GDT: USA vs. Finland, Group A, Dec 29 2024; 2:30 Eastern

[Shocker]

The old "Finnish Flop"

More like the old "I'm mad i lost the puck, i'mma hook his leg for no reason" junior play, lmao.

 

[SI90]

Thought that was going right through Augustine. Big save

 

[Svedu]

What did Helenius do there that was wrong?

He was on ice when we let that goal in. He's a center. And he's been nothing but bad this tournament so far. That's what wrong.

Him, Kiiskinen and Kiviharju were supposed to be leaders and they've been our three worst players so far. Disaster.

 

[Master P]

Delete, wrong thread

 

[SI90]

Gotta clear the puck.

 

[JJTT]

Alasiurua has been our best forward in every game. So naturally Large doesn't give him any icetime.

 

[Svedu]

Helenius with the bad pass, again...

Two good goalies. Finland stepped up later on. Pleasantly surprised.

 

[JackSlater]

Enjoyable period to watch. Probably the best Finland has looked so far. USA games seem likely to be entertaining due to style of play.

 

[just a hockey fan]

He was on ice when we let that goal in. He's a center. And he's been nothing but bad this tournament so far. That's what wrong.

Him, Kiiskinen and Kiviharju were supposed to be leaders and they've been our three worst players so far. Disaster.

Loving how much hate you have towards Kiviharju, he breathes and it's wrong

 

[Flinkkis]

Alasiurua has been our best forward in every game. So naturally Large doesn't give him any icetime.

I think Alasiurua and Ruohonen deserve more cred.

 

[gitchiemanitou]

Finns look fantastic out there.

 

[Svedu]

Kumpulainen has been better than Helenius so far. Alasiurua is easily the best. Soini seems to have taken his opportunity.
Kiiskinen and Kiviharju horrible. Helenius thinks he's him but he's not. Horrible pass to his mate in the PP. He's sloppy and nonchalant. Better focus, show sisu and start competing boy!
So far Rimpinen? I love you.

 

[The Crypto Guy]

Didnt notice Hagens out there in the first, he need to be better.

 

[jj cale]

Best Finland has looked for sure. U.S will start getting it together though.

 

[Svedu]

Loving how much hate you have towards Kiviharju, he breathes and it's wrong

Lol, don't be silly. Hate is a strong word. Expectations and to expect something when we are playing an important game is something else. If anything? I think you seem too soft. And believe me, I'm not stating I'm tough or hard.

And why do I criticize them, please guess? Both him and Helenius has that confidence and think they are it. But we've all seen who took a dumb penalty, who also defended very poorly when the US scored. The question is rather, why do you react like you do? His uncle or something?
You don't seem to understand me. I want Finland to win and I wish to see the players perform. How is that hate? Do you even understand what elite sports is all about? Personally I think Kiviharju himself thinks he's been shit so far. Why be a hypocrite and state something else?

 

[Erikfromfin]

Kiviharju should be braver. too much hesitation offensivily and defensivily

 

[Deep Blue Metallic]

2 o-zone penalties, overskating the puck, some bad passes. Lots for the USA to clean up.

 

[TimeZone]

Somehow every team has managed to be underwhelming so far.

 

[PanniniClaus]

Wonderful shot

 

[WhiskeyYerTheDevils]

Holy snipekies

 

[Flinkkis]

Game over.

 

[Svedu]

Passive defending. GG's and game over. 7-2 to the US.

 

[jj cale]

And that is what this U.S can do better then anyone at this tournament...........score goals. They have more talent at the top of their forward group then anyone here.

Which is kind of important.

 

[Flinkkis]

Man Finlands defence might be the worst in the whole tournament. Rimpinen can't save them everytime.

 

[Svedu]

Kiviharju should be braver. too much hesitation offensivily and defensivily

Exactly this, he hesitates very much with the puck. Always watching the time as well. He's not in the zone at all. He looks worried and nervous if anything. The puck flops for him when he's carrying it as well.