GDT: Gold Medal Game • Jan. 5 • Canada vs. Russia • Part V (Mod warning in OP)

[TheTakedown]

didnt deserve to win? so you just ignore the 5 goals they scored?

the final 30 minutes was some pathetic hockey... Russia was all over them, Canada was mis-communicating constantly, 3 bad penalties (none of which were weak calls)...

Their defense stood tall so I commend them for that, but nearly dropping a 4 goal lead, and then proceeding to play defensive shell for the last 30 minutes--thats pretty bad

 

[OttawaRoughRiderFan*]

Bowey on on the other hand

He was fine went he stayed home.

Can't criticize any decisions by Groulx for picking the team or goalie starts, undefeated

Here's the Domi sisters for whoever missed, someone requested

Like brother, like sister.

Amazing tournament! It's now 5am, hehe.

Time for you to get some sleep.

 

[CanuckGame39]

are these guys seriously doing a stanley cup style celly? lol

bad luck boys.

 

[PhiladelphiaKessel]

Can't criticize any decisions by Groulx for picking the team or goalie starts, undefeated

Here's the Domi sisters for whoever missed, someone requested

Oh.... My...

 

[DeYarmond Edison]

They're raising it like the cup. How awkward haha

 

[irunthepeg]

Dey da true MVP's.

MV CutieP's

 

[New User Name]

This Russian team confuses the heck out of me.

They play mediocre up until the game against Sweden and then tonight.

They easily could have won tonight. (thankfully they didn't)

Without a doubt when they're playing like the last 2 games, they are an absolute awesome team.

The question is why such a huge difference in level of play from them?

 

[canucksfan]

Was really impressed by the Russians.

 

[jdatb]

lol virtanen

 

[Canadian Finn]

the final 30 minutes was some pathetic hockey... Russia was all over them, Canada was mis-communicating constantly, 3 bad penalties (none of which were weak calls)...

Their defense stood tall so I commend them for that, but nearly dropping a 4 goal lead, and then proceeding to play defensive shell for the last 30 minutes--thats pretty bad

Bad enough for Gold.

Beautiful, sexy, wonderful Gold.

 

[Erik Alfredsson]

the final 30 minutes was some pathetic hockey... Russia was all over them, Canada was mis-communicating constantly, 3 bad penalties (none of which were weak calls)...

Their defense stood tall so I commend them for that, but nearly dropping a 4 goal lead, and then proceeding to play defensive shell for the last 30 minutes--thats pretty bad

Canada played a great defensive 3rd.

 

[tmlms13]

Can't criticize any decisions by Groulx for picking the team or goalie starts, undefeated

Here's the Domi sisters for whoever missed, someone requested

thanks

 

[irunthepeg]

the final 30 minutes was some pathetic hockey... Russia was all over them, Canada was mis-communicating constantly, 3 bad penalties (none of which were weak calls)...

Their defense stood tall so I commend them for that, but nearly dropping a 4 goal lead, and then proceeding to play defensive shell for the last 30 minutes--thats pretty bad

Did you miss when the Russian goalie robbed them of a sure goal on a 2 on 1? If not for that it would have been 6-4.

 

[Jesus Christ Horburn]

Looking back at this game in a few years, a Canadian team that featured McDavid and a ton of tournament leading scorers (Petan, Domi, Reinhart) better have beaten a Russian team without any superstars (Tarasenko/Kuznetsov, Yakupov/Nichushkin, etc).

I still think Team Canada didn't look great and goaltending was weak as always. But gold is gold.

 

[karnige]

This Russian team confuses the heck out of me.

They play mediocre up until the game against Sweden and then tonight.

They easily could have won tonight. (thankfully they didn't)

Without a doubt when they're playing like the last 2 games, they are an absolute awesome team.

The question is why such a huge difference in level of play from them?

why has canada not done much in 5 years before tonight. chemistry, nerves, etc all have to come together at the right time

 

[Hank Plank]

Canada played a great defensive 3rd.

Yep, and had a couple of incredible scoring chances one of them should have been a goal.

 

[BlitzSnipe]

Russia fan here but congratulations Canada. The best team in the tournament and deserving of the Gold. People in Canada are crazy mad for this tournament and love Ice Hockey, so I am happy to see their fans have some joy from this tournament once again.

I had this Russia team projected to make the final and they played some good Hockey against Sweden and Canada. I gave them no hope as this was the first Canada side in years that I agreed with the hype they had. When Russia went down 1-5 it was great to see the fight. One thing this new generation of Russian kids (Born in the early 90's) they are true fighters and patriots of Russia. Unlike earlier generations.

A great game of Hockey

Oh and Russia for once out-shot Canada

I know. I'm happy that the Russians showed they can fight - they would not let their country be humiliated. I'm proud of that.

Congrats again to Canada. I'm out, peace.

 

[Novak Djokovic]

the final 30 minutes was some pathetic hockey... Russia was all over them, Canada was mis-communicating constantly, 3 bad penalties (none of which were weak calls)...

Their defense stood tall so I commend them for that, but nearly dropping a 4 goal lead, and then proceeding to play defensive shell for the last 30 minutes--thats pretty bad

They played an excellent third period. Russia was not all over them.

 

[Ilyeu]

The Russians are a feisty and tough team, but I'm not going to give them credit all the way. This Canadian team was terrific and absolutely deserve the gold. Best, fastest and most skilled team.

 

[Woodrow]

They're raising it like the cup. How awkward haha

Ya it looks funny with that small trophy lol

 

[OttawaRoughRiderFan*]

How awkward haha

Not for us. We won!!!

 

[New User Name]

the final 30 minutes was some pathetic hockey... Russia was all over them, Canada was mis-communicating constantly, 3 bad penalties (none of which were weak calls)...

Their defense stood tall so I commend them for that, but nearly dropping a 4 goal lead, and then proceeding to play defensive shell for the last 30 minutes--thats pretty bad

pretty bad still won the gold

 

[Aaaaaaaaaaaaa]

Was really impressed by the Russians.

I have seen a lot of teams fold. They never quit. Full credit to them for making it a great game.

 

[Quinning]

Looking back at this game in a few years, a Canadian team that featured McDavid and a ton of tournament leading scorers (Petan, Domi, Reinhart) better have beaten a Russian team without any superstars (Tarasenko/Kuznetsov, Yakupov/Nichushkin, etc).

I still think Team Canada didn't look great and goaltending was weak as always. But gold is gold.

Lol Canada dominated the whole tournament until tonight, and they still found a way to get the job done.

 

[BlitzSnipe]

This Russian team confuses the heck out of me.

They play mediocre up until the game against Sweden and then tonight.

They easily could have won tonight. (thankfully they didn't)

Without a doubt when they're playing like the last 2 games, they are an absolute awesome team.

The question is why such a huge difference in level of play from them?

I think it's because they're waiting for the Canada game the whole tournament .