I think he meant that someone outside of that quartet will be promoted to the Elite division in quite a while and not that someone else will necessarily win the tournament.
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Oh yes, I didn't even realize two teams get promoted. Yeah, Hungarians have a chance. Just checked Ukraine's roster, as always they don't have Ponikarovsky, Fedotenko and Razin so they have no chance. Gaiduchenko and Padakin isn't big enough improvement to turn them into a D1A contender. But Hungarians definitely have a chance.
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Meaning what? They got lucky and managed to beat Slovenia (who play without 6 or 7 of their best players) even though Slovenians outshot them 27-15. It happens.
I attended all 3 games. Ukraine/Austria was relatively competitive, with Austria being the more dominant team, but not at a level so far and above Ukraine. Was a good game.
The 2nd game was a little dull. Slovenia unquestionably are the more skilled team, but really wern't cohesive or interested half the time. Japan were limited.
The 3rd game was a riot. Hungary were prety efficient for the most part until the 3rd. Korea showed a lot of character and determination. Good skating team who can handle the puck and not afraid to play physical despite their notable size disadvantage. Defensively a mess and very undisciplined however.
It is hard to say who the favourites are. Austria/Hungary probably, but it is a competitive group.
The 2nd game was a little dull. Slovenia unquestionably are the more skilled team, but really wern't cohesive or interested half the time. Japan were limited.
The 3rd game was a riot. Hungary were prety efficient for the most part until the 3rd. Korea showed a lot of character and determination. Good skating team who can handle the puck and not afraid to play physical despite their notable size disadvantage. Defensively a mess and very undisciplined however.
It is hard to say who the favourites are. Austria/Hungary probably, but it is a competitive group.
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Good old Koreans.. Really miss them at D1B, hopefully they will be back soon
Although it would be great to see a new team in the Elite division. Japan or Korea would be a treat to watch.Good old Koreans.. Really miss them at D1B, hopefully they will be back soon
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Ukraine looking pretty good vs. Hungary.
Austria is probably going to win gold here, while Ukraine/Slovenia/Japan/Hungary are fighting for the 2nd place and promotion to the Elite division.
The only Korean chance of surviving seems to be Japan losing all of their remaining games.
Although it would be interesting to see Slovenia lose later today.
Austria is probably going to win gold here, while Ukraine/Slovenia/Japan/Hungary are fighting for the 2nd place and promotion to the Elite division.
The only Korean chance of surviving seems to be Japan losing all of their remaining games.
Although it would be interesting to see Slovenia lose later today.
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Austria and Ukraine look to be the favourites here. Will be interesting to see how Korea and Ukraine do given the fact they're relatively new hockey nations.
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How is Ukraine a new hockey nation? Even if you look at their team it's mostly veterans
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So it looks like Hungary is out of it, Austrians will take the 1st place, 2nd will be decided between Ukraine and Slovenia.
Gracnar with another shutout. 63/63 saves so far in two games played. To bad he didnt start on the first one as well.
Edit: Japan has no chance. It will be decided between Slovenia, Austria and Ukraine.
Edit: Japan has no chance. It will be decided between Slovenia, Austria and Ukraine.
After a quick overview, Japan has a pretty good chance to claim the 2nd spot, even if Austria wins.
If Austria wins today, the standings would be:
Austria, 11p
Slovenia, 9p
Japan, 9p
If they win the next round's games:
Austria, 14p
Slovenia, 12p
Japan, 12p
Since Austria and Slovenia are facing each other in the last round (while Japan is facing Hungary), Japan has a big chance of getting promoted!
If Austria wins today, the standings would be:
Austria, 11p
Slovenia, 9p
Japan, 9p
If they win the next round's games:
Austria, 14p
Slovenia, 12p
Japan, 12p
Since Austria and Slovenia are facing each other in the last round (while Japan is facing Hungary), Japan has a big chance of getting promoted!
Its getting quite intense. After today games (if Austria wins and i honestly dont see how they wouldnt) 5 teams will still have open options for promotion before last 2 days. Only Korea will be out.
Holy bananas.. Korea leading 3-0.. Austria equalizes and takes the lead 4-3.. Korea scores one more and its 4-4 now. And its still 1st period... and its 5-4 for Austria now.. maybe im watching wrong live feed or smth.. maybe its a handball game 
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Dang..while I knew it was a stretch, I was really hoping to see Korea pull an upset.
Obviously some questionable defense on both sides in the first, but I do feel that Korea's starting goalie let in some pretty bad goals.
Just would be nice to see the Home crowd witness at least one win before it's all said and done.
Obviously some questionable defense on both sides in the first, but I do feel that Korea's starting goalie let in some pretty bad goals.
Just would be nice to see the Home crowd witness at least one win before it's all said and done.
