World Cup QF: Sep 7 GDT - Russia vs. USA
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Smart Alek said:
You haven't heard about how Niinimaa walked out on the team because of the coach?
Team Russia 5-1. If Russia can play like they play last time against USA.....at least i hope they win. GO RUSSIA
go kim johnsson said:
I thought they crossed over after their quarterfinal. Actually I am pretty sure they do. If Canada wins they play the winner of the sweden/czeck game while Finland plays the winner of the States/Russia game
Rabid Ranger
2 is better than one
Seven_Nation_Army said:
We beat them in Columbus. Granted, it was an exhibition, but it's still a win. The U.S. as a team is not slow, rather it's been the work ethic and level of determination that's had to change. I think that was evidenced in the Slovakia game. If the U.S. puts the pedal to the metal they can win this game for sure.
ALF AmericanLionsFan
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Rabid Ranger
2 is better than one
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I wonder if J.R. is going to be apart of the ESPN telecast tonight? He wasn't Friday, but as dorky as he is I hope he is there(unless he is bad luck).
Rabid Ranger
2 is better than one
4-2 Russia (two goals in the third period). Russians are on a roll and like someone has said USA is just too slow.
Rabid Ranger
2 is better than one
TORRUS said:
How do you explain the game in Columbus, or the victory over a younger, seemingly faster Slovak team?
Rob
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Rabid Ranger said:
The game in Columbus was jut an exhibition game.
They beat the Slovaks by a slimmer margin than Russia and Canada did.
Slick Nick
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Markov
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It's going to be a very hard game to win for Russia, nothing like the first meeting last week. The US even with slow and aging forwards will play desperate and use the momentum to get the W.
But I'm not making predictions, too scared for that.
But I'm not making predictions, too scared for that.
Muddy Wilbury
Flyers Fan in Ottawa
This should be a great game!...thank god BB5 repeats at midnight 
Russia 4 (OT)
USA 3
IMHO Russia will take it all.
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Russia 4 (OT)
USA 3
IMHO Russia will take it all.
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Rabid Ranger
2 is better than one
Rob said:The game in Columbus was jut an exhibition game.
They beat the Slovaks by a slimmer margin than Russia and Canada did.
My point is even with an "aged and decrepit" line-up the U.S. has proven, if it sticks to a system can win.
BruinsGirl
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Another dillemma for me... I hope whichever team playes better and more determined wins!
Both wins will be good enough for me I guess...
Both wins will be good enough for me I guess...
Douggy
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I wouldn't be surprised to see the U.S. forwards take their play up notch. They will have to play stellar to prevent the quick strike capabilities of the Russians from exploiting their porous defensive corps. Puck control, aggressive forechecking and maintaining speed through the blueline will be critical for the U.S. tonight. Its imperative for Ron Wilson to implement a strategy that will bottle the immensely talented Russians in their own zone (much easier said than done
) . I have a strong suspicion its a one goal game either way.
) . I have a strong suspicion its a one goal game either way.
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Can't wait for this game to start. Too bad I have to work again tonight and watch it on tape. 
U.S.A. U.S.A. U.S.A.!!!!
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