WC QF: May 12 GDT - Canada vs. Slovakia

[Vikke]

That was the best period of hockey ive seen anywhere...since the Stanley Cup playoffs.

Swedish playoffs were better...

 

[kolanos]

Canada's forwards have been up to the task all tournament long..now if our defence/goaltending can get things done...we might pull off an upset today.
I expected this to be Canadas toughest game coming into the tourney.

I think Canada's forwards could do more to help their defense. Guys like Maltby and Draper haven't been stepping up defensively in that regard IMO.

 

[VanIslander]

That was the best period of hockey ive seen anywhere...since the Stanley Cup playoffs.

Only if you like sloppy defenseless hockey.

Are you a Penguins fan?

 

[Everest]

12-8 Canada outshooting.

 

[Marconius]

I think Canada's forwards could do more to help their defense. Guys like Maltby and Draper haven't been stepping up defensively in that regard IMO.

Anyone know the +/- on Canada's top line? I heard they were on for more then a few goals against (onviously more then a few goals fore, as well)

 

[NeoCanuck]

Gagne Scores! Cheap Shot By The Slovaks!

 

[incawg]

brutal cheap shot on gagne after he scores. that should be a 5 and a game.

 

[Vinceee]

Gagne Scores! Cheap Shot By The Slovaks!

WOW... yellow...

Nash... Go hit that ref...

 

[kolanos]

My god, Nash displayed AMAZING patience for a 20 y/o.

3-2 Canada

 

[Everest]

A cheap/filthy/cowardly cross check from behind on the Gagne goal.

 

[HF2002]

He's lucky he didn't break his neck. What a horrible call.

 

[Safir*]

Who X-checked Gagne?

 

[incawg]

what a joke. a 10 minute misconduct? I guess the refs aren't cheating for canada as much as some of the european posters would like to believe

 

[Vinceee]

Who X-checked Gagne?

Rene Vydareny

 

[nikki9]

Gagne Scores! Cheap Shot By The Slovaks!

What exactly happened, I missed that part?

 

[Teezax]

It's a Philly flavored game here with Gagné and Handzus notching some big goals.
That being said, nice to see my boy Gags putting us Canucks on top.

 

[shakes]

I think we can put an end to the "refs are cheating for canada" threads. That should have been 5 and a game. I wonder if psycho_dad and his ilk will be as outraged at something like this... yeh right..

 

[Everest]

How is that not a 5min. penalty? (cross check)

 

[Egil]

How do you call a 10 minute misconduct for checking from behind? That was the most obvious 5 and a game hit I have seen in A LOOOONNNG time. Canada gets all the ref breaks my hairy arse.

 

[Ocelot]

What a cheap shot after the goal. No respect.

 

[kolanos]

Canada the least bit physical with the opposition -- automatic penalty.

The other way around -- it's overlooked.

Typical.

 

[The Imp]

I'm on the 5 + game side. That was a cheap shot beyond belief. That has no place in any kind of sport. He could've seriously hurt Gagne.

 

[Everest]

NHL reffing is far from perfect...but only an IIHF half wit could botch that penalty.

 

[The Imp]

I feel really bad for you guys though. I imagine you get commercials while we get to see the cheerleaders. Some of those girls are hawt.

 

[nikki9]

Well, we are winning, that counts for something.