GDT: USA (6) vs. Latvia (1) • Group B • Dec. 26

[MuckOG]

Kunin reminds me of the guy currently wearing #9 for Team USA in the Olympics and World Cup.

 

[TheBeastCoast]

Who the hell thought these Nike ad's were a good idea?

 

[Get North]

That was painful to watch, better off just shooting as quick as they can then passing the puck.

 

[BalticWarrior]

Latvia really needs to simplify their powerplay just get pucks on net and crash towards the net.

You would think a team with majority of players playing in NA would understand that..

 

[WeThreeKings]

Latvia watched Mike Therriens PP coaching videos before this tournament

 

[Alerion]

What a gift from the USA but Latvia either doesn't have the skill to execute on the PP or they spent very little time practicing.

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

I believe there were a few quotes about him not being completely healthy or at least very rusty coming off of his injury.

Lots of people posted speculation on that including me. I never saw anything official on it.

 

[Zippy316]

US is dominating puck possession.

Latvia is playing some good defense and taking away the middle of the ice well. They're giving up the low-chance shots and USA is trying to be too cute and make plays.

Every Latvian chance has been off of a USA turnover so far. US needs to start playing smarter and not give up the odd man rushes.

 

[John Agar]

Latvia finding a way to hang in there...

This is the slowest, un-dynamic US team I have seen like, forever...

Why aren't they playing Rosolovic more... not sure why you can't ride that horse...

Superior play in the AHL against 20 to 24 year old plus and you don't play Rosolovic ?

 

[The Head Crusher]

Who the hell thought these Nike ad's were a good idea?

Swipe left....left....left....left

 

[YourAverageFan*]

Tyler Parsons is in such a tough position. Impossible to get in a grove with how the game has gone on. Wouldn't be surprised if he lets in a softie, which would then unfairly lead to HF calling for his crucifixion

 

[Zippy316]

US is abusing this White-Keller-Thompson line that hasn't generated many chances. Seems like they are out there every other shift.

 

[izzy]

Greenway is so awkward lol

 

[TheBeastCoast]

Tyler Parsons is in such a tough position. Impossible to get in a grove with how the game has gone on. Wouldn't be surprised if he lets in a softie, which would then unfairly lead to HF calling for his crucifixion

Huh? Why would HF call for his crucifixion? He doesn't play for Canada.

 

[Muston Atthews]

Latvia can't handle the puck. That 5 on 3 sucked

 

[PG Canuck]

Damn nice big hit there

 

[izzy]

what a hit by buncis

 

[YourAverageFan*]

Huh? Why would HF call for his crucifixion? He doesn't play for Canada.

true. I meant HF posters from the US

 

[BalticWarrior]

Latvia can't handle the puck. That 5 on 3 sucked

Thats what happens when there are only two exhibitions games scheduled before the tourney. Its bad.

 

[schnee11]

Latvia is crushing with their aggressiveness but they lack skill and can't get quality shots

 

[izzy]

And I'd say all hope is lost

 

[PG Canuck]

It was only a matter of time.

 

[SanDogBrewin]

That was an exhausting shift for Latvia.

 

[izzy]

Keller is so small lol

 

[22Brad Park]

McAvoy is a beast.Bruins hit a homerun I think.His thinking is way ahead of most Easy to see