[GT] WJC Day 4: BLR-RUS. CAN-USA (first ever WJ outdoor game). TSN

[sureLoss]

Day 4 features the much hyped outdoor game between Canada and the US!

Dube says just deal with it:


Flames prospect stats:
Valimaki 2gp 1g 2a 3pts - Valimaki is tied for 3rd in points by defencemen
Dube 2gp 0g 1a 1pts - Dube is tied for 4th in SOG with 9
Fox 2gp 0g 1a 1pts
Ruzicka 2gp 0g 0a 0pts - 6th in faceoff% with 68.75%
Lindstrom 2gp 0g 0a 0pts - tied for 3rd in faceoff % with 70.59%





10 AM MT Belarus vs Russia

Not much to say here. Watch that Svechnikov kid though.



1 PM MT Canada vs USA

USA must have a bitter taste in their mouths after the 3-2 upset loss to Slovakia. This game could pretty much guarantee Canada winning Group A as long as they don't lose in regulation. Winning Group A likely avoids Sweden, Russia, and the Czechs in the Quarterfinals.

Canada has some question marks on the health of 3 d-men: Fabbro, Bean, and Clague. Sounds like Fabbro and Bean are very likely to play but still some doubt on Clague.

Dube #9 for Canada
Fox #8 for USA

[sureLoss]

Looks like we will hear something about Tuulola today:

Finnish jr hockey @FINjrhockey
Finland will register its last player for the World Juniors today before the roster is full. It will be either Eemeli Räsänen or Eetu Tuulola.

[bigrangy]

Hopefully they make the right choice. They could use Tuulola's presence up front.

[sureLoss]

Hmm Tuulola is on the 3rd line at Finland's practice today, while E. Rasanen was paired with Salo who is the 7th d-man.

That should be a major hint I think.

[genetic_phreek]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

Hmm Tuulola is on the 3rd line at Finland's practice today, while E. Rasanen was paired with Salo who is the 7th d-man.

That should be a major hint I think.

Wikipedia has Tuulola as on the roster and even with his number.

[sureLoss]

Tuulola officially registered as the last player for Finland. Should play tomorrow against Slovakia

http://www.leijonat.fi/maajoukkueet/...uodossaan.html

Flames officially have 6 prospects at the WJC

[sureLoss]

Originally Posted by genetic_phreek

Wikipedia has Tuulola as on the roster and even with his number.

We knew his number for a long time. Wikipedia also has 13 forwards and 8 defencemen listed on the roster, which isn't allowed at the WJC.

[Drake]

Just saw that there was a truck fire on the QEW which closed some lanes and might impact people heading to the game.

[Beninho]

Thought Hughes had a very rough game vs Slovakia and got out worked consistently in his own end while logging big minutes as a draft eligible dman. He's very talented but the US seem to be overusing him, should be seen as a weak spot defensively that Canada should look to exploit

[killer_carlson]

I really want to see E2 play in the tourney and make some noise. I have so much hope for this prospect.

[IgiTang]

So with Tuulola joining the WJC fold, does that put the flames in first for most propspects at this tourney?

[sureLoss]

Who buys nachos at an outdoor game in this cold? doesn't the cheese freeze into a solid block in 5 minutes?

[sureLoss]

Originally Posted by IgiTang

So with Tuulola joining the WJC fold, does that put the flames in first for most propspects at this tourney?

Devils have 7 prospects

[Beninho]

This could get ugly if it really starts to snow

[Locke]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

Who buys nachos at an outdoor game in this cold? doesn't the cheese freeze into a solid block in 5 minutes?

Presumably thats the best part. You get a stick in there and its a synthetic cheese popsicle.

[pgsieve]

The American jerseys look pretty sweet

[Machiavelli]

LOL....nice effects on the "bombs bursting in air"

[habernac]

o happy day! My remote sign in to the game works!!!!

[Beninho]

This camera angle is awful jesus

[Toonage]

The centre ice cam needs to be higher. Weird angle. Too close.
Edit: What Beninho said lol