WC: Apr 30 GDT - Latvia vs. Canada

[Oil_slick9416*]

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Match: Latvia vs. Canada

Official Website: http://www.ihwc.net/english/
Online Statistics & Rosters: http://www.iihf.com/Hydra/Tournamen...ontent/web_output/index.jsp@compId=1000000009
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i know it's a bit early, but hey. the tournament opens tomorrow and we have live action on TSN starting at 10:00am. game time 10:15. here are the rosters for the teams.

1	LUONGO Roberto	GK	L	1.91 / 6'3''	94 / 207	04.APR.1979	Florida Panthers	USA	29 APR 2005
4	PHILLIPS Chris	D	L	1.91 / 6'3''	98 / 216	09.MAR.1978	Brynas IF Gavle	SWE	29 APR 2005
6	REDDEN Wade	D	L	1.88 / 6'2''	94 / 207	12.JUN.1977	Ottawa Senators	CAN	29 APR 2005
7	MORRISON Brendan	F	L	1.81 / 5'11''	84 / 185	15.AUG.1975	Linkopings HC	SWE	29 APR 2005
10	MORROW Brenden	F	L	1.81 / 5'11''	96 / 212	16.JAN.1979	Dallas Stars	USA	29 APR 2005
15	HEATLEY Dany	F	L	1.91 / 6'3''	98 / 216	21.JAN.1981	AK Bars Kazan	RUS	29 APR 2005
17	FISHER Mike	F	R	1.83 / 6'0''	94 / 207	05.JUN.1980	EV Zug	SUI	29 APR 2005
18	MALTBY Kirk	F	R	1.83 / 6'0''	87 / 192	22.DEC.1972	Detroit Red Wings	USA	29 APR 2005
19	DOAN Shane	F	R	1.88 / 6'2''	98 / 216	10.OCT.1976	Phoenix Coyotes	USA	29 APR 2005
21	GAGNE Simon	F	L	1.83 / 6'0''	85 / 187	29.FEB.1980	Philadelphia Flyers	USA	29 APR 2005
22	MARLEAU Patrick	F	L	1.88 / 6'2''	96 / 212	15.SEP.1979	San Jose Sharks	USA	29 APR 2005
23	HANNAN Scott	D	L	1.86 / 6'1''	100 / 220	23.JAN.1979	San Jose Sharks	USA	29 APR 2005
24	WALKER Scott	F	R	1.8 / 5'11''	91 / 201	19.JUL.1973	Nashville Predators	USA	29 APR 2005
27	BOYLE Dan	D	R	1.81 / 5'11''	87 / 192	12.JUL.1976	Djurgardens IF Stockholm	SWE	29 APR 2005
28	REGEHR Robyn	D	L	1.91 / 6'3''	103 / 227	19.APR.1980	Calgary Flames	CAN	29 APR 2005
30	BRODEUR Martin	GK	L	1.88 / 6'2''	96 / 212	06.MAY.1972	New Jersey Devils	USA	29 APR 2005
33	DRAPER Kris	F	L	1.81 / 5'11''	87 / 192	24.MAY.1971	Detroit Red Wings	USA	29 APR 2005
35	TURCO Marty	GK	L	1.81 / 5'11''	85 / 187	13.AUG.1975	Djurgardens IF Stockholm	SWE	29 APR 2005
44	SOURAY Sheldon	D	L	1.93 / 6'4''	105 / 231	13.JUL.1976	Farjestad Karlstad	SWE	29 APR 2005
55	JOVANOVSKI Ed	D	L	1.88 / 6'2''	96 / 212	26.JUN.1976	Vancouver Canucks	CAN	29 APR 2005
61	NASH Rick	F	L	1.93 / 6'4''	94 / 207	16.JUN.1984	HC Davos	SUI	29 APR 2005
94	SMYTH Ryan	F	L	1.86 / 6'1''	87 / 192	21.FEB.1976	Edmonton Oilers	CAN	29 APR 2005
97	THORNTON Joe

