U18: Semi-Finals at the U18!

[wishywashy19]

Imagine if Canada had 5 or 6 exhibition games to get used to their teammates. And of course Bedard. the defense would still be crap but they might be able to win high scoring games.

Would it help. Yes but that is not the answer to winning at this U 18 level. The upper echelon teams are structured to win this tournament. Without special teams that are trained to excel, we get what we get like this game. You need a power play and penalty killing to win. Can’t do it by playing with players that don’t know each other’s first name.
tough love.

 

[ORRFForever]

No, he's not. This isn't on him at all.

Agree.

 

[Brunkmeister]

Would never have imagined to make Canada our bitches twice in a tournament.

 

[vildurson]

The hell is Canada doing?

Losing it mentally. First line is only one that gets something going at times. Bjarnason also not playing well.

 

[Chainshot]

The mistakes the Canadians are making aren't something a couple more pre-tournament games will iron out.

 

[Boss Man Hughes]

Would it help. Yes but that is not the answer to winning at this U 18 level. The upper echelon teams are structured to win this tournament. Without special teams that are trained to excel, we get what we get like this game. You need a power play and penalty killing to win. Can’t do it by playing with players that don’t know each other’s first name.
tough love.

Yes Unless you have a Bedard you aren't beating the US who plays together for years.

 

[jj cale]

Would never have imagined to make Canada our bitches twice in a tournament.

theres always one, you're the one today

 

[Chainshot]

Losing it mentally. First line is only one that gets something going at times. Bjarnason also not playing well.

Bjarnason's out - he got trucked in the head by Nordh in the first and didn't return to start the second.

 

[WarriorofTime]

Yes, he is all over the place but has he given up a "bad" goal?

I am truly asking - I can't remember.

Nothing egregious but he’s also not making any big saves either. I wouldn’t say it’s his fault but he’s also not helping the cause.

 

[Boss Man Hughes]

Goodbye you piece of crap.

 

[Chainshot]

Willander giving out some Draisaitl stuff there.

 

[ORRFForever]

Would never have imagined to make Canada our bitches twice in a tournament.

Classy.

 

[WarriorofTime]

Second five minute major. Need two here.

 

[ORRFForever]

Nothing egregious but he’s also not making any big saves either. I wouldn’t say it’s his fault but he’s also not helping the cause.

Sweden's goals have been wonderful shots. I can't see any of them being stopped.

 

[Jukurit]

Nordh and Willander bet on Canada winning this game.

 

[Chainshot]

Swedish coach seems to be demonstrating the play Barlow made in the crease earlier that didn't get called. I suppose everyone has a complaint about the officiating now.

 

[vildurson]

Bjarnason's out - he got trucked in the head by Nordh in the first and didn't return to start the second.

Oh, I just assumed it was Bjarnason after watching 10 minutes of this period only but that explains the goaltending.

 

[Chainshot]

Sweden's goals have been wonderful shots. I can't see any of them being stopped.

That's my thought too - this isn't on Daigle at all.

 

[Boss Man Hughes]

That's my thought too - this isn't on Daigle at all.

Great shots get stopped all the time. But the blame is all on the defense.

 

[Brunkmeister]

Hey you have made us your bitches a couple of times yourself. Can’t you let us have this one?

 

[Hierso]

It's not often you see a game where one team manages to pick up two fivers.

 

[ORRFForever]

Hey you have made us your bitches a couple of times yourself. Can’t you let us have this one?

Your post was poorly worded.

 

[Chainshot]

Great shots get stopped all the time. But the blame is all on the defense.

And leaky defense has been the norm for Canada even with Bjarnason in net.

 

[ORRFForever]

That Domino pizza looks so good.

 

[Brunkmeister]

Your post was poorly worded.

Sorry for that. I’m just happy really. Wished we were as good as this on other levels too.