GDT: SUI vs. GBR May 15, 2024

[Summer Rose]

Who: Switzerland vs. Great Britain

What: IIHF World Championship Group A

Where: O2 Arena, Prague, Czech Republic

When: 20:20 CEDT (14:20 EDT)

Why: Why? Why are they called "Great Britain" instead of "United Kingdom" in hockey?

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[swissdude]

Why: Why? Why are they called "Great Britain" instead of "United Kingdom" in hockey?

I have no idea, it makes no sense unless northern ireland had a team of its own

Hope the swiss continue to improve, don't expect a nailbiter but you never know

 

[JimXVX]

Why: Why? Why are they called "Great Britain" instead of "United Kingdom" in hockey?

Standard procedure for whatever reason. Technically all our national sides (apart from the likes of football/rugby/cricket/netball where each home nation has their own team) are Great Britain and Northern Ireland, but always called just Great Britain.

Well we've had 48 hours rest, so we shouldn't run out of gas like we did against Finland; still likely to get our arses kicked though by Josi and the gang.

 

[Summer Rose]

Standard procedure for whatever reason. Technically all our national sides (apart from the likes of football/rugby/cricket/netball where each home nation has their own team) are Great Britain and Northern Ireland, but always called just Great Britain.

Well we've had 48 hours rest, so we shouldn't run out of gas like we did against Finland; still likely to get our arses kicked though by Josi and the gang.

Interesting… thanks for the information!

 

[jonas2244]

Switzerland in full strength, Scherwey back in the lineup. Fora not dressed which makes the team bettern.

Haas still slightly injured.

 

[Finnswiss]

It should be an easy game for us.

 

[stv11]

Standard procedure for whatever reason. Technically all our national sides (apart from the likes of football/rugby/cricket/netball where each home nation has their own team) are Great Britain and Northern Ireland, but always called just Great Britain.

Well we've had 48 hours rest, so we shouldn't run out of gas like we did against Finland; still likely to get our arses kicked though by Josi and the gang.

Interesting to know. That always seemed odd to me considering that Belfast is one of the country's hockey hotbed.

It should be an easy game for us.

I don't expect a blowout. Britain show they can play a very disciplined brand of hockey and did a great job against Canada and during 20 minutes against Finland before running out of gas (that, plus always getting the exact right touch on deflection attempts, which don't happen that often). It probably won't happen tonight as they are well rested.

I'd be happy with a 3 goal win, this tournament has already showed us you can't go into any game expecting more than that.

 

[Jon Riley]

Switzerland in full strength, Scherwey back in the lineup. Fora not dressed which makes the team bettern.

Haas still slightly injured.

To be fair, despite a really sketchy play in the first period, and the fact that he always looks like he has dull skate blades and stiff knees, Fora did not play particularly bad last match.

 

[aquaregia]

6-1 Switzerland expecting or thereabouts, Austria game's going to be the all-important one for GB anyway.

 

[swissdude]

 

[aquaregia]

A little bit surprised at how O'Connor has a higher billing than say Halbert, but I guess moreso than hierarchy Russell is concerned about the pairs being balanced in terms of attack/defence.

 

[Siamese Dream]

It's Great Britain in sports where the "home nations" don't have their own team because under the Good Friday Agreement citizens of Northern Ireland can choose to either represent GB or the Republic of Ireland depending on their persuasion

 

[My3Sons]

That Swiss lineup has a Meier sized hole in it.

 

[Jon Riley]

That was good hockey

 

[SwissFan12]

Nico and Josi are absolutely MONEY for this team this year

 

[swissdude]

they're C of their NHL Teams for a reason

 

[SwissFan12]

they're C of their NHL Teams for a reason

Yeah but I would like to see others lines be more dangerous, especially the third line absolutetly invisible in general...

Simion heard me lol

 

[swissdude]

The Zug line didn't impress me in the EHT games already, Nino and Andrighetto should produce a little bit more as well

Edit: Except Senteler who I liked on that line

 

[SwissLeaf]

Is Samsonov in the British net?

 

[torero]

Swiss German comentator saying he would feel safe with 3-0 lead in the first period !!
they have to be paid to say something !!

 

[swissdude]

he probably watched the CAN-AUT game yesterday lol

 

[stv11]

I thought they didn't systematically called those accidental high sticks anymore? Or is it only when winding up for a shot?

Anyway, obvious difference in skill level but careful not being too cocky. I'd like to see more direct play in the offensive zone and players being more mindful of their position.

 

[jonas2244]

Yeah, that was basically the British player lifting Josi's stick to his head.

 

[SwissFan12]

Yeah, that was basically the British player lifting Josi's stick to his head.

Bot call against Josi were weak honestly

 

[stv11]

After looking it up, the only accepted accidental high sticks are during a shot (both windup and follow through), or if the opponent bends down on a face off. So this case is indeed still called a high stick.

Rule 60.1 if you want to see for yourself.

https://blob.iihf.com/iihf-media/iihfmvc/media/contentimages/4_sport/officiating/rule_book/230524_iihf_rulebook_gesamt_v_6_0_rz_v1.pdf