GDT: CAN vs. GBR May 11, 2024

[HabSgt]

Until we play each other in hockey...

Canada vs America probably won't be until the semi-finals if it happens.

Until then let peace reign.

Although we like the Brits too. We all came from the same fen once upon a time.

 

[Summer Rose]

Canada vs America probably won't be until the semi-finals if it happens.

Until then let peace reign.

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Although we like the Brits too. We all came from the same fen once upon a time.

Question while we're at it, would you consider the USA your biggest rival in hockey?

 

[HabSgt]

Question while we're at it, would you consider the USA your biggest rival in hockey?

Internationally? Sure. In the days of the Soviets it was them but nowadays probably USA.

Other teams give us much trouble too though, Finland & Czechia in particular.

 

[aquaregia]

honestly 1-4 after 40minutes against tournament co-favourites is still not too shabby all things considered, even if Canada have a reputation for starting WCs slowly...

 

[Summer Rose]

Brits still skating hard. Canada looks to be coasting a little. They know they've got this in the bag really, so I don't blame them.

 

[Nac Mac Feegle]

GB has been impressive. Not the biggest or most talented, but you can tell they know the game. Good hockey IQ and vision all around.

oh, that's nice! good hands on that kid

 

[JackSlater]

Really nice backhand goal for Britain.

 

[HabSgt]

Beauty goal by GB 4-2

Canada lackadaisical on that, special teams need work.

 

[Summer Rose]

Wow, what a forehand to backhand move!

 

[JackSlater]

I like how Britain has stayed in the game. They haven't really broken from their structure and they are competing. Obviously they are going to struggle talent to talent but it's been a very respectable effort so far.

I've really liked Zellweger for Canada. He's always good internationally.

 

[Half Clapper]

Guenther needs to be on the PP.

 

[Summer Rose]

McBain can't buy a goal today.

 

[JackSlater]

Guenther needs to be on the PP.

He was on the left wall on the first PP of the game.

 

[Summer Rose]

Impressive showing by Whistle today, at that.

 

[Chainshot]

Even the Brits don't like Bunting.

 

[Chainshot]

I like how Britain has stayed in the game. They haven't really broken from their structure and they are competing. Obviously they are going to struggle talent to talent but it's been a very respectable effort so far.

I've really liked Zellweger for Canada. He's always good internationally.

Reminds me a bit of the Germans years ago.

 

[Half Clapper]

He was on the left wall on the first PP of the game.

Canada needs to figure out their PP lines. What they had running today won't cut it if they want to win this tournament.

 

[HabSgt]

Good game Great Britain. Best of puck luck for the rest of the tournament.

 

[JackSlater]

Respectable effort by Britain. Sort of a sleepy game for Canada but the effort was decent for the first game.

 

[Summer Rose]

Brave showing by the Brits. Canada will presumably look better as the tournament goes along.

 

[Boonk]

Man is Bunting ever a diver. Canadians played really disjointed imo. Brits showing they can keep up with the pace now in elite after staying up and gaining more experience through the years.

 

[JackSlater]

Canada needs to figure out their PP lines. What they had running today won't cut it if they want to win this tournament.

True, you'd hope some chemistry builds. Tavares will presumably be on PP1 next game.

 

[Nac Mac Feegle]

Really like the British team. I really hope the UK as a whole continues to make strides in the game. Fun to see.

 

[BigBadBoar]

Impressed by Great Britain's performance. Very mature, well organized, but also with a considerable amount of skill. I knew Liam Kirk was a great player, but today I was particularly impressed by the Great Britain's defensemen. They were really good, strong on their skates in physical battles and confident with the puck. Britain definitely isn't doomed to relegation if they can continue like this.

 

[Orr Fourever]

Da da Canada