U18: Gold and Bronze!

[jj cale]

This game is a joke. Sweden committing 4 infractions and a nothing call on the US.

They call that all the time here, you get your stick in there like that you're going to the bin.

 

[SanDogBrewin]

If it wasn't for Augustine this game would be 6-0.

 

[Chainshot]

I could never name my kid Gabe, it's right up there with " Lance" for no go names for me.

 

[jj cale]

If it wasn't for Augustine this game would be 6-0.

No question, he's keeping you in it.

One more goal though.................................. you guys need one next and soon..

 

[ORRFForever]

I might be alone on this one but those Swedish uniforms are sharp!!!

And I mean "sharp" is a good way.

 

[bottomofthefoodchain]

This game is a joke. Sweden committing 4 infractions and a nothing call on the US.

 

[Chainshot]

Too many passes, not enough shots.

 

[SanDogBrewin]

No question, he's keeping you in it.One more goal though.................................. you guys need one next and soon..

Sweden defensively are just everywhere.

Then US tries to get to cute with too many passes.

 

[ORRFForever]

I wish TSN had the shot totals on the screen. It can't be that much extra to include it.

 

[jj cale]

I might be alone on this one but those Swedish uniforms are sharp!!!

And I mean "sharp" is a good way.

I'm liking the darker blue.

 

[WarriorofTime]

Defensive masterclass by Sweden. Any time USNTDP gets in the zone it’s quickly touched by a Swedish player and then it’s pass pass out and back the other way. No sustained pressure whatsoever.

 

[ORRFForever]

Keeping the U.S. from scoring before the end of the 2nd is a real positive for the Swedes. Those last second period ending goals can be real killers.

 

[Marc the Habs Fan]

Sweden is putting on a clinic. Can they hold on for 20 minutes?

 

[jj cale]

Nowhere to go for Smith...........no one to pass to.

As mentioned, a defensive masterclass from Sweden so far.

The drubbings Canada received from them don't seem so shocking now. still, gotta think the U.S is going to press things this next period and they've got the guns to make it happen.

They just need the next goal.

 

[Honest M]

Sweden are winning almost all puck battles,

 

[ORRFForever]

No matter how this turns out, kudos to Sweden's defensive play. It is impressive - to say the least.

 

[Chainshot]

Plink.

 

[ORRFForever]

Anyone else find the refs are NOT calling things they have called in the past at IIHF events? It's NOT a bad thing, I've just noticed more of a "let them play" attitude in this tournament.

 

[McMozesmadness]

Hahaha

Did anyone else catch them playing “America f*** Yeah” uncensored in the arena

 

[Juxtaposer]

*Willander makes an excellent play*
Craig Button: “ISN’T AXEL SANDIN PELLIKA JUST THE GREATEST DEFENSEMAN YOU EVER DID SEE????”

 

[jj cale]

U.S starting to get some zone time and shots.

 

[ORRFForever]

Sweden needs to counter attack - you can't just sit back and hope the time ticks away.

 

[jj cale]

*Willander makes an excellent play*
Craig Button: “ISN’T AXEL SANDIN PELLIKA JUST THE GREATEST DEFENSEMAN YOU EVER DID SEE????”

he has refused to shut up about the guy all tournament.

 

[WarriorofTime]

Will Vote is getting the best opportunities and just can’t convert.

 

[ORRFForever]

U.S starting to get some zone time and shots.

Sweden is playing "prevent defense" and, as they say, "prevent defense" only prevents you from winning.