2017 World Hockey Championships

[scotian1]

This opening day at the Worlds. This morning Finland edged Belarus 3-2 and Russia downed Sweden 2-1 in a shootout. Right now the U.S. is playing Germany and Canada is playing the Czechs.

USA Roster: http://teamusa.usahockey.com/page/show/3317596-2017-u-s-men-s-national-team

Canadian Roster: https://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/Team-Canada/Men/National/2016-17/World-Championship/stats/team-rosters?teamid=268

 

[kenneycb]

Everyone on the US roster is older than me save Jimmy Howard. Sigh.

 

[TheRealness]

Everyone on the US roster is older than me save Jimmy Howard. Sigh.

You mean younger.

Also, you have old balls.

 

[scotian1]

Well in Cologne, the Germans behind some super goaltending downed the U.S. 2-1 while in Paris, Canada downed the Czechs 4-1. Calvin Pickard was great in goal for Canada. Both goalies were players of the game in this one.

U.S. Game Story: http://www.usahockey.com/news_article/show/789411?referrer_id=752796

Canada Game Story: https://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey/2017/05/05/canada-calvin-pickard-cool-off-czech-republic-at-world-hockey-championship.html

 

[scotian1]

A little background on Canada's coach who is a dual citizen of Canada and the United States.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jon_Cooper_(ice_hockey)

 

[scotian1]

Today behind the three goal performance of 18 year old Clayton Keller the U.S. had their way with the Danes by a score of 7-2. Game story: http://teamusa.usahockey.com/news_article/show/789772?referrer_id=695820

Canada downed Slovenia, also by a score of 7-2 with Nathan MacKinnon recording a hat trick. Canadian defenceman Tyson Barry had a 4 point game. Game story: https://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/Team-Canada/Men/National/2016-17/World-Championship/Stats/game-summary?gameid=355

The big story of the day, however, was the upset of the Finns by France by the score of 5-1. It was the first time the French have ever beaten the Finns in hockey.

 

[scotian1]

In action on Monday, Canada blanked Belarus 6-0, with MacKinnon scoring 2 to now lead the tournament in goal scoring with 5. Game story: http://www.tsn.ca/canada-downs-belarus-to-stay-undefeated-at-iihf-worlds-1.745820

Russia downed the Germans 6-3 and the U.S. is playing Sweden right now.

 

[scotian1]

The U.S. came from behind to edge Sweden 4-3. Although outshot, they made the most of their chances. Calgary's Johnny Gaudreau was player of the game for the U.S. Jimmy Howard was exceptional for the U.S. also.
http://www.usahockey.com/news_article/show/790247?referrer_id=752796

 

[Schnerres]

Group A could be very tight. Russia, Sweden could go 1-2 and then Latvia, the US and Germany could battle for 3-4-5. Latvia already had the three lower teams and beat each of them. Germany will play now all of them and has to beat them. Then both meet in the last match. The US beat Sweden so it could still result in some team overtaking the other although they lost to that.

 

[catomatic]

Latvians struggling to stay on their skates. Bad equipment manager, no doubt. Kaspars Daugavins name invoked far too many times for my comfort.

 

[reggiecleveland]

http://www.iihfworlds2017.com/
Seems this has been forgotten.
Finland beat USA 2-0 will play Sweden who beat the Swiss 3-1
Canada beat Germany 2-1 will play the POTUS favorite team who beat the Czechs 3-0

 

[reggiecleveland]

Canada beat Russia on to the finals.

Have to believe this makes the softwood lumber deal worse.

 

[scotian1]

Been away for awhile, yes it was quite a come from behind win for Canada today. They trailed 2-0 after 2 periods but stormed back with 4 unanswered goals in the third for the win. Meanwhile Sweden downed Finland 4-1 in the other semi. So tomorrow Canada and Sweden square off for the Gold.
https://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey/2017/05/20/canada-to-play-for-gold-after-4-2-win-over-russia-at-hockey-worlds.html

 

[scotian1]

To me the biggest shock o this tournament was the early exit of the U.S. in the first game of the elimination round. They had played so well in the round robin portion of the tourney and yet lost to a clearly not as skilled opponent in Finland. Any opinions on this?

 

[scotian1]

Well it was a great Gold Medal game but after 20 minutes of overtime the Swedes were victorious in a shootout to win 2-1. I( hate shootouts!

 

[scotian1]

http://www.tsn.ca/sweden-wins-gold-over-canada-in-shootout-at-world-championship-1.757837

 

[reggiecleveland]

Has a north American team won any significant game in a shootout?

 

[TFP]

Has a north American team won any significant game in a shootout?

USA World Juniors, January 2017