GDT: WJC, Jan 2: Finland vs. Slovakia, 12:00 p.m. local, 6:00 a.m. EST

[Jukurit]

Very even, entertaining game. Could've gone either way.

 

[Boss Man Hughes]

Very even, entertaining game. Could've gone either way.

Slovakia should have been better. Dvorsky did not do enough.

 

[WayTooCold]

SVK was medal worthy in this tournament. Somebody wins and somebody loses. Canada will win it all mostly probably but let's see

 

[illone84]

nice game by Slovakia...deserved to play for a medal. Amazing play by Lassila the captain! Good win for Finland!!!

 

[Jukurit]

Slovakia should have been better. Dvorsky did not do enough.

Yeah. For a #10th overall pick Dvorsky seemed pretty invisible outside his goal.

 

[Boss Man Hughes]

Attendance looked like about 200.

 

[Gsus]

And it shouldn't have been. Finland is mediocre with no good players.

That's about as salty as it gets, message after message.

 

[ChicagoBullsFan]

Holy f***ing Jesus.
I couldn't ever believe or expect that Finland advances to Semifinals in these U20 WJC's.

But once again our boys proved doubters wrong and that's great.
Lauri Mikkola has got fire under his ass to prove that he's not a nobody coach.

I don't know how that change has been possible but maybe he's readed of these messages in here
and saw that how much shit and crap he's gotten and decided to change himself.

Of course the official final judgement comes after the tournament.
But lets enjoy now when there's 2 games left.

And all Slovakian fans i wanna say this.
Your team was very good and capable to compete for the medals.
But maybe those injuries and miss Slafkovsky and Nemec was a bit too much for you guys this time.

Don't be sad and don't cry too even the losing hurts now.
Be proud of your boys they did what they could and they really forced us to deserve semifinal spot.

The future of Slovakian hockey looks promising.
I hope the better IIHF tournaments are still coming for you sooner than later.

See you in U18 WJC's in Espoo.
Dakujeme Slovensko.
Thank you Slovakia.

 

[SantosHalper]

A MASSIVE victory for Finland and a massive achievement to this age class. What a goal by Lassila, that's how captain should play!

And let's not forget Naukkis Naukkarinen! Lot of dirty work in this game and almost scored a goal. I hope the rest of the team grows for the semifinal, like Naukkarinen did for this.

Two more games like this, Lassila and Naukkarinen won't go undrafted next summer.

 

[ChicagoBullsFan]

A MASSIVE victory for Finland and a massive achievement to this age class. What a goal by Lassila, that's how captain should play!

And let's not forget Naukkis Naukkarinen! Lot of dirty work in this game and almost scored a goal. I hope the rest of the team grows for the semifinal, like Naukkarinen did for this.

Two more games like this, Lassila and Naukkarinen won't go undrafted next summer.

Add Männistö on that group.

 

[SantosHalper]

Add Männistö on that group.

Yeah, he is undrafted too, i forgot that. 4th line been very consistent through out the tournament. Dare i say that Bau has mörkö-potential, couple goals in next 2 games would be fitting.

 

[FinPanda]

During last 15 years in different age groups Finland has faced Slovakia 33 times. Finland has won 30 of those games. Crazy.

https://x.com/AnttiSalonen2/status/1742202876389155106?s=20

 

[shaner8989]

Kokko has some serious potential.

 

[SantosHalper]

During last 15 years in different age groups Finland has faced Slovakia 33 times. Finland has won 30 of those games. Crazy.

https://x.com/AnttiSalonen2/status/1742202876389155106?s=20

But this age group won Finland in Hlinka and U18 Worlds. We got the last laugh.

 

[Jussi]

So what. You just delay the game if necessary.


So what. You just delay the game if necessary.

You can't delay it indefinitely. Plus there's obligations to ticket buyers.

 

[tobu]

Salty loss in an even game. Expected a bit more from us tbh, I think the roster was there to medal, even to gold in one of these years if stars would align. There was definitely a bit more to be desired from this age group with plenty of talent. Things just didn't always go our way.

For me it's a failing grade to the coaching staff around Fenes. Excited nonetheless by the individuals likely making NHL teams and hopefully we'll get to see this generation in a senior international tournament with best on bet one day.

 

[ChicagoBullsFan]

Salty loss in an even game. Expected a bit more from us tbh, I think the roster was there to medal, even to gold in one of these years if stars would align. There was definitely a bit more to be desired from this age group with plenty of talent. Things just didn't always go our way.

For me it's a failing grade to the coaching staff around Fenes. Excited nonetheless by the individuals likely making NHL teams and hopefully we'll get to see this generation in a senior international tournament with best on bet one day.

It wasn't salty loss on you guys.
Actually it was close loss in 1 goal game which could've easily go other way too.

You guys didn't play bad game but we were better this time.
Maybe in U18 WJC's in Espoo you guys win us never say never remember this.

Thanks for exciting and even game.

 

[ChicagoBullsFan]

During last 15 years in different age groups Finland has faced Slovakia 33 times. Finland has won 30 of those games. Crazy.

https://x.com/AnttiSalonen2/status/1742202876389155106?s=20

Is that based only IIHF worlds or does Finland's 2-0 win in Beijing winter Olympics semifinal count too?

 

[FinPanda]

Is that based only IIHF worlds or does Finland's 2-0 win in Beijing winter Olympics semifinal count too?

Idk