GDT: USA (5) vs. Canada (4) • Gold Medal Game • Jan. 5 • Part 2

[Jaykay]

Lots of emotion in here but have to admit it's been a great game.

Here's to a good third!

 

[Hockeyisl1fe]

Nope. They just dominated Sweden.

They did that yeah, but they dived too. I watched as a neutral fan... it was embarrassing at times, looked like Italian national soccer team.

 

[YourAverageFan*]

Barzal and Strome think the PP is actually them vs 4 players.

This.

 

[Coaches Coroner]

Barzal looks worse this year than last year. I know he's being put in a bigger role, but the great glimpses he showed at times last year would make one think he should be able to handle it a year older. Strome has also looked pretty bad, whiffing on every other pass attempt (especially on the PP) the last few games.

 

[mel]

Me too. All I hear from most American fans (not the ones on here) is "who cares?". Hell of a tourney.

Same here. It's sad though because they're missing a hell of a tournament. I look forward to this every year.

 

[ijuka]

They did that yeah, but they dived too. I watched as a neutral fan... it was embarrassing at times, looked like Italian national soccer team.

Agreed, they dived a lot. The reffing was bad. As a neutral fan.

 

[GWNR]

Lots of emotion in here but have to admit it's been a great game.

Here's to a good third!

I agree. I have a lot of respect for American hockey. Old school style, I love it.

But for the next 20 minutes, screw you Americans! Jk, good luck in the 3rd lads.

 

[John Agar]

Barzal and Strome think the PP is actually them vs 4 players.

They are trying to mesmerize the whole tournament with their Bruce Lee mythical moves...

 

[rayzer]

Fantastic game so far

 

[jc17]

They did that yeah, but they dived too. I watched as a neutral fan... it was embarrassing at times, looked like Italian national soccer team.

Hey now, Italy has straightened up a little. Spain, portugal, brazil and england are king of the flop.

 

[ReginKarlssonLehner]

O'Neil nailed it, if the passing lanes arent there pass it back and just unload from the point.

Barzal and Strome act like they married always looking for each other when they're barely effective when holding on to it for long.

 

[mel]

Again!

Damn it, Charlie!

We can't even win when we cheat!

 

[Machinehead]

Hey now, Italy has straightened up a little. Spain, portugal, brazil and england are king of the flop.

That reminds me, I love Germany

 

[Sher-Wood]

And Sweden has resorted to choking, what's your point?

Sweden choking is beside the point. Point is Canada diving a lot specially in the semifinals.

 

[The Enemy Within]

What more could the North American fans ask for? USA and Canada with 20 minutes left? I think that there is little else.

 

[Nac Mac Feegle]

No argument there but the also dived, a lot.

So have virtually all European teams for the last 30 years. So, before you complain, you might want to remember about glass houses and all that...

 

[Jaykay]

"My favorite hockey player growing up was Patrick Kane"

Oh yeah, these kids are really young.

 

[Lemmiwinks]

Glad to hear from all the experienced hockey players here who watched that tripping penalty in slow motion and thought it was a dive

It's going to be a great 3rd, bring it on!

 

[y2kcanucks]

No argument there but the also dived, a lot.

No they didn't. Not a single diving penalty. Just because a player goes down when tripped doesn't mean he dove.

 

[Know Your Enemy]

I have a feeling that the Americans are going to light it up in the 3rd. But I'm a pessimistic guy

 

[Statsy]

Barzal looks worse this year than last year. I know he's being put in a bigger role, but the great glimpses he showed at times last year would make one think he should be able to handle it a year older. Strome has also looked pretty bad, whiffing on every other pass attempt (especially on the PP) the last few games.

Honestly no idea what you're talking about. He's practically carrying the offense. Sure he hangs onto it too much, as Marner did last year, but it creates a lot of chances.

 

[McJesu]

While this world jr's hasn't been seen as being as talented as other ones in years past, there's some obvious future NHLers in this game that we will get to know on both teams.

 

[Anthony5967]

Same here. It's sad though because they're missing a hell of a tournament. I look forward to this every year.

Totally agree. Some of the best young players on display. I love the sport so much though that like you, I cannot wait for this tourney.

 

[go comets]

Balls to the walls for the 3rd... And probably more....

 

[jc17]

That reminds me, I love Germany

I think they play a respectable game.