PGT: WJC Quarter Finals: Game 22 | Switzerland Eliminate Sweden 2-0

[scipio]

Mmmmm I would disagree. They play great hockey and have good results in this tourney lately but in terms of producing draft picks, they haven’t been anywhere near Czechs or Finns. Slovaks yes

I have to agree with this. It's important to keep in mind, that we have a way smaller number of registered/active hockey players in Switzerland compared to any of the top nations, it's not even close 27k vs 62k in Sweden, 73k in Finland and 120k in Czech Republic. Let's not look at Canada and the US with over 600 and 500k, respectively. (Slovaks have even fewer players 10k). In my opinion, one can even make an argument that the Swiss ice hockey federation needs to invest a lot just to make sure that the gap doesn't get larger.

 

[Blender]

Whatever you say im sure you know better than the docs

No I don't which is why I know how that is caused, but I'm not the one claiming players are risking their health by playing with an illness. Do you not think the Swedish team has competent medical staff that are monitoring their players? You don't recover from the flu in a day or two, so anyone who sat out with it from their previous game still has it.

 

[aphyro]

I expect the Swedish team has competent medical advice available to them, and would not risk their players' health. Don't know if your personal experience has much relevance here.

same competent medical advice that led to Nicklas Bäckström got caught for doping ?

 

[torero]

Why do you hate Sweden again?

Read this thread ! it is a joke.

Swiss can do what they want ... refs say nothing (normal they are Finish and Canadian) + they can play 6 players nothing is called ... + Swedes are sick + ... + + + !!

Honestly is it funny. do not be surprised some people pick on it to make fun !!!

Swiss aren't that bad ... give them credit. And the Swedes ... well so far it is not their best game.
1-0 is not a scandal so far.

 

[ViD]

Finland battles for gold

Swiss would be mad to get any medal

They are not on par

 

[koyvoo]

I do not hate Sweden. Just like underdogs in general.

Ya that’s what I said.

I would assume that most spectators who are not emotionally tied to one of the teams would cheer on the clear underdog over a heavy favourite. Hate isn’t even in the equation.

 

[hockey20000]

never Iiked Sweden at this tournament since the year they refused to shake hands with Canada.. and then Ieft a note on there door saying goodIuck to Russia vs Canada.. meh.

 

[aphyro]

No I don't which is why I know how that is caused, but I'm not the one claiming players are risking their health by playing with an illness. Do you not think the Swedish team has competent medical staff that are monitoring their players? You don't recover from the flu in a day or two, so anyone who sat out with it from their previous game still has it.

It's usually thats how it is caused yes... but can be if you strain your body aswell while you have a sickness in your body

 

[zyklone]

Atrocious passing from Sweden...

 

[EK47]

When is Lundeström, Zetterlund and Olofsson going to show up? They get lots of ice time but can't create any offense. Can't say I'm surprised either.

Neither is Elvenes.

 

[Blender]

It's usually thats how it is caused yes... but can be if you strain your body aswell while you have a sickness in your body

[citation needed]

 

[4thlineduster]

Kurashev is a good hockey player.

I’d never watched him before this tourney, but he’s left me impressed

 

[bsu]

Swiss are playing their asses off

 

[Blender]

There is the too many men penalty.

Swiss are playing their asses off

They have all tournament, they never stop competing.

 

[Arselona]

Swiss nr 23 has nice speed. Or nr 6 :p

 

[Mestaruus]

Bit of an off topic but isn't that Winnipeg Jets' commentator casting this game on TSN? Can someone tell me what his name is. I've seen too many Winnipeg games not to know his name.

 

[Blender]

Bit of an off topic but isn't that Winnipeg Jets' commentator casting this game on TSN? Can someone tell me what his name is. I've seen too many Winnipeg games not to know his name.

Dennis Beyak.

 

[CantLoseWithMatthews]

Great passing play by Sweden

 

[Blender]

Blatant hook missed there.

 

[Spender]

Alright, Sweden look awake now

Edit: I say just before a comedy of errors

 

[snipes]

The Swiss look like the better team

 

[CantLoseWithMatthews]

The swiss are just everywhere

 

[Killahpunk]

Swiss with some pressure after the PK.

 

[SabresSharks]

Missed call there. Swedes need to wake up.

 

[clydesdale line]

Great goaltending from both sides!