GDT: Sweden-USA, 7:30 p.m Local Time

[hockeyfan125]

TSN is reporting that Fritsche has a bad case of the flu and might not play today...

ouch...one of the better Americans..
USA - 3
Sweden - 2

 

[Rabid Ranger]

TSN is reporting that Fritsche has a bad case of the flu and might not play today...

That is very bad news as he's probably been our best forward.

 

[canucksfan]

TSN is reporting that Fritsche has a bad case of the flu and might not play today...

That will hurt the Americans if he doesn't play. He was their best player agianst the Czechs.

 

[VOB]

I am not worried about Sweden. This is a game we should win rather easily. I am expecting a 4 goal margin of victory. This will give the needed impetus to go and beat Russia (provided they make it) in the semi final and then on to play Canada!

 

[Rabid Ranger]

I am not worried about Sweden. This is a game we should win rather easily. I am expecting a 4 goal margin of victory. This will give the needed impetus to go and beat Russia (provided they make it) in the semi final and then on to play Canada!

Now that's a positive attitude! I like it!

 

[topshelf331]

This game is on ESPN2 @ 8:30PM ET. Even though it does not say this on Tivo or DirecTV, the game will be shown.

http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/tvlistings/index

Huh, the page I found says 8pm and yours says 8:30pm. I wonder which it is.

 

[Slick Nick]

Very close game, if Fritsche isin't playing I have serious conserns about US chances. USA didn't play well in the tournament, exept for the game against the Czechs...

I have the feeling that the US will win, but..I'll say..

4-3 Sweden

 

[Habs Icing]

I am not worried about Sweden. This is a game we should win rather easily. I am expecting a 4 goal margin of victory. This will give the needed impetus to go and beat Russia (provided they make it) in the semi final and then on to play Canada!

Ummmm, Russia already made it.

 

[old kummelweck]

espn isn't showing the ****ing game... disgraceful....

 

[RDriesen]

yes they are. man people who overreact make me laugh so hard. not to mention get pissed that someone doesnt do something they want. the dont have to show any of these games. you should be greatfull they are. if you dont like, spend billions to own a tv station, then do what you want

 

[Riddarn]

Darnit, late games on the other side of the globe is totally not good for my sleep rythm.

<- New Years Avatar for all you swedes out there!

 

[Doomsday Device]

TSN is reporting that Fritsche has a bad case of the flu and might not play today...

Hmm, that's what they said about Barker at first too. Me thinks there's been some extracurricular activity going on at these World Juniors.

 

[nomorekids]

espn isn't showing the ****ing game... disgraceful....

it's on espn2 at 830. chill, my brother.

 

[Zetterberg4Captain*]

4-2 Usa.

 

[ALF AmericanLionsFan]

Let's go boys!! Hopefully Fritsche can make a go of it.

 

[Predatore]

<- New Years Avatar for all you swedes out there!

hehe, haven't watched that movie for many years now

 

[Riddarn]

hehe, haven't watched that movie for many years now

Neither had I but I decided to watch it today. To my horror it had moved to TV3!

 

[Riddarn]

Interesting to listen to the pregame talk. I wonder which GM actually said that he only thinks that one guy on the swedish team might make it to the NHL. That is a pretty pessimistic view to have..

 

[Predatore]

Interesting to listen to the pregame talk. I wonder which GM actually said that he only thinks that one guy on the swedish team might make it to the NHL. That is a pretty pessimistic view to have..

hehe, yes.. even the super-crappy (on paper) Swedish 1996/1997 WJC roster has 3 NHLers (Josef Boumedienne, Kristian Huselius, Marcus Nilson).

 

[wilka91*]

Go Sweden!

But granted the winner of this game will face Russia in the semifinal, I want Sweden and the USA to lose tonight ... sounds stupid I know!

 

[old kummelweck]

it's on espn2 at 830. chill, my brother.

I think i'm within my rights not to chill, as they picked up the usa/czech game hte other day and did not televise it. furthermore, the was nothing on the dishnetwork guide.

of course I didn't get pissed until I read that they were showing competitive cheerleading...

 

[ktownhockey]

4-2 USA OVER SWEDEN....

O'Sullivan, Stafford, Suter, Porter

Nilson, Salmonsson..

 

[RorschachWJK]

hehe, yes.. even the super-crappy (on paper) Swedish 1996/1997 WJC roster has 3 NHLers (Josef Boumedienne, Kristian Huselius, Marcus Nilson).

Josef Boumedienne might actually play for Team Finland in the future, as he also has a Finnish passport
I'm not joking, apparently this is going to happen and Josef wants to play for the Finnish team.

 

[kmad]

Why exactly did they keep Schremp riding the pine? He's gotta be the most talented player on the ice.. that was a beautiful play he made

 

[Riddarn]

Josef Boumedienne might actually play for Team Finland in the future, as he also has a Finnish passport
I'm not joking, apparently this is going to happen and Josef wants to play for the Finnish team.

Old news my friend. But it doesn't take away the fact that he A: played on the swedish national junior team and B: was developed in the swedish junior system.