GDT: May 25 • Gold Medal Game • 2:00 PM ET • 20:00 CET

[Den]

All world apart from Russia cheers for Finland in this one

What matters is who the arena cheers for

 

[Den]

I actually think that Znarok being out is a great boost for Russia.

 

[Killerinstinct]

I actually think that Znarok being out is a great boost for Russia.

Why?

 

[BobDobolina]

Why?

Motivation. Rallying point.

 

[Sleeptalker*]

Rocket to Russia ... as Ramones would 'ave it back in the day -77.

A real Finland rocket in this game will be: Pekka Jormakka.

Payback time for the little big Tappara-man for that game-endin' Sipatsjov cheap-shot.

Not that he is big or bad ... but he is evil.
And he's from Finland.
So expect no mercy - in one way or another!

Russia do remember one thing: Don't mess with the country boys!

 

[Den]

Rocket to Russia ... as Ramones would 'ave it back in the day -77.

A real Finland rocket in this game will be: Pekka Jormakka.

Payback time time for the little big Tappara-man for that game-endin' Sipatsjov cheap-shot.

Not that he is big or bad ... but he is evil.
And he's from Finland.
So expect no mercy - in one way or another!

Russia do remember one thing: Don't mess with the country boys!

Hillbilly poetry....

 

[Sleeptalker*]

Hillbilly poetry....

Danke!

 

[QnebO]

So Russia practiced in Finland's turn and Finland was able to practice only after that.

It's better that way, we get to scout their practice first.

 

[Exarz]

So I heard Putin will hand out the medals in this game (according to the Swedish TV4 commentators)

That move feels just stupid..

 

[c9gunner]

Mr. Putin is going to attend the game. Would be interesting to see his face if Finland wins.

 

[GFG]

No Vinnerborg = Actually a chance to win this

 

[QnebO]

Mr. Putin is going to attend the game. Would be interesting to see his face if Finland wins.

I think that doesn't really make Russia feel free of pressure and like underdogs.

I hope Finnish boys think: Let's show for their czar, who are the greatest warriors in hockey

 

[c9gunner]

So I heard Putin will hand out the medals

I doubt it.

 

[Den]

So I heard Putin will hand out the medals in this game (according to the Swedish TV4 commentators)

That move feels just stupid..

According to Swedish TV4 commentators.... According to DN Putin is banning Karlsson on the roof in Russia...

 

[QnebO]

So I heard Putin will hand out the medals in this game (according to the Swedish TV4 commentators)

That move feels just stupid..

Probably putin has already shown "I'll cut your thorat" gestures for referees to make the game going their way.

 

[Exarz]

Mr. Putin is going to attend the game. Would be interesting to see his face if Finland wins.

 

[Den]

But Lukashenko might... His country, their WC

 

[Exarz]

Probably putin has already shown "I'll cut your thorat" gestures for referees to make the game going their way.

No Vinnerborg, no party

 

[Biggest Elephant Eve]

come on Russia and this finnish misery!
my guess is 5:1 for my boys

 

[SoupyFIN]

So Znarok is planning on staying in contact with the bench through a mic, is that even legal since he was suspended?

Not complaining, just seems very odd.

 

[Exarz]

So Znarok is planning on staying in contact with the bench through a mic, is that even legal since he was suspended?

No it's not, since he's banned having any contact with the team

 

[Neinri]

So Znarok is planning on staying in contact with the bench through a mic, is that even legal since he was suspended?

Not complaining, just seems very odd.

Same in football, so it might be legit. Anyway who cares

 

[Den]

So Znarok is planning on staying in contact with the bench through a mic, is that even legal since he was suspended?

Not complaining, just seems very odd.

Probably legal, a wife in the stands can chat on a mike with a player on the bench I guess, a coach in the same position as well. Plus, there is no way to check what he is doing, he'll just say "I am consulting with Marsians about my soar throat"...

 

[Kharkov]

Atleast in Liiga that wouldnt be legal. Whats the point if he can still coach? In Liiga it is no contact with team during game.

 

[QnebO]

Same in football, so it might be legit. Anyway who cares

Who cares, that's exactly so. It doesn't affect so much.

Also, that guy probably has used more energy on complaining about the penalty and planning he's radio connection that planning the game.