GDT: GBR vs. DEN May 17, 2024
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As Austria got out of reach with a win in the direct game Team GB urgently needs points.
ozo
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Sounds threatening, but in reality tournament for GB only really starts today. As things are shaping up, one win over Norway might just be enough, but lets not get ahead of ourselves.
aquaregia
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GB have taken both Denmark and Norway to OT in recent years, so a point here is definitely attainable, but will need in all likelihood a better performance than they have shown so far this tournament.
Results v Canada and Switzerland look decent but should be caveated with the fact that in both cases our opponents only had their foot on the gas for one period each - the Danes I doubt will be so complacent and even without their NHL players put Austria to the sword earlier. Will be tough.
Results v Canada and Switzerland look decent but should be caveated with the fact that in both cases our opponents only had their foot on the gas for one period each - the Danes I doubt will be so complacent and even without their NHL players put Austria to the sword earlier. Will be tough.
GB beating Denmark is within the realms of possibility. Although not likely. Denmark will be heavy favourites of course.
Also if Denmark lose in regulation I would say they are favourites for relegation (even one point and things don't look very rosy with the games that ate left) and Denmark will know this and that they need to come out strong. As a Brit I hope they are drunk of course but I think they are going to turn up strong. I have hope, the bane of all sports fans life... But not expecting any points today.
GB always have a performance in them. Having got some famous wins recently and yes taking Denmark to a shoot out. They played well last year even in the loss to Austria.
Also if Denmark lose in regulation I would say they are favourites for relegation (even one point and things don't look very rosy with the games that ate left) and Denmark will know this and that they need to come out strong. As a Brit I hope they are drunk of course but I think they are going to turn up strong. I have hope, the bane of all sports fans life... But not expecting any points today.
GB always have a performance in them. Having got some famous wins recently and yes taking Denmark to a shoot out. They played well last year even in the loss to Austria.
aquaregia
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.Surprised Whistle is starting in goal. Don't get me wrong he is a good goalie and I don't think so much difference between him and Bowns. But Bowns has been the man for GB for a long time now
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aquaregia
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hmm had been thinking Denmark were getting some pretty good looks on the break despite our positive and aggressive start and there you go...
GB better be careful here with the rough stuff. This is the IIHF, not an old fashioned Donnybrook in their hockey league.
Probably saving Bowns for the later games against Norway and Austria as a fight for their survival in the top division.
Playing Bowns today and whistle against Czech would make the most sense to me. Assuming Bowns is still number 1 in Russell's eyes.
aquaregia
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aquaregia
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ooooh we had one like this count against Austria I think 2 years ago, this ought to stand.
No idea why Denmark didn't appeal that.
With the goal scorer against Austria the skate was just left out there.
Here there was a definite turn off the foot..
With the goal scorer against Austria the skate was just left out there.
Here there was a definite turn off the foot..
You have to actively kick it, just turning is not enough.
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aquaregia
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Seems a bit of a waste to play Halbert behind these grindy lines so far, that said I have liked Lacho, just wish we had more players on our 3rd and 4th lines that didn't look totally out of their depth at WC level.
Whistle has been a better goalie than Bowns in the EIHL this season.
Pete Russell is Bowns coach for the Cardiff Devils and Adam Keefe, GB assistant coach, is Whistle's coach in Belfast.
It doesn't really surprise me that Whistle is the first choice in this tournament. However he has had a poor game here.
Pete Russell is Bowns coach for the Cardiff Devils and Adam Keefe, GB assistant coach, is Whistle's coach in Belfast.
It doesn't really surprise me that Whistle is the first choice in this tournament. However he has had a poor game here.
