GDT: Semifinal • Jan. 4 • Canada vs. Slovakia

[SimplySensational]

What the **** really? That is a pathetic call to make.

 

[tobu]

Canada in control with the puck possession, but Slovakia with 2-3 good chances and overall with a good period.

 

[Evolu7ion]

I love the identity of the fourth line this year. Yes they are competent in their own end, but the objective is not to defend, rather it's to control possession in the offensive zone, cycle the puck, wear down the opposing D, and contribute offensively. Offense and possession is always the best defense.

 

[KCC]

What an embellishment. Should be a dive. IMO.

 

[slovakiasnextone]

Černák is doing many many mistakes. He had a very good match against Czechs, but that is all.
Skalický is one of our best players, Rosandič is pretty solid in the defense and I do not even need to talk about our goalie Godla; our best player at the tournament.

And against the Czechs Rosandić has been passing the puck to the Czechs more often than not. He has some nice moves offensively, but from a player who has been a regular on an Extraliga team for quite a time, I'd expect more from him.

Cernak at least has to more tournaments where he can improve. He is already better this year than last.

Darn another PK

 

[IHaveNoCreativity]

No power at home. Phone about to die. How how's Canada looked ?

 

[Jeffrey]

WJC is a bad indicator of goalie performance. More duds than studs.

I agree but Fucale is not a bad goaltender!

 

[Kobe Armstrong]

WJC is a bad indicator of goalie performance. More duds than studs.

yeah but not if you're a montreal prospect

 

[bacon25]

Slovaks gotta be happy about this period, Canada has looked very beatable.

 

[Canadian Finn]

I don't think he dove, I think he simply fell.

The Canada player that fell was as surprised with the call as anyone.

 

[Ralonzo]

Bowey missed the shinpads there

 

[JayKing]

Bowey has to at least hit the net there.

 

[chunkylover53]

Slovakia should be extremely happy with the score.

 

[Urbanskog]

Slovakia looking good

 

[McDrai]

Horrible period by Canada's standards

 

[scotian1]

Is it just me or is the Canadian D trying too hard to make hits and take shots as opposed to just playing solid D?

Agreed.

 

[slovakiasnextone]

Should have used at least one of the chances we had there. Still, could be worse.

 

[PG Canuck]

Slovaks gonna be happy about that period. A bit of puck luck away from being in a tied game, or even leading.

 

[tobu]

If it wasn't for Fucale this would've been even if not 1-2.

 

[PBandJ]

The Slovaks looking really good. Gotta be a confidence booster to be close after one.

 

[Novak Djokovic]

Ritchie got tripped/slew footed. I don't get why Slovak coach is so upset.

 

[izzy]

Fucale and McDavid have been beasts for Canada, and Reway is doing every thing he can to carry the Slovaks.

Jaros has been as good, if not better than Reway IMO

 

[Fabs]

Good period by Slovakia. Not so good by Canada.

 

[Aaaaaaaaaaaaa]

Hit the net boys.

 

[jcbio11]

That Canadian kid should have been called for diving. Instead Slovakia gets a penalty.