WC SF: May 12th GDT - Russia vs. Finland

[Chimpradamus]

There have been some smaller players in our national team over the years, but I would not say Teppo Numminen (185 cm / 90 kg) is one of them.

Hmm, I think I mixed him up with Timonen. Or who the hell? It's one very skilled, small QB Finnish defenseman I'm thinking about. Nummelin?

 

[Den]

But seriously, the mental image of the Russian bear comes from several things as well I guess

I know, I know, just pulling you leg

I always had problems with national mascots. "American eagles soars high". I used to recall that a lot whenever I would see a Midwest momy coming out of McD..ds with the rear back that was about to eclipse the Sun. "Canadian beavers" must have felled most maple trees over there which are not as widespread as you would expect.

All these mascot do not really capture the national spirit.

By the way, this

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_animals

states that the national animal of Finland is a bear.

Russia sucks in basketball, I don't know anything about who we are in handball, and definitely a slow huge Russian hockey D-men is not exactly the image that pops in your head when you say "Russian hockey player".

 

[Chimpradamus]

Russia sucks in basketball, I don't know anything about who we are in handball, and definitely a slow huge Russian hockey D-men is not exactly the image that pops in your head when you say "Russian hockey player".

Perhaps not, but "The Russian bear" vs. the "Finnish terrier" sounds epic enough. And that bear in the taxi is awesome.

Anyway, despite all this animal talk, the games tomorrow will be awesome.

 

[FinnswissX]

For me it would be a very big surprice if Finland wins, especially because Petteri Nummelin can't play, why the Finns always have bad luck ? Who else is able to give the magistral passes to his teammate like against the USA for Kallio in PP for example?

I think the final will be Russia against Sweden or Canada.

I'm afraid Russia wins but hopefully I'm again wrong as against the USA when I said that Finland lose the penalty shootout.

 

[Berkut]

OK, I put 10 euros on Finland. If we lose I'll be devastated but 50 euro richer

GO RUSSIA GO!

 

[ForsbergForever]

Will Evgeni Nabokov dress/start?

 

[Teme-84]

Will Evgeni Nabokov dress/start?

According to the latest news I heard: No.

 

[psycho_dad*]

No, Nabokov never came to help the team. They decided they dont need him in this tournament.

 

[Joe MacMillan]

Ruutu in his prime. Hilarious.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYPWCJ_0Km0

Great vid, but I like this one better.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7bIFkRO9oc

 

[RorschachWJK]

Our chances lie in the pressure that team Russia must be feeling. If we can keep them off the scoreboard for a while or -even better- get an early lead, then we have a pretty good chance. Lehtonen must show up as well. Our PP likely won't click as Nummelin can not be replaced, unfortunately.


Brain says: 6-2 Russia
Heart says 3-1 Finland

Anyways, here's hoping for a good game!

Hakkaa Päälle!

 

[RorschachWJK]

Hmm, I think I mixed him up with Timonen. Or who the hell? It's one very skilled, small QB Finnish defenseman I'm thinking about. Nummelin?

Both Timonen and Nummelin fit that description.

 

[Reks]

Is it possible to watch this game (Russia vs. Finland) live in Internet somewhere? Maybe TSN? Thank you!

 

[Riddarn]

Since I'm not rooting for any of the teams in this game: Go Refs, Go!

 

[Reks]

Guys! Please help! I am in the UK now and desperately want to watch this game. Any Internet broadcast? Thank you!

 

[Systemfel]

Guys! Please help! I am in the UK now and desperately want to watch this game. Any Internet broadcast? Thank you!

Broadcasting info | SopCast

 

[psycho_dad*]

In Jarkko we trust!

You can't help but laugh when watching his tribute videos....what a CHARACTER!

Any team needs one, and every fan loves one in their own team....but opponents fans will never like or even understand his role. He is one of the most important players on the ice today.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hwqgys1kez8

 

[Paxton Fettel]

guys, what Russian channel is gonna show this game? I think the game is not on RTR Sport anymore! Is it on channel 1?

 

[msky]

Rtr

 

[Depch]

markov seems injured :E

 

[Den]

Blyad, Bergenheim, uebok poshel nah...

 

[Kaizer]

Pejorative Slur

 

[Den]

Is it that every Finn in this team can double as a goon?

 

[Jussi]

Markov out after a knee-knee on collision with Bergenheim. Bergenheim gets 5+20.

 

[Lady Lynx]

Bergenheim...

We certainly did NOT need this kind of start to the game.

 

[Riddarn]

Ugly stuff.