GDT: Switzerland vs Canada @ 4pm PT/ 7pm ET/ 1am Thursday CEST

[Hinterland]

Bad goal given up by Patenaude? Absolutely. But it was one mistake. No chance on the other ones. With Pasche in now this could escalate quickly. I'm gonna say double digits if Canada doesn't let up. Big mistake to change goalies here.

 

[ORRFForever]

Also, my kid’s U11 team had better defensive zone coverage than Canada. They’ve got to clean that up.

They sure do.

 

[Oilslick941611]

M1 Garand looking weak

 

[NyQuil]

Hopp Schweiz

 

[Orr Fourever]

Hope is a bad thing...

 

[jj cale]

Well, well.

 

[ORRFForever]

LOL. Why can't this team clear their own end? This has to stop before it comes back to haunt us.

 

[SmoggyTwinkles]

The Swiss always bring it against Canada. Anything could happen, but Canada should win this.

 

[Bounces R Way]

Bedard and McTavish bout to get benched again

 

[JackSlater]

Good effort by Switzerland, continued poor defensive zone play by Canada.

 

[ORRFForever]

If the Swiss keep it close and the U.S. runs up the score against the Czechs, we might get the mighty Swedes in the Semis.

 

[Statsy]

More action in that period than the first two QF’s put together.

 

[ORRFForever]

The Swiss always bring it against Canada. Anything could happen, but Canada should win this.

There is zero chance we loose this. Still, we have to smarten up.

 

[Hinterland]

Pulling the goalie right then is a dick move. Wait until the end of the period.

Also, my kid’s U11 team had better defensive zone coverage than Canada. They’ve got to clean that up.

Shouldn't make that change at all. Pasche isn't good enough to play at this level. Like nowhere near good enough. We've seen that multiple times already. If they wanted a real option to pull Patenaude then they should have dressed Henauer, not Pasche. They just keep on playing Pasche because of the trio he's the only one eligible to play the december tournament.

 

[JackSlater]

Hopefully Dr. Ho is in the back working on Greig right now.

 

[Ginger Papa]

As a Canadian fan I’m really happy to see guys scoring/involved in the offense who haven’t been so far in the Tournament.

Edit:
aaaaannnd the Swiss score as my GIF loads.

 

[ORRFForever]

Who does Canada play in SF barring major collapse?

Depends. Canada is +2 over the U.S. in goal diff - before the game started. If the U.S. runs up the score against the Czechs, we could meet Sweden. 90% chance we face Finland.

 

[Alberta Yote]

Bedard and McTavish bout to get benched again

Only 1 of them gets benched

 

[New User Name]

Canada's defense is bad. If we play the US for gold, I'm not very confident.

 

[Fixed to Ruin]

Hopefully Dr. Ho is in the back working on Greig right now.

Just put some Alien tape on it

 

[Statsy]

Shouldn't make that change at all. Pasche isn't good enough to play at this level. Like nowhere near good enough. We've seen that multiple times already. If they wanted a real option to pull Patenaude then they should have dressed Henauer, not Pasche. They just keep on playing Pasche because of the trio he's the only one eligible to play the december tournament.

That change makes sense if they put Patenaude back in for the second. It’s a chance for him to refocus and an opportunity for your team to have a reset.

 

[PanniniClaus]

More action in that period than the first two QF’s put together.

thinking the same thing

 

[Kopitar11]

What a good game. Swiss is playing very well against a great canada. Glad they got their 4-2 goal just before the end of the first period. There's some good offence in swiss, Allenbach, Fahhrni, Knak and Biasca is all been very good this tournament and did a great first period. Sure canada is having the game but Swiss is better then i tought they would be in the offence, they are creating some good chances.
Its too bad that the defenders is destroying things for the swiss, and sure it was bad mistakes but the goalie should do better anyway.

I really hope we can see some 2nd goalie now in the next period that can close it for Swss.
I want canada to win because i want to see the best semifinals but its nice to see drama.
Big respect to the way Swiss play against canada today.

 

[Hinterland]

Impressive board work there from double underager Taibel. Fell down but recovered and held onto the puck which allowed his linemates to score the goal. Very strong tournament from the kid.

 

[Fraser28]

Rough period for Bedard and McTavish.