GDT: Czech Republic/Czechia/El Chechiorono vs U.S.A. @7:30pm PT/ 10:30pm ET/ 4:30am CEST

[ORRFForever]

The post right above yours had someone saying the Canadians should be able to "Cruise" past the Czech. I found it funny.

Fair enough.

 

[majormajor]

They sat back pretty much right after the third goal. The golden era Czechs probably wouldn't have taken that five minute major but otherwise it was the same playbook.

"Sat back" in the 2022 context, yes. But classic 2005 "sat back" is different. They didn't start playing that cautiously until the third.

 

[SoundAndFury]

They sat back pretty much right after the third goal.

They allowed 4 USA shots in the 2nd. There is sitting back and then there is sucking the life out of the game. It's not the same.

 

[Silky Johnson]

Finland?

I was referring to Canada's 5-1 win over Czechia last week...

 

[Whalers Fan]

Alberta is gorgeous right now...

Here is my hike in Jasper aView attachment 577789nd bike ride in Lake Louise before the game today

I'll take this over Florida every day of the week View attachment 577787

Gorgeous. We did a trip to Banff, Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, and Jasper 16 years ago. The entire trip was simply beautiful. Definitely need to go back again.

 

[Czechboy]

I was referring to Canada's 5-1 win over Czechia last week...

That win is not in doubt... I just think finns could stop Canada in a rematch. Mind you . I think this is Canada's gold to lose

 

[Silky Johnson]

I don't think the Canadians should think the Czech's will be easy. Once a team finds out they are able to beat a giant (the USA) they tend to get better and more confident.

If you can beat one of them why can't you do it again?

because that other giant just beat you rather easily...

 

[Czechboy]

Curious if they let svozil in change room?lol.

 

[ORRFForever]

because that other giant just beat you rather easily...

I expect Canada to win for a couple reasons :

1) We're the better / more talented team;
2) The Czechs will be "exhausted" (not the right word but I can't think of a better word at 2 in the morning) after over achieving to beat a Top 4 team.

Having said that, I expect it to be close and the Czechs could win.

No matter what, it's been a heck of a tournament. I am so glad they played it.

 

[Xirik]

because that other giant just beat you rather easily...

thats not how it works...

A wolf that is scared of humans is not dangerous (Czech getting beat up by Canada)

if that wolf later on takes down a human and finds it enjoys its taste? well that is dangerous.(Czechs beating the U.S)

I think the Canadians will feel like they are playing an entirely different team then before.

 

[TheNumber4]

US with the choke job. Congrats to the newly found country of Czechia. Out of nowhere!

 

[ORRFForever]

That win is not in doubt... I just think finns could stop Canada in a rematch. Mind you . I think this is Canada's gold to lose

I just wonder if the Swedes have an "upset" in them.

 

[ZEBROA]

Oh USA did a Sweden. Being worst when i counts.

This tournament, Sweden is being worst all the time. Great concept , u will never disappoint.

My heart hate Finland vs Sweden games. But this year any effort at all from the Swedes will be an upgrade.

I expect 35-15 in shots and 4-0 in goals for Finland. They will win easy, but not until third period.

 

[majormajor]

because that other giant just beat you rather easily...

The Czechs played scared vs Canada last game. No fear tonight. I think they'll play fearless again.

 

[Swipes]

Impressive to beat the US in a QF. Well done to the boys.

 

[Hockeyfrilla]

Nice1 czechia!

 

[Jukurit]

Didn't watch the game, but congrats to Czechia!

 

[Gold Standard]

Are you kidding America. USA has really gone downhill in Biden's era.

Ah, go buy some crudité, you'll feel better in the morning.

 

[Svedu]

Oh USA did a Sweden. Being worst when i counts.

This tournament, Sweden is being worst all the time. Great concept , u will never disappoint.

My heart hate Finland vs Sweden games. But this year any effort at all from the Swedes will be an upgrade.

I expect 35-15 in shots and 4-0 in goals for Finland. They will win easy, but not until third period.

Don't be so sure. I believe Sweden will win with Wallstedt in net.
You guys have a 9-10 in net and we have a 1-2, you'll probably understand what i mean.

 

[ZEBROA]

Don't be so sure. I believe Sweden will win with Wallstedt in net.
You guys have a 9-10 in net and we have a 1-2, you'll probably understand what i mean.

I tought Finlands goalie was better when sweden lost the last game. It is always fun to play agains Finland thou. No matter in wich tournament. I want Sweden to win. But they need way more Sisu to have any chance. Eklund Raymond Holtz is surely missed.

 

[Mestaruus]

I had a feeling Czech could be capable of this. Congrats to Czech. You can make it hard against Canada as well and maybe even beat them. The underdog position suits Czech well this year, that's why Czech-Latvia didn't go so well lol. Underdog status again against Canada should make it a tight game. Maybe some underestimating from Canada and some luck on the bounces and good goalie work is required for the Czechs though. It's not an impossible task for the Czechs.

 

[Shocker]

Wow, great job from the Czechs, saved Finland from another beating from Canada and gave us Finland-Sweden semis!

 

[illone84]

Wow, great job from the Czechs, saved Finland from another beating from Canada and gave us Finland-Sweden semis!

Indeed!!! Moc děkuji!! Czechia rocks!

 

[FourQuarters]

Congrats, boys! Tremendous effort! Let's just enjoy the semifinal!

 

[jonlin]

Thank you Czechia! Now Finland avoids Canada and get Sweden. I 100x rather face Swedes than Canada.