GDT: Canada vs USA, Group A, Dec 31 2024; 20:00 EST

[Zarzh]

Is this the smallest Team Canada? At least at forward?

 

[Canad13ns]

This is the first game of the WJs that I watched but it was a disgrace. Our players couldn’t stay out of the box and on top of that it wasn’t even possible to blame the refs, the penalties were so flagrant and stupid.

We looked not only bad at hockey with our ineffectual offence, we looked like undisciplined spoiled children. It is one thing to lose playing honourably, another thing completely to lose like that. I do not know why the ridiculous conduct but it looks like good news that our better prospects can now go the NCAA route where they can get an education and learn to conduct themselves properly instead of spending more time in the CHL hockey bubble. (But if course Hockey Canada could continue, in its wisdom, to spurn prospects in the NCAA).

 

[trilobyte]

I bet they dont take a single selfish penalty in quarters. And they were fine defending and moving puck 5v5. The scoring touch is the biggest concern.

The scoring touch, i.e. finishing is indeed the biggest thing, but only if they get serious about not handicapping themselves in the first place with stupid selfish penalties.

I am thinking that they will clean up the stupidity and give themselves a chance. They aren't stacked on offence but they could be doing much better.

 

[Leaf Fans]

Guys, are we witnessing the downfall of Canada?

Didn't we already do that in 1998 when Canada lost 6-3 to Khazakstan and finished in 8th place?

 

[Rob]

They are headed for back to back tournaments being eliminated by Czechia in the quarterfinals

 

[Leaf Fans]

They are headed for back to back tournaments being eliminated by Czechia in the quarterfinals

That is possible. I am going to watch the game anyway.

 

[NyQuil]

Didn't we already do that in 1998 when Canada lost 6-3 to Khazakstan and finished in 8th place?

They finished 6th in 2016. That was the squad with Mitch Marner.

 

[CristianoRonaldo]

They finished 6th in 2016. That was the squad with Mitch Marner.

It's in his DNA, since he got drafted.

 

[Leaf Fans]

They finished 6th in 2016. That was the squad with Mitch Marner.

Yup and Strome, Crouse, Point, Chabot and Konency. I think the 1998 squad only Luongo and Lecalivier who went on to be stars. But you are right there were a lot of players from the 2016 team that became stars.

 

[NordiquesForeva]

Yup and Strome, Crouse, Point, Chabot and Konency. I think the 1998 squad only Luongo and Lecalivier who went on to be stars. But you are right there were a lot of players from the 2016 team that became stars.

I remember Konecny absolutely trucking guys all tournament and barely seeing any ice time

 

[GetBentDotCom]

Wow, talk about shit for brains. What a pathetic display from the Canucks.

 

[ViD]

Is this the worst ever Canada’s round robin result with only 10 goals scored in 4 games ?

 

[Zegs2sendhelp]

American bout to big brother Canada in the worst way.

6-1 America

Well I was close

 

[Leaf Fans]

Is this the worst ever Canada’s round robin result with only 10 goals scored in 4 games ?

The 1998 team only scored 9

 

[S E P H]

Super fun game to watch. Definitely had a rivalry feel to it big time.

 

[Lampedampe]

Didn't we already do that in 1998 when Canada lost 6-3 to Khazakstan and finished in 8th place?

That was Return of The Jedi.

This is The Rise of Skywalker

 

[EpochLink]

AMERICA, AMERICA….

 

[King Woodballs]

This result should be surprising to no one.

 

[Boss Man Hughes]

Augustine was really quality after some shaky games earlier, he had a very strong performance.

He didn't have much to do. Most of Canada's best chances the shots missed the net.

 

[Boss Man Hughes]

This result should be surprising to no one.

US has the better forwards and defense. Canada has the better goaltender. Thought it could go either way and once Canada tied it up they could have won if they stopped giving the officials a chance to call penalties.,

 

[SensFactor]

Parekh and Yakemchuk would have looked nice on team Canada

 

[Leaf Fans]

Parekh and Yakemchuk would have looked nice on team Canada

Sure, as we an only use our imaginations for that to have happened.

 

[Ryder71]

USA!

 

[LeafsNet]

Folks online blaming Cowan for the loss. Y’all need you get out of your feelings about the Leafs, it ain’t his fault.

 

[Ryder71]

Folks online blaming Cowan for the loss. Y’all need you get out of your feelings about the Leafs, it ain’t his fault.

The whole team is a disgrace!