WJC: Medal Round Matchups

[Evolu7ion]

Forgive Lollipop guys, he is still a little sore from witnessing the smack Canada laid down on Sweden at the Olympics.

 

[cyris]

How they deserves that?? Sweden has as many points as Canada in the group but got the hardest possible draw.

This smells fishy. Wouldn't surprise me if Canada has something to do with the draw. Lol!

LOL the draw is determined by how teams finished in the round robin. Based on a format set by the IIHF years ago.
So unless you think Canada was paying of the refs and fixing games in this tournament the results set the draw.

Sweden gets to play the 4th best team from the other pool in the QF.

 

[Slimmy]

Yes, the results are saying tat Sweden won all games in robin round. We had 12 pts and that's 7 pts more then Czech R. We got the worst possible draw and the Czechs the easier one. That's not fair.

Surprise surprise the HOST Canada get best possible draw. Lol. Don't come and say it's because the results in robin round. If so then system is flawed ad hell.

Stop embarrassing yourself. Everyone knew the format going into the tourney. However, I think the old system was better. But, then again, there's more elimination games which is fun.

 

[ViD]

Slovakia VS Czech Rep. 1-3

Sweden VS Finland 4-2

USA VS Russia 7-1

Canada VS Denmark 10-1

PS: team Russia deserves an embarrassing defeat to leave the tourney after their pathetic display versus the Czechs. I have not seen a worse performance from a U20 team Russia in ages.

 

[Slimmy]

Slovakia VS Czech Rep.
Sweden VS Finland
USA VS Russia
Canada VS Denmark

 

[Oleg Petrov]

I need me's some more Lollipop in this thread....


Slovakia over Czech (OT)
Swedes over Finns (1 goal game)
USA over Russia (1 goal game)
Canada over Denmark (by 2 with an empty netter)

 

[cyris]

Yes, the results are saying tat Sweden won all games in robin round. We had 12 pts and that's 7 pts more then Czech R. We got the worst possible draw and the Czechs the easier one. That's not fair.

Surprise surprise the HOST Canada get best possible draw. Lol. Don't come and say it's because the results in robin round. If so then system is flawed ad hell.

Results in last years tournament determined the pools for the round robin this year and results in this years round robin determined the draws for the medal round. If that isn't fair what is?
Should the IIHF come to you personally to set the draw next year.

In your pointless rants you also seem to be rating teams based on their reputation rather than their results at this tournament so far. You keep complaining about having to face a tough team like the Finns in the quater finals but you ignore the fact the the Finns are in a position to play you because they have been terrible so far.

 

[SpeedDemon]

I'm hoping the Danes win. They didn't show Canada's last game in the collapse of '98. If they lose to Denmark it'll be an even bigger upset than Sweden's loss to Belarus in the Olympics

 

[Slimmy]

I'm hoping the Danes win. They didn't show Canada's last game inthe collapse of '98. If they lose to Denmark it'll be an even bigger upset than Sweden's loss to Belarus in the Olympics

No.. no it won't.

Denmark has a first line that is on par with any team in this tournament and a really solid goalie in Sörensen.
Your comparison is just.. it's way off.

 

[Czech Yourself Pal]

Slovakia VS Czech Rep. 1-3

Sweden VS Finland 4-2

USA VS Russia 7-1

Canada VS Denmark 10-1

PS: team Russia deserves an embarrassing defeat to leave the tourney after their pathetic display versus the Czechs. I have not seen a worse performance from a U20 team Russia in ages.

Russia is gonna bounce back, their be fired up to play the U.S.

 

[Slimmy]

Russia is gonna bounce back, their be fired up to play the U.S.

I think the US had the worst luck of the draw. It's time group A got a taste of Buchnevich

 

[habsterr]

Slovakia VS Czech Rep. 3-2 OT<-- the only upset I see happening
Sweden VS Finland 3-1
USA VS Russia 4-3
Canada VS Denmark 5-0

 

[Scotty B]

No.. no it won't.

Denmark has a first line that is on par with any team in this tournament and a really solid goalie in Sörensen.
Your comparison is just.. it's way off.

It's true Danes have a Very Good first line...BUT, if we go power vs power against them ( bearing in mind that we have last line change ), if we match them with the DDR line + Nurse and Theodore on D, we should be able to totally shut them down, plus force them to play most of the game on the wrong side of centre ice, turning them into minus players on the night. Meanwhile, the other Danish lines pose no realistic threat at all...So if all that plays out , according to Hoyle, I'm expecting a Total Mismatch...

If, on the other hand, our coaches do something patently dumb imo & match Denmark's top line, with behemoths like Ritchie & Gauthier, who are not so fleet of foot, & who are more likely to take penalties against them, if only for their thunderous clean hits ( IIHF refs being what they are )....and if , on top of that, hot heads like Virtanen & Duclair blow they're tops...which certainly could happen...this game may prove ridiculously close, especially if Sorensen stands on his head....

Although Gauthier is sure to be taking key defensive zone face-offs...I don't think TC's brain trust will do anything dumb...I seriously doubt they'd play into our opponents hands, ( as per the above scenario ) course I've been sadly mistaken before

 

[Slimmy]

It's true Danes have a Very Good first line...BUT, if we go power vs power against them ( bearing in mind that we have last line change ), if we match them with the DDR line + Nurse and Theodore on D, we should be able to totally shut them down, plus force them to play most of the game on the wrong side of centre ice, turning them into minus players on the night. Meanwhile, the other Danish lines pose no realistic threat at all...So if all that plays out , according to Hoyle, I'm expecting a Total Mismatch...

