World Junior Thread II

[Nineteen67]

They care about international competition on a level that is hard to really explain. I lived down there for a while and was around an elite university sports program. There is a distinct pride in being the best in the world at what they do that seems to permeate all that they do... It's a very "you're 1st or you're last" mentality that you don't seem to see nearly as much in Canada. They seem to hate losing on a level we can't really comprehend.

JMO.

Canada used to be that way.

 

[rdogg]

Byfield was hyped up to be the next Malkin, he's looking more like the next Jason Bosignore.

Yeah I haven't been impressed with him at all. I'd take Stutzle over him any day.

 

[Mitch nylander]

Caufield looks real good today

 

[Nineteen67]

Caufield has had some good looks.

 

[Mitch nylander]

Also usa showing that size isn’t that important.

 

[IrishInOntario]

Canada used to be that way.

The USA is like that in almost everything. Not just hockey. Credit to them for caring ao much.

 

[keonsbitterness]

They care about international competition on a level that is hard to really explain. I lived down there for a while and was around an elite university sports program. There is a distinct pride in being the best in the world at what they do that seems to permeate all that they do... It's a very "you're 1st or you're last" mentality that you don't seem to see nearly as much in Canada. They seem to hate losing on a level we can't really comprehend.

JMO.

Canada has that mentality in hockey. The difference is the U.S. has that mentality in all sports.

 

[Nineteen67]

The USA is like that in almost everything. Not just hockey. Credit to them for caring ao much.

The average Joe doesnt really care about Olympics although we want them to do well and train hard but it’s not that big of a deal.

If there was internationally football, that would be a different story. We’d be crazy over that, I’m sure.

 

[Future]

Guhle has rocks for brains sometimes.

 

[Jozay]

Canada isnt pulling it off.

 

[Dreakmur]

Canada has that mentality in hockey. The difference is the U.S. has that mentality in all sports.

The players have that, but Canada's development program doesn't support them nearly as well.

 

[TheBeastCoast]

Canada is skating better...but everything from the outside.

 

[Maplebeasts]

Guhle has negative IQ as soon as the puck is on his stick.

 

[IrishInOntario]

Canada has that mentality in hockey. The difference is the U.S. has that mentality in all sports.

JMO, but I'm not sure we do in international play. The difference, IMO, is that the USA plays with that mentality even when they're not nearly as talented.

There is a confidence that borders on arrogance, associated with representing USA in international competition... An admirable spirit about being the best in the world. Not because of the craft, but because you're American and it's your birth right... Of course that spirit isn't always enough, but in evenly contested matchups it can be the difference!

 

[Future]

Guhle has negative IQ as soon as the puck is on his stick.

Forgets who he is and tries to do too much. If he learns to stay in his lane, he’ll be alright.

 

[Maplebeasts]

The more of Jack Quinn I see the more I question why he was a top ten pick. Has not done anything of note in this tournament.

 

[Nineteen67]

JMO, but I'm not sure we do in international play. The difference, IMO, is that the USA plays with that mentality even when they're not nearly as talented.

There is a confidence that borders on arrogance, associated with representing USA in international competition... An admirable spirit about being the best in the world. Not because of the craft, but because you're American and it's your birth right... Of course that spirit isn't always enough, but in evenly contested matchups it can be the difference!

Canada has no right to brag about hockey anymore. This is the fourth time they’ve lost to the US in the GMG since 2000. Canada hasn’t beaten them in a long time.

 

[Wafflewhipper]

Ok lets get 2 goals right quick.

 

[Mitch nylander]

Schneider and Guhle both don’t look very good. Glad we didn’t use our first on either one.

 

[IrishInOntario]

I can't remember a team dominating so badly for a 15 minute stretch and never feeling like they were a real threat to score lol. Tons of possession, but absolutely no finish... Nobody seems to have a set of hands out there tonight. Everything in the finishing department looks sloppy.

 

[Mitch nylander]

Canada has been playing very well this period

 

[Maplebeasts]

Krebs too cute with the puck. Have to shoot there.

 

[CantLoseWithMatthews]

Canada has been good, but don't look like a threat to score at all. Way too much of the offense is generated by the defense

 

[IrishInOntario]

Canada has been playing very well this period

They've dominated possession. But they've shown terrible finish.

 

[Leafs at Knight]

Canada has been playing very well this period

Score effects. They haven't really had a lot of really good chances though. Lots of stuff from the outside.