GDT: May 22 • Quarterfinal • Canada 2, Finland 3

[Esko6]

In case you are not familiar with what kind of a character Karalahti is, I suggest you check his wikipedia. He is a lunatic who associates with outlaw bikers...

 

[glue]

Horrible period for Canada considering all the PP time. I'm sure there will be a couple penalties coming our way.

Yup..thats the difference so far...Finns captilized on their PP, we couldn't...and now they'll get calls...get ready for a 5th straight year of a QF exit

 

[Finnswiss]

Yes soft calls, but the Finns should have noticed in the meantime that the referees call also the harmless checks from behind. It's especially not necessary if there is no more danger and the action is already over.

 

[The Chiddler]

I know as a Leaf fan I'm bias, but it's just crazy how little opportunity Rielly's being given, even on the powerplay. I'm so tired of seeing Garrison and Myers and Gudbranson.

Do any non Leaf fans have an opinion on Rielly's ice time so far?

Burrows back on the top line automatically is annoying me as well.

 

[TheStinger]

Are the refs going to make this a diving contest?

If they are going to reward falling over, then yes.

 

[Mehar]

Horrible period for Canada considering all the PP time. I'm sure there will be a couple penalties coming our way.

Absolutely. Not feeling confident right now. Rinne is a superb goalie as well, and i know the refs will give penalties to Canada to makeup the Finnish calls. I had a bad feeling about facing Finland in the QF. For finishing first overall, i would have loved Belarus. Hopefully they can have a better period in the Second.

 

[QnebO]

Second penalty came easily.. Karalahti is just stupid.

No hes not. We have to be tough in front of the own net.. What would you think they have been preparing to do. Now it looks like these refs want to see floorball show and we should give it for them as their line is now clear. Time to wear the skirts and start falling when we are touched with crosscheck in front of the net and be cautious doing it ourself anymore.

 

[777]

In case you are not familiar with what kind of a character Karalahti is, I suggest you check his wikipedia. He is a lunatic who associates with outlaw bikers...

He looks the part that's for sure

edit: At the close of the season, Karalahti stirred up controversy by refusing to play in the bronze medal game for the second time in his HIFK career, citing a lack of interest. He was subsequently stripped of his captaincy.

hahaha

 

[QnebO]

No canada shouldnt get some penalties... Hate makeup calls.

I said from similiar situations.. If Canada doens't get penalties from similiar situation, it would be rigged.

 

[Jussi]

Killer analysis from Tero Lehterä. One didn't expect to hear that kind of stuff from him a few years ago.

 

[Periwinkle]

Time to wear the skirts and start falling when we are touched with crosscheck in front of the net and be cautious doing it ourself anymore.

I'm currently wearing a skirt and I have no desire to start falling over. Your point?

 

[QnebO]

Killer analysis from Tero Lehterä. One didn't expect to hear that kind of stuff from him a few years ago.

I like hes analysis too. It's surprising Aravirta rarely has any tactical analysis as good as him, and he is a big profile coach. Maybe he just isn't so good tv person though.

 

[Canuckistani]

Another Canadian QF exit coming up. We've absolutely sucked at this tournament since 2009.

I suppose it's the price we have to pay for two Olympic golds.

 

[QnebO]

I'm currently wearing a skirt and I have no desire to start falling over. Your point?

Haha Good for you, but our players are men after all.

 

[NyQuil]

I forgot this game was on.

I figured it would be a close game.

 

[QnebO]

He looks the part that's for sure

edit: At the close of the season, Karalahti stirred up controversy by refusing to play in the bronze medal game for the second time in his HIFK career, citing a lack of interest. He was subsequently stripped of his captaincy.

hahaha

You gotta love it in some strange way don't you. I mean, you just have to agree that bronze games suck.. I get them in a tournament, but in a league..

 

[Fergus]

No hes not. We have to be tough in front of the own net.. What would you think they have been preparing to do. Now it looks like these refs want to see floorball show and we should give it for them as their line is now clear. Time to wear the skirts and start falling when we are touched with crosscheck in front of the net and be cautious doing it ourself anymore.

Karalahti hit after the whistle, he's an idiot. [MOD]

 

[svartgul]

You have Bronze games in Liiga? That is seriously weak sauce.

 

[BOB3000]

I like hes analysis too. It's surprising Aravirta rarely has any tactical analysis as good as him, and he is a big profile coach. Maybe he just isn't so good tv person though.

Care to recap for me what he said?

 

[JJTT]

Karalahti hit after the whistle, he's an idiot.

This. There was no need for him to do that after wrestling with Scheifele first. Just a stupid play, by a stupid player.

 

[777]

I like hes analysis too. It's surprising Aravirta rarely has any tactical analysis as good as him, and he is a big profile coach. Maybe he just isn't so good tv person though.

Killer analysis from Tero Lehterä. One didn't expect to hear that kind of stuff from him a few years ago.

Any chance of a short recap? Would love to get a Finnish perspective

You gotta love it in some strange way don't you. I mean, you just have to agree that bronze games suck.. I get them in a tournament, but in a league..

Ya, agreed. Good wiki read

 

[Lapa]

I like Karalahti a lot, but a part of me is still mad because he screwed up his NHL career.

 

[Jussi]

You have Bronze games in Liiga? That is seriously weak sauce.

We've had them since the beginning. It's big game for the smaller clubs who get there.

 

[Jussi]

Any chance of a short recap? Would love to get a Finnish perspective

He showed how we should play in certain break-out situations.

 

[NyQuil]

Parking the bus now in the neutral zone.