Canada takes a penalty with 2:51 left and the USA is about to go on their 8th power play of the game.
EDIT: before the puck is dropped to start the power play the US gets a delay of game penalty. 🤔
So... Canada takes a stupid "elbowing" (should have been just contact to the head) penalty. Then USA gets a Delay of Game before the faceoff (not sure what from).
B1G refs... corrupt, or just incompetent?
Refs trying to avoid congressional (parliamentary?) inquiry due to lopsided penalty total in favor of USA 😂.So... Canada takes a stupid "elbowing" (should have been just contact to the head) penalty. Then USA gets a Delay of Game before the faceoff (not sure what from).
Leonard with an empty net goal. 4-1
The empty netter is first full strength goal Canada has given up all tourny!
Bonk took one to the head? (Insert rimshot here)
What was the delay of game for?
The US finishes 1st in the group. Canada finishes 3rd in the group.
The US has now finished 1st or 2nd in their group for the 12th straight year.
Over the past 10 years the US is 6-2 against Canada.
Augustine looked unimpressed winning a poorly painted canoe paddle for being player of the game. hehe!!
What was the delay of game for?
It likely was for not having players out/ready for the next face off quickly enough (stalling by switching players too late). It sounds like the refs may have warned us earlier in the game.
Blazing start for Team USA. 11:47 into the game, and a fresh goalie for the Swiss
B1G refs... corrupt, or just incompetent?
Moore and Ziemer playing great with Nelson.
Leonard might need some new chiclets and a large nose adjustment after this game.
Nice game for USA today.
For tonight, Go Czechia!
B1G refs... corrupt, or just incompetent?
My takeaways watching with little interest, Canada takes some meathead penalties and its coach had one of the worst challenges I've ever seen.
CZECH'S SORE
“When your best friend is the son of God, you get tired of losing every argument.”
― Christopher Moore, Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal
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Czech's win. PP goal with 40 seconds left wins them the game. Canadia out in the quarters for the second straight year
Canada is a now a break dancing country.
“When your best friend is the son of God, you get tired of losing every argument.”
― Christopher Moore, Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal
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Looking at the stats on IIHF.com... looks like Canada had a couple players mouthing off at the very end of the game? There's a pair of Unsportsmanlike Conduct penalties at 60:00 of the game.
I definitely wish I'd had the game on, having hit refresh after being away from my desk for a bit and seeing a Czech goal to go up 4-3 with 40 seconds left.
B1G refs... corrupt, or just incompetent?
I cant believe the Czechs held on and won. They looked wiped and could barely get sticks on the puck. They looked to be trying to just keep the puck on the boards. Even with the PP at the end I didnt think they would score.Czech's win. PP goal with 40 seconds left wins them the game. Canadia out in the quarters for the second straight year
Canada proved they didn't need Wood I guess.
Looking at the stats on IIHF.com... looks like Canada had a couple players mouthing off at the very end of the game? There's a pair of Unsportsmanlike Conduct penalties at 60:00 of the game.
I definitely wish I'd had the game on, having hit refresh after being away from my desk for a bit and seeing a Czech goal to go up 4-3 with 40 seconds left.
I went back to watch the last 8 seconds but didn't see anything. Certainly doesn't surprise me, I thought they were very undisciplined in the games I watched.
(you can't spell undisciplined with und...)
“When your best friend is the son of God, you get tired of losing every argument.”
― Christopher Moore, Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal
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Canada is now 2-4 in their last 6 games.
You get to beat Canada!!!!
You get to beat Canada!!!!
You get to beat Canada!!!!
You get to beat Canada!!!!
So Canada losses due to giving up 3 power play goals including the game winner with 40 seconds left.
The US and Canada were in the same group and both have played 5 games the US has scored 29 goals and Canada has scored 13 goals.
