GDT: Group A - May 17 - Finland vs Great Britain

[The Cannon of Tesoma]

The only national team that Finland has played against but never won I believe.

But the biggest nemesis is the Gävle Godtemplares IK club side from Sweden whom Finland has played four times losing each.

I scare already the 5th meeting with that diabolic group. Team's name even sounds just what you would expect from that ideal, platonic model of perfect "Finn-killing" Swedish team.

Thanks about that interesting trivia.

 

[Periwinkle]

Confirmed FIN lineup.

Olkinuora (Vehviläinen)

I wonder what's the last time a third goalie has opened a game in the Worlds (for Finland). Not really showing high regard for Veini...

 

[BennsGonnaGetYou]

Will this even be interesting to watch?

 

[Albatros]

I wonder what's the last time a third goalie has opened a game in the Worlds (for Finland). Not really showing high regard for Veini...

2004 Norrena over Markkanen against Denmark.

 

[FiLe]

I wonder what's the last time a third goalie has opened a game in the Worlds (for Finland). Not really showing high regard for Veini...

It's the return of the "Kaikki Pelaa" philosophy. *Sigh* Soon Liitto will start issuing directives...

 

[Periwinkle]

It's the return of the "Kaikki Pelaa" philosophy. *Sigh* Soon Liitto will start issuing directives...

Nah, I see it more as giving Olkinuora a game in case Lankinen gets injured and Veini stumbles.

 

[Periwinkle]

Will this even be interesting to watch?

Depends if you're cheering for Kakko. If not, no.

 

[FiLe]

Nah, I see it more as giving Olkinuora a game in case Lankinen gets injured and Veini stumbles.

I see that joke whistled right over your head.

 

[The Cannon of Tesoma]

Maybe Kaapo should just skip that non-essential NHL development career -phase, apply citizenship to Ireland or Scotland and start re-develop hockey in Great Britain.

I root for Kaapo and GB in this game. Only totally wrong attitude can make Team Finland succumb to this match.

 

[Periwinkle]

I see that joke whistled right over your head.

Right

 

[MoeTheHobo]

Anttila with the hat-trick

 

[fouba]

Anttila with the hat-trick

he will receive a penalty shootout and shoot it before the blueline 450km/h in the net

 

[BennsGonnaGetYou]

Only totally wrong attitude can make Team Finland succumb to this match.

Not even that...

 

[The Cannon of Tesoma]

Lol. Finnish Betting company Veikkaus gives factors:

1.75 for Kaapo Kakko
4.60 for Team Great Britain
3.10 for tie

to bet which one score more goals in the game.

NordicBet doesn't even allow to bet for Finnish victory.

Erikoisia veikkauskohteita MM-kiekossa: Iso-Britannia vastaan Kaapo Kakko

 

[IceHockeyDude]

Lol. Finnish Betting company Veikkaus gives factors:

1.75 for Kaapo Kakko
4.60 for Team Great Britain
3.10 for tie

to bet which one score more goals in the game.

NordicBet doesn't even allow to bet for Finnish victory.

Erikoisia veikkauskohteita MM-kiekossa: Iso-Britannia vastaan Kaapo Kakko

That feels kinda wrong

 

[thomast]

Kakko goal scoring record clock at WC’s:

He currently has 6 goals in 4 games.
U18 scoring record: Patrik Laine 7 goals (eligible to play at IIHF U18 events)

Modern era U20 scoring record

1. Eric Lindros (D+2) 11 goals
2. Sidney Crosby (D+1) 8 goals

2 swiss guys have 10 goals but they did it 1934-1935.

If he has good day he might score 2 to catch up Crosby.

 

[king89]

Which team is hometeam?

 

[FinPanda]

Which team is hometeam?

Finland-Great Britain

So us.

 

[The Crypto Guy]

Any legal streams of the game that works in the US? NHL Network decided to air the Italy game instead...

 

[canswetoxic]

Kakko goal scoring record clock at WC’s:

He currently has 6 goals in 4 games.
U18 scoring record: Patrik Laine 7 goals (eligible to play at IIHF U18 events)

Modern era U20 scoring record

1. Eric Lindros (D+2) 11 goals
2. Sidney Crosby (D+1) 8 goals

2 swiss guys have 10 goals but they did it 1934-1935.

If he has good day he might score 2 to catch up Crosby.

Its always easy to score on the weaker team. Come qf probbaly none.

 

[Nate070]

Its always easy to score on the weaker team. Come qf probbaly none.

What are you on about? Every team plays against weaker opponents

 

[Stubu]

Brits have better passing than Finns

 

[Periwinkle]

UK's had the better chances. Nice.

 

[Hagged]

Weak shift from Kakko. Lost the puck in the neutral zone.

 

[Stubu]

Which team is hometeam?

But which ones are the "lions"? Both have it in the crest.