh. game over. Though I won't stop hoping.

 

[FLYLine27*]

Kirby?? (SP) Scores!! 4-1 USA!! KESSEL With the assist!

 

[nomorekids]

Scooooooooooooore!

4-1, USA!

 

[policegopher]

Kirby?? (SP) Scores!! 4-1 USA!! KESSEL With the assits!

Gerbe

 

[Rabid Ranger]

Kirby?? (SP) Scores!! 4-1 USA!! KESSEL With the assist!

Gerbe baby! Phil Kessel!!!!!