GDT: Canada (5) vs. Czech Republic (3) • Quarterfinals • Jan. 2

[Snippit]

Canada in the last couple of games has looked like the team I expected before the tournament.

 

[Novak Djokovic]

Nothing happening on either end so far.

 

[snipes]

Pathetic so far.

 

[Pure Laine]

Why rip on Montreal? Good on those people for not paying ridiculous prices for a junior game..

Because it's always fun to rip on Montreal. Come on, you know that, you're a Bruins fan

 

[777]

The empty seats are embarrassing. First I'm really watching but Canada is playing a very similar style to the Men's team. Constant pressure and always covering for one another.

Not really dangerous chances yet but I controlling the play. Would be nice to see a bit more skill in the offensive zone.. Lot of cycles going no where

 

[General Zodd]

.. bunch of people don't feel as Canadian/strongly attached to Canada as in other parts of the country.

Yes and I'll call a spade a spade. So can we fire Hockey Canada now?

Good riddance Montreal!

 

[New User Name]

Canada is not playing inspired hockey. Poor skating, passing and hockey IQ so far. Honestly not sure they have the talent to win gold this year. Hope I'm wrong.

 

[habsrule4eva3089]

Canada is not playing inspired hockey. Poor skating, passing and hockey IQ so far. Honestly not sure they have the talent to win gold this year. Hope I'm wrong.

Would you be inspired when you dream of playing in this tournament and no one is watching you?

Sport is equally about the audience and it's energy and emotions as it is the players and athletes playing.

 

[TheBeastCoast]

Canada stopped skating during the Latvia game and haven't gotten it back since.

 

[UNB Bruins Fan]

Would I be wrong to say this tournament peaked in 2009 in Ottawa? At least to me it did.

 

[Snippit]

Would you be inspired when you dream of playing in this tournament and no one is watching you?

Sport is equally about the audience and it's energy and emotions as it is the players and athletes playing.

I've also got the impression that the lack of energy from the "crowd" is translating to their performance on the ice.

 

[NHL Dude 120]

Kind of a stupid penalty to give

 

[TheBeastCoast]

Would I be wrong to say this tournament peaked in 2009 in Ottawa?

Eh Saskatoon and it's hard to say definitively. Take one great tournament and everybody is in love with it again.

 

[Gert B Frobe]

Czechs look pretty good. Anybody else notice that or is it all just how bad Canada looks?

 

[Appleyard]

What was Krenzelok doing on that rush...

has two forwards coming through NZ with speed besides him vs equal number of Canadians... just fire it at a Canadian instead of pass across to Kaše or Spacek.

 

[habsrule4eva3089]

Would I be wrong to say this tournament peaked in 2009 in Ottawa? At least to me it did.

Said the same thing earlier, peaked around 2005-2010.

The World Juniors is going downhill now.

Canada has experienced it's peak, now it's just pure greed.

But it's growing in Europe, that's where the real fun ones will take place in the future is my take.

 

[snipes]

Would I be wrong to say this tournament peaked in 2009 in Ottawa? At least to me it did.

Calgary/Edmonton did a great job hosting.

 

[Skip2myBordyloo]

Why rip on Montreal? Good on those people for not paying ridiculous prices for a junior game..

If i could buy world junior tickets for 15 bucks I'd show up for the 3rd period.

 

[New User Name]

Would you be inspired when you dream of playing in this tournament and no one is watching you?

Sport is equally about the audience and it's energy and emotions as it is the players and athletes playing.

That's a ludicrous excuse for not playing well.

 

[TheBeastCoast]

I've also got the impression that the lack of energy from the "crowd" is translating to their performance on the ice.

Like I said earlier I completely get people being frustrated with the ticket prices and not being happy with Hockey Canada. But I feel really bad for the players.

 

[Hemsky001]

dumb penalties, here we go!

 

[Gert B Frobe]

that was a crosscheck? jesus

 

[that is unfortunate]

Nice penalty for the "home" crowd, so weak

 

[snipes]

Bottom line is people in Montreal just don't care enough. 2 minutes of research leads you to Stubhub.

 

[PG Canuck]

Canada playing like garbage.