GDT: Semi-Final | United States Vs Finland | 9:30 PM ET | NHLN/TSN

[BMOK33]

Refs swallowing whistles now

Each side is committing some sort of hold or hook every 10 seconds. It’s awfully hard to call this game tight right now as there’s a ton of clutching and grabbing from both sides, especially the US

 

[karhukissa]

I hope Svedu is still awake and is taking notes. This is all "Meidän Peli", this is Pennanen. However this game ends, you can see the process i've been talking about all along.

Also for some reason these "Where is Puistola" etc. shouts have mystically ended.

 

[JustaFinnishGuy]

It was weird to see that a budding 2-1 US attack thawed away with Lundell hustling back a minute or 2 ago, when the situation built up I didn't see our guys getting anywhere near the situation.

 

[Czechboy]

Shots are 15-9 for Finland... I didn't see it going that way. Not surprised about tie game but thought the States might have a little more possession and shots.

 

[Shocker]

Wasn't a penalty; the refs are clearly sick of the Finns going down easier than Tijuana entertainers. Cut the diving BS out and maybe they'll start giving the Finns the benefit of the doubt.

Alright, your opinion is noted and disregarded.

 

[antiqueslivers]

wow this game is purdy even so far. Both teams look dangerous. Something about team USA that just oozes lethality and the Finnish team is so smooth its hypnotic.

So nice to have hockey back!

 

[NyQuil]

Blatant holding and ref yells gwt up good battle???

Clearly some of those US dollars exchanged hands in the intermission.

Canadian officials are open for business - bring your wallets!

 

[Kezaster]

I think this is gonna go ot.

 

[Just doink]

That opinion seems to depend on the score and how many powerplays your own team has.

Clearly. I was making a point that if some posters say refs suck in one game, and now you are saying refs suck in this game, only thing you are verifiyng is that refs suck. Bad argument from you, see.

I do love NA- refs more than european counterparts, and havent been complaining.

 

[BMOK33]

No the finns are controlling the game.

Also their goal was nice and US goal was a crappy bounce.

The finns are attacking pretty hard and the US Dmen are struggling. Theyve coughed up the puck a few times pretty badly.

Both goals were lucky. The Finnish goal he totally misfired on the redirect and got lucky. I agree the US got a fortunate bounce as well

 

[TheDoldrums]

Finnish top line always seems to get at least one decent chance on every shift

 

[SUX2BU]

Oh, Caulfield is playing

 

[HanSolo]

Maybe I'm biased but I feel like Turcotte and Kaliyev aren't supporting Zegras much this period. They never seem to be in good position.

 

[BMOK33]

Wasn’t the US largely considered to have caught a break by Sweden losing? You could have fooled me lol

 

[Bondurant]

Wasn't a penalty; the refs are clearly sick of the Finns going down easier than Tijuana entertainers. Cut the diving BS out and maybe they'll start giving the Finns the benefit of the doubt.

Reminds me of a soccer chant: "You go down like a Tijuana whore, a Tijuana whore, a Tijuana whore!"

 

[NyQuil]

Clearly. I was making a point that if some posters say refs suck in one game, and now you are saying refs suck in this game, only thing you are verifiyng is that refs suck. Bad argument from you, see.

I do love NA- refs more than european counterparts, and havent been complaining.

Well, tell your buddy Erikfromfin that you are pleased with the officiating.

 

[Arhidia]

Finns are quicker than the Americans.
I thought this would of been an easy win for
Usa.
Finns are hungrier for the Silver

 

[John Agar]

Clearly some of those US dollars exchanged hands in the intermission.

Canadian officials are open for business - bring your wallets!

Askarov says you can have his...

 

[Summer Rose]

Shots are 15-9 for Finland... I didn't see it going that way. Not surprised about tie game but thought the States might have a little more possession and shots.

We like to underperform.

Also, Finland's goalie is good.

 

[TheDoldrums]

Lambert with Lundell and Hirvonen now

 

[SRHRangers]

Can the US win one puck battle?

 

[NyQuil]

Kaliyev really labours around the ice.

 

[Bondurant]

Finns are quicker than the Americans.
I thought this would of been an easy win for
Usa.
Finns are hungrier for the Silver

Finland has our number as of late. Far too many were assuming a USA win. Saw a lot of "USA v Canada" comments after Canada thrashed Russia.

 

[snipes]

Lol Kaliyev has brutal acceleration.

 

[trilobyte]

Best pace and urgency of any game I have watched so far. That doesn't mean I am saying that this team or that team is 'fast'.
It is simply a remark on how well contested this game is, and how much fun it is to watch.