1	IRBE Arturs	GK	L	1.74 / 5'9''	80 / 176	02.FEB.1967	Columbus Blue Jackets	USA	29 APR 2005
2	LAVINS Rodrigo	D	L	1.79 / 5'10''	84 / 185	03.AUG.1974	HK Riga 2000	LAT	29 APR 2005
4	SAVIELS Agris	D	L	1.86 / 6'1''	98 / 216	15.JAN.1982	Hershey Bears	USA	29 APR 2005
5	SPRUKTS Janis	F	L	1.9 / 6'3''	105 / 231	31.JAN.1982	HK Riga 2000	LAT	29 APR 2005
7	SKRASTINS Karlis	D	L	1.88 / 6'2''	85 / 187	09.JUL.1974	HK Riga 2000	LAT	29 APR 2005
8	GALVINS Guntis	D	L	1.84 / 6'0''	86 / 190	25.JAN.1986	HK Riga 2000	LAT	29 APR 2005
9	ANKIPANS Girts	F	L	1.83 / 6'0''	83 / 183	29.NOV.1975	HK Riga 2000	LAT	29 APR 2005
10	ZIEDINS Maris	F	L	1.78 / 5'10''	78 / 172	03.JUL.1978	Greenville Grrrowl	USA	29 APR 2005
12	VASILJEVS Herberts	F	R	1.8 / 5'11''	75 / 165	27.MAY.1976	Nurnberg Ice Tigers	GER	29 APR 2005
13	PANTELEJEVS Grigorijs	F	L	1.76 / 5'9''	90 / 198	13.NOV.1972	IFK Arboga	SWE	29 APR 2005
14	TAMBIJEVS Leonids	F	R	1.76 / 5'9''	85 / 187	26.SEP.1970	EHC Chur	SUI	29 APR 2005
16	SIROKOVS Aleksejs	F	R	1.82 / 6'0''	88 / 194	20.FEB.1981	Amur Khabarovsk	RUS	29 APR 2005
17	NIZIVIJS Aleksandrs	F	R	1.77 / 5'10''	78 / 172	16.SEP.1976	Bjorkloven Umea	SWE	29 APR 2005
22	SOROKINS Olegs	D	L	1.77 / 5'10''	82 / 181	04.JAN.1974	Assat Pori	FIN	29 APR 2005
23	TRIBUNCOVS Atvars	D	L	1.88 / 6'2''	98 / 216	14.OCT.1976	Spartak Moscow	RUS	29 APR 2005
24	REDLIHS Mikelis	F	L	1.79 / 5'10''	78 / 172	01.JUL.1984	HK Riga 2000	LAT	29 APR 2005
25	MACIJEVSKIS Aleksandrs	F	L	1.77 / 5'10''	80 / 176	26.JUN.1975	Odense IK	DEN	29 APR 2005
27	SEMJONOVS Aleksandrs	F	L	1.81 / 5'11''	91 / 201	08.JUN.1972	IFK Arboga	SWE	29 APR 2005
29	CIPRUSS Aigars	F	L	1.78 / 5'10''	80 / 176	12.JAN.1972	Spartak Moscow	RUS	29 APR 2005
30	RAITUMS Martins	GK	L	1.8 / 5'11''	80 / 176	14.APR.1985	HK Riga 2000	LAT	29 APR 2005
31	MASALSKIS Edgars	GK	L	1.76 / 5'9''	78 / 172	31.MAR.1980	HC Dukla Jihlava	CZE	29 APR 2005
35	IGNATJEVS Viktors	D	L	1.9 / 6'3''	95 / 209	26.APR.1970	EHC Black Wings Linz	AUT	29 APR 2005
47	CIPULIS Martins	F	L	1.8 / 5'11''	82 / 181	29.NOV.1980	HK Riga 2000	LAT	29 APR 2005

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[Steveorama]

Looking at the two lineups, I'm leaning toward Canada on this one.
Of course, you never know...a lot of Canadians have not been playing meaningful hockey for over a year...

 

[Habsfan 32]

I think Canada is going to win but they will be surprised by Latvia.

 

[Berkut]

2-1 Latvia..............................i hope

 

[Habsfan 32]

As for the score goes I'm saying. 4-1 Canada. With our goals coming from Gagne,Doan,Thornton and Souray. Brodeur plays a very strong game.

 

[Everest]

Canada will shut out Latvia...and TSN playxplay will buthcer the Latvian players name pronunciations

 

[Habsfan 32]

Canada will shut out Latvia...and TSN playxplay will buthcer the Latvian players name pronunciations

They can't be worst then RDS.

 

[Oil_slick9416*]

Canada will shut out Latvia...and TSN playxplay will buthcer the Latvian players name pronunciations

can't be worse than the way you butchered the word butcher.

 

[NeoCanuck]

Brendan Morrison with a Hat-Trick and 4 Assists.

 

[Oil_slick9416*]

Brendan Morrison with a Hat-Trick and 4 Assists.

and ryan smyth gets 2 goals and 5 assists

 

[Wisent]

I'm going with a 2-1 for Canada.

 

[SPARTAKUS*]

Well, here we go baby. Let's play some hockey!!!!. 5:0 Canada. Brodeur with the SO.

 

[Kronblom]

Past results:
2004: 6-1 Canada
2003: 2-0 Canada
2002: 4-1 Canada

Canada tied Austria (2-2) in their opening game last year, a repeat this time? Maybe not, my "bold" prediction is 4-1 Canada.

 

[PredsFan77*]

Lativa 26-4

 

[RorschachWJK]

Reason says 4-1 Canada, heart says 3-2 Latvia (my wife is Latvian).

 

[Mr. Penguin]

Canada's first game so there's a possibilty for a surprise... hmm...

2-2 I say.

 

[wassup77]

I seriously (this is NOT a joke) think that Canada win with about 3-0

 

[wilka91*]

15-0 Lativa









No seriously, 4-1 Canada.

 

[ALF AmericanLionsFan]

4 - 0 Canada

 

[Macman]

7-1 Canada.

 

[stv11]

Canada are rarely in top shape early in the tournament, and they also rarely record blowout against weaker teams, so my guess is 3-1 Canada

 

[Vic Rattlehead*]

Lativa 26-4

Canada will Tie latvia 20-20.

 

[Everest]

can't be worse than the way you butchered the word butcher.

mibad...I nailed "pronuciations" though! (I think?)
Canada has 2 weeks of prep. work before this game...so I think its safe to expect a sharp performance this morning. They should be able to shut out Latvia,and spend the entire game controlling the puck/play.
We have been slow starters in INT. tourneys on numerous occasions...but this one will be different. I think Heatley will be in on the scoring...I wonder if Artie Irbe starts for the Latvians? He is a "neat" little goalie...fun to watch.

 

[Cono]

I expect some problems for Canada. This game will end up tie 2-2.

 

[VanIslander]

If Arturs Irbe plays as he has before (though a while ago), Karlis Skrastins plays in front of the net as he has impressed last season, and a no-name forward like Vasiljevs scores a timely goal

Latvia could win 1-0 or tie 1-1.

But I give them about a 10 % chance of doing it.

Odds are, a 4-1 Canadian win would be respectable all around.