GDT: WJC Finland - Canada, Dec 26, 2023

[Junohockeyfan]

Zeros of the game: Savoie and Minten

Heros: BAD line and Celle

 

[Dominance]

Felt more like playing the Swiss than the Finns. Great job boys.

 

[Svedu]

I hope Pulkkinen can show a bit more physicality in the next game. I actually like that he got a bit mad there, this team will need some fire further on. Of course being clever when being physical.

Helenius a complete non factor in this game. Nyman will need more ice time in some games, he shows that he is one of those few who can lead his team in this tournament.
Salin bad. Kulonummi pretty meh. Pieniniemi was weak sometimes.

Kokko is the only one who gets a pass.

No medal for us this year. It's between the US, Sweden and perhaps Canada with Slovakia being the dark horse for a medal.

 

[hockey20000]

good game finland best of luck in rest of tournament

 

[deleted user]

Good picks for players of the game.

 

[Leaf Fans]

Zeros of the game: Savoie and Minten

Heros: BAD line and Celle

Minten was one of the best players tonight.

 

[HabSgt]

Good game Finland. It's a game of inches. I hope you guys beat Sweden!

Lots to work on for Canada but always nice to get a W.

 

[Luolis]

I hope Pulkkinen can show a bit more physicality in the next game. I actually like that he got a bit mad there, this team will need some fire further on. Of course being clever when being physical.

Helenius a complete non factor in this game. Nyman will need more ice time in some games, he shows that he is one of those few who can lead his team in this tournament.
Salin bad. Kulonummi pretty meh. Pieniniemi was weak sometimes.

Kokko is the only one who gets a pass.

No medal for us this year. It's between the US, Sweden and perhaps Canada with Slovakia being the dark horse for a medal.

Pulkkinen felt really slow for the game. Behind in too many plays.

 

[WhatTheDuck]

Good picks for players of the game.

Mentioned earlier in the game that Kulonummi stood out for me. He looks like a pro, moves well and shows composure

 

[Bounces R Way]

Nate the Great
nice game from him

Wouldn't call that a strong performance from Team Canada but it was good enough.
Finnish goalie was good, rest of the team not so much.

 

[deleted user]

Minten was one of the best players tonight.

He certainly was not "one of the best" tonight. No.

 

[Tobias Kahun]

That was some Marchand shit from Bonk. Punch a guy in the back of the head after they score and then the selljob. Not something i like seeing from Canada

Deserved win for Canadians but luckily this is just a group stage game.

Haha, talking about Canadian sell jobs.

That’s classic.

 

[deleted user]

Mentioned earlier in the game that Kulonummi stood out for me. He looks like a pro, moves well and shows composure

Aye, same with me and Danielson.

 

[Hockeyfrilla]

I hope Pulkkinen can show a bit more physicality in the next game. I actually like that he got a bit mad there, this team will need some fire further on. Of course being clever when being physical.

Pulkkinen looks interesting, could be a force w that size.

 

[nucks88]

Oh well, sloppy game by both teams…early yet and I am sure they both will improve…

 

[stevo61]

He certainly was not "one of the best" tonight. No.

He was probably the 3rd best player... on his line

 

[Go Wings]

Minten was one of the best players tonight.

Take off your Leafs glasses and actually watch the game objectively. Him and Savoie were not great.

 

[Svedu]

Pulkkinen felt really slow for the game. Behind in too many plays.

Agreed. He was bad. Salin worse. Kulonummi slow as well. I hate that the D's are so f*cking slow and it's no surprise for us following Finnish hockey lately. They need to start working on that. Or is it only bad genes? Lol.

 

[Luolis]

Haha, talking about Canadian sell jobs.

That’s classic.

Just not a big fan of what one singular player did there at the end.

I have nothing against team Canada and you guys are my favorites if Finland is out. No hard feelings!

 

[Junohockeyfan]

Minten was one of the best players tonight.

LMAO!

 

[Leaf Fans]

Take off your Leafs glasses and actually watch the game objectively. Him and Savoie were not great.

I was watching team Canada. The Leafs on the sweaters and on the flag.

 

[ChicagoBullsFan]

Kokko has been good, rest of the Finland has not been very impressive

You couldn't say that any better i agree with 15000%
With these game performances even avoiding relegation round is a miracle.

This U20 team Finland is coached by an idiot a brain-dead idiot.
Get back to home and STOP EMBARRASSING Finnish lion jersey f***ing p***yes.

 

[Svedu]

I´m not that mad. Could only be good with a loss for this team. If we can upset Sweden on their home soil being favorites and all? I will be more than satisfied hehe.

 

[Junohockeyfan]

Pretty sloppy game all around IMO. Both teams will get better as the tournament progresses.

 

[Jussi]

This game highlighted the problems in Finnish player development. We're no longer producing good skaters, never mind fast skaters, the junior and men's leagues don't prepare the players for the physicality of international and NHL play. As Lehkonen pointed out on TV5, we don't train "stick battles" in juniors, hence why Canadians were winning them all the time. It also doesn't help that we're not giving the kids the best possible coaching. Not impressed with Mikkola.