GDT: 2023 World Junior Championship Thread (Clarke, Connors, Salin)

[King'sPawn]

How'd Connors look? Who's his game similar to?

He has a solid foundational skillset but no game-breaking ability. But, he's not afraid to take or make a hit. Good skating stride and mechanics, and drives to the net.

Hard to see what type of player he'll emulate best until he fills out more. I'm not sure I'd feel comfortable projecting any more than a bottom-six player; like a less physical Carl Grundstrom.

 

[Bandit]

That's on a team with a Jimmy Snuggerud, Rutger McGroarty, and a Cutter Gauthier. If that's not an All-Star Team of names I don't know what is.

Always liked the name Snuggerud. Sounds like something I’d try on my wife when we’ve both had a few too many.

 

[King'sPawn]

Clarke with the primary assist on the powerplay on the top unit. Canada up 1-0.

 

[ru4reals]

Brandt bust Clarke with another assist. Main board probably blaming him for more stuff. Lol.

 

[psych3man]

That's not a penalty? Guy runs directly into goalie, hurts him, no penalty.
Oh yeah, that would put Canada down 2 men.

 

[ru4reals]

That's not a penalty? Guy runs directly into goalie, hurts him, no penalty.
Oh yeah, that would put Canada down 2 men.

Czechia's not winning this game. They're done.

 

[Mattias]

Czechia's not winning this game. They're done.

Umm. Tie game.

 

[ru4reals]

Zellweger and Clarke fail to clear the zone tied 2-2. LOL. Meltdown incoming up north if they lose.

 

[Moses Doughty]

If Canada had any semblance of puck support in their own zone they'd be up. Wingers were out of position every clear attempt

 

[ru4reals]

Umm. Tie game.

Still got time. But would be hilarious if the Canadians lose.

 

[KingsOfCali25]

As a USA fan...thank god! Feel bad for Clarke on the turnover but it's gonna make him more of the Canadian wiping boy. Which will make Canadians hate us more which I love lol

 

[kingsfan28]

Brandt bust Clarke with another assist. Main board probably blaming him for more stuff. Lol.

fast forward to the tying goal...

 

[ru4reals]

fast forward to the tying goal...

Yeah that was a poor clear by him. Ouch.

 

[kingsfan28]

That's not a penalty? Guy runs directly into goalie, hurts him, no penalty.
Oh yeah, that would put Canada down 2 men.

but to touch his pad with your skate as you score, its interference and the goal is waved off.

 

[ru4reals]

Clarke just saved the Canadians bacon there. LOL.

 

[kingsholygrail]

A chaotic high scoring OT gamer fo Bronze. Now a low scoring nailbiter OT game for Gold.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

On the tying goal Clarke put it up the boards to two canadian forwards several times. If they can't do anything with the relay there's not much more he can do. Yeah I'd love to see a full clear on a backhand but assigning pure fault to him there is some main boards bullshit

I didn't like his soft play in front at the end there that allowed the opposing forwards to crash the net and bang the puck but he did corral and clear it, so phew...he was also 1v2 in front since the forward went to the back post and his d partner was in Egypt

Canadian forwards in this tourney escape criticism so long as they score, Canadian dmen suck no matter what*

*edit: corollary is if you're a major canadian market prospect, then everything you do has an alibi

 

[ru4reals]

LMAO Gord Miller and Mike Johnson and the broadcast crew are all shook up you can hear it in their voices. My goodness Let's go Czechia.

 

[kingsfan28]

On the tying goal Clarke put it up the boards to two canadian forwards several times. If they can't do anything with the relay there's not much more he can do. Yeah I'd love to see a full clear on a backhand but assigning pure fault to him there is some main boards bullshit

I didn't like his soft play in front at the end there that allowed the opposing forwards to crash the net and bang the puck but he did corral and clear it, so phew...he was also 1v2 in front since the forward went to the back post and his d partner was in Egypt

Canadian forwards in this tourney escape criticism so long as they score, Canadian dmen suck no matter what*

*edit: corollary is if you're a major canadian market prospect, then everything you do has an alibi

yeah, he got it out twice, the forwards didn't help him except give it right back. these two are just standing there. The 2nd attempt, he had no support.

 

[kingsfan28]

Clarke could win it and they'd still blame him for something.

 

[BigBrown]

Sickening to watch Canada win it again.

At least Clarke had a good OT.

 

[kingsboy11]

Clarke was actually really good in overtime defensively, going to get a secondary assist on the winning goal. Happy for him, but screw Team Canada

 

[kingsfan28]

clarke with the steal and the outlet pass for the gwg!

 

[kilowatt]

Clarke redeems himself! Huge defensive plays from Clarke throughout overtime, easily the most noticeable defenseman in that period.

 

[ru4reals]

Guess who made some fantastic defensive plays in OT and assisted on the Game winner. You got it.