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

[Prntscrn]

I'm sure they do, for helvede!

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

 

[Gsus]

This thread needs more fireworks:

 

[Prntscrn]

Most influential Finn in the world an absolute legend!

 

[SanDogBrewin]

Going to be a good one. Go USA!

 

[DKH]

If both teams play like they did today, Finland will win easily.

Have to agree with this

 

[TheGoldenJet]

Didn't he get 1+1 vs Swiss?...hmm...i guess i was wrong, nevertheless, 4 poäng isn't that bad in 6 games for a d-man,
besides....

You’re right, on the surface, 4 points in 6 games isn’t “that bad” for a d-man. But for a 19 year old 1st round pick who has been gifted the #1D and #1PPQB positions on a powerhouse team? It is absolutely underwhelming on paper.

On the ice, he has objectively been outplayed by most other teams’ #1D. Alexeyev has had a much better tournament. Brannstrom outclassed him on the same sheet of ice and still leads him in scoring despite Sweden being eliminated. Anderson has also been better.

As you eluded to in your first post, expectations for this WJC were much higher for Jokiharju, a 19 year old 1st round pick in his draft+2 year who is getting NHL time. He has fallen short of those expectations so far.

 

[Canadian Finn]

Most influential Finn in the world an absolute legend!

well, this made my day.

Thanks

 

[Sabresfansince1980]

What are the LEGAL viewing options in the US?

 

[sooni]

This game will be nasty one sided slaughtery. USA will be outplayed everyway. 7-2 for Finland. Tolvanen with hatty and Ylonen with 2goals.

 

[Pantokrator]

Finland wins 4-3. Finland always punches above their weight.

 

[Newsworthy]

Looks like it could be another Hockey Classic.

 

[Herbert Lewis]

I'm glad to say that Finland is the underdog. Finland the underdog vs cocky USA, can't wait.

Do you have evidence of your claim???

 

[Herbert Lewis]

I see a lot of salty Canadians. Why? because you couldn't score 14 goals against the Finns???

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

What are the LEGAL viewing options in the US?

I would guess NHL network

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

I see a lot of salty Canadians. Why? because you couldn't score 14 goals against the Finns???

I mean, they really got unlucky in that Finland game. I'm not complaining, because its always fun when they crash out of a tournament especially in Canada, but that is some rotten luck.

 

[NyQuil]

I see a lot of salty Canadians. Why? because you couldn't score 14 goals against the Finns???

There are more people calling Canadians salty than there are salty Canadians.

We lost fair and square.

Good luck to both teams in the Final, which I believe is supposed to be the topic of the thread.

 

[Rabid Ranger]

Tournaments like this really bring out the best in humanity. Lol.

 

[JiricekSaveUs]

If both teams play like they did today, Finland will win easily.

Hughes > Kakko

 

[Sabresfansince1980]

I would guess NHL network

I just added that channel to my subscription...thanks!

 

[JiricekSaveUs]

Finland is showing that their hockey is tactically far ahead of North Americans.

In fact Tampa Bay is emulating Team Finland's puck control hockey and we can all see the results. NHL is just lagging 5-7 years behind of FEL tactically.

Liiga > NHL ainec

 

[SantosHalper]

Go Finland go!!! We deserves this more. We have lost too many times in small rinks, that this belongs to us.

 

[MoeTheHobo]

Wow have you heard about this powerhouse that Finland are most definitely going to get smashed by?? A true top 4 team that tier 3 Finland have no chance against

 

[SanDogBrewin]

Finns have the Yanks number, Whether Olympics or Juniors, Finns beat Yanks. Suomi by 3.

Not in this tournament.

 

[Canadian Finn]

Not in this tournament.

one game does not change history.

Finns have the Yanks number.