JackSlater
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That was an enjoyable game, plenty of momentum shifts. Hopefully we see more like that as things move toward the elimination games.
GDT: Russia Vs Sweden | 12/30 @ 9:30PM | TSN/NHLN
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OgeeOgelthorpe
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It was a bad game by all the Swedish D overall. They were way too passive on the PK and in front of their net. I think they need to turn up the intensity a notch or USA is going to just keep driving it to the net with speed and make them look even worse.
Eye of Ra
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Some of the Swedish team's comments about Team Russia are leaving a sour aftertaste. A Swedish player, Holtz, claimed Sweden are "more skilled" (and yet their goals in this game were much more workmanlike) and afterwards, the players said that Russia "played dirty". It seems that the Swedes couldn't handle the loss too well in this case and were not respectful towards the opponent.
I dunno.
Was a pretty intense game and I think the he still might have been feeling that "oopsie" spear to the groin he took.
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I anticipate with will Jackie.
The game against the Finns will be a tough one for us. The hockey gets serious from here on in.
Both teams came out of the game looking good IMO. No quit in them and looking ready for the quarters against anyone.
Agreed, leave complaining about refs to us fans. We're also much better at it, having decades of practice. 
(yeah, I know. *You* - looking at reader - never complain... except that one time when the refs were obviously and 100% objectively wrong...
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Seriously though, it's really annoying. Doesn't feel professional. At least be a bit circumspect about it if necessary ("we didn't get the bounces tonight" or similar).
(yeah, I know. *You* - looking at reader - never complain... except that one time when the refs were obviously and 100% objectively wrong...
)Seriously though, it's really annoying. Doesn't feel professional. At least be a bit circumspect about it if necessary ("we didn't get the bounces tonight" or similar).
Agreed, leave complaining about refs to us fans. We're also much better at it, having decades of practice.
(yeah, I know. *You* - looking at reader - never complain... except that one time when the refs were obviously and 100% objectively wrong...
Seriously though, it's really annoying. Doesn't feel professional. At least be a bit circumspect about it if necessary ("we didn't get the bounces tonight" or similar).
Yeah, they did, though. Two of their goals were lucky bounces. So it left officiating...
Did he? Well the Russians arent less skilled, I tend to agree actually, it was more the work effort from Sweden that kept the game close.
Eye of Ra
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well he is talking crap. russia is more skilled and faster too. both teams did some dirty stuff.
Remember these are just kids. You can't ask them to behave like adults, because they aren't. A lot of feelings and testosterone talking. They'll learn.
agreed, players are one thing and can be ok to have the occasional tantrum. Worse is the leadership group in previous years lashing out and in the process making the team's chance of "beneficial" reffing in later stages slim to none.
Sens of Anarchy
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Russia giving up a point last night.. will probably cost them the group.. but they still have a chance.
jetsforever
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Still not sure the last penalty was really a penalty but if you put both hands on the guy you are going to get a penalty.
I'd say USA is the favorite but it's Sweden in the group stage so they will get it to OT somehow some way.
NyQuil
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Excellent game. Some wild swings of momentum there for sure. Don't think either team is as good as Canada, possibly not as good as the U.S. Really liked Podkolzin's leadership on the ice; kept Russia going despite a couple of tough moments for the team. Swedish comments didn't bother me, I though they were kind of funny. These kids still have a non-pc attitude, and it's refreshing. Sweden overall might be more skilled than Russia - just not in this game. One note: Askarov is flopping around a lot. Not sure what to think about his game at this point.
This felt like a medal round game with all the emotions from both teams. Definitely the most entertaining game so far and probably the highest level of play too. Not sure why people rate team US above these two, imo both looked a good deal more impressive than the US did vs Russia. US did pop off vs Czech Rep & Austria but I don't put all that much value in blowout games vs weaker opponents.
Guess tonights game will give a good indicator on where they truly stand. I just hope it'll be as entertaining as this one.
Guess tonights game will give a good indicator on where they truly stand. I just hope it'll be as entertaining as this one.
Stop with this nonsense. Junior competitions (U20, U18, U-whatever since you’re nitpicking) are explicitly excluded from restrictions just like tournaments of any level other than Olympics and world championships (say, European championships or club competitions). This isn’t some conspiracy.
Enjoyed the game, Sweden has a great team, our guys in turn rose up to the occasion. Too bad we gave up the win in regular time, but it's a learning experience for the coaches and the players this year.
