Olympics 2026 qualification
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aquaregia
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SoundAndFury
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Shutov is quietly Kazakhstan's MVP. It was a tie between him and Mikhailis yesterday but it is clear now. 3 goals on 80+ shots and certainly not all of them were easy, saved penalty shot between those as well. It's kinda a player like that is moving to Slovakia.
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Yeah would say otherwise that it would have been down mostly to poor Austrian finishing/chance creation but third period he was up against some serious pressure.
Ought Slovakia to be a bit concerned? Didn't see all of their game v Austria but they were rather clinging on toward the end in that one.
Ought Slovakia to be a bit concerned? Didn't see all of their game v Austria but they were rather clinging on toward the end in that one.
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GB limping to a rather tame defeat this time, not too shocked after such a quick turnaround and an intense workout yesterday evening. Just hope they have something left in the tank for Japan to avoid the wooden spoon at this point.
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Well, France got 6 points and a goal difference of +9 after 2 games. I don't think many French fans would have dared dream such scenario.
Texier and Da Costa playing on the same line is fun to watch.
Again, the trust and admiration expressed by most of the veterans towards Papillon says it all.
Now the big game on Sunday. Still betting on Latvia to win it.
Texier and Da Costa playing on the same line is fun to watch.
Again, the trust and admiration expressed by most of the veterans towards Papillon says it all.
Now the big game on Sunday. Still betting on Latvia to win it.
Denmark - Norway the most unpredictable pair. Latvia - France next one. Slovakia - Kazakhstan the easiest to predict, as was expected before the tourney.
I doubt before the tournament most would have expected Kazakhstan to be in the "pair" at this point over Austria.
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Don't think many would have said they have no chance to win against Austria either.
Well, they are playing Slovakia on the last day because of the rating - the most important game according to predictions is always put last. And they have a better rating because they have twice as much wins in the last four years as Austria. Sure, some high profile young guys make Austria definitely better than usually, but only slightly above Kazakhstan, if even above at all.
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Thanks for posting this.. was reading that Hungary and Slovakia are playing.. now watching! Shame no commentary!Youtube streams are now available through the IIHF website.
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Sukel!
Slovaks with 3 very good passes in tight... Hungary D looked a bit confused and the goalie was left out to dry.
2-1 after 25 minutes. I won't lie, I'd prefer Slovakia build a big lead here and run away with it.
Slovaks with 3 very good passes in tight... Hungary D looked a bit confused and the goalie was left out to dry.
2-1 after 25 minutes. I won't lie, I'd prefer Slovakia build a big lead here and run away with it.
So far Slovakia has had trouble beating Austria and Hungary, so a Kazakhstani win over them would not be surprising.
Usually I find myself rooting for the underdogs but the Olympic qualifiers are different. The rosters of Hungary and Kazakhstan will look the same whether it's best-on-best Olympics or the World Championship while Slovakia, Denmark and Latvia will be well-elevated.
3-1 Slovakia.
3-1 Slovakia.
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This.. and Slovakia is restocking the cupboards.. they could have a nice looking squad in 2026 that will mostly all be around for 2030 where I think they could do some damage.
