GDT: United States Vs Germany | 2:30PM ET | Group A - Canadian Tire Centre

[SI90]

What did Danny Nelson do to deserve playing with these two? I feel bad for him having to listen to those two between shifts.

He’s the most responsible/trusted defensive forward so he’s got him with the younger guys. Nelson and Eiserman have the islander connection but neither have been to a camp together so not sure there’s any familiarity.

 

[Deep Blue Metallic]

Nasty Hit on Connelly after the whistle

Bit of a dive as well though.

 

[Joe Zanussi]

When the good Canada fans ask why Americans post in Canada threads, they should peak here

 

[MichaelFarrell]

Hagens is looking good. I think Hensler is really looking like the player I loved last year.

USA’s first line is going to be a nightmare matchup for most teams at this level. I’ll take that line over any line Canada has right now.

Russia sure would’ve had a good team this year.

 

[Konk]

When the good Canada fans ask why Americans post in Canada threads, they should peak here

Except they already knew why, and they don't care.

 

[OilersFanatics505]

Except they already knew why, and they don't care.

Canada isn't sending their best to this thread. And I mean that from really only one obvious troll or hes that incredibly ignorant. Rest have been good.

 

[Hinterland]

Is Germany getting better at hockey? It’s the largest country in Western Europe (85 million people), so there’s a ton of potential to add more top talent to the NHL.

Their hockey programs are experiencing some up's and down's but the German's are definitely passionate about hockey. Last season the DEL had the 2nd highest attendance behind only the NHL. DEL2 has the 2nd highest attendance (behind AHL) among 2nd tier leagues, too. DEL arena's are full and loud. There's a lot of potential to unlock there.

 

[jj cale]

The rout is officially on.

 

[SI90]

My boy Eiserman looking sick there. Great rush and some awesome passing.

 

[Boss Man Hughes]

Hagens is looking good. I think Hensler is really looking like the player I loved last year.

USA’s first line is going to be a nightmare matchup for most teams at this level. I’ll take that line over any line Canada has right now.

Russia sure would’ve had a good team this year.

Demidov would blow up this tournament.

 

[OilersFanatics505]

Way to make up for that dive earlier Connolly.

Demidov would blow up this tournament.

Would he be here or in the NHL?

 

[Deep Blue Metallic]

When the good Canada fans ask why Americans post in Canada threads, they should peak here

Lots of fair Canadian posters on this board, as you know.

Unfortunately, this tournament attracts the most insufferable Canadian hockey chauvinists. They are easily tamed with this one weird trick.

 

[SI90]

Hagens is looking good. I think Hensler is really looking like the player I loved last year.

USA’s first line is going to be a nightmare matchup for most teams at this level. I’ll take that line over any line Canada has right now.

Russia sure would’ve had a good team this year.

I got some push back I feel like Hensler has a strong chance to be a top10 pick.

 

[Boss Man Hughes]

Way to make up for that dive earlier Connolly.


Would he be here or in the NHL?

Presumably he would be playing this year in Russia even if there weren't a war.

 

[PanniniClaus]

Terrance was nowhere near that.

 

[jj cale]

Well they didn't get skunked anyway.

 

[PanniniClaus]

Germany lucky that was not called off the faceoff

 

[SI90]

Did #8 deflect that? Sick deflection if he did.

 

[Sanderson]

Is Germany getting better at hockey? It’s the largest country in Western Europe (85 million people), so there’s a ton of potential to add more top talent to the NHL.

Population size is pretty much irrelevant though. What counts is the number of players and the number of and access to rinks, and Germany doesn't really have lots of those.

While the local hockey teams do have a bit of a pull in larger cities, the biggest draw for hockey is a climate that is fitting for it, meaning cold winters with enough frozen lakes. Germany doesn't really have that anymore, outside of some smaller and not particularly populated regions near the mountains. And those regions tend to be the basis for all winter sports, many of which are quite big in Germany.

 

[SI90]

Population size is pretty much irrelevant though. What counts is the number of players and the number of and access to rinks, and Germany doesn't really have lots of those.

While the local hockey teams do have a bit of a pull in larger cities, the biggest draw for hockey is a climate that is fitting for it, meaning cold winters with enough frozen lakes. Germany doesn't really have that anymore, outside of some smaller and not particularly populated regions near the mountains. And those regions tend to be the basis for all winter sports, many of which are quite big in Germany.

Agreed. Look how small Finland is and they produce a ridiculous amount of hockey players

 

[jj cale]

Max Plante couldn't possibly look more like his old man.

 

[Chainshot]

Alright, let's talk about the game instead of insufferable posters.

 

[jj cale]

U.S p.p incoming.........................good luck boys.

 

[Boss Man Hughes]

Max Plante couldn't possibly look more like his old man.

That;s unfortunate.

 

[PanniniClaus]

Funny - I have always considered a reverse hit like that to be interference, especially when you are that far from the puck.. Never see it called but these guys called it. I would be fine if that was the standard everywhere.