2025 WJC

[bustamente]

Latvian goalie is having quite the game

 

[CorgisPer60]

My takeaways from tonight's game:

1) Latvian goalie f***s hard. He's the only reason the game is tied.
2) Canada f***ing sucks for their discipline. 11 penalties in 2 games can't continue.
3) Canada doesn't attack the middle that hard. Too many perimeter plays and trying to dangle through players. 56 shots on net, but I expected better from Canada. Quantity notwithstanding, they need to do better.

 

[bustamente]

Yager gets to that puck a split second earlier and it doesn't get to OT

 

[surixon]

Reminds me of the 2011 or 2012 team, whichever one won bronze. Zero chemistry and offensive zone strategy seems to always prefer having a forward in the high slot.

They have been incredibly boring to watch so far and not much in the way of top end skill.

 

[None]

They have been incredibly boring to watch so far and not much in the way of top end skill.

Zero speed. I'm not sure Dave Cameron understands what rush chances are.

 

[surixon]

That was the most pathetic attempt I've seen by Cowen

 

[CorgisPer60]

They have been incredibly boring to watch so far and not much in the way of top end skill.

This shootout has been dogwater. Come on, Canada. Put Cowan out there to do the stanky leg again.

 

[bustamente]

That was the most pathetic attempt I've seen by Cowen

Latvian goalie looking at him, like get that crap outta here

 

[surixon]

Well, can't say that wasn't deserved. Play a stupid undisciplined game and get what you deserve.

Good for Latvia. Coaching needs to really reevaluate how the team plays.

 

[None]

Well that's embarrassing for Cameron and company.

 

[bustamente]

Can't blame the Canadian keeper for this one, doesn't look like they have any really high end goal scoring talent

 

[AtomicJets]

COULDA USED BARLOW

 

[tbcwpg]

Lol

 

[wpgallday1960]

Just played like they were asleep 1/2 the game. Can’t take that many penalties and expect to win.

 

[surixon]

Can't blame the Canadian keeper for this one, doesn't look like they have any really high end goal scoring talent

So many low percentage shots. Even guys like McKenna are playing dumb low probability offensive hockey. Seems like a coaching issue to me.

 

[Jets]

COULDA USED BARLOW

Kevin He.

 

[Joe Hallenback]

They cut a lot of natural talent and it showed during this game

 

[Hobble]

Maybe Team Canada is regretting leaving out so many of the top junior scorers?

 

[HighFlyingJets]

Yeah something has to change. Even last game I noticed the lack of offensive capability to attack the middle of the ice and create lanes for passes and set plays.

Not looking forward to NYE game :O

 

[KingBogo]

So many low percentage shots. Even guys like McKenna are playing dumb low probability offensive hockey. Seems like a coaching issue to me.

Interesting comment. I was just talking to my brother in law who played high level junior hockey and he was saying something very similar.

 

[Aggie204]

Geez, they need finishers.....crazy that they left who they left.

 

[Heldig]

He had some really nice vision and made some good passes but I think all of use were hoping to see a bit more from him.

Thought he was one of Canada's better players thru most of today's game vs Latvia (LOL Canada lost to Latvia) but he had a bad last shift and a bad shift in OT. Took an unenthusiastic attempt in the shootout.

 

[bustamente]

Ultimately this falls on the coaching staff who implements the system and management who picked the players.

 

[tbcwpg]

They cut a lot of natural talent and it showed during this game

Parekh and Sennecke might be feeling pretty good tonight.

 

[King Woodballs]

What an embarrassing loss.
Canada should have mopped the floor with them.
The program in general should give its head a shake.