U18: Hlinka Gretzky Cup

[theslatcher]

First an Olofsson goal off a nice play by littlest-Eklund, then a Nordlund goal off a scramble in front.

 

[Dominance]

Sick attack by that line and pass by Martone. Nice save on Catton.

 

[Maverick41]

First an Olofsson goal off a nice play by littlest-Eklund, then a Nordlund goal off a scramble in front.

Obviously I am rooting for Germany, but that was a sweet little feed on the first goal.
For the first 12-15 minutes I was not overly impressed with the Swedes, but just before the first goal the game started to look more like you would expect between these two teams.

Still, overall I was quite happy with how the German team played.

 

[theslatcher]

It'd be nice if Victor could follow William's trajectory to the draft. So far he has but William really took off starting at Hlinka.

 

[Boss Man Hughes]

Any idea where to get boxscores or lineups. Gretzky-Hlinka website is worthless.

 

[theslatcher]

Obviously I am rooting for Germany, but that was a sweet little feed on the first goal.
For the first 12-15 minutes I was not overly impressed with the Swedes, but just before the first goal the game started to look more like you would expect between these two teams.

Still, overall I was quite happy with how the German team played.

I wouldn't count out Germany just yet though, if there's a year for a German upset over Sweden it's this year.

 

[Erikfromfin]

Good end to the period for Finns started getting going. Teshome should have been in playing lineup from start. And nice to see Canada cant physically match Miettinen, Ruohonen, Väärälä

 

[SanDogBrewin]

How can someone who lives in the States watch these games?

NHL Network

 

[Predatore]

Not sure what Leo Sahlin Wallenius have been doing this offseason, but he is flying out there. Looking really good.

 

[theslatcher]

German goalie with the read on that tic-tac-toe play.

 

[ddlennon]

This game about to end like 7-6

 

[Erikfromfin]

Perfect! FInland fireworks 4-3

 

[Marc the Habs Fan]

Just tuned in and Canada can't defend the rush worth a damn.

 

[Nevins]

Canadian defense look bad

 

[Erikfromfin]

Total domination by Finland

 

[Jussi]

First we give them the siima...

 

[Marc the Habs Fan]

Daigle doesn't look ready for this.

 

[Boss Man Hughes]

D'Aigle does not look good.

Daigle doesn't look ready for this.

Of course, as you said, his defense can't cover anyone, and Canada can't win any puck battles.

 

[Nevins]

Of course, as you said, his defense can't cover anyone, and Canada can't win any puck battles.

This

 

[pgfan66]

Any idea where to get boxscores or lineups. Gretzky-Hlinka website is worthless.

Flashscore for both

 

[Dominance]

Button cannot resist talking about how long defensemen are.

 

[Czechboy]

Hard disagree re. Titlbach

I know you aren't a fan but his name has come up in several 'players to warch' type articles. He does have a buzz about him.

Keep in mind so did Jaromir Pytlik and ostap Safin.lol

 

[Erikfromfin]

Saarelainen fantastic!

 

[Jussi]

Saarelainen 6-5!

 

[Erikfromfin]

Suoniemi is the KING!