[GDT] 2016 WJC: Quarterfinals. 4 games. Canada vs Finland 9AM MT

[GranteedEV]

Originally Posted by TheAlpineOracle

What the hell is wrong with Canadian goaltending? It's been on a downwards spiral for ten years now. I can't remember the last time a goalie stepped up for us at the junior level since Price. We get average or below average goaltending every year now. It's our Achilles heel.

Long story short, because they specialize too early by focusing on goalie fundamentals like positioning instead of basic sports fundamentals like athleticism and reading the play.

I still think Mason in net and this game is 3-0 though. No Homer.

[sureLoss]

Blackwood still in the net to start the 3rd.

[PeteMoss]

Originally Posted by TheAlpineOracle

Who has given us anything better than an average performance? I can't name any. I can name a couple that cost us gold medals though.

Are you expecting elite goaltending every year? Not going to happen. Finland's had terrible goaltending this tournament.

[Weitz]

Outside of the 3rd goal I don't think black wood has been bad. Maybe a little weak on the first goal.

[LTH]

Originally Posted by TheAlpineOracle

Who has given us anything better than an average performance? I can't name any. I can name a couple of metals that cost us gold medals though.

I also think that we haven't had real stellar goal tending over the past several years, when we've won gold it's because it's been just good enough. Can't remember the last 'lights out' goalie

some of the years where we had top goaltending / top goals against, were years we had really good teams, good team defense and didn't allow that many good chances.

[Kswiss]

Been thinking about it recently. It's good to see that Finland and Sweden being a force in hockey with Denmark putting out some talent (see Russia game). Is there reason why Norway isn't that into hockey? Being Nordic etc.?

[Trailer Fire]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

Blackwood still in the net to start the 3rd.

Terrible decision.

[Kswiss]

And Blackwood still in net ?!?!?!

[Kswiss]

Lowry is no good.

[cofias]

Originally Posted by Kswiss

Been thinking about it recently. It's good to see that Finland and Sweden being a force in hockey with Denmark putting out some talent (see Russia game). Is there reason why Norway isn't that into hockey? Being Nordic etc.?

Skiing is HUGE in Norway.

[Street Pharmacist]

Originally Posted by Kswiss

And Blackwood still in net ?!?!?!

He's been fine. Macdonald let one bad goal in every game too

[Itse]

Stupid penalty.

You can really tell it's kids playing a big game.

[Kswiss]

Yes!!!!!

[sureLoss]

Tie game. Marner

[bigtmac19]

Wooooooh.

[Machiavelli]

Nice!

[PeteMoss]

Originally Posted by Kswiss

Been thinking about it recently. It's good to see that Finland and Sweden being a force in hockey with Denmark putting out some talent (see Russia game). Is there reason why Norway isn't that into hockey? Being Nordic etc.?

These are all pretty small countries. Denmark, Norway and Finland don't have many more people than Alberta. Hard to pull together enough players with that small of a population.

[Itse]

Meh, unsurprising.

Now the real game starts.

[Kswiss]

Originally Posted by cofias

Skiing is HUGE in Norway.

Hmmm I would figure they would diversify a bit, like us Canadians

[LTH]

given how the game has gone for Blackwood and the severe momentum shifts, Lowry refusing to not call a time out or change goalies....what does that say about his confidence in Mason Macdonald?