GDT: 2018 WJC • Game 15 • Group A: FIN(5) - SVK (2) F

[JustaFinnishGuy]

I don't think there is anything debatable about that call. Finnish player pushed Studenic into the goalie and Studenic could not do anything to stop the collision.

Looked like the only thing Juolevi aided Studenic at the end was that he would hit Luukkonen to the head, Studenic was going to hit Luukkonen no matter what

 

[agent082]

Here you go, refs helping Finland

This is nothing compared to WJC 2012.

 

[Lempo]

I don't think there is anything debatable about that call. Finnish player pushed Studenic into the goalie and Studenic could not do anything to stop the collision.

No, it's debatable if it is any kind of help to Finland. Highly debatable.

 

[Opak]

Sami Salo makes the game play for defenders, can't remember who it was for offense but the head coach has no role there but just to endorse what' happening. He's not gonna swap the lines.

As the head coach, Ahokas is ultimately responsible for the entire roster. Sure, he has an assistant that micromanages the forward lines mid-game, but it doesn't mean that Ahokas doesn't have power over the forward lines. If they don't work, it's his responsibility to make changes.

 

[chauron]

nice!

 

[kudymen]

Looked like the only thing Juolevi aided Studenic at the end was that he would hit Luukkonen to the head, Studenic was going to hit Luukkonen no matter what

Yep that guy was going full speed to the goalie no matter what, braking like a feet away from him. Quite ridiculous to say "nothing he could do"

 

[Opak]

Kuokkanen did a thing?!

 

[Conspiracy Theorist]

Good play from Kuokkanen for once.

 

[caslava]

Stupid pass by ruzicka results in goal , not shocked.

 

[Jussi]

No kicking motion, should be a good goal.

 

[Kaako Kappo]

Little Heponiemi drives to the net like a bigger man. I like.

 

[chauron]

As the head coach, Ahokas is ultimately responsible for the entire roster. Sure, he has an assistant that micromanages the forward lines mid-game, but it doesn't mean that Ahokas doesn't have power over the forward lines. If they don't work, it's his responsibility to make changes.

Out of respect for his colleagues, it's simply not gonna happen until the end of the period. Or if the ass. coach actually suggest it, which is much more plausible than dictatorship-like "I wanna rule" thing.

 

[agent082]

Wasn't a kicking motion

 

[Statsy]

Should be a good goal. Not just saying that because I REALLY need these points.

 

[JustaFinnishGuy]

Such a kicking motion, braking with 1 motion before the puck even hit the skate..
Let's see IIHF botch 2 reviews for us
Easy points
easy
easy
points

 

[Statsy]

GOAL!

 

[Finnswiss]

At least PK seems to work by the Finns and the scoring efficiency is tonight better than against Denmark so far.

 

[Naslund]

Why are they using Ikonen on the PP in the center slot instead of the left half wall, where he can one-time the puck. It's not like they have a better right-handed shooter in that spot. This is an awful powerplay setup for both units. This coach needs a head shake.

 

[TheFinnishTrap]

That might have been interference in NHL.

 

[caslava]

Buceeeeek

 

[Kaako Kappo]

Where the f*** was Luukkonen going during that goal? Did he see a ghost on his right?

 

[TheFinnishTrap]

Weak call.

 

[kudymen]

Eh, sooooo is it still "refs helping the Fins to win"?

 

[Hockeyisl1fe]

Nice defending Kuokkanen... ffs Ahokas, please just move him on the wing. This utterly failed experiment has gone way too far now. Luostarinen was cut, just let that sink in.

 

[JustaFinnishGuy]

Eh, sooooo is it still "refs helping the Fins to win"?

The precedent of refs helping teams winning games is succeeding power play. If it doesn't work like it doesn't with Finland, is it really helping or decreasing confidence more than giving any advantage