2015 World Junior Championship
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Well Sweden edged Finland this afternoon to make their way to the Semi-finals and while I am typing this Slovakia leads the Czechs 1-0 with 5 minutes to go.
Slovakia wins 3-0 and makes the Semi-finals to play the winner of Canada/Denmark. Pasternak not up to it tonight. Czech powerplay was invisible.
Canada - US games have become the chief rivalry for us the past decade or so. Although I really miss the pure angst of playing the Soviets.twibnotes said:
And as you guessed it. I hold down the Canadian (Nova Scotian actually) chapter of the Bernie Carbo fan club.
Kind so sad to see the Russians knock off the US today .. Too many stupid penalties.
I always get a kick out of the wailing and gnashing of teeth whenever national junior teams fail. A bunch of nineteen year old kids have a lousy two or three games and it's somehow and indictment of an entire hockey program.
Twibnotes .. Nice fuckin' avatar
These tournaments are often a matchup/officiating/luck crapshoot, especially among bigger powers like US/CA/RU/SE - it's not rocket appliances.
Eichel could have been bigger I suppose? Overall wasn't really upset with the US's effort, it didn't break for them.
Eichel could have been bigger I suppose? Overall wasn't really upset with the US's effort, it didn't break for them.
Well Canada demolished the Danes 8-0 although it came with a price as Canadian forward Robby Fabbri suffered a high ankle sprain and is out for the remainder of the tourney,
http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/juniors/canadas-robby-fabbri-leaves-game-against-denmark/
http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/juniors/canadas-robby-fabbri-leaves-game-against-denmark/
Yea I was a bit disappointed with Eichels effort after the first period of the Canada game. I think he took some big hits, and Canada got into his head a bit. He played a very passive game and a half after that (minus a couple real nice net drives).PedroSpecialK said:
Not that I would admit watching the Trailer Park Boys but it does have a certain charm to it. The series (and subsequent movies) were all made here in Halifax .. They started out shooting in actual trailer parks but quickly wore out their welcome. Eventually they had enough money to actually build their own dedicated set. I find it amazing that you could have a successful TV show based largely on the single gag of swearing on TV.twibnotes said:
Swedes are owned by the Russians 4-1 while Canada just dominated Slovakia to the tune of 5-1. Canada could have doubled their score if it was not for the brilliance of the Slovak goalie. Should be a good final tomorrow with Canada vs Russia.
Yes, another solid effort from Team Canada, and the Slovaks played much better.
I didn't see the other game, and am surprised the Russians won. Should make for a good final.
Don't feel too bad, my American brethren. You can always rest assured that Dunkin' Donuts is superior to Tim Horton's, and almost no Canadian knows it.
I didn't see the other game, and am surprised the Russians won. Should make for a good final.
Don't feel too bad, my American brethren. You can always rest assured that Dunkin' Donuts is superior to Tim Horton's, and almost no Canadian knows it.
I thought I posted this before, but during the world juniors TSN makes the Yes crew look like Swiss diplomats.
Nice. Why does there need to be a "panel" of hockey experts for any and all occasions? It's the NFL pre-game show of Canada,reggiecleveland said:
Get the feeling these two teams don't really like each other much ... Russia right back in this
This was a great final with momentum going back and forth like being on a roller coaster. Give the Russians credit no quit even though they went down 5-1 in the second. A penalty parade by Canada led to the Russian comeback. McDavid finishes with 11 points and got stronger as the tourney went on.