I don't think US was much weaker. They had a lot of chances, hit post couple times. Overall it was equal game. But in a same time I don't think that team Russia played in full strength. In the third they just protected the lead.
GDT: Semifinal • Russia vs. United States pt 2
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I don't think US was much weaker. They had a lot of chances, hit post couple times. Overall it was equal game. But in a same time I don't think that team Russia played in full strength. In the third they just protected the lead.
AmericanDream
Thank you Elon!
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AmericanDream
Thank you Elon!
Hoping for bad things to happen to Team Russia often leads to the opposite.
I don't have a horse in the race either way, so it doesn't matter who wins. Russia is playing for the Gold and the US for the bronze, simple as that. both teams did not look good today.
Right, so why did you say you hope Russia gets destroyed? This implies you seemingly do care. But whatever, this is just trolling, I'm out of this.
AmericanDream
Thank you Elon!
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I prefer skill over crap system play, so I know Finland will beat Russia easily tomorrow. no troll, don't care who wins, just hope the team with less talent loses....which they will.
AmericanDream
Thank you Elon!
Why mocking Denmark? They did a great tournament.
they played excellent, they deserve a ton of respect. Russia looked like Denmark to me in how they played, and their system...how is that mocking..
This group of Russians was simply not that skilled and relied on system and team play to win...good for them, they did and on to the Gold game they go...but they looked a lot like Denmark to me something most Russian fans cant admit. Russia dominated nothing and looked average, the US just happen to look even worse today..hahaha.
AmericanDream
Thank you Elon!
talent doesn't always win in a best of 1 series....lets see what happens if you played them 3 times for the Gold.
as I said I always hope for the most skilled team to win, and yes Russia won once lets see what the outcome is tomorrow and see if skill prevails which I hope it does,
Team US lost 3 straight playoff games to Russia in last three WJCs. Does it mean US talents much less talented than Russian talents?
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With talient but without mentality of winner, without will to turn around party, without will to comeback p Sweden and Us shows that to us. If their talient did not allow them to win - so they have lack of talient to win against- it just too simple
AmericanDream
Thank you Elon!
we had less talent last year no doubt...year prior is a toss up but skill vs skill was on display. this year was two teams playing against each other where the less crappy team won..it was not a golden win or great win, mediocre game played by two teams that simply looked scared out there. I never root for Finland, ever...will be now.
I don't really root for some team on this kind of Junior tournaments, even for Russia. But I like when young players play with a heart and do hard work to win games. And I really think that all of them talented. Kids without talent don't play on this level. If they show a lot of talent now it doesn't mean that they will be successful on a pro level later, especially if they can score dozens of goals against moderate teams and can't score more than 1 against as you said team with a system. So in my opinion at this point both teams in finals have skill, talent and passion for hockey. So winner tomorrow will need to put in to the win something more than just a talent.
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Oh I'm not upset, was cheering for Russia actually. I never underestimate them either, it will never surprise me to see Russia win any match in international competition.
Been watching the replays for the goals - what does 'koksi jüksi' mean in Finnish?
Since it's the internet and I'm not sure whether or not this is an actual question or a joking remark, I will just answer that it means "2-1" and it's actually "Kaksi (two) yksi (one)".
Hope for a great match tomorrow!
The game was a lot closer than it should have been but good to the see the much more talented team came out ahead.
Sometimes in these single game elimination tournaments the lesser team can win but Russia came through with a win.
Hard to see them beating Finland if the Finns continue to get the reffing help that they have received all tournament long but if it is a fair game then the Russians should cruise to victory.
Sometimes in these single game elimination tournaments the lesser team can win but Russia came through with a win.
Hard to see them beating Finland if the Finns continue to get the reffing help that they have received all tournament long but if it is a fair game then the Russians should cruise to victory.
SanDogBrewin
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Was really impressed with the Russian defenseman as the game wore on. Whether or not who anyone thinks had the most talent, Russia came out from the 2nd period on and beat the US to the puck with consistency.
Yup. For the teams that care about each other, one more game together will be a big deal. Not all these kids will go on to greater things... For some of them a Bronze World Junior medal will be the highlight of their hockey playing career.
It's a test of character for the coaches, and kids.
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