Latvia VS USA | 3:30pm ET | NHLN, TSN | Group A

[Nogatco Rd]

Any other way to watch this aside from the NHL Network? I’m not very VPN saavy.

Pm sent

 

[Namejs]

I guess Latvia is going all in. No changes to the lineup.

 

[nucks88]

I love how serious you took this post. You're a lot of fun at parties I bet.

Makeup on point……

 

[Svedu]

You are obviously a Finn, right? We are such a negative and pessimistic nation that all this depression could basically power a dozen nuclear stations...

Hahaha! One love. No honestly, I'm not trolling. Finland has been the weakest team in this group so far. We weren't better than Germany. And Latvia will probably lose against the US and then come hungry again with fresh legs against us.
Latvia and Germany are much better than Kazakshtan btw. It's not like I would state we are worse than them.
I'm actually trying to be realistic this time. I've praised Rimpinen a whole lot and Alasiurua a little. But that's only the goalie and one fourth line forward in one game. That there sure doesn't make me, you or anyone that optimistic. Or at least shouldn't.

Also, Mikkola lost the bronze game last year in a way I doubt Jalonen nor Pennanen would've. Historical failure quite frankly. I don't trust him one bit, not yet.

 

[Mirka the Turka]

Beware of Canadian fans masquerading as Latvians itt.

Set your breathalyzers to maple syrup, poutine, and Tim's double-double.

Plus shouldn't they be cheering against the team that smacked them up?

 

[TonsofPuppies]

Love the moxie of the Latvian coach starting Feldbergs again today, rather than saving him for an "easier" opponent. Respect.

 

[PanniniClaus]

I guess Latvia is going all in. No changes to the lineup.

I am surprised they aren't giving Feldbergs a day off but I guess they will see how they start before making a decision. Can they handle the US top line? Best in the tourney.

 

[Deep Blue Metallic]

Plus shouldn't they be cheering against the team that smacked them up?

Maybe a few contrarians hoping to further embarrass Hockey Canada after last night's loss, but otherwise absolutely not.

Guessing your not very familiar with Canadian hockey fans.

 

[PanniniClaus]

Turnover... punished

 

[Chainshot]

That didn't take long.

 

[Zeeker]

Eiserman to Nelson - the Islanders connection

 

[Chainshot]

Ralph-Kleber as a pair is a choice.

 

[Chainshot]

Keep your head up Plante.

 

[McMozesmadness]

That hit sounded like a car wreck. Damn

Plante looks ok thankfully

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

Latvia players are yuge

 

[PanniniClaus]

USA taking a different approach, not just firing pucks from the point into traffic but trying to beat their man up top or throwing a shot wide and then trying to make a quick play on net off the bounce. Very different from Canada.

 

[stephenball]

Latvia players are yuge

It’s funny, I was just thinking that, I was like, “is everyone in Latvia gigantic?”

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

It’s funny, I was just thinking that, I was like, “is everyone in Latvia gigantic?”

its also that team USA always skews smaller

 

[ellja3]

It’s funny, I was just thinking that, I was like, “is everyone in Latvia gigantic?”

They're in top4 for the tallest and lightest teams at the same time

 

[Namejs]

It’s funny, I was just thinking that, I was like, “is everyone in Latvia gigantic?”

While we are one of the tallest nations on Earth, this Latvian team is actually on the shorter side for Latvian standards.

 

[TheBeastCoast]

Honestly I expected Latvia to get completely walked over on an emotional down after the win against Canada. Continue to impress. No question they are a well coached team.

 

[mphmiles]

Most coaches would probably cringe at this, but I'd like to see the US try to break Latvia down with their skating in the offensive zone.

Latvia plays such a unique style of giving you the entire perimeter and clogging the middle I think slot passes are going to be few and far between today.

 

[McMozesmadness]

I’m sure others have touched on this but interesting to note with this Latvia team

8 - 06’s
2 - 07’s
4 - 08’s

Youngest team in the tournament. They will bring back a large group next year and beyond. Very impressive

 

[SI90]

Don’t wanna give them PPs.

Missed crossed check on Eiserman.

 

[PanniniClaus]

Cole Eiserman... "that's what Cole Eiserman does.. "