WJC: 2023 Team USA Roster Talk

[Joe Zanussi]

No reason not to play for a medal now. Would be nice to come out ready to play today.

 

[SK94]

Saying this is a massive game is an understatement of the year.

 

[William H Bonney]

Their first good start of the tournament, a really nice sign.

 

[Statsy]

This is the best Hutson has looked in the tournament so far.

 

[Jaykay]

Where has this team been?

 

[John Pedro]

Luke looking good so far

 

[Bounces R Way]

CHAZ

 

[William H Bonney]

Getting the first goal after carrying the play in such a lopsided fashion was huge. We have a habit of carrying the play against Finland but failing to score first and then collapsing when we fall behind. Nice to see Lucius get it, he needs to be a primary player for us and hasn't been so far.

This might be our biggest PK of the tournament. Finland has had nothing so far. Don't give them any confidence let alone a goal.

 

[thethirdhockeyman91]

bullet snipe

 

[William H Bonney]

And there it is. You can't let a team hang in there when they've been overwhelmed. That was a really soft penalty call against Lipkin but the 13th forward can not be taking penalties, especially against a team that typically relies on their PP so much in this tournament.

 

[ORRFForever]

The U.S. was the better team through one.

 

[William H Bonney]

Disappointing to only come out of that period tied. The best period they've played so far; possession and control of play was very lopsided. This isn't the game to gift Finland PP's. They haven't been able to generate anything 5-on-5; don't give them a chance on the PP, something they typically rely on and thrive on.

 

[SK94]

Extremely frustrating that this is a tie game. Excellent period but so typical against Finland. They always find a way to keep themselves in the game and then turn it around with couple PPs.

 

[WhiskeyYerTheDevils]

Good period by everyone except Lipkin and Gauthier, who took stupid penalties.

If they are reading this: your mothers don't even love you.

 

[Svedu]

Really good first period from the US, just as bad from the finns. You deserve more than a tie so far but at least the ref gave you a soft call in the end.

 

[William H Bonney]

Really good first period from the US, just as bad from the finns. You deserve more than a tie so far but at least the ref gave you a soft call in the end.

That was not a soft call. It was a stupid play by the Finn.

 

[Svedu]

That was not a soft call. It was a stupid play by the Finn.

Well, Behrens deserved a call before that against Kemell. Literally couple of seconds earlier. So...
I won't disturb this thread anymore. Have a nice evening enjoying the game.

 

[William H Bonney]

A weak goal, we almost never get those against Finland. That was all Hughes, he's playing well today

 

[William H Bonney]

That's an all effort goal by Snuggerud

Outside of the opening shift of the 2nd, I'm not sure Finland has created a single quality scoring chance. Keep this game 5-on-5.

 

[William H Bonney]

f***ing Stramel. 2 penalties from our bottom 4 forwards. Unacceptable

 

[WhiskeyYerTheDevils]

Brindley needs as much ice time as he can bear.

f***ing Stramel. 2 penalties from our bottom 4 forwards. Unacceptable

Add him to the list of guys with loveless mothers.

 

[William H Bonney]

Hughes! Other than his lazy turnover a few minutes ago he's been dominating today

Damn, lucky goal for the Finns. There was an obvious missed interference call right before that, too

 

[William H Bonney]

Ufko has been a nightmare out there. Disappointing as he looked so good in the exhibitions.

 

[William H Bonney]

Finns have gotten the message to put every puck towards the net and it's helping them sustain pressure for the first time even strength. It'll be interesting to see how the team adjsusts

Weird period. Some flukey / soft goals on both sides. US still generated the best chances but the Finns are starting to find some consistency and chances even strength. Next goal is huge - can't let the Finns get it to 1.

 

[WhiskeyYerTheDevils]

Ufko has been a nightmare out there. Disappointing as he looked so good in the exhibitions.

Yep. Call in Seamus! Let em know William.