GDT: Group A • Dec. 31 • Canada vs. USA

[Pip]

Yeah, truthfully, Virtanen looks really bad so far. Must be worked up.

Looks uncomfortable on the left side

 

[ATBLeafsTyler]

This.

The Leafs would boo Alfredsson when Ottawa came to town, same for Ottawa with Sundin. It's not that, it's booing a rival team's star player. In case you haven't noticed, Canada and USA is a rivalry.

 

[KCC]

Best avatar ever?

Hopefully Canada doesn't quit like he did.

Have to say though that the refs are doing a great job of letting both teams play. It doesn't even feel like an International game. More like an NHL game.

 

[Aaaaaaaaaaaaa]

Vitanen is a good skater, but he's not very smart. The Ritchie call was okay, it looked like he jumped into him a bit.

Let em play, though. Love this hockey. Not much separates these teams.

 

[Angry Hockey Dad]

I would pay good money to have a feed with Domi mic'd up

 

[y2kcanucks]

Virtanen has to do a better job getting open in the offensive zone when he doesn't have the puck. He's great on the rush in, but he can't find that sneaky open ice where McDavid can find him well at all.

That line clicked on that last shift, but wasn't looking good to start the game. virtanen was out of position a little bit. Then again, he's a RWer playing on the left side.

 

[Satan]

McDavid didn't impress me much that period. Spark the boys somehow kid

 

[sjci]

the day nurse steps into the league is the day he becomes the best skating dman over 6'1'' ainec.

well that's patently false

 

[Captain Bowie]

Well that was on hell of a period of hockey.

Very impressed with American's. They can skate and move the puck. And not totally upset that Demko is looking strong in net.

The Canadians are looking good too. Very physical. Comrie looks good, but very aggressive. Could get caught out of his net sooner or later. McDavid line seems to be better than the Domi line for the first time this period.

 

[McMozesmadness]

I've been really underwhelmed by Heatherington, Hicketts and especially Morin today and throughout the tourney.

 

[BobDobolina]

Why are they booing Eichel? Because he's good, and might challenge to golden boy McDavid for the #1 pick?

Or is there some incident that makes them not like Eichel?

They are booing the US even when they aren't playing against Canada. Insecurity issues.

 

[CBJWerenski8]

Eichel getting shutdown pretty good, he tries to go wide and Morin just pokes the puck off his stick, tries to shoot and it's blocked.

Game over.

Damn. Guess I'll turn the game off now. Who won?

He was gliding into the hit

After about 12 hard strides. Not to mention the jump. It was a good call.

 

[NyQuil]

I've got a beer in hand, hunkered down in the basement next to a roaring fire, and I'm watching USA-Canada in the WJC. I'm about as far from flustered as a person can be.

For a period with no goals, very entertaining.

 

[No More Subban]

He keeps pointing to his head. Is he trying to say he's being smart? Well he's been by far Canada's best player, so it must be working.

Not sure. I think he's trying to tell someone to use his brain.. lol

 

[Kirk Mclean]

Virtanen has to do a better job getting open in the offensive zone when he doesn't have the puck. He's great on the rush in, but he can't find that sneaky open ice where McDavid can find him well at all.

Agreed, did have a couple late shifts that showed some promise. Feel like that line just needs to finish one chance even strength and the flood gates will open, seem to be grippin the twigs a bit imo.

 

[y2kcanucks]

Hopefully Canada doesn't quit like he did.

He was fired

 

[Machinehead]

Best avatar ever?

It's up there

Greatest performer I've ever seen. He will be missed.

 

[X66]

It's games like this I think Canada is going to miss Dal Cole

 

[LarryO]

Minutes before the penalty, I mentioned to my brother how the Americans are always facing the boards as if they're trying to draw a boarding penalty. Just an observation.

 

[BB6]

Why are they booing Eichel? Because he's good, and might challenge to golden boy McDavid for the #1 pick?

Or is there some incident that makes them not like Eichel?

The only reason he might challenge is because of the media hype machine, it really isn't close at all

 

[Beaunett]

This.

You make me laugh. You guys complain about everything the Canadian fans cheer, chant, or make signs of. It's a sport the fans are there to agitate the opponents and help their team win. Home ice advantage.

 

[Captain Bowie]

I've been really underwhelmed by Heatherington, Hicketts and especially Morin today and throughout the tourney.

But the Nurse and Theodore pairing has been fantastic, Morrissey has looked really good too.

 

[sniper81]

lol, what? He clearly jumps to deliver the hit. This doesnt even make sense

His feet didn't leave the ice until after initial contact was made as he ended up leaning on Larkin. It should now make sense

 

[Cody Webster]

He was gliding into the hit

He jumped and left his feet. Why is this so hard for people to understand...thats why it was called a charge. my god

 

[y2kcanucks]

After about 12 hard strides. Not to mention the jump. It was a good call.

You have to take strides to move on the ice. It's called skating.