GDT: POL vs. LAT May 11, 2024

[Namejs]

Daugavins with a Bruins Stanley Cup finals flashback

 

[PhysicX]

Latvia should play more along the boards and behind Poland's net. Worked well beginning of the second period.

 

[SoundAndFury]

Seriously Elvis has more work saving pucks from his own bodies rather than Polish shots.

 

[aquaregia]

ooooh now that really is unfortunate

 

[PhysicX]

Let's go!!! Another beauty goal by Poland! Hahaahha

 

[aquaregia]

Also for all the talk pre-tournament about how much of a defensive liability Wronka is, he's actually put in a decent shift so far in that regard... though still plenty of time for that to change of course.

 

[SoundAndFury]

Poland outshooting Latvia in the 2nd..

Also for all the talk pre-tournament about how much of a defensive liability Wronka is, he's actually put in a decent shift so far in that regard... though still plenty of time for that to change of course.

I mean the whole Polish team plays like 2 levels above their usual.

 

[Namejs]

I mean we've scored all the goals so far. I guess that's a plus.

 

[aonb]

its funny as hell

 

[SoundAndFury]

Need to get one here.

 

[Czechboy]

Great save from the Polish tender. Been a good game tbh.

 

[SoundAndFury]

Cukste is on PP? That's the stuff of nightmares. The guy had what, 1 goal over the last 2 seasons?

 

[Phil McKraken]

Great game by Poland so far.

 

[ozo]

Well, this was better I guess, but still pretty bad. We can talk about bad luck, but we are putting ourselves in a bad, bad spot.

 

[Dofs]

Better showing in the offensive zone in the second period at least, the play is faster, but defense is still so bad, it actually scores goals for their opponents.

And man, they cannot make or a receive a pass for their life.

 

[aonb]

they should run Jaks full 2 minutes of pp
2-1 after second period? i'll take it. stealing a point would be huuuuuuge

 

[LKI]

Looks like out usual luck is coming back.

 

[BigBadBoar]

Completely unexpected from Poland so far. Their crowd is fantistic and they are literally putting all their hearts into the game. Fun to watch.

 

[legionista]

Fun to see so many of the "Polish hockey experts" here who thought Poland would just lay down and let teams score double digits on them be so surprised.

But here we are, in an evenly matched contest with the 3rd place team from the WC last year. Even if Poland doesn't win this game, it will still be a big boost for the next game.

 

[SoundAndFury]

they should run Jaks full 2 minutes of pp

I mean Zile is decent at it, he was Litvinov's PP QB when Jaks was suspended during these playoffs. Freibergs ran PPs in Czechia for years. Even Cibulskis did some of it. So I can't fathom going to Cukste.

 

[PhysicX]

Great game by Poland so far.

You knew the heart and courage would be there. What I, personally did not expect, is for Poland to look like they could perform and make slick plays at that level. Count me surprised after two periods.

Sports and Athletics in Poland are on the uptick, and a good performance here at the IIHF Worlds could, dare I say, help increase the popularity of hockey in that country, and add funds to modernize the infrastructure and coaching.

 

[SantosHalper]

Bryk with #69 I think for the first time in his career at a time like this, a true man of culture.

 

[SoundAndFury]

Fun to see so many of the "Polish hockey experts" here who thought Poland would just lay down and let teams score double digits on them be so surprised.

No need to be condescending, nobody who knows anything about WCs or Poland expected them to get destroyed by Latvia.

 

[Namejs]

I mean Zile is decent at it, he was Litvinov's PP QB when Jaks was suspended. Freibergs ran PPs in Czechia for years. Even Cibulskis did some of it. So I can't fathom going to Cukste.

Yup.

We sorely miss Balinskis and Rubins. Can't wait for all the prospects to grow up. These wooden handed Ds are useless. So annoying.

 

[PhysicX]

No need to be condescending, nobody who knows anything about WCs or Poland expected them to get destroyed by Latvia.

Well said. The condescending comment, I hope, is due to the emotions from the game. Anyhow, I expect an exciting and physical third period. I could see this go any way.