GDT:QF Czech Republic vs Slovakia - Feb. 22, 21:30 CET, 3:30 pm EST

[Snap Wilson]

Great speed by Gaborik and a nice finish.

He likes his hockey players like he likes his liquor.

 

[Slime]

Poor Slovaks, I feel bad for them not being able to beat big brother Czech rep. in important games.

 

[Caz]

SVK PP.
Delay of game - Zidlicky moved the goal

 

[The Kingslayer]

I love CBC they return to the game for 20 seconds then go on commercial for 5 minutes while play is going on.

 

[Caz]

35 secs left.
CZE TimeOut.
SVK 6-on-5

 

[Caz]

3-1 19:57 Straka

 

[SChan*]

Sweden - Czech Rep

 

[g52*]

Straka!

 

[Ar-too]

Who wants cash? Czech please!!!

 

[StevenintheATL]

Milan freakin' Hnilicka! We saw flashes during his tenure with the Thrashers, now had we had a blueline back when he played for us....

 

[Motown]

Thanks for the updates during the game even though it did not turn out how I wanted.

With the USA and Slovaks out I'll say GO CZECHs!!

 

[Doshell Propivo]

JOOOOO!!! CESI!!!! KDO NESKACE NENI CECH! HOP! HOP! HOP!

Surprised that the Slovaks didn't generate more scoring chances early in the game. They did turn it on in the 3rd but it was too late. Still, a great tournament by Slovakia. Shame that they won't get a chance to play for a medal.

Now bring on the zkurveny Swedes...

 

[Firsov99]

Obviously, the Czechs have more "big game" experience.... Congrats to the Czechs! Hopefully, we can meet you in the final again like in Nagano.

Slovaks still should be proud of their team.

 

[Winner]

JOOOOO!!! CESI!!!! KDO NESKACE NENI CECH! HOP! HOP! HOP!

Surprised that the Slovaks didn't generate more scoring chances early in the game. They did turn it on in the 3rd but it was too late. Still, a great tournament by Slovakia. Shame that they won't get a chance to play for a medal.

Now bring on the zkurveny Swedes...

I almost suffered a heart attack in the last 30 seconds, uffff.

Slovaks played good, but not good enough. Thank Gods we did it

 

[Corto]

Hnilicka vs Lundqvist in the semis?

Good game by the Czechs, much better than in the 1st round.

Zidlicky is still having problems defensively, and I'm not even talking about the Gaborik goal.

Oh btw.... Martin Rucinsky = CLUTCH

 

[gamera]

I am very sad.

 

[gamera]

Milan freakin' Hnilicka! We saw flashes during his tenure with the Thrashers, now had we had a blueline back when he played for us....

Ferraro said the Thrashers got him ready for this game by playing such lousy D and letting alot of SOGs to him.............

Oh well. I suppose the best team won....... just not the one I wanted.

I will still wear my Team Slovakia jersey proudly!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Cuz they did GREAT!!!

 

[Tricolore#20]

It's a shame for the Slovaks. This was one of their best tournaments ever, and they have absolutely nothing to show for it.

 

[zarathustra1900]

Hey, don't be too upset..the Slovaks played a good game..The Czechs were especially sharp and it was a surprise for me...and I am a big czech fan.

You guys would have beat Canada and USA. The czechs/Slovaks play great hockey...better than anyone (I realize that sounds biased)..

Italians actually played the game on the TV, oh THANK YOU GIFT!!

I watched their first game (czech) and having lost who they have at this point and for these games, and the "Vokoun question" I was skeptical at best...

Man, they looked as if they hadn;t lost a beat, and then some. They were *ON*

..or were truly doing as all the dopes said about the USA and Canada, "they are saving their energy for important games...."


Hinilika was a surprise...he was insane..just awesome..he has my full confidence.



The game to see boys and girls will be Czech vs. Russia....they palyed very similar today...very similar, and probably the most well matched teams in the entire event.

People said whomever wins the Canada-Russia game will win the Olympics.. I disagree, and so would they if they saw czech. rep play today..


Man, I hope I can see it. That will be a game.

I haven't seen Finland paly, but know they have a great hoskey program and team this season, so I cannot comment.

best regards

 

[Veela]

No one can tell in these tournaments. Huge game from both teams.

We played great 40 minutes of hockey against Canada and that kickstarted us. We didnt slow down at this one. This was a game waaaaay more emotional for Slovaks than Czechs. There were 5-0 in tournament and now a loss with Czech will hurt again for some time.

Frantisek Hossa ends his tenure with Slovaks, this was his last tournament.

Now Sweden vs. Czech ? ? ?
I feel confident with our team but Swedes was always tough team to play against. When they play muscle game against us, they are better. First goal will tell 70 pct of the game.

 

[Winner]

Hey, don't be too upset..the Slovaks played a good game..The Czechs were especially sharp and it was a surprise for me...and I am a big czech fan.

You guys would have beat Canada and USA. The czechs/Slovaks play great hockey...better than anyone (I realize that sounds biased)..

Italians actually played the game on the TV, oh THANK YOU GIFT!!

I watched their first game (czech) and having lost who they have at this point and for these games, and the "Vokoun question" I was skeptical at best...

Man, they looked as if they hadn;t lost a beat, and then some. They were *ON*

..or were truly doing as all the dopes said about the USA and Canada, "they are saving their energy for important games...."


Hinilika was a surprise...he was insane..just awesome..he has my full confidence.



The game to see boys and girls will be Czech vs. Russia....they palyed very similar today...very similar, and probably the most well matched teams in the entire event.

People said whomever wins the Canada-Russia game will win the Olympics.. I disagree, and so would they if they saw czech. rep play today..


Man, I hope I can see it. That will be a game.

I haven't seen Finland paly, but know they have a great hoskey program and team this season, so I cannot comment.

best regards

IF we manage to defeat the Swedes and IF Russians make it into finals, we're screwed anyway. We can't win against Russia, not this year, they're too good and they have no "czech complex" as the Slovaks do.

 

[shawn_kemp*]

As I said before Slovakia has a great team but they're not playing puck-possession as well as the Czechs, Finns, Russians and Swedes. Slovakia's game is based on the speed of its leading forwards like Hossa and Gaborik. But from my point of view in none of their games did Slovakia control the play very much, except the USA. Add the complex thing, and you've got an explanation for this loss.

But Slovakia has improved a lot, and I hope that they take this tournament as a positive experience for the future.

Still, I don't understand how Gaborik didn't score at the end??? I don't understand!

 

[Veela]

IF we manage to defeat the Swedes and IF Russians make it into finals, we're screwed anyway. We can't win against Russia, not this year, they're too good and they have no "czech complex" as the Slovaks do.

Disagree. Everybody can be beaten. We stiffled speedy Slovaks with great talent to one goal. Whoever will be in finals, these game are usually low scoring game. We can play defense against anybody.

 

[e-e]

congrats to czechs. i hope you'll take the gold.
i'm very disapointed

go czechs go

 

[Czech Your Math]

Hinlicka came through big, team played smart, patient hockey, which they can do as well as anyone. Good to see Ruckinsky and Hejduk get goals.

I know Sweden is very good team, but this is as good a draw as you can hope for in semifinal. Sweden has the pressure to get Czech monkey off their back, and Czechs avoid having to play (gulp) Russia or Finland (with the bad blood between them).

I thought whoever won today's last two games would play in final, and I still believe that to be true. Czech-Russia could be another clinic (and a nailbiter to boot).