GDT: Finland Vs Slovakia | 12/30 @ 2PM ET | TSN/NHLN

[TheBeastCoast]

Boring tournament so far. Hoping for some watchable games tonight

This part of the tournament is never exactly exciting. The medal round and certain big match ups make the tournament. No different then any other year for the most part.

 

[jonlin]

So much puck possession, so little offensive danger from the Finns.

I actually like that we move the puck around. The first two games were absolutely horrible in moving the puck and passes went anywhere. Now we actually have control and the guys find eachother. Its great for the rest of the tournament

 

[Opak]

It's just PP after PP after PP for Finland.

 

[JustaFinnishGuy]

This type of penalty I want called every time it happens. On both sides.

 

[Killahpunk]

Nice save!

 

[ddlennon]

Not sure how much shit has been the slovak goalie talking to his d in the lockerroom?? Every chance they get theyre jamming some finnish player on top of their goalie lol

 

[PanniniClaus]

Hlavaj giving it all he has.

 

[jonlin]

Hlavaj in goal has been great even if he let in 3

 

[Bileur]

I’m not a fan of making that cross check call if you allow Finland to crash Hlavaj’s net like that.

You can’t never call GI and also not allow the defensemen to deal with it themselves.

 

[ookhaab]

Hirvonen needs to improve his finishing ability.

 

[Opak]

Sammy Hlavaj decided he's not giving up anything anymore.

 

[ddlennon]

Holy shit hirvonen is not finishing any chances

 

[karhukissa]

How??

 

[Zub]

He does look good, but I have seen him fake a shot about 5 times for every shot. He does not seem to have confidence on actually shooting.

He's been shooting a few slappers idk

 

[HockeyAddict]

Lundell is a future NHL star...

 

[JustaFinnishGuy]

Lambert not stretching far enough to be onside

 

[Husqvarna]

Finland first line kicks to kill - and SVT commentators are both dazed and confused.

3-0.

They (Sweden) are already afraid of meeting Finland in the quarters. Like Ali in boxing Finland float like butterfly sting like a bee.

 

[Ginger Papa]

Hlavaj channeling his inner Wraneschitz

 

[TheBeastCoast]

Holy shit hirvonen is not finishing any chances

Yeah he seems to keep getting himself into the right spots but just doesn't have that touch right now around the net.

 

[jonlin]

Finland first line kicks to kill - and SVT commentators are both dazed and confused.

3-0.

They (Sweden) are already afraid of meeting Finland in the quarters. Like Ali in boxing Finland float like butterfly sting like a bee.

Anytime Finland and Sweden meet its a tossup. Doesnt matter which country has more talent it is always close

 

[Realgud]

Niemelä getting his shot through seemingly every time is impressive.

 

[karhukissa]

Lundell is a future NHL star...

Lundell is like Mikko Koivu on steroids.

 

[TheDoldrums]

Hirvonen really needs to improve his finishing, but I've really liked the other parts of his game. Seems to have a bit of toughness. His defensive play and playmaking have been good as well. But please, work on that end product.

 

[Kamzik]

Big faceoff, Jellus far and away the best faceoff taker on the bench. Kaslik loses faceoff, goes for change Jellus on. Why not just have Jellus on for the faceoff instead? Sorry, I am a coach myself and am just trying to understand the decision there.

 

[Opak]

Petman could've just fired the puck...