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

[MTU34]

Never thought I’d see the day where Connelly is the calming presence

 

[hockeyprospects9]

Could be 2 penalties, 1 embellishment 1 tripping

 

[Chainshot]

Maybe a soft call on Kleber, but if you don't want to get called, don't put your stick there.

 

[TheBeard]

US isn’t exactly having an easier time against Latvia than Canada.

 

[Tryblot]

I don't thin

Don’t wanna give them PPs.

Missed crossed check on Eiserman.

That was a dive. Refs also missed the usa hit from behind on the Latvian player with about 30 seconds left in the period.

Can't help but be impressed with this Latvian team. They're going to gain a following.

 

[north21]

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

Could be the skate sharpener taking offense.

 

[Namejs]

We're actually outshooting US in the 1st

 

[hockey20000]

latvia holding there own impressive

 

[Nogatco Rd]

7 dollar bet for the US gets ya 2 cents.
After last night's game which was an upset, no way in hell Latvia wins this one. They put all they had last night. Lol at scheduling makers giving Latvia back to back games vs Canada and USA

So that means 2 cents on Latvia returns at least 5 or 6 bucks right? Should have gotten in on that action

 

[kutka]

it amazes me how can latvians keep up with the americans, almost whole US squad is from NCAA while 7 latvians are from NAHL/USHS which are 2 steps below

 

[Chainshot]

Shots 8-7 after one. Latvia doing Latvia things through the first period.

 

[Go19]

Latvia looked gassed there. Long change will be tough for them in period 2

 

[The Crypto Guy]

US isn’t exactly having an easier time against Latvia than Canada.

They are barely even playing their top line. They have a big game tomorrow they are resting them for. That could obviously change if the score remains close.

 

[Mike Liut]

How does Ralph look?

 

[Holtbyisms]

it amazes me how can latvians keep up with the americans, almost whole US squad is from NCAA while 7 latvians are from NAHL/USHS which are 2 steps below

The NAHL has become a pretty good leauge in the past few years. Lot of those guys get D1 scholarships to play in the NCAA. My local team for example has 8 guys already heading to D1 next year. One of them currently playing in the U18s and another called up to the USNTDP for a stint. There's definitely more talent there than we've seen in awhile.

 

[wickedwitch]

The US was clearly attempting to prioritize higher quality shot attempts. It will be interesting to see how this plays out.

 

[Namejs]

it amazes me how can latvians keep up with the americans, almost whole US squad is from NCAA while 7 latvians are from NAHL/USHS which are 2 steps below

2 of the NAHL guys are scratches and the '27 draft eligible Naudins (USHS) isn't playing.

1 of the remaining 4 is 2008-born and will move to USHL/NCAA eventually, just like the 3 others.

Most of them are NCAA commited. It's just that they literally have to finish high school first.

 

[TheBeastCoast]

They are barely even playing their top line. They have a big game tomorrow they are resting them for. That could obviously change if the score remains close.

Top line got 5 shifts in the first. They are rolling all 4 lines nobody is being rested.

 

[The Crypto Guy]

Top line got 5 shifts in the first. They are rolling all 4 lines nobody is being rested.

Well they are being “rested” in the sense they would be playing more if it was a bigger game. GP and Hagens on pace for 12 minutes this game, Leonard 15 minutes (pk time).

 

[TheBeastCoast]

Well they are being “rested” in the sense they would be playing more if it was a bigger game.

I guess? That is a pretty loose definition of resting.

 

[MTU34]

Yikes Hensler

 

[PanniniClaus]

Can't ask for a better chance

 

[SI90]

Huge save. Can’t give up those chances.

 

[ellja3]

Waking up the family by loud cursing - check

 

[Holtbyisms]

Yikes Hensler

Hasn't been very impressive today, at all.