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2014 Spengler Cup (Dec. 26-31)

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Dean Brown is going to be calling the games for TSN. It was mentioned yesterday on the Sens radio broadcast that he's heading over, so that clears up the mystery of who is going to replace Paul Romanuk. I think he'll do a good job as long as it is 'Hockey Night in Canada Dean Brown' and not 'local Sens broadcast casual Dean Brown'. You can't replace the long history that Romanuk had with the tournament however.
 
Inkling said:
Dean Brown is going to be calling the games for TSN. It was mentioned yesterday on the Sens radio broadcast that he's heading over, so that clears up the mystery of who is going to replace Paul Romanuk. I think he'll do a good job as long as it is 'Hockey Night in Canada Dean Brown' and not 'local Sens broadcast casual Dean Brown'. You can't replace the long history that Romanuk had with the tournament however.
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Thanks,

He has big shoes to fill, and hopefully he can do it!
 
I enjoy the Spengler Cup every year. It is quality professional hockey in a unique setting with unique circumstances. Is it as intense as the World Juniors? No not at all. Does it have the best players in the world? No not at all. But there are many quality seasoned pros playing to win a tournament. It is exciting big ice hockey and I thoroughly enjoy watching it and cheering for Team Canada every holiday season.

It is not everyone's cup of tea but I love it. I also love the World Championships. Great Hockey and a chance to cheer on Canada.

I understand why many in Canada are not fans of the Spengler and World Championships but I don't agree with that mind set. I love all hockey and I love watching Canada compete on the World stage wether it be Olympics, World Cup, World Juniors, World Championships, Spengler Cup, Deutchland Cup ect

Cheers to all enjoy the spectacle!
 
Camshaft77 said:
I enjoy the Spengler Cup every year. It is quality professional hockey in a unique setting with unique circumstances. Is it as intense as the World Juniors? No not at all. Does it have the best players in the world? No not at all. But there are many quality seasoned pros playing to win a tournament. It is exciting big ice hockey and I thoroughly enjoy watching it and cheering for Team Canada every holiday season.

It is not everyone's cup of tea but I love it. I also love the World Championships. Great Hockey and a chance to cheer on Canada.

I understand why many in Canada are not fans of the Spengler and World Championships but I don't agree with that mind set. I love all hockey and I love watching Canada compete on the World stage wether it be Olympics, World Cup, World Juniors, World Championships, Spengler Cup, Deutchland Cup ect

Cheers to all enjoy the spectacle!
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Of course it doesn't feature the best players in the world, but still, if you add up the number of NHL games played by each player on Geneva's team (including Bouillon for the Spengler), you get 3,363 games.. So yeah, this is no amateur tournament.
 
doug88 said:
Of course it doesn't feature the best players in the world, but still, if you add up the number of NHL games played by each player on Geneva's team (including Bouillon for the Spengler), you get 3,363 games.. So yeah, this is no amateur tournament.
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You need to read my post carefully. I clearly state it is quality professional hockey and that i enjoy it. It just does not include the worlds best professionals which you have also stated and which is true. I never said it was amateur.

Anyway enjoy the great hockey.
 
Camshaft77 said:
I enjoy the Spengler Cup every year. It is quality professional hockey in a unique setting with unique circumstances. Is it as intense as the World Juniors? No not at all. Does it have the best players in the world? No not at all. But there are many quality seasoned pros playing to win a tournament. It is exciting big ice hockey and I thoroughly enjoy watching it and cheering for Team Canada every holiday season.

It is not everyone's cup of tea but I love it. I also love the World Championships. Great Hockey and a chance to cheer on Canada.

I understand why many in Canada are not fans of the Spengler and World Championships but I don't agree with that mind set. I love all hockey and I love watching Canada compete on the World stage wether it be Olympics, World Cup, World Juniors, World Championships, Spengler Cup, Deutchland Cup ect

Cheers to all enjoy the spectacle!
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I couldn't agree with you more, you have my vote for post of the year, very well said. :handclap:
 
The caliber of hockey in the different domestic leagues in Europe is very high, I enjoy fallowing the different leagues across the pond is very exciting hockey, the atmosphere in the arenas is second to none and the fans over there are very passionate about their club its amazing to hear them chant and bang on their drums.
 
Pgust said:
Jokerit will be interseting and I think they will win it all.
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They enter the tournament as the clear favorite for sure...but with so many games to play with little rest... who knows what can happen.
 
Louiss said:
Who is the one forward you prefer from Hedden on the team?
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Bud Holloway.

Hedden plays with alot of passion and grit. Won the goal scoring title too for last years AHL play-offs. Most definately a late bloomer.
 
Question: So later today Canada plays Davos to start their tournament off, the schedule on TSN shows it airing at 2 pm et..is that live or tape delayed?
 
czechcanadian said:
Where the heck is Vitkovice? Why would they not be there this year?
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It's invitational, only Team Canada and Davos are set, plus last years winner if it's not one of them (Geneva). Maybe they didn't feel like it this year or other teams confirmed earlier or they wanted to have a KHL team and a Nordic team and and with Jokerit they could have both. Many possible reasons but I'm sure they will be there again in the next few years.

It's 3-2 for Geneva at the moment, 2nd period almost over.
 
Ref is terrible, but for both sides. :laugh:

Canadian Player said:
thats a ****ing terrible call
*looks into camera*
swiss reffing at its finest.
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EDIT (Davos) 2-1 Canada

Final seconds, looks like Davos will pull it out, Great performance by the goalie.
 
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