GDT: SF - CAN vs. SUI May 25, 2024

[Silky Johnson]

Again, learn to cope with things that don‘t go your way. This is a free suggestion and a good one.

Like I said. I'd hate the shootout win or lose.

 

[WarriorofTime]

Like I said. I'd hate the shootout win or lose.

Your opinion is noted...

 

[Smif]

I'm not European. I said I live in Europe. I work here.

I also don't really much like Soccer. Rugby is a much better game.

Well, I don't know what to tell ya, 10 mins OT is a lot, after that it's a SO, everyone knows this, stop complaining about it and just accept that this is how the tourney has been run forever.

 

[SwissFan12]

So apparently the last two time Canada hasn't been playing for gold since 2015 was because of us lol

 

[Saablic]

Congrats to Switzerland! Go get that gold!

No way

 

[agent082]

Well, I don't know what to tell ya, 10 mins OT is a lot, after that it's a SO, everyone knows this, stop complaining about it and just accept that this is how the tourney has been run forever.

There is also a coin flip in rules so this isn't a thing to whine about luck.

 

[Jon Riley]

It really means a lot to both of us. Swiss are due for a gold and deserve one. Josi deserves a gold too! Time will tell. I expect to be throwing up by the third.lol

Booked the table, will watch the match on the big screen with a Czech buddy and a bunch of his friends. Also quite a large amount of scorned Swedes.
Really looking forward to the match, such a sweet final

 

[NyQuil]

^this is why Canada gets a lot of hate on these boards by so many.

When you guys beat us 3-2 in the group stage, I congratulated Canada, no other comment. Maybe you should learn to deal with it a bit better, too.

In the midst of all the heartfelt congratulations from Canadians you single out one or two guys as emblematic.

This is why I don’t have a lot of time for Europeans when it comes to their opinions. They’ve already made them up regardless of what you do or say.

If I stereotyped as vigorously as Europeans do about their own countries based on a few selected posters, they’d all be a bunch of douche bags.

 

[Silky Johnson]

Well, I don't know what to tell ya, 10 mins OT is a lot, after that it's a SO, everyone knows this, stop complaining about it and just accept that this is how the tourney has been run forever.

Why should I accept it. Im on a hockey blog where people give and discuss their hockey opinions. This tournament is so f***ing flawed that the IIHF should be disbanded and replaced.

 

[Jon Riley]

Why should I accept it. Im on a hockey blog where people give and discuss their hockey opinions. This tournament is so f***ing flawed that the IIHF should be disbanded and replaced.

Ok

 

[Smif]

Why should I accept it. Im on a hockey blog where people give and discuss their hockey opinions. This tournament is so f***ing flawed that the IIHF should be disbanded and replaced.

I mean, I've loved this tourney for the last two weeks and for the last 5 years when I started paying attention to it closely tbh, you're the newcomer and the big whiner because you didn't get your way. Suck it up buttercup.

 

[PaulD]

No way

Go for Gold Krejci & Pasta!

 

[Silky Johnson]

I mean, I've loved this tourney for the last two weeks and for the last 5 years when I started paying attention to it closely tbh, you're the newcomer and the big whiner because you didn't get your way. Suck it up buttercup.

Newcomer... ha! I'm actually at the tournament. I've been at many WC's and watched the last 40 or so of them.

I love hockey more than I hate the IIHF. Although it's close.

 

[Smif]

Newcomer... ha! I'm actually at the tournament. I've been at many WC's and watched the last 40 or so of them.

I love hockey more than I hate the IIHF. Although it's close.

You should respect it for what it is then. Enjoy the chance to be there, it's a bucket list goal for me one day.

 

[OilersFanatics505]

Why should I accept it. Im on a hockey blog where people give and discuss their hockey opinions. This tournament is so f***ing flawed that the IIHF should be disbanded and replaced.

But if Canada had won it’s because of what?

 

[Czechboy]

You should respect it for what it is then. Enjoy the chance to be there, it's a bucket list goal for me one day.

Sounds like my hometown, Brno, is getting a World's and World Jr's in the next 6 years.. bucket list!

 

[pouf pouf]

In the midst of all the heartfelt congratulations from Canadians you single out one or two guys as emblematic.

This is why I don’t have a lot of time for Europeans when it comes to their opinions. They’ve already made them up regardless of what you do or say.

If I stereotyped as vigorously as Europeans do about their own countries based on a few selected posters, they’d all be a bunch of douche bags.

100% agree on the last part.
Too bad that:
« This is why I don’t have a lot of time for Europeans when it comes to their opinions. They’ve already made them up regardless of what you do or say. »
is a stereotype

 

[Zaar]

If I stereotyped as vigorously as Europeans do about their own countries based on a few selected posters, they’d all be a bunch of douche bags.

And there you vigorously stereotyped Europeans (kidding)

It should be common sense, that every attempt to judge anyone by their country of birth (or the country they root for) - even more so on a internet hockey forum - is one of the most futile things on earth.

 

[NyQuil]

Canadians who disrespect the WCs annoy me too.

In most cases they tend to be more casual fans who might tune in for the medal round or the final.

The WCs is a social sports tournament that is endlessly entertaining because it is annual and thus you never know who will be there.

While frustrating for teams with less depth, I find the novelty of different lineups fascinating.

The fan experience and the beer gardens are a lot of fun too. If you wear a Canada jersey or an NHL jersey, plenty of Europeans want to know your opinion on their guys in the league. It’s a very friendly carnival atmosphere, win or lose.

(Hannover was the last one I attended, it’s been awhile)

 

[Matthews4Calder]

Didn't watch the full game but what a putrid PP ion OT. Seemed like no one wanted to shoot. For a minute I thought I was watching a Leaf game.Brutal.

 

[NyQuil]

Didn't watch the full game but what a putrid PP ion OT. Seemed like no one wanted to shoot. For a minute I thought I was watching a Leaf game.Brutal.

Yeah that was the golden opportunity (pardon the pun).

 

[Silky Johnson]

You should respect it for what it is then. Enjoy the chance to be there, it's a bucket list goal for me one day.

Don't tell me what to think and feel.

Its not a chance that I here it's a decision. I love hockey and choose to spend money to go alot of international tournaments.

I'll shit talk the WC's and IIHF forever and still go to whenever I can.

I'll be right there in Milan spewing hate at the IIHF in 2026. I'll be at the amazingly shitty Avicii Arena in 2025.

 

[Silky Johnson]

But if Canada had won it’s because of what?

It would still be a shitty was to win. The IIHF would still suck. I don't know what else to say.

I'm actually looking forward to the Bronze medal game tomorrow as it is likely the two more talented teams and hope to watch the Czechs win at home because the Czecha are good people and Prague is one of the best cities in the world.

 

[Smif]

Don't tell me what to think and feel.

Its not a chance that I here it's a decision. I love hockey and choose to spend money to go alot of international tournaments.

I'll shit talk the WC's and IIHF forever and still go to whenever I can.

I'll be right there in Milan spewing hate at the IIHF in 2026. I'll be at the amazingly shitty Avicii Arena in 2025.

You're exactly the type of person that I avoid. Congrats on showing me that in record time, you should be proud. Enjoy...whatever it is that you enjoy, complaining about things you can't control, I guess.

 

[NyQuil]

It would still be a shitty was to win. The IIHF would still suck. I don't know what else to say.

I'm actually looking forward to the Bronze medal game tomorrow as it is likely the two more talented teams and hope to watch the Czechs win at home because the Czecha are good people and Prague is one of the best cities in the world.

No one likes shootouts but they can’t keep skating the ice into the ground either in a tournament format.