GDT: Latvia vs Sweden @ 12:30pm PT/ 3:30 ET/ 9:30pm CEST

[Ginger Papa]

So up next we have a true Big vs Little matchup

Only limited spots available as we move into single knockout play

Can the Latvians continue taking down opponents?

With their commitment to a Total Team Style

Or will Sweden end their storybook Tournament and

An upset could be cooking

So don’t rush, you have some time before puck drop

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[KirkAlbuquerque]

what time does it start in Normal time (EST)?

 

[BradMarchandismydad]

what time does it start in Normal time (EST)?

3:30 Freedom Time

 

[Gabe Kupari]

Latvian Heritage in Winnipeg

Let's go Latvia

 

[Namejs]

Staying disciplined is key for us, as long as we don't get a bunch of penalties early on, we should try keeping it close and get the Swedes frustrated.

Making the semis would be the single greatest achievement in Latvian hockey, so will be watching this one.

 

[gritdash60]

Ginger Papa with the best gifs in the first post as always it seems. I've been hyping up Lekkerimäki all over since the draft, so decided to put my money where my mouth is. Got him scoring the first goal, 2 or more goals, 3 or more goals.

 

[Hamilton Bulldogs]

Is this the end of the loveable undogs from Lativa? or do they have another day!

 

[gritdash60]

Is this the end of the loveable undogs from Lativa? or do they have another day!

Sadly it is, the steal of the draft Lekkerimäki will pop off and score at will!

 

[VictorLustig]

I think Latvia has a real chance in this one.

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

Here we go Latveria here we go

 

[jj cale]

21 for Latvia, nice backcheck.

 

[Statsy]

Latvia doesn’t play like a scared team. It’s like they never got the memo that they’re an underdog. Great to watch.

 

[jj cale]

21 for Latvia, nice backcheck.

Latvia doesn’t play like a scared team. It’s like they never got the memo that they’re an underdog. Great to watch.

Playing well again tonight in a big game, aggressive too.

Love it.

 

[theslatcher]

Latvia pouring their all into this.

 

[jj cale]

If Latvia keeps this pace up this is going to be a very tough game for Sweden to win. Just hope they don't tucker out.

 

[Statsy]

Sweden needs a timeout.

 

[Brunkmeister]

Feels like we have seen this before from an underdog. High energy early on but without scoring they will eventually run out of gas.

 

[jj cale]

Sweden needs a timeout.

Latvia is really laying the body on them.

Fast paced game, good hockey.

 

[PanniniClaus]

Latvia playing great. I'm sure they discussed penalties. If they take more than two or three they will be in big trouble... ideally , they don't take any.

 

[Statsy]

Edvinsson with a great shift there. That’s more like what I was expecting from him.

 

[Hamilton Bulldogs]

Great flow to the game so far.

Latvia not backing down at all.

 

[jj cale]

Latvian goaltender worries me though.

 

[Statsy]

Latvian goaltender worries me though.

Not me. He’s been terrific all tournament.

Bad penalty.

 

[jj cale]

Not me. He’s been terrific all tournament.

He's small and I don't like his movement thus far.

Maybe it's all in my head.

 

[Namejs]

Lysell is a natural born soccer player, no way he's making the NHL