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| lacky | May 17 2012, 12:20 PM Post #61 |
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what a great 1/4 final game between Canada and Slovakia Hopkins and Getzlaf made stupid penalties at the end, thats why they lost... 3:4 Congratz Vosto2 with your team win
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| Xiri | May 17 2012, 01:03 PM Post #62 |
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I always thought he was from Russia ![]() But, nice win for Slovakia... I don't like Canada that much, so i'm happy. And tonight Finland will win USA
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| lacky | May 17 2012, 08:36 PM Post #63 |
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OMG, what a hockey day was: Sweden,USA,Canada,Norway is out What a games were...
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| Ocelar | May 17 2012, 08:37 PM Post #64 |
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Yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhh!!!!! We beat those bigheaded Swedes!!!!! Michaaaalek!!!!!!!! And Czech - Slovakia semifinal, paradise! |
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| Nettles | May 17 2012, 09:35 PM Post #65 |
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Ah well, that wasn't a surprise. Picking RNH, Schenn, Phaneuf, Quincey, and a friggin junior player over Spezza and a bunch of dmen who had good seasons plus a goalie on an off year...I thought we'd lose to Russia instead but not surprised. |
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| leo77 | May 18 2012, 04:34 PM Post #66 |
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I voted for Russia on the first days of the tournament. I think they will be hard to beat. But the game RUSSIA-FINLAND will be a joy to watch and I hope the Finns will give 100%. There are also some political aspects behind I suppose... |
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| Fire | May 19 2012, 10:39 AM Post #67 |
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I thought Spezza didn't want to play in IIHF this year, but if that was Coach decision then he's dumb lol |
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| Ocelar | May 19 2012, 02:40 PM Post #68 |
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Spezza wanted to play, but they said that there were no free space for him, they had full list of attackers and only one free place on rosters, which was for D-man. I dont think Spezza would change so much. I think the basic problem is that Canadiens are sometimes too much self-convident, and underestimate opponents, and lack of motivation. Honestly, for North Americans is main goal Stanley Cup, some World Championship doesnt have to much value. For europeans its a chance to sign new good contract, or show themselves to NHL scouts, also WC has bigger value here. |
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| stlouis26 | May 19 2012, 05:50 PM Post #69 |
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Congrats vosto2 and sorry Ocelar |
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| PhilHell37 | May 19 2012, 06:01 PM Post #70 |
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Slovakia in the finals!!! That's really surprising! Just watch their results in the last 4 years: 2008 – Finished in 13th place 2009 – Finished in 10th place 2010 – Finished in 12th place 2011 – Finished in 10th place But you could see once more how important it is to have a real team. Although I think the Russians are unbeatable this year (also because their star players work hard in the defensive zone) , but it's only one game and everything can happen. |
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| lacky | May 20 2012, 08:13 PM Post #71 |
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Congratz Russia... They were unstoppable all tournament Malkin = animal |
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| PhilHell37 | May 20 2012, 08:37 PM Post #72 |
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The Russians just played hockey in perfection. Strong forechecking, perfect backchecking by all players, strong goaltending, , intelligent defense by all 5 players, effective in the offensive zone and all that executed by many of the worlds best players who played as a hard-working team. If they play like this in Sotchi not many teams have a chance to beat them. |
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| Xiri | May 20 2012, 08:40 PM Post #73 |
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Congratz to all Russians, and before everything else to all Slovaks... just an amazing tournament to both of you
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| stlouis26 | May 20 2012, 08:57 PM Post #74 |
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A very good final. Congrats to both teams. Both teams played with passion and the key was that Russia played as team (e.g. Ovechkin, offense, defense !!!, offense). |
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