WJC Group A: Dec 28 GDT - USA vs. Finland

[USA!]

7-1

 

[Newfie John]

Is Ramo starting for sure? Kind of unfair to take out Rask after being hung out to dry against Canada, and Rask was looking real good in the 3rd period of that game.

 

[Bloggins]

7-1

Yikes! I can see the Finns taking this game, but not by 7-1

 

[edd1e]

i've been waiting to see Kessel play and Perttu is going to score in this game!

 

[espo*]

I expect at least a 5 goal spread for the States in this game too.Finland is of course much tougher then Norway but they showed some areas that can't help but be a concern,especially with an offensively loaded team like the Americans.The Finns don't have the most effective or talented d-men at all and that does'nt bode well against the team they'll face at all.They really gave up against Canada the other night when they went down 2-0................took the life right out of them.They will need to up their intensity and commitment to make a game with the U.S today. I do expect a win by about 4-5 goals for the americans today.But i'm willing to have Finland come out with their best effort and surprise me though.Still,even if that happens.................i don't think it could be enough for them to actually beat the States today

 

[Hockeyfan02]

Is Ramo starting for sure? Kind of unfair to take out Rask after being hung out to dry against Canada, and Rask was looking real good in the 3rd period of that game.

Ramo and Rask were 1a/1b heading in to the tournament and from what I've read on this board Rask looked shaky in net and didn't have any rebound control. I'm not sure if it's official Ramo is starting, but he deserves a shot after Rask was subpar against Canada.

 

[Jokerit]

What channel on DirecTV Center Ice is the game on?

 

[X-SHARKIE]

What channel on DirecTV Center Ice is the game on?

Tomorow on Game 2 I believe. 1:00 pm et

 

[Jokerit]

Wed, December 28th -- for some reason I can't find the channel for it on DirecTV Center Ice, what am i doing wrong?

 

[sammyp]

Is this part of a free preview on Center Ice or does it come with the subscription?

 

[illone84]

online stream

Is there anywhere online that I can see this game?

Any other channels in canada that will be airing this game?
I noticed that tsn is re-playing the game at 1pmET tomorrow.

Anyhelp would be appreciated!

Thanks

 

[Hockeycanada*]

Who is starting for Finland?
If Rask, 8-3 US victory.
If Ramo, 4-3 Finland.

 

[psycho_dad*]

I said before the games that Rämö will surprise a lot of people and I am hoping today he starts doing so. Keeping this game even moderately close would be good. But if we get some offense, Finland can win this game too.

3-2 for Finland.

 

[Jackets16]

I said before the games that Rämö will surprise a lot of people and I am hoping today he starts doing so. Keeping this game even moderately close would be good. But if we get some offense, Finland can win this game too.

3-2 for Finland.

im not saying finland cant win. but there is NO way you hold us to 2 goals. you are gonna have to score 5+ to beat the americans. and i dont see that happening. im hoping for a good game though, as the players need to play in a competitive game before they play a really good team later on. it wont be good if their first difficult situation is against a team like canada

 

[X-SHARKIE]

Wed, December 28th -- for some reason I can't find the channel for it on DirecTV Center Ice, what am i doing wrong?

Dont' worry it will show up. I have the same issue, I scroll to see when its on the next day and there is not mention of it.

Then game time strikes and it's on.


Also turn to any channel of Center Ice tomorow and it will have it their main list.

But for some reason on the actual channel it doesn't have any mention of the game.


So it will be on tomorow for sure, but it's not on the listing for the day ahead.

 

[canucksfan]

7-3 Usa

 

[Lessy]

6-3 Usa

 

[El_Scoobo]

7-3 US. The US is loaded and Finland just can't match. I would think that Ramo is going to get the start but it still won't get it done.

 

[jfont]

Go USA!!!

btw, how's tukonen doing?

 

[knight44]

7-2

Kessel with 2 goals 3 assists
Bourque 2 goals 2 assists
Schremp 3 goals
E Johnson 4 assists

Rask or Ramo pulled in the 2nd

 

[TK79]

A fairly even game, but I doubt Finland has the depth this year to win .. 4-1 or 5-2 USA. Especially the D sucks this year. But those of you expecting a rout are going to be very suprised. Korpikoski and Lindgren score for Finland.

 

[Dr Quincy]

Wed, December 28th -- for some reason I can't find the channel for it on DirecTV Center Ice, what am i doing wrong?

Try channel 540. That's what it is on on Dish Network and I think the CI channel numbers are the same on both.

 

[RangerBoy]

Try channel 540. That's what it is on on Dish Network and I think the CI channel numbers are the same on both.

The DIRECTV CI channels are 764-770's

 

[VladNYC*]

What's with Finland having a russian guy on their team? Leo Komarov i think is his name. Didn't he get kick out of the game last time? Sounds like an exciting guy. Too bad i haven't seen him play yet.

Game will depend on if the USA can capitalize on the many Penalties this game will have. I am rooting for Finland but my guess is 4:2 USA.

 

[TK79]

What's with Finland having a russian guy on their team? Leo Komarov i think is his name. Didn't he get kick out of the game last time? Sounds like an exciting guy. Too bad i haven't seen him play yet.

Game will depend on if the USA can capitalize on the many Penalties this game will have. I am rooting for Finland but my guess is 4:2 USA.

Actually Leo Komarov is orginally Estonian I think.. Anyway he plays a typically Finnish game; feisty, solid defensively, good wheels and medoicre hands.