If, on the other hand, our coaches do something patently dumb imo & match Denmark's top line, with behemoths like Ritchie & Gauthier, who are not so fleet of foot, & who are more likely to take penalties against them, if only for their thunderous clean hits ( IIHF refs being what they are )....and if , on top of that, hot heads like Virtanen & Duclair blow they're tops...which certainly could happen...this game may prove ridiculously close, especially if Sorensen stands on his head....

Although Gauthier is sure to be taking key defensive zone face-offs...I don't think TC's brain trust will do anything dumb...I seriously doubt they'd play into our opponents hands, ( as per the above scenario ) course I've been sadly mistaken before

Realistically it won't be close. But comparing this jr team Canada with the OG team Sweden and jr team Denmark with OG team Belarus is completely illogical.

 

[QnebO]

Finland looked better than results in these first training games.. Hopefully now when the real games start, they get their heads in the game properly and play with full heart -> goals will come if they keep getting chances when you just play with heart and don't think too much.

Odds? They go for Sweden i'd say, but not that much. If you think it's gonna be easy steamrolling game for Sweden you're probably wrong as hell. 55-45 for Sweden.

As for other games:

Canada probably steamrolls denmark, cant result bet

Slovakia VS Czech Rep 3-2 (I go for little surprise here, the odds prolly are for cze though)

USA VS Russia 4-1

 

[canuck2010]

Denmark will give Canada lots of chances to be sloppy.

 

[Czech Yourself Pal]

Czech Rep. 5-1 Slovakia
Sweden 2-1 Finland ( Finns just can't score worth ****)
Canada 6-2 Denmark
Russia 6-4 USA

 

[ATBLeafsTyler]

The DDR line I think will completely expose the weak Danish defense. If McDavid replies and has another good game too, this could get ugly.

I think Sorensen will have a great game, but size does play a big factor and I honestly do not think he will be big enough to make a lot of saves.

Canada definitely should not take them lightly though. Come out of the gate at full-tilt.

 

[Czech Yourself Pal]

Finland looked better than results in these first training games.. Hopefully now when the real games start, they get their heads in the game properly and play with full heart -> goals will come if they keep getting chances when you just play with heart and don't think too much.

Odds? They go for Sweden i'd say, but not that much. If you think it's gonna be easy steamrolling game for Sweden you're probably wrong as hell. 55-45 for Sweden.

As for other games:

Canada probably steamrolls denmark, cant result bet

Slovakia VS Czech Rep 3-2 (I go for little surprise here, the odds prolly are for cze though)

USA VS Russia 4-1

If Finlands offence clicked, and good goaltending from Saros or Husso, Finland could easily beat Sweden.

 

[Scotty B]

QnebO:

Finland looked better than results in these first training games.. Hopefully now when the real games start, they get their heads in the game properly and play with full heart -> goals will come if they keep getting chances when you just play with heart and don't think too much.

Suomi, for sure, is capable of beating ANY team in this tourney...BUT they don’t seem to be willing to pay the price, parking somebody in front of the opposition goalie & scoring those greasy goals ( see, Lazar, Curtis, Canada ). Face it...ur pp is pathetic. And the coaching staff, ( last year’s Gold Notwithstanding ) must shoulder a goodly share of the blame, at this pt...No???

 

[Slimmy]

If Finlands offence clicked, and good goaltending from Saros or Husso, Finland could easily beat Sweden.

They always play well against Sweden. I could see that scenario play out, I'm afraid.

 

[SanDogBrewin]

Sweden vs Finland always a great game. Wouldn't be surprised if it went to OT.

Czechs and Canada will roll over their opponents.

Demko is the difference in the US-Russia game.

 

[Bagge]

With all due respect, I doubt our Boyz are feeling pressure in a game vs Denmark. Maybe if Sorensen really puts on a show, & score stays close longer than expected; although I can't see that happening...

It's nice that Cinderella made it to the ball, still clock's gonna strike midnight soon & DDR line, among others, will be lighting the lamp EARLY & OFTEN!

I agree with you and I think you misunderstood me a little. I was merely thinking in a scenario where Denmark scores first and Sørensen have yet another stellar period where nothing gets by him. Canada has 99,8 % chance of running Denmark over if they so want and if they come with 100 % energy tomorrow we will get nailed big time. If Canada comes with 80 % energy and expects a walkover where nobody is working together and focuses on individual effort, then we might be competitive with an early goal and a stellar game from Sørensen.

Will it happen? Most likely not, but the human mind works in odd ways from time to time.

 

[aphyro]

Kudos to you guys! Great tournament, always fun seeing an underdog like this do something special. Realistically you don't stand a chance in the QF but you have at least guaranteed yourself a spot in next year's tournament. Hopefully the experience from the younger players will pay off next year and some momentum can be built for your program. All of Canada was happy for you guys, outside of Canada winning a gold medal the celebration by the Danes will be my moment of the tournament. Good luck Friday.

Will hockey Canada be happy if the dannish can preform miracel on ice?

 

[aphyro]

Yes, the results are saying tat Sweden won all games in robin round. We had 12 pts and that's 7 pts more then Czech R. We got the worst possible draw and the Czechs the easier one. That's not fair.

Surprise surprise the HOST Canada get best possible draw. Lol. Don't come and say it's because the results in robin round. If so then system is flawed ad hell.

Seriously who gives a ****? if you can't beat the best you dont deserv to win Gold