He loves the Game its every year amazing how he and Rick Goldmann are covering the worlds in German Television
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He loves the Game its every year amazing how he and Rick Goldmann are covering the worlds in German Television
Is that the reason they don't play games 1 and 2 as well as 3 and 4 on consecutive days in Stanley Cup playoffs even though there's no travel between those games just to leave time to recover from possible very long OT?
Eisen
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Yeah, I don't want anyone else. They are cheering for the team while they are neutral in their commentation.
Those two love the sport. Unfortunatly World Championships and olympics are the only tim Hockey gets any kind of media attention in Germany. That is also why these tournaments are so important for the German players. Their chance to present themsselves and the effort shows that.
I am very happy that we do not have any "North Americans" with distant german routes any more on the team but players who grew up and learned their hockey in Germany.
I am very happy that we do not have any "North Americans" with distant german routes any more on the team but players who grew up and learned their hockey in Germany.
Just lol, what exactly are you trying to say?
I've watched a lot of hockey in German and these guys are hilariously biased. It's near Jack Edwards level. Clearly it's more ok because they're making a German-language call for the German national team.
When Canada is playing nearly anyone and winning they are stroking them off and pumping the tires like "ohhh STARCK VON KANADA", then anytime Germany ties it up or gets ahead the extreme Homerism starts. Probably harder to realize when you're inside of it, but from the outside it is NOT neutral commentary.
klozge
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I never watch the german streams, I can't stand the way they do it. They shouldn't be the teams biggest fans, sorry. I exclusively watch the IIHF streams (using VPN) with the excellent english commentary. Can't get any better than them.
What we talking about?
Tourney is bush, but fun to watch when the authoritarian gov't has me in curfew. Was hoping the 18 year old Canadian US College player will score on an established European National squad. Still time for that.
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DieSendungmitderMaus
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I mean, there's no doubt they're huge homers. It's ok for people who are just tuning in bc it's the WC but not exactly helpful for the "hockey education" of average viewers 
they're huge homers when it comes to reffing and also do the standard talk about cold blooded efficiency and blocking shots all the time being a sturdy defense when we're getting badly outchanced by a better opponent. Kinda like this is soccer where parking the bus and hitting them on the counter is a reasonable gameplan
they're huge homers when it comes to reffing and also do the standard talk about cold blooded efficiency and blocking shots all the time being a sturdy defense when we're getting badly outchanced by a better opponent. Kinda like this is soccer where parking the bus and hitting them on the counter is a reasonable gameplan
WeberStreit
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As a swiss, I really like them. They really bring emotions into it. You rarely get that from any german speaking commentator (D/A/CH).
Plus, for most of the time, they’re really entertaining and love the game. They always try to „sell“ it to the casual fans.
Plus, for most of the time, they’re really entertaining and love the game. They always try to „sell“ it to the casual fans.
Eisen
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I mean more that they are not biased when it comes to calls and when Germany plays bad or makes a mistake, they say it. Yeah, they are cheering for the team, but especially Goldmann says it like he sees it.
Kofi Annan
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In fairness, I only saw parts of two games for Germany but both he and Peterka impressed. Would love to hear a more in depth assessment of their games.
habsrule4eva3089
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What a beautiful interview. Raw emotion, love for country, love for the game and such pride in coming this far.
The beauty of this tournament lies in these moments, where the unexpected brings us all aboard rooting for such stories to continue.
It doesn't matter who puts on the national jersey for any country, anytime there is an international tournament, the pride and raw devotion to the cause elevates the Hockey to levels that will continue to marvel us each year.
For the record I like it. Find it humorous. I was mostly just commenting on the fact it is super biased.
What a beauty this guy is.
Never heard him speak English, despite practicing with him a few times lol
