GDT: Quarterfinal • Jan. 2 • USA vs. Russia

[SabresSharks]

Only one call was bad (the toe pick by the Russian player).

Some really lazy penalties by the Americans.

Who is Motte and why is he on the top line? Seems the play always dies on his stick...

Lots of US fans asking the same question.

 

[SabresBillsBuffalo]

Everyone siding with the officials has a little Canada flag on here. Why do you all hate us so much.

God forbid if something were to happen to them I wonder who they'd turn to

 

[SanDogBrewin]

Wait what?

And probably whines the most when penalties are called on Canada game threads

 

[SoupyFIN]

Wait what?

He's saying that the 3 calls shown (= all) on TSN were legit + the goalie interference that he saw live.

 

[helicecopter]

Russian coaches at it again, refusing to use the best possible special teams on the PP and just running the ordinary lines, with guys that do not belong on a PP and killing it as a result for everyone else.

For some reasons, Provorov on the other hand doesn't seem to be considered good enough to manage the blueline on the PP.

 

[OttawaRoughRiderFan*]

But Jesus Christ, I guess no Canadian fan has EVER disagreed with one call in the history of the tournament

But you seem angry at us/the refs when you guys are killing these guys and yourselves.

5 on 5, it looks like a Penalty against Russia. They are throwing themselves just to clear the puck. You have to be able to beat these guys. This year, they are not in your league.

 

[Villert]

Canadians don't like passes and skilled game...what a suprise. Better get some fights going...

I don't think that's what he said, and I don't think that's a fair generalization. Last two Olympics featured more than a few pretty goals from Canadian teams.

2nd period will tell a lot. I think the US needs an early one to get back in this. Definitely avoid another early penalty at least.

 

[FlaPanthers11]

2014

You're Finnish?

 

[Hunter Gathers]

DeAngelo IMO USA's most disappointing player.

Not exactly unexpected. He's the definition of high risk, high reward.

 

[CarlWinslow]

Wait what?

First one was a clear cut hook on Motte. Then they showed two high sticks. Are high sticks not penalties in the USA?

The goalie interference call was good. So that's four fine calls of the five.

 

[Emerz]

Lots of US fans asking the same question.

Was Adam Erne not good enough for the team this year? 1.5 PPG in the Q right now, always seems to be dangerous when I see him live.

 

[OttawaRoughRiderFan*]

As bad as the Americans played in the 1st period, I have no doubt in my mind they'll come back. Only thing I'd be worried if I was on that US squad is you just gave Russia a 2-0 lead, and I think their goalie can steal one.

This, this and this.

 

[SanDogBrewin]

Everyone siding with the officials has a little Canada flag on here.

Because they can't beat up on the US in international play anymore.

 

[FlaPanthers11]

He's saying that the 3 calls shown (= all) on TSN were legit + the goalie interference that he saw live.

Yeah didn't see the "three" when I read through it at first. My bad.

 

[fmrdh]

Go USA

 

[Frank the Tank]

Canadians don't like passes and skilled game...what a suprise. Better get some fights going...

After 2010 and 2014 that is a pretty bold (and incorrect) statement.

 

[CarlWinslow]

God forbid if something were to happen to them I wonder who they'd turn to

Yeah I know right. How would our army defend itself armed with skis and hockey sticks?!?!?

 

[YMCMBYOLO]

Because they can't beat up on the US in international play anymore.

Hasn't Canada OWNED USA in the Olympics when it comes to elimination games?

That's what I thought.

Look, I'm hoping USA wins but that statement is asinine.

 

[OttawaRoughRiderFan*]

Because they can't beat up on the US in international play anymore.

Come on... now who's sounding insecure? You are losing a game you should be winning. Don't blame us.

 

[DaveH]

 

[Konnan511]

Wow shots almost even. You have to figure, if US can stop taking penalties, they'll start getting some goals very very soon.

 

[Unknown Caller]

Hasn't Canada OWNED USA in the Olympics when it comes to elimination games?

That's what I thought.

Look, I'm hoping USA wins but that statement is asinine.

Way to ignore the world juniors. He said international play, not the Olympics.

 

[Spinkis]

Yanks have only themselves to blame for the hole they dug...& I'm cheering for red, white & blue.

All those penalties were legit, even the last one on Larkin. Just keep skating thru the top of crease don't jump toward nettie, plus clock him with ur glove..

Russia?

 

[FDfranklin]

I don't get the DeAngello hate. He hasn't been bad and he certainly hasn't been the worst defenseman on US.

 

[Scotty B]

Honestly, I don't know how ANYONE could question ANY of those penalties...ALL FLAGRANT!

Again I'm Canuck BUT cheering for Yanks