GDT: USA - Germany Bronze medal game

[member 305909]

Meaningless? Could have been the first medal since 1953.

OK, granted! If it's not like your team gets this far every year then it is a huge thing.

If there had been a play off-format in the 80s and Finland had been in the bronze medal-game it would have been a huge thing but these days people wouldn't get too excited about it as expectations are higher.

 

[ottawarenegader613]

This game is becoming the WWE with all the roughing calls in 3rd period. Let's not forget chirping in the penalty box between the German and American players.

 

[tellermine]

Oh. Sad for Germany.

 

[Eisen]

58 was, and 53 only came on for the last few seconds

My mistake, I must've misread the numbers.

 

[MoeTheHobo]

Nice to see the americans pleased with their medals

 

[Rangers79]

Good for team USA. Hopefully one year they can get some more talent going and really compete for gold. Glad some Rangers got medals, though.

 

[Czechboy]

Well, after all that talk about crazy tournament and all... the 3 medalists are Canada, US and Finland. 3 of the Big 5.

Congrats to Germany for a great tourney. Have fun building a great team with Zadina and Hronek Seider!

 

[ottawarenegader613]

Congratulations to the United States winning the Bronze medal. I am sure someday if they keep up to to their winning ways, they will get a chance to play for gold in a WHC final and end their 80+ year drought.

As for Germany, its unfortunate to see their tournament end in disappointment, but they had a great tournament. They are going to be a strong team once Draisaitl and Stutzle join their team whether if it's the Olympics or future WHC.

 

[ottawarenegader613]

Great seeing Ottawa 67s alum, Sasha Chemelevski getting the bronze medal to add to his World Junior silver medal from 2019.

 

[EHCler]

Very Proud of the boys, awesome tournament. After those efforts the last few days one unfortunatly had to expect that a break down could be on the cards. Congrats the US Team they clerly outperformed us on all levels today.

 

[OskarOskarius]

Germany have made a big leap this world cup.

 

[Zamboni Parade]

Not all that fussed about the result but to wait a year for the next tournament!? I demand more now.

 

[member 305909]

Good for team USA. Hopefully one year they can get some more talent going and really compete for gold. Glad some Rangers got medals, though.

If you play 10 games you are bound to have at least one bad game. It takes skill to have that bad game in a spot where it doesn't ruin your tournament.

 

[SanDogBrewin]

Very Proud of the boys, awesome tournament. After those efforts the last few days one unfortunatly had to expect that a break down could be on the cards. Congrats the US Team they clerly outperformed us on all levels today.

German fans should not hang there heads. Team played well this tournament.

 

[Mick Riddleton]

Game video, nice to see Boyle playing again. Germans are getting better every year.

 

[AmericanDream]

Germany has a bright bright future....

Nice tournament boys. USA played the way they should have yesterday but it is what it is.

Bronze is still a medal

 

[MilesNewton]

Good for team USA. Hopefully one year they can get some more talent going and really compete for gold. Glad some Rangers got medals, though.

Seemed all about the Rangers the whole game but that isn't surprising with the coaching staff.

 

[Rangers79]

Seemed all about the Rangers the whole game but that isn't surprising with the coaching staff.

Well none of the coaches are Rangers ones but Drury is the GM of team USA

 

[AmericanDream]

Well none of the coaches are Rangers ones but Drury is the GM of team USA

Yep. Head coach is Ottawa assistant and Nate Leaman is Providence college HC...though I think he might be in the running for a NHL job very soon..

 

[FlyerFire]

I see more team USA bashing again on this site ridiculous IMO

 

[kingsholygrail]

I'm glad team USA rallied to show up big in this game. They had a great tournament.