GDT: Semi-final • Jan. 3 • Canada vs. Russia • 9 PM ET ‎- II

[David McConnor]

The hate on Wedgewood is ridiculous. Three shots deflected off Murray and a breakaway.

And there Siventin lets in another one.

I don't hate Wedgewood because he didn't pick the team but, when his goalie partner in Plymouth has a SVP 30 points higher than him, he has no business being in this tourney, let alone starting a semi-final game.

 

[Beerfest*]

lol 5 and a game for a love tap?

10 minutes for banging a stick.

Garbage.

 

[Aaaaaaaaaaaaa]

A 10 min. misconduct, I think. Probably an overreaction by the referee, but after his earlier embellishment, I don't think I would have tempted fate.

Not a bad point. Refs have memories. Show me up once, shame on you, do it again, shame on me - right?

 

[Koss]

Only Dr Q is capable of calling what Jenner did "gutless assault", it was an incredibly stupid and unnecessary play but you aren't gonna hurt anybody spearing them that softly. The chance of injury was minimal compared to the hit.

He called it assault. That's funny. Either way, the discipline on this team is not good. I hope the scouts take that into consideration in choosing next year's team.

 

[JLP]

Wanted Canada but honestly we're playing like trailer park meatheads. And wtf with the crowd, feels like the TD Garden (but without the W). What happened??

 

[AvalancheRy]

One thing is for sure, after watching this game.

Yakupov is going to break 100 points in the NHL.

Probably the best skating prospect I have seen in a long long time. Yes imo he skates better then hall and skinner.

I agree and he carries himself like a winner. Some guys just have it and he looks like one of them.

 

[Future]

People laughed when I said Canada would be fighting to get even a medal. Thats what happens when you don't invite Malcom Subban and Stuart Percy to the camp along others who should have been there and cutting Ryan Murphy was their dumbest decision.

Every year they make horrible selections that kill them. Last year was Ryan Murphy and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins.

 

[Wilma]

How is Don Hay an embarrassment... this squad had the talent to beat the Russians, the team picked was good enough... the effort level is not.

1) It is his job to get the team to play 100% effort.
2) It is his job to keep the team disciplined
3) It is his job to create a game plan and enforce it
4) It is his job to call a timeout after Russia takes a 3 goal lead and has all the momentum, not after they take a 4 goal lead to put the game out of reach

He has a big part in this and should not be back.

 

[SoundwaveIsCharisma]

This is the least physical Canadian team I've seen in a while, to try to make up that hole in grit the players are just taking a ton of stick infractions. Usually we'd see a Canadian player truck somebody, but instead of that they are hooking/slashing/high sticking. They are playing a selfish game based almost solely on temper tantrums right now. They deserve to be losing.

On top of that, so far the only noticeable Canadian players are Schwartz, Stone, Huberdeau and Connolly, everyone else is nowhere to be seen. This is the worst defense I've seen from a team Canada squad.

 

[Jet]

I'm really embarrassed by these guys tonight. Instead of shaking off an unfortunate start, they implode and start acting like undisciplined emo kids.

The fans in the 'Dome are equally as embarrassing. I don't like some of the dives, but Team Canada has deserved all the penalties they've gotten.

The Russians usual soft spot is goal and it's obvious they have it locked up.

I just hope to God that Team Canada show some class and do not goon it up in the 3rd. Well deserved lead for Team Russia. Good luck to them against the Swedes.

 

[RhyZa]

It's also possible that Russia owned Canada in every facet (talent, mental, gamesmanship/exaggeration etc) and the refs were absolute garbage.

 

[Harikkerk]

streeeeeeeeeeeeam please!

 

[22Brad Park]

Or, if you are like me, you're not on the ice so stop having ridiculous expectations out of a bunch of teenagers and let the chips fall where they may.

Yes you play for gold, but be happy with fourth if that's a good as you are that year. Respect your opposition, and stop thinking just because you wear a maple leaf that you deserve more than what you earn.

 

[Phil McKraken]

I guess our U20s are too busy winning cups and Calders.

What a horrible excuse. Even Canada's Olympic team lost against Switzerland in Torino. Focus on the team you've got and be quiet.

 

[cloak]

One thing is for sure, after watching this game.

Yakupov is going to break 100 points in the NHL.

Probably the best skating prospect I have seen in a long long time. Yes imo he skates better then hall and skinner.

he's a stud for sure, i watch him play live on the ohl

 

[ShooterMikgaven]

At least the Leafs won tonight or i'd be losing my mind

 

[JustGivingEr]

Canada is losing because we played too soft. Its as simple as that. The Russians are more skilled than us. We need to grind it out against these guys. No effort tonight.

 

[Nunymare]

Bahahaha
It's been changed now though

Just got protected, too.

 

[bruinsfan46]

Gallagher has to be one of the worst forwards I've seen at the World Juniors in some time. All he is doing is hurting the team, but because he plays for Don Hay he gets the 2nd line spot over a far superior offensive player in Brett Connolly, along with PP and PK time.

He's killing the 2nd line.

Atrocious. Should be Toffoli or Rattie in that spot.

 

[maplehawk]

i think team canada should start bringing a 13th forward and make him an enforcer.

start him every game and have him obliterate someone on the first shift then sit him the rest of the game.

could you imagine being on the other team at puck drop knowing that 1 of the 5 of you was going to be destroyed in the next 30 seconds haha.

 

[Richter915]

Kuznetsov only scores in blowout games.

a goal's a goal friend.

 

[Drij]

Someone on Canada should get even and take out the russian goalie.

 

[Jack de la Hoya]

run the rusky goalie like they did wedgewood...

WTF--the Russian tripped over Harrington's skate and fell into the goalie.

Stay classy.

 

[HighLifeMan]

The refs are doing pretty good. 2 easy penalties but the 10 for Huberdeau was right call. You have to save your cool even if you're playing like ****!

Rule book or not that is a god awful call, this is a JUNIOR tournament we are talking about...these kids have emotions, a slight wack against the boards does not justify a 10 minute misconduct whatsoever.

 

[The Kessel Run]

Canada really displayed a
lack of discipline, but what awful officiating tonight