PGT: WJC Gold Medal Game | Finland Win Gold Over USA 3-2 | Part II

[talitintti]

Which Finnish players would make it to Team Canada 3-5 years from now? There aren't many. I can't think of a single one who'd be a lock.

Which Finnish players would've made Team Canada in this tournament? Finns play with bigger heart and more national pride and are tactically ahead of the north amerikans.

To answer your question, Rantanen, Barkov, Kakko, Laine, Heiskanen, Saros, Aho at least.

 

[Jussi]

I support Sweden in major football tournaments cause Finland is never there. I also root for them in hockey when they're playing Canada cause it's nice to see the underdog win.

Well there's the reason why you haven't been invited to the new HFpoli.

 

[crowi]

I wish the Swedes and Finns could get along and also be one nation. I think their playing styles compliment each other - feisty, driving, solid goaltending Finns and responsible, boring, mistake free, socialist Swedes.
Would make some incredible men’s teams every time out, someone who could really rival Canada, and only about 15million population still.

Anyways, great job Finland. This tourney has so much parity over the last ten years. The top five nations are very even. Too bad the Czechs arent what they used to be.

wtf? finns and swedes getting along? gtfo.

 

[Canadian Finn]

I'm sure Crosby, McDavid, MacKinnon are shaking in their boots for the next best on best tournament. Stop being drunk and be realistic. Finland is on the upswing, for sure but they still aren't in the top 4, let alone #1.

not in top 4?

your location checks out

 

[FinlandPanther]

I'm sure Crosby, McDavid, MacKinnon are shaking in their boots for the next best on best tournament. Stop being drunk and be realistic. Finland is on the upswing, for sure but they still aren't in the top 4, let alone #1.

They aren’t top 4 lmao. Somehow every year I hear this yet every year we medal. Not the best fine, but don’t make a stupid comment.

 

[PensPlz]

Best athletes in Finland play hockey. It's the most popular sport by a mile.

Best athletes in the USA have a lot of other options for sports to play. More accessible options. More practical options based on location, culture, and income level.

So the fact we are competing in hockey against other nations top athletes and coming away with the silver is pretty impressive imho.

 

[TimeZone]

not in top 4?

your location checks out

You think their best on best Roster beats Sweden/Russia/USA right now? C'mon man. I like the Finn's but let's not get delusional.

 

[Stubu]

I wish the Swedes and Finns could get along and also be one nation. I think their playing styles compliment each other - feisty, driving, solid goaltending Finns and responsible, boring, mistake free, socialist Swedes.
Would make some incredible men’s teams every time out, someone who could really rival Canada, and only about 15million population still.

Actually our two countries are much more closely in cahoots than it may seem on the outside, but the refreshing sports hatred is something we'll (both) eternally stick to.

 

[branch]

Poehling as MVP lmao

 

[Islesfan22]

Who was the crease violation on as I missed the game. Looked like a clean goal. Did they call Wally for a crease violation as the puck was in the crease when he put it home?

 

[Canadian Finn]

You think their best on best Roster beats Sweden/Russia/USA right now? C'mon man. I like the Finn's but let's not get delusional.

Sweden? Yes.

Russia? Maybe.

USA? Most Likely.

Canada? Not Likely.

 

[Jussi]

I wish the Swedes and Finns could get along and also be one nation.

 

[204hockey]

finland scored 3 on usa and only 2 vs canada.. so canada is def better than usa at least

 

[crowi]

You think their best on best Roster beats Sweden/Russia/USA right now? C'mon man. I like the Finn's but let's not get delusional.

Sure, put up your ultimate shield (delusion) to block Finland from being a top hockey nation right on par with all those.

This is exactly why I think you guys get influenced by some dumb ass has-beens in your media.

 

[TimeZone]

They aren’t top 4 lmao. Somehow every year I hear this yet every year we medal. Not the best fine, but don’t make a stupid comment.

Finland seems to have a tad more motivation towards winning the bronze medal than other teams with higher asperations.

 

[Stubu]

6:30 AM, time to hit the sack... this thread is gradually spontaneously combusting anyway... nighty night/good morning/other, folks, was fun as usual. /out

 

[TimeZone]

Sweden? Yes.

Russia? Maybe.

USA? Most Likely.

Canada? Not Likely.

Sweden's D is undeniably the best in the world. I rank them second behind Canada. Russia #3.

 

[Canadian Finn]

A good Offence will beat a strong defence.

(at least as Leaf fans, we had better hope so)

 

[TimeZone]

Sure, put up your ultimate shield (delusion) to block Finland from being a top hockey nation right on par with all those.

This is exactly why I think you guys get influenced by some dumb ass has-beens in your media.

My ultimate shield being the fact that Finland hasn't placed better than third during the past 3 best on best tournaments? I'm fine with going out on that shield.

 

[talitintti]

My ultimate shield being the fact that Finland hasn't placed better than third during the past 3 best on best tournaments? I'm fine with going out on that shield.

What has Russia done?

 

[crowi]

Finland seems to have a tad more motivation towards winning the bronze medal than other teams with higher asperations.

What a f***ing laughable comment.

I'm glad my countrymen want to win EVERY GAME, instead of going limp-dick if they fail to reach the finals.

 

[Kasper92]

...USA played great throughout the tournament. In the GMG they carried alot of the play but were too cute most of the game. They also had some bad breaks with the disallowed goal & missing golden chances. Showed heart battling back but let off the gas at the end & paid for it. Its a game of inches.

Looked like USA stopped moving their feet the last 2 min. Also it was weird the way they lined up to block shots on Primeau. Shows a lack of confidence in your goalie and is an accident waiting to happen.

 

[crowi]

My ultimate shield being the fact that Finland hasn't placed better than third during the past 3 best on best tournaments? I'm fine with going out on that shield.

So, first of all, they've placed 3rd as you said. Why are they not in the top-5 then on your Ferraroesque-list?

What has Russia done to be in there? Be big nation? HURRDURR?

 

[TimeZone]

What has Russia done?

Nothing, they've choked. That portion is debatable, I still think the Russians have a better team right now though.

What's not debable is that they're the best hockey nation in the world, that's just stupid.

 

[Canadian Finn]

if Bettman wasn't such a jerkburger, we could see a best on best again.

that would super swell.