GDT: Gold Medal Game • Jan. 5 • 8:00 PM ET • 02:00 CET • II (Mod warning in OP)

[LeHab]

Great 1st, Fucale better get these juicy rebounds under control.

 

[Breakers]

Virtanen>Nylander [for big games]

Stop with the draft comparisons we are 3 years away from knowing the outcome.

 

[KCC]

I think both teams are so fast that gap control is almost impossible.

True. Speed can beat defense, no matter what the system or style is.

 

[Acallabeth]

Agree with everybody, gr8 period. Both teams looked pretty tired late in the 1st.

 

[Emerz]

I'm scared.

Fucale pls.

 

[Swervin81]

Also, what the **** is with all the stretch passes out there. Did they see Calyle's "#CarlYOLO" breakout plan written on the walls of the ACC?

 

[CanuckGame39]

Virtanen is a BEAST physically, but his offensive game just isnt there. i was hoping he would be a huge factor in this tourny offensively.

 

[s7ark]

The Canadian crowd celebrating - that's what pissed off the Russians. The game is settling down now.

Wow. Enough about the crowd already. The game is being played in Canada, should the crowd just sit on their hands? Do you think any other nation would cheer their team differently if they were in a gold medal game?

 

[AlwaysARanger]

The whole world, excluding 7 sober russians, is nervous for canda right now.

Since this is ruled on topic, one have to wonder if you are with the other russians.

 

[TCascagnette]

Hicketts is really bad...

Just getting the nerves adjusted. Expect a better 2nd from Hicketts

 

[Muh]

Great period. I really don't mind who wins, so hoping for a tight game.

Canada came out hot, and was a little afraid things could get out of hand, but happy to see Russia settle in

Great pace, great chances, and nice and physical...loving it.

 

[Richter915]

Would you rather him just do nothing?

I'd rather him do what he's best at...offense. I'm sure all of the world agrees.

 

[Bures Elbow]

Are we gonna miss Robby Fabbri?

Considering Gauthier is on the ice more and is a black hole in the offensive zone.....yes we do

 

[Appleyard]

Fleury or Sanheim would have been better picks than Hicketts... probably Bowey as well.

Both have played RD at times and have the abilities necessary to play that side.

 

[Canadian Finn]

We'll win if we stick to our game.

I just hope we don't sink to the level russia playing at.

 

[KCC]

I'm scared.

Fucale pls.

He hasn't been that bad at all though. Russia has had some really good chances. Clear looks and he's answered. The one goal was a perfect shot.

 

[Aceonfire*]

No lead is safe with Fucale.

Our defense out of Theadore and Nurse is so sketchy as well.

Damnit, needed Ekblad in this tournament alongside Horvat, Drouin, Mackinnon and Bennet.

The Russians wouldn't have the balls to taunt us then

What? Nurse-Theodore has been the best pairing.

They are facing the toughest match ups. They looked sketchy for a bit because of Petan and his turnovers.

 

[MrShift4]

Amazing hockey!!!!

 

[Hisch13r]

Are we gonna miss Robby Fabbri?

It's hard to not miss Fabbri

 

[Habsawce]

Wow. Enough about the crowd already. The game is being played in Canada, should the crowd just sit on their hands? Do you think any other nation would cheer their team differently if they were in a gold medal game?

The crowd should do what Don Cherry wants so not to disrespect the Russians. After a Canada goal, they all put their heads down and shake each others hands and say "Good job Sir, well played"

 

[Toffu]

Is Putin at the game?

No, but other famous Vlad is at the game.

 

[12345678910]

Also, what the **** is with all the stretch passes out there. Did they see Calyle's "#CarlYOLO" breakout plan written on the walls of the ACC?

Randy's gameplan was still left up on the whiteboard.

 

[Sergei Shirokov]

Ya I'm not 100% confident in Fucale either.

 

[Quinning]

Virtanen is a BEAST physically, but his offensive game just isnt there. i was hoping he would be a huge factor in this tourny offensively.

He's still young, in his 19 year old year he should be much more effective

 

[TCascagnette]

Virtanen is a BEAST physically, but his offensive game just isnt there. i was hoping he would be a huge factor in this tourny offensively.

His role is to be physical, especially with the depth we have as a country. Not really a key offensive part.