World Cup QF: Sep 8 GDT - Canada vs. Slovakia

[Le Golie]

So far, two of the three teams that have moved on to the semi's really stepped it up and played at a different level yesterday. It's not a new level scene to this tournament as Canada and Finland played at that level through the entire round robin. Finland took a step backwards after the Niinimaa incident.

So now it's up to Canada to either rise beyond the level they played at in the round robin or stay at that level and be in a dogfight in the final four.

They will not lose this game. They dominated Slovakia in the round robin and are far beyond the skill level of their opponent tonight. Broduer alone just doesn't give Canada a chance to lose this matchup. So what it comes down to for me is a completely dominating performance or just a routine win. I really hope they show that the ceiling is higher than what they've played at so far. I don't care if it's a two-goal game or a five-goal game, I just want to see Canada's level of play improve from the round robin.

 

[alexk65]

Lemieux will step up big with 1 goal and 2 assists.
4-0 canada

 

[loadie]

I think this will be a little closer than people think, I'll go with a 4-2 Canada win, with Canada scoring an empty netter.

 

[GKJ]

I hope Canada wins, but as much as i hate to say it, i can see the slovaks walking away with this game. it will be a tough tight checking game in which the slovaks will fall back on the trap and hopefully the candians will be able to beat that pesky trap. but I hope canada wins.

3-2 ot

If Slovakia has to fall back into a trap they will get lit up like a Christmas tree

 

[jhopspensfan]

Can somebody post a link to the radio broadcast?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Jacques Plante]

I look for the big line of Sakic, Iginla and Lemieux to break out big time. It's a big game and they've been quiet. I think tonight's the night.

If you want to see something really enjoyable watch Brad Richards. I've loved watching this kid over the last week. He does it all. Maybe I'm to high on him but I can't help it.

 

[Reilly311]

They will not lose this game.

 

[Burnaby_Joe*]

They won't.

 

[big_steve]

 

[Papa Smurf]

Hey, this is fun.

 

[Bill McNeal]

Crap, I have failed another of life's tests...

 

[jstreet]

here's to hoping that Lasak can hold up tonight. I want to see an upset.

 

[Reilly311]

They won't.

for the canadian posters sake on this board they better, cause if they do lose, you'll never hear the end of it from me.

 

[Papa Smurf]

for the canadian posters sake on this board they better, cause if they do lose, you'll never hear the end of it from me.

I dont think we will hear the end of it from you regardless.

I've noticed that the "How many gold medals has Canada won between 1952-2002" complaint has been very popular with non-Canadian hockey fans since Feburary 24, 2002.

 

[Gert B Frobe]

Canada will win handily. Look for Gagne to put a couple in. And Brodeur is not the best goalie in this tournament or in Canada for that matter.

 

[Newfie Bruin]

Canada will win handily. Look for Gagne to put a couple in. And Brodeur is not the best goalie in this tournament or in Canada for that matter.

Who is then?

 

[1897]

Who's that guy singing the national anthems? Horrible. Absolutely horrible.

 

[Deader]

link to Radiobroadcast anyone???

 

[The Legend]

Why do I get the feeling Slovakia is going to win this game?


I'm calling a 2-1 Slovakia win

 

[Drake1588]

Is it just me, or does Team Slovakia look like it belongs out there? Nice. We might have an entertaining game after all.

 

[Burnaby_Joe*]

Keep it going, boys.

 

[IcE ColD]

Can't watch or listen to the game (in class)... any update?

 

[Burnaby_Joe*]

Can't watch or listen to the game (in class)... any update?

0-0 after 1st period.

 

[GoM]

Good christ the stifling Slovakian defence pisses me the hell off

 

[IcE ColD]

0-0 after 1st period.

Thanx a lot!