GDT: Canada vs Slovakia Semi's 7:30PM (9:30 EST) - Page 3 - Calgarypuck Forums - The Unofficial Calgary Flames Fan Community

kenk-la · 02-26-2010, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by GenericCheesecake

... really good team and for Slovakia to beat them it either means (a) Sweden played badly and Slovakia took advantage of that, or (b) Slovakia outplayed them and shut them down.

If it's (a), then Canada should be alright. But if it's (b), I'd be quite worried. Canada faced very little fight and resistance from Russia, but were beaten earlier by a very hard nosed American team and were nearly beaten by a weaker but very determined Swiss team. A hard working and overachieving team is, in my opinion, what Canada is weakest against.

I saw a little from both column (a) and column (b). I would say that the Slovaks gave it everything they had and played a great team game, while the Swedes kind of played in a nonchalant manner almost expecting to win without too much effort. Either way, Canada should win this game. I am going to say Canada wins 4-2.

Tangs4President40 · 02-26-2010, 05:14 PM

Kipper > Luongo

jeremywilhelm · 02-26-2010, 05:14 PM

Milan Jurcina himself guarantees no victory. That guy is the Anders Eriksson of Slovakian hockey. Terrible terrible defenseman.

moon · 02-26-2010, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by GenericCheesecake

Quick question - how did Sweden play against Slovakia?

Was Slovakia outworking and outhitting them a la the US against Canada, or did Sweden come out really weak and Slovakia just got lucky?

I ask this because I'm still a bit shocked that Slovakia beat Sweden. The Swedish roster was, from my perspective, a really good team and for Slovakia to beat them it either means (a) Sweden played badly and Slovakia took advantage of that, or (b) Slovakia outplayed them and shut them down.

If it's (a), then Canada should be alright. But if it's (b), I'd be quite worried. Canada faced very little fight and resistance from Russia, but were beaten earlier by a very hard nosed American team and were nearly beaten by a weaker but very determined Swiss team. A hard working and overachieving team is, in my opinion, what Canada is weakest against.

Much more a than b. But they weren't as badly outplayed like say the Swiss or US against Canada

Once Slovakia got the lead they chipped the puck out and held on for dear life.

They made a lot of mistakes and the Swedes failed to capitalize on them.

The commentator (can't remember if it was Pierre or Ferraro) said that they were really laid back on the bench with like 2 minutes left as though they expected they would just win. To me that is how they played all game as though all they had to do was show up and the game was theirs.

OILFAN #81 · 02-26-2010, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by moon

Much more a than b. But they weren't as badly outplayed like say the Swiss or US against Canada

Once Slovakia got the lead they chipped the puck out and held on for dear life.

They made a lot of mistakes and the Swedes failed to capitalize on them.

The commentator (can't remember if it was Pierre or Ferraro) said that they were really laid back on the bench with like 2 minutes left as though they expected they would just win. To me that is how they played all game as though all they had to do was show up and the game was theirs.

Pretty accurate. Slovakia would be better if they had confidence in their own game. They play for a bit and take a lead and then sit back until the other team ties it. Then they play offense again. They are my 2nd favorite team in this tournament so I hope they win the Bronze Medal tomorrow.

TowelPower · 02-26-2010, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by MelBridgeman

some OTHER people take internets serious

GO CANADA!

Yet you dedicate so much time.. Making siRgs and bashing team canadas number one goalie. You are very serious.

Hug

Regulator75 · 02-26-2010, 05:23 PM

I was hoping the game was on at 5:30... Two more hours to wait...

Fuuuuuuuuuuuuuu!

direwolf · 02-26-2010, 05:50 PM

This one will be much closer than the Russia game. But I think Canada has way too much firepower for the Slovaks to handle. 5-3 Canada.

403ep3 · 02-26-2010, 06:41 PM

I won't make a guess but GO CANADA GO!

minnow · 02-26-2010, 07:13 PM

Go Canada Go, but don't have the after party at the barn.

Kaine · 02-26-2010, 07:20 PM

While Slovak has been my team throughout this tournament it's time for them to lose. While I still disagree with some of the moves made by the coaching staff of team Canada, the management seems to have righted the ship. The team is playing very well right now and most importantly playing as a team rather than treating it as an allstar game.

Go Canada (more importantly go Iggy)

-TC- · 02-26-2010, 07:20 PM

Canada will win and then we can smash those dirty yankees and their lucky goalie

IceMan · 02-26-2010, 07:35 PM

Here we go. LETS GO CANADA!!!

Art Vandelay · 02-26-2010, 07:36 PM

No Penalty?

-TC- · 02-26-2010, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Art Vandelay

No Penalty?

american refs?

Art Vandelay · 02-26-2010, 07:37 PM

Is CP messed up for anyone else?

Machiavelli · 02-26-2010, 07:38 PM

Please don't Luuuu when Luongo plays the puck behind the net.

...or if a shot goes wide.

Smell My Finger · 02-26-2010, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Art Vandelay

Is CP messed up for anyone else?

yep, 4 times i tried to log on

Bob · 02-26-2010, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Art Vandelay

Is CP messed up for anyone else?

Probably a lot of load right now. I've been getting timeout of page loads and broken images.

Machiavelli · 02-26-2010, 07:39 PM

Yikes, suicide pass for Iginla.

Don't like to see Chara on him.