How Would You Describe Each Nations Playstyle?

[EdJovanovski]

How would you describe the Canadian, American, Russian, Swedish, Finnish, Czech, etc play styles?

 

[Coffee]

The Finns change every couple years

 

[WarriorofTime]

They all play the same, it's not 1970

 

[Pantokrator]

I typically think of the Swedes as playing more like a machine, in that I feel like each player is given to the team more than the individual. Typically, I see Swedish players as having the same mentality on an NHL team. Of course, this is a simplification and there are outliers, but generally this is how I see the Swedes.

I see the Finns as always greater than the sum of their parts. The Finns always seem to punch above their weight.

 

[Mirka the Turka]

Russian - Stick handling, skating, shooting

Canada - Skating, defensive play

Sweden - positioning, defensive play, safe hockey

USA - hard work, skating, shooting

 

[Mathieukferland]

Canada= aggressive forechecking
Russia= individualistic skill
Sweden=puck possesion
Finland= park the bus defensive
USA= opportunistic
Czech Republic/Slovakia= physical

 

[Canadienna]

Obviously like any stereotype it's not true across the board. That said:

Russia - Stylish, individual effort. Silky puck handling and highlight reel goals.

Canada - Sacrifice, physicality, two way play.

United States - Similar to Russia, but a bit less handsy and more physical.

Finland - Trap hockey, opportunistic offense, great defensive coaching.

 

[BLNY]

How would you describe the Canadian, American, Russian, Swedish, Finnish, Czech, etc play styles?

Canada - imminently adaptable. "Canadian Army Knife".
USA - offense above all
Russian - rope-a-dope
Swedish/Finland - team structure over individual talent

 

[Rabid Ranger]

USA Hockey puts an emphasis on skating and poor coaching.

 

[Gold Standard]

USA Hockey puts an emphasis on skating and poor coaching.

Now that is funny. at least it is better than russian inept coaching.

 

[Peiskos]

Canada - Skill, speed, physicality, aggression, strong forechecking, offensive creativity. Willing to engage in physical battles along the boards and a treasure trove of elite talent and depth.

Finland - Strong focus on speed, agility, and a relentless work ethic. Excel in their defensive play, using teamwork within a structured system, sisu.

Russia - Finesse and creativity, often highly skilled stick handlers and playmakers. Prioritize puck possession, precise passing, dynamic and fast paced style of play.

USA - A combination of elements from various influences. The States typically focuses on speed, skill, and offensive creativity.

Sweden - Disciplined and structured approach, strong defensive play, positional awareness, and teamwork. A smooth, patient and methodical style.

Czech Republic - Elements of finesse and creativity with disciplined defensive play. Highly skilled players with excellent puck-handling abilities.

 

[mattihp]

Finland - let the opponents think they are superior, then come out collected and score goals in bunches

 

[Faceboner]

Canada- great
Usa- good
Russia- pretty good
Finland- literally better than sweden
Sweden- literally worse than latvia

 

[Realgud]

Sweden - Exactly like Romania, but a lot worse

 

[Eye of Ra]

Canada- great
Usa- good
Russia- pretty good
Finland- literally better than sweden
Sweden- literally worse than latvia

this thread is not about who is better, its about playing styles.

If we look back 20+ years then Finland and USA was physical hard forechecking, but they are not that anymore.

Sweden - Exactly like Romania, but a lot worse

what magic is this ?

switzerland - very offensive and hard forechecking

 

[moropanov]

I think Usa produces nowadays most skilled players=stickhandling and skating theyr prototype player is much different than lets say 20-30 years ago. For example Russia seems much weaker in comparison when comparing pure skills to American's new generation that wasnt always case. Finns and Swedes arent amazingly skilled but they are very good in all aspects in general and good team players also.

 

[Czechboy]

Dazed and confused

 

[Breakers]

sweden = puck possession

 

[NyQuil]

Sweden - Somewhere in between North Korea and Democratic Republic of the Congo.

 

[Eye of Ra]

Sweden - Norway on steroids.

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

Canada thinks because they're all studs they can do these sick plays and pass like a stupid amount and people wonder why games against teams that shouldn't be close are.

 

[ViD]

Finland - let the opponents think they are superior, then come out collected and score goals in bunches

You mean score a goal and suffocate the offense

 

[ORRFForever]

They all play the same, it's not 1970

In the 70's, a lot of Canadians hated the dump and chase game Canada played - Don Cherry always defended it. Many preferred the Soviets approach - it's hard to describe but some people likened it to a python - try and penetrate the other team's zone as a unit but, if the opportunity isn't there, pull back (recoil) and try entering again - similar to how teams play 3 on 3 in 2023.

In hindsight, dump and chase is the best approach 5 on 5.

Internationally, Canada's multi 200 foot centers (on the wings) approach is best.

 

[mattihp]

You mean score a goal and suffocate the offense

Sometimes, but quite often the opponent gets the first goal or so

 

[Faceboner]

this thread is not about who is better, its about playing styles.

If we look back 20+ years then Finland and USA was physical hard forechecking, but they are not that anymore.


what magic is this ?

switzerland - very offensive and hard forechecking

Well apparently sweden's playing style is worse than latvia's