GDT USA vs Latvia 2-15-06 9:00 PM Torino time, 3:00 P.M. EST.
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CaptainChara
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Hashmark said:This is what you get when you leave a world class superstar like Roenick off the team.
Higgy4
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Miller was the only tough, physical defensman this team had. Now that he is gone, I think this D corps is pretty brutal. Cheli is about as tough as they have now. After that its Hedican, Schneider, Liles, Leopold????
This is Latvia flying up and down the ice on the USA. It will probably only get worse from here.
This is Latvia flying up and down the ice on the USA. It will probably only get worse from here.
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Mr Brownstone said:
Once again, bad goalies leave people to make excuses for them. He gave up a rebound that cost him, couldn't save a point shot, and got beat cleanly by a Latvian forward. I'm guessing they have roughly 15 shots. A SP% of .800 against Latvia doesn't bode well for the future.
I know whining about it isn;t going to put Miller on the team, but hopefully this will ensire that Waddell never has anything to do with picking a team ever again. Costly, costly mistake.
Hopefully, Grahame or DP will get hot and we'll medal. Doesn't look good as of now.
Hashmark said:This is what you get when you leave a world class superstar like Roenick off the team.
Huge is also a bit of an understatement...I still wonder though because wouldn't other countries have players leaving from the NY/Philly area?Jon Prescription said:
JDevils3
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Every D-man not born in the 1980's has been terrible tonight. They really could use Rafalski out there. They(USA) are going to some production from the Modano-Rolston-Guerin line, to win this game.
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Ovechkin_mvp said:
Not really. Latvia has been decent in the international level for a long time, and its the first game of the tournament for both teams. Often big teams, like USA and other top7 have problems at the start.
The real surprise moment is in the first game. I still think USA will pull this off, but judging by the 2nd period, Latvia is better! They have had great scoring chances, and Grahame has kept USA in the game.
Still, of course USA has the better team. Maybe just not in this game! (hope so!)
Tricolore#20
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People are also underestimating Latvia it seems. They are a good hockey nation. They have the most intense fans in the world, and they usually perform well at international tournament (they are hosting the Worlds this year). Canada had the toughest time against them at the Worlds last year.
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DeuceUNO said:
The entire TEAM did.
Lavy better be beating the **** out of them in the locker room.
Irbe has been fantastic.
DevilsFan38
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Wow, our defense looks terrible. What's with all the odd-man rushes? I wish they'd say what exactly is wrong with Rafalski, and if they expect him back for the next game.
USA needs to get it in gear for the third period, they absolutely can come back to win this, but only if they stop playing like ****.
USA needs to get it in gear for the third period, they absolutely can come back to win this, but only if they stop playing like ****.
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Tricolore#20 said:
Good post. Latvia is very solid and is always a feisty opponement no matter what.
As for the USA, they need Tom Poti and Jed ortmeyer!
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Higgy4 said:
Hall Gill might be a suitable option - he doesn't play offense, he knows his role and would be an anchor in the back for a team that obviously thinks it can roll over teams that aren't as talented.
On a side note, Latvia are playing with an extra bit of emotion, as former Predator and Wild player Sergei Zholtok was a part of the team when he died on the ice two years ago. I'm sure that lays heavily on thier minds as they play, and there is no question they have more heart the the Americans up to this point.
We have to get it together.
Riddarn said:Go Latvia!
Seriously though, when will people stop taking wins against Germany, Latvia and Switzerland for granted? Sure, the big 7 are clearly better on paper but those three teams are good enough to pull out an upset against the best of them. That said, I have no doubts that the US will pull out a win in this one when all is said and done.
I think some of us knew better. This game had the ingredients for a close game or an upset before it started. Personally, I was nervous the minute I saw the USA's first game was against Latvia. The fact that the travel was so messed up added to the problems created by USA Hockey's decision not to coordinate the travel is simply an excuse if they lose, fatigued or not; USA Hockey should have planned better, IMO. The Latvian team always plays with a ton of pride and motivation (and then there is Sergei Zholtok's memory), Irbe is capable of standing on his head, and they have some NHL players combined with the core of the team arriving in Italy earlier and playing and practicing together.
Hopefully the USA can pull this out in the third; a PP goal to start would be nice.
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