GDT: Latvia Vs Canada | 7:30PM | Group A - Canadian Tire Centre

[Cowumbus]

You keep saying "we" and "you" as if I'm a Canada fan. I'm not.

Also i would never say "we" about a team I'm a fan of. I, like any fan, have nothing to do with the outcome.

Ah my bad man. I assumed bc your Winnipeg location. Sorry bout that

 

[tp71]

I am giving credit where it's due - the hyperbole is getting ridiculous.

They outplayed Canada? Okay.

I never said they outplayed canada.

 

[TimeZone]

It was entertaining, the tournament(for me at least) has generally been pretty shit since Russia's been out, so it's nice to see something interesting happen.

 

[Quinning]

How the f*** did Dave Cameron get another shot at this after the last time?

 

[ACLEVERNAME]

Historic win. Glad I tuned in as I normally skip these games for the obvious reason. I cheer for competitive hockey and growth of the sport beyond all else. What a fantastic night. Congrats to Lithuania.

 

[Divine]

The Latvian junior team has NEVER medalled. And Latvia medalled for the first time in history last year at the World Championships. This is their 3rd tournament win ever. Let them celebrate. It’s a bigger accomplishment than you will ever achieve in your life.

Why are you getting so offended?

 

[Quinning]

Historic win. Glad I tuned in as I normally skip these games for the obvious reason. I cheer for competitive hockey and growth of the sport beyond all else. What a fantastic night. Congrats to Lithuania.

What did Lithuania do?

 

[WORLDSTARHIPHOP]

Dave Cameron sounds like he's already defending his job lmfao

 

[End on a Hinote]

On the other hand, Latvias goalie stood on his head and their goals were all on the PP. Focus on staying out of the damn box

 

[Heldig]

Schaffer's in big trouble poor guy

What do you know?

 

[potatowejj]

Historic win. Glad I tuned in as I normally skip these games for the obvious reason. I cheer for competitive hockey and growth of the sport beyond all else. What a fantastic night. Congrats to Lithuania.

Latvia. Wrong Baltic country.

 

[NyQuil]

C'mon, "most of the best players"? Yes, Sennecke and Misa look like omissions. Maybe one of the 2 top drafted D. But would not say they are the best players.

What is hilarious is that they possess the skill sets that have been glaringly absent on the team to date.

Its not about the names and the draft positions, but how there were obvious holes in the roster on paper that have shown up in the games as well.

Even the guys who are there aren’t being used to their full potential.

 

[CycloneSweep]

Why are you getting so offended?

Why are you?
You are getting butt hurt that a bunch of kids are incredibly happy for a massive achievement for their hockey program.
I’m pissed that a guy is being a douche cause he is butt hurt kids are happy.

 

[WORLDSTARHIPHOP]

What do you know?

his stream is late

 

[Divine]

I never said they outplayed canada.

The post I quoted said they did. I said they didn't and you said give credit where's it due... so I'm assuming you think they did.

 

[alphahelix]

People can whine about Parekh or Yakemchuk or whoever, but for real —- how the hell is Michael Misa not on this team? Gavin Mckenna is 17 and he has 61 points in 30 games…. Michael Misa is 17 and has 61 points in 30 games… ON DEFENCE. And He has one of the best +/- in the league, and he’s 6’1, bigger than 2 of Canadas selected D-men…
Michael Misa is the truth, and the future, and the present.. how the hell is he not there?

Put Misa and McKenna together in Ot and they’ll get that goal.

 

[tp71]

Latvia stuns U.S. in overtime to take first medal ever at hockey worlds

Defenceman Kristian Rubins scored his second goal 1:22 into overtime to lead Latvia to a 4-3 victory over the United States and earn a bronze medal at the ice hockey world championship on Sunday.

www.sportsnet.ca

ok and does it make my point less valid? It was a big win for them. It was an insane game. They deserve to celebrate...

 

[Divine]

Why are you?

I'm not, I don't care. It's the old act like you've been there before.

This isn't a medal game, it doesn't really change much. Latvia is celebrating like they don't expect to win another game or they think the tournament is over.

 

[IpsoPostFacto]

They decided to get all cute and big brained by leaving some of the best talent at home.

I don't know anything really about the available juniors, but I do know that over the years, Canadian teams at all levels periodically decide "let's build a team that would do good in a 80 game schedule. That's solid make up".

In these short tournaments I'm a fan of bringing your 20 whatever most talented players and tell them that's exactly why you brought them.

aside from that, the Finland game should have been the warning - at least in my eyes. I saw a Canadian team that didn't do much until Finland picked up their game and then Canada pushed back. Not a good trait.

 

[Dakota Sioux]

Canada Tire Center will need a lot of air freshener overnight with all those Canada fans having just crapped their pants.

 

[CycloneSweep]

What is hilarious is that they possess the skill sets that have been glaringly absent on the team to date.

Its not about the names and the draft positions, but how there were obvious holes in the roster on paper that have shown up in the games as well.

Even the guys who are there aren’t being used to their full potential.

I felt from the start this team was missing killer instinct and goal scoring ability.

 

[tp71]

The post I quoted said they did. I said they didn't.

You quoted me. I didnt say that.

 

[Prettyisland]

I bet you a lot of little kids or their parents in Latvia watched this and decided they are now a hockey family. Games like this are great for hockey on a global level

 

[BluesyShoes]

Historic win. Glad I tuned in as I normally skip these games for the obvious reason. I cheer for competitive hockey and growth of the sport beyond all else. What a fantastic night. Congrats to Lithuania.

Latvia

 

[CycloneSweep]

I'm not, I don't care. It's the old act like you've been there before.

This isn't a medal game, it doesn't really change much. Latvia is celebrating like they don't expect to win another game.

You CLEARLY do care though. It’s pathetically sad.