GDT: U18 Semifinals (USA-SVK, CAN-SWE)

[SanDogBrewin]

how did Kuch slip to the 2nd round after that kind of performance?

NHL GMs and scouts, back then, thinking every prospect, under 6ft, deemed "not big or strong enough" possibly ? Silly to think now but amazing how players like Kuch can slip down the draft.

 

[theslatcher]

how did Kuch slip to the 2nd round after that kind of performance?

Well, Toni Rajala two years prior put up 19 in 6.

 

[WhiskeyYerTheDevils]

Slovaks have spent a lot of time laying on the ice....

 

[Antiillafire]

USA just to much fire power. I was hoping the boys could keep it within 2-3 goals. Oh well, was a growth year. Let’s see what the 2007’s can do next year

 

[vlady]

our PP is just firing telegraphed shots from the point or high slot. No element of surprise, slow puck movement.

 

[Boss Man Hughes]

our PP is just firing telegraphed shots from the point or high slot. No element of surprise, slow puck movement.

Oh well. If their shot is hard enough to beak an egg they are still better than anyone on Nashville.

 

[vlady]

Oh well. If their shot is hard enough to beak an egg they are still better than anyone on Nashville.

no eggs were harmed in the making of this PP

 

[FLAMESFAN]

Americans did their part, now Canada better follow suit, so we can get the game we all want to see!

 

[theslatcher]

Zetterberg still out. Härenstam gotta bring his A game for Sweden to have any shot at the finals.

 

[FLAMESFAN]

Nice to see the 3rd line get lots of pressure, Greentree with the goal

 

[jj cale]

Big hit, big goal.

Does every solid hit get reviewed at this tournament?

 

[Boss Man Hughes]

What the hell are they looking at? Are they allowed to call a penalty on something that wasn't whistled down?

 

[JackSlater]

Weird review but whatever.

 

[Marc the Habs Fan]

What an absurdly long review for a completely clean hit.

What happened to the game I love?

 

[jj cale]

what's taking so long........clean as a whistle.

 

[Boss Man Hughes]

But how are they allowed to review the play when they didn't call a penalty when it happened?

 

[Jacob]

Every single body check should be reviewed for 6 minutes.

 

[MTU34]

I get looking at it given the player was hurt and it might’ve looked iffy live with the way the Canadian defenseman turned as he threw the hit but that should’ve taken about 5 seconds. Nothing there

 

[jj cale]

Should have scored there.

 

[FLAMESFAN]

Not a great PP there

 

[MTU34]

Holy shit Gavin McKenna

 

[JackSlater]

That was a beauty for McKenna.

 

[Juxtaposer]

Jesus Christ Gavin McKenna.

 

[hockey20000]

dear god the hands on that kkid for 16 lol. hes may very well be the next face of the nhl after mcdavid

 

[jj cale]

Artistry by McKenna, wow