I can now see why Wood wasn't a good fit for the Canadian team he produces too many points (21) and doesn't take enough penalties (4 for 8 minutes). 😉 🤣
Fwiw, if Canada are looking for someone to blame they won't have to look far - it's themselves! They lead the tournament with 113 PIM, almost 40 more than the next closest team (Kazakhstan)
Wild forward Jakub Lauko from the top rope
My kids and I were watching the Canada game and cheering on Canada to take more stupid penalties to set Czech Republic up for the win. Sure enough, they followed through. Some of the biggest morons to lace up skates.
The cherry on top was seeing the faces in the crowd after Czechia scored. They went from pure jubilation when they tied it with 4 minutes to go to completely crushed in less than 5 minutes. I'd have collected their tears had I been in the building!
I imagine it's what my face looked like when the Falcon's kicker knocked the 98 Vikings out in the NFC Championship. NOISE to silence.
My kids and I were watching the Canada game and cheering on Canada to take more stupid penalties to set Czech Republic up for the win.
It's early in the year, but we already have a pretty good nomination for father of the year.
I remember a Gopher fan doing this at the 2012 WCHA Final 5 after the Gophers blew a lead to UND is the semis.
Keep your stick on the ice...
I was curious how many times Canada didn't make it out of the quarterfinals since 1977... 11. 11 times in 49 tourneys and 4 times in the last 10 years.
Keep your stick on the ice...
Russia not playing in the tourney the last few years brings the competition down by quite a bit so it's all the more embarrassing for Canada. And I love that!I was curious how many times Canada didn't make it out of the quarterfinals since 1977... 11. 11 times in 49 tourneys and 4 times in the last 10 years.
I was curious how many times Canada didn't make it out of the quarterfinals since 1977... 11. 11 times in 49 tourneys and 4 times in the last 10 years.
They've only been doing knockout rounds since 1996. This is the 5th time they have not made the semifinals, but 4th in the last 10 years.
I was curious how many times Canada didn't make it out of the quarterfinals since 1977... 11. 11 times in 49 tourneys and 4 times in the last 10 years.
They've only been doing knockout rounds since 1996. This is the 5th time they have not made the semifinals, but 4th in the last 10 years.
Thanks for the correction… I just looked at the top 4 placers since 1977.
Keep your stick on the ice...
One week later: “look at the green jerseys leaving the building, what a sweet sight it is!”
Heading home to fill sandbags.
Keep your stick on the ice...
Anybody know why the Canadian fans boo Sykora?
Anybody know why the Canadian fans boo Sykora?
They think he embellished the hit he received to help draw a Canadian penalty in the quarter final game.
https://twitter.com/BarDown/status/1875716807333667017
Boom!!!
4-2 good guys with just over four left
“When your best friend is the son of God, you get tired of losing every argument.”
― Christopher Moore, Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal
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Oliver Moore with an empty net power play goal to give the US a 4-1 lead with a minute left.
USA USA USA!!!!
Ollie seals it with an ENG.
Speaking of monkeys crawling off of shoulders....
“When your best friend is the son of God, you get tired of losing every argument.”
― Christopher Moore, Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal
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https://twitter.com/jonmorosi/status/1875698394653425924
https://twitter.com/DStarmanHockey/status/1875947249492230523
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What a game. Tightly fought all day, and then 14!!! rounds of shootout.
While I had a preference for Czechia to win, I have always loathed the shootout being used for anything that actually matters.
B1G refs... corrupt, or just incompetent?
Two already that Augustine would want back. Not good. Moore probably made a mistake on the first goal, but both you WANT your all world goalie to save
Leonard is such a douche. Good yes, but such a piss baby.
Two already that Augustine would want back. Not good. Moore probably made a mistake on the first goal, but both you WANT your all world goalie to save
after seeing the other angle, Moore took the guy going back door. Not much anyone can do there. Was a good play. Hard one to save, still think Augustine will want that one back. The second one was just bad
Woof
US looks really sloppy all around so far