Ice Hockey World Championship 2009 - Page 7

Fincuan · 05-06-09, 05:59 PM

Yea

Too bad shots on goal don't count in hockey(something like 60-30 to Finland), but only goals. Overanxious attacking resulted in USA getting a few excellent counter-attacks(one 4 vs. 1 among others), and that's something you can't afford against a team like that. The game was again quite pleasant to watch with both teams attacking aggressively, and the goalies having to really stand on their heads as a result. Very good goaltending at both ends.

I think I'll jump on the Canada bandwagon from now on

ReallyDedPoet · 05-06-09, 06:20 PM

Esche must have stood on his head as goal tending is not Team USA's strength.

Fincuan · 05-06-09, 06:32 PM

That's what we were counting on too, but he did a damn fine job. 47 saves, and more than one of those was "match winner"-quality.

ReallyDedPoet · 05-06-09, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Fincuan

That's what we were counting on too, but he did a damn fine job. 47 saves, and more than one of those was "match winner"-quality.

Over his career he has been pretty flaky, at least from what I have seen in the NHL, though he now plays in the KHL. But he does have those moments when he gets hot as a pistol.

Jimbuna · 05-07-09, 04:45 AM

Has anyone seen Dowly since the game

Wait! I think I can see him sneaking away

Dowly · 05-07-09, 05:50 AM

On a brighter note, atleast we didnt lose to Sweden.

ReallyDedPoet · 05-07-09, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Dowly

On a brighter note, atleast we didnt lose to Sweden.

Don't forget too that you beat Canada

I was hoping you guys would make it further as I was looking forward to a possible rematch.

We play Latvia in a few minutes.

nikimcbee · 05-07-09, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Dowly

On a brighter note, atleast we didnt lose to Sweden.

You could have lost to Norway, then you'd be the laughing stock of Scandinavia.

I thought I smelled some vodka in the air

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ReallyDedPoet · 05-07-09, 12:04 PM

4-2 over Latvia. To close for comfort.

Sweden or the Czechs tomorrow in the semis

Biggles · 05-07-09, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Dowly

On a brighter note, atleast we didnt lose to Sweden.

On a darker note (for you), Sweden is still in the running towards the finale!

ReallyDedPoet · 05-08-09, 06:57 AM

Canada-Sweden a little later on today, should be a good one.

Go Canada

Dowly · 05-08-09, 06:58 AM

Aye, go Canada!

ReallyDedPoet · 05-08-09, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Dowly

Aye, go Canada!

@ Biggles: Canada wins you put the Canadian Flag in your sig. for a day. Sweden wins I'll put the Sweden one in mine for a day.

Are we on here? Let's make this interesting

Dowly · 05-08-09, 11:22 AM

And USA is out! Bye bye!

August · 05-08-09, 11:26 AM

Because of all the fights I consider hockey only slightly more entertaining than professional wrestling which i totally loathe.

05-06-09, 06:20 PM	#92
ReallyDedPoet Canadian Wolf Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Canada. The one and only, East Coast Posts: 10,892 Downloads: 946 Uploads: 5	Esche must have stood on his head as goal tending is not Team USA's strength. __________________ Back in the Day

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Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 191,106 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Has anyone seen Dowly since the game Wait! I think I can see him sneaking away __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

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ReallyDedPoet Canadian Wolf Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Canada. The one and only, East Coast Posts: 10,892 Downloads: 946 Uploads: 5	4-2 over Latvia. To close for comfort. Sweden or the Czechs tomorrow in the semis __________________ Back in the Day

05-08-09, 06:57 AM	#101
ReallyDedPoet Canadian Wolf Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Canada. The one and only, East Coast Posts: 10,892 Downloads: 946 Uploads: 5	Canada-Sweden a little later on today, should be a good one. Go Canada __________________ Back in the Day

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August Wayfaring Stranger Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 23,236 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Because of all the fights I consider hockey only slightly more entertaining than professional wrestling which i totally loathe. __________________ Flanked by life and the funeral pyre. Putting on a show for you to see.

05-06-09, 05:59 PM	#91
Fincuan Admiral Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Suomi, sauna, puukko, perkele Posts: 2,346 Downloads: 39 Uploads: 0	Yea Too bad shots on goal don't count in hockey(something like 60-30 to Finland), but only goals. Overanxious attacking resulted in USA getting a few excellent counter-attacks(one 4 vs. 1 among others), and that's something you can't afford against a team like that. The game was again quite pleasant to watch with both teams attacking aggressively, and the goalies having to really stand on their heads as a result. Very good goaltending at both ends. I think I'll jump on the Canada bandwagon from now on

05-06-09, 06:32 PM	#93
Fincuan Admiral Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Suomi, sauna, puukko, perkele Posts: 2,346 Downloads: 39 Uploads: 0	That's what we were counting on too, but he did a damn fine job. 47 saves, and more than one of those was "match winner"-quality.

05-07-09, 05:50 AM	#96
Dowly Lucky Jack Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 25,056 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	On a brighter note, atleast we didnt lose to Sweden.

05-08-09, 06:58 AM	#102
Dowly Lucky Jack Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 25,056 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	Aye, go Canada!

05-08-09, 11:22 AM	#104
Dowly Lucky Jack Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 25,056 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	And USA is out! Bye bye!