GDT: May 16 • Semifinal • Canada vs. Czech Republic

[luongo321]

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Yeah. That's why they have lost the previous 5 quarter finals.

 

[NyQuil]

I wonder about that rule though, I'm sure I've seen such really slight crease violations been passed by even in this tournament. Can't even be totally sure if it was a crease violation - and shouldn't there be some actual hindrance to the goalie which in this case there surely wasn't. Weird.

The NHL switched to punishing goaltender interference a bit more strongly.

 

[xerox]

Spezza has a baby voice.

 

[RattsSSV]

4 posts for Canada

We're winning. Be happy.

 

[booyakasha]

As always canada get help by the refs.

I know this is a bait post, and a cheap attempt to troll...

but at least have some respect for the country you are trying to ridicule..spell Canada with a capital C.

 

[Suxnet]

Canada doesn't need help. 35 shots thru 2 periods.

 

[Jakk123]

Absolutely clear goal.

 

[tomfoolery]

crease rule is dum (yep. so stupid it's dum not dumb)

(i get the reason it exists... but it is still dumb)

It's no dumber than the accidental high stick penalty.

 

[AwesomePanthers]

Wow I've never seen Wikegård that pissed they had to cut to commercial HAHAHAHAHA

Yeah, he was swearing like never before.. said he was tired of bad refs in the WC.

 

[Harbourmouth]

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Canada is out shooting the Czechs 35-18 and have hit 4 posts. They need no help from the refs.

 

[Yeah15]

Absolutely clear goal.

Not according to the ole rulebook

 

[DrunkUncleDenis]

Pavelec has been fantastic. I don't know why people are crapping on him. It it wasn't for him or the posts, this game would be over already.

Pavelec has indeed been great. Some very good reactionary saves and an active glove.

 

[NyQuil]

Absolutely clear goal.

Easily.

What an embarrassment for the IIHF.

 

[Paxton Fettel]

Hopefully the Czechs play with some desperation in the 3rd. They can do it.

 

[ozo]

Finally a team with some real influence gets shafted by this nonsense of a call, maybe eventually we will see this rule corrected.

 

[Beau Knows]

This is why people shouldn't complain when the Olympic refs are Canadians and Americans from the NHL. Hockey isn't like soccer, there just aren't that many great refs out there in this sport, most are in the NHL. The international rules aren't great, but with good enough refs you can have a still have a good tournament (like in 2014 OG).

 

[Svinet]

Refs gives Canada the game, no matter the result its a dirty win....

 

[Sam Spade]

As a hockey fan, it sucks that goal didn't count.

It really does because now the game is over. At least at 2-1 there would have been a reason to watch the third period.

 

[Stats01]

LMFAO at the people complaining...this rule has been a part of IIHF for years and years, it's been called multiple times in this tournament. The rule sucks but a rule is a rule...don't be angry and say the refs are against Cze or are for Canada..again...the rules are the rules the refs just followed procedure. If you have an issue bring it up in a complaint to the IIHF if your feelings are hurt that bad..

 

[Vandalor]

Skate on the blue paint, no goal. Goes by the rules. Stupid rule, but by the rules a clear disallowing.

Nope, not even by the rules. The rule isn't that simple, mate. If anything, it refers to establishing a position within the crease, not just skates.

 

[Nac Mac Feegle]

Spezza has a baby voice.

Consider yourself lucky that he wasn't giggling throughout the interview.

 

[illpucks]

Spezza is flying out there. Guess this is redemption for all the years he was left off the national team

 

[luongo321]

I know this is a bait post, and a cheap attempt to troll...

but at least have some respect for the country you are trying to ridicule..spell Canada with a capital C.

I don't think it is disrespect. I am on a phone and I don't try to capitalize stuff. Shift key is so small.

 

[Davebo*]

Yeah, he was swearing like never before.. said he was tired of bad refs in the WC.

Isn't the ref Swedish?

 

[NyQuil]

Refs gives Canada the game, no matter the result its a dirty win....

What a joke of a tournament.

Until they fix this crap, it will always be second rate.