2016 World Cup of Hockey

[Dapper Dan]

They still have some exhibition games going on. Is anyone going to watch?

[Dapper Dan]

I started watching this game at the start of the 3rd. Canada was up 1-0. I'm hoping Russia wins. They've taken a 2-1 lead now.

[Dapper Dan]

Damn. Canada came back to tie and then win in OT. Bobrovsky still played great. I'm excited for the tournament.

[weazel]

meh

[Dapper Dan]

meh

Your face.

[weazel]

meh

[Valar Morghulis]

Meh

[Dapper Dan]

It starts this weekend.

Sep 17, 3:30 p.m., Group Play: USA vs. Europe, ESPN2

Sep 17, 8 p.m., Group Play: Czech Republic vs. Canada, ESPNEWS

Sep 18, 3 p.m., Group Play: Sweden vs. Russia, ESPN

Sep 18, 8 p.m., Group Play: North America vs. Finland, ESPN2

[Timmy!]

Meh

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

Insolent hooligans!

[Dapper Dan]

Insolent hooligans!

They ain't hype.

[weazel]

I have a wedding to be at today... I won't be seeing any of this. so, meh

[Dapper Dan]

I have a wedding to be at today... I won't be seeing any of this. so, meh

They'll get divorced anyway. So, meh.

[Dapper Dan]

I'm just now tuning in to USA versus Team Europe with 5 to go in the first. Nice save by Quick. Europe scored earlier. 1-0.

[underrated29]

We arent playing well, but tomorrow I cant wait to see team North America. All of the young guns. This should be real good!

[Dapper Dan]

We arent playing well, but tomorrow I cant wait to see team North America. All of the young guns. This should be real good!

The NA players yesterday said Seth Jones is the fastest skater on the team. :lol:

[Dapper Dan]

UR. What do you think about the whole North America and Europe thing? I've heard mixed reviews but I like it. I read they did it because they didn't have time for a qualification period. I hope they stick with these teams though. No reason is seeing A Team Germany or anything.

[Dapper Dan]

Team Europe is killing it.

[Dapper Dan]

Bob gets no help. Stupid Russia.

[Dapper Dan]

Russia finally scored with 30 seconds and 7 seconds left to tie. Last one was waived off though. Bummer.

[Dapper Dan]

Trying to finish this essay instead of watching, but North America is destroying Finland. Poor Pekka.

[Dapper Dan]

2 quick scores by Russia and they have a 2-1 lead. Less than 9 to go in the 2nd.

[Dapper Dan]

Holy shit. Another one by RUSSIA.

[Dapper Dan]

Wow. A 4th goal in like 5 minutes. Here comes a new goalie.

[Dapper Dan]

That was one hell of a game. The last minute of that game was one of the most exciting I've seen in a while. Way to hang in there, Bobrovsky!

[weazel]

You were going for Russia over North America? ******* pinko commie

[Dapper Dan]

You were going for Russia over North America? ******* pinko commie

My favorite players in the game were 2 defenseman for NA and the goalie for Russia. So I kinda wanted a 0-0 game. :lol:

[Dapper Dan]

Oh. And Brandon Saad. My bad.

[underrated29]

That sucked. Gave the game away. We tilted the ice back in the 3rd but it was too late. Mistakes happen and russia took advantage.

[Dapper Dan]

That sucked. Gave the game away. We tilted the ice back in the 3rd but it was too late. Mistakes happen and russia took advantage.

Are you for NA, USA, or both?

[underrated29]

Are you for NA, USA, or both?

Both but obviously more usa, but obviously NA is the only one worth a shit.

[Dapper Dan]

Both but obviously more usa, but obviously NA is the only one worth a shit.

I'm for whoever can beat Canada. :lol:

[weazel]

Both but obviously more usa, but obviously NA is the only one worth a shit.

dunno about that, a win tonight and they have the same record.

[underrated29]

dunno about that, a win tonight and they have the same record.


one looks good, young and fast. The other just looks outmatched.


How old do you think the oldest player on NA is? 25? Shiiiiiit

[weazel]

one looks good, young and fast. The other just looks outmatched.


How old do you think the oldest player on NA is? 25? Shiiiiiit

the entire team has to be aged 23 and under as of October 1.

USA looked alright in the two exhibition games against Canada, I just don't think they were up for that first game. Tonight will be awesome, it's gonna be hard hitting, fast, and I think dirty as well.

[Dapper Dan]

Usa! Usa! Usa!

[weazel]

1 period in it doesn't have the intensity I thought it would. It will get better, and I expect the USA to step it up in period 2.

[Dapper Dan]

1 period in it doesn't have the intensity I thought it would. It will get better, and I expect the USA to step it up in period 2.

They'd better or I'll be black out drunk before this thing is over.

[Dapper Dan]

I was so hype after that first goal though. Then Pudge tuned in. It's been bad ever since.

[Pudge]

1 period in it doesn't have the intensity I thought it would. It will get better, and I expect the USA to step it up in period 2.

These ******* Canadians, with their beady little eyes and flappy heads

[underrated29]

We suck. Like I said. We just aren't there yet.

[Dapper Dan]

**** Canada.

[Dapper Dan]

I hope anyone but Canada wins this thing.

[weazel]

Both but obviously more usa, but obviously NA is the only one worth a shit.


I'm for whoever can beat Canada. :lol:

9478

[weazel]

3-1 NA over Sweden in the 1st.

[Dapper Dan]

3-1 NA over Sweden in the 1st.

Damn. I didn't know they played so early. I'm used to games being at 330 and 8.

[Dapper Dan]

As soon as I tune in Sweden scores. **** me.

[Dapper Dan]

Knocked in by NA. Wow.

[weazel]

As soon as I tune in Sweden scores. **** me.

ha, doomsday dan.

[Dapper Dan]

Seth Jones is fun to watch.

[weazel]

there are some really good young players, this league has definitely moved to a speed game which lends to youth. 10 years ago there wouldn't have been enough players under 24 in the league to make a team

[Dapper Dan]

So it will be Sweden versus Europe. Canada will play either North America or Russia, depending on if Russia beats Finland tomorrow. The winners meet in a best of 3 final.

http://www.cbc.ca/m/sports/hockey/nhl/world-cup-hockey-schedule-results-1.3768569

[weazel]

Torterella uses "lack of skill" as an excuse for losing but leaves Kessel, one of the top scoring Americans, off the roster. It wasn't a skill issue, it was a game plan issue. He stated that the team didn't play physical enough. He wanted a bunch of players from the NHL to go out and play dirty hockey against guys they are teammates and friends with, it isn't going to happen. They have enough skill to win any tournament, if it was all about pure skill, the Russians would win every tournament.

[underrated29]

probably so.

Of all the russians I have played against (a lot as there are several all russian teams around these parts) they are all hands and passing and shelfing.
The canadians are better players, play better together and may not be as skilled in one area but better overall. I think they skate faster too.
Americans we seem to be kinda in between both, but so young in it that we cant compete yet.

[weazel]

probably so.

Of all the russians I have played against (a lot as there are several all russian teams around these parts) they are all hands and passing and shelfing.
The canadians are better players, play better together and may not be as skilled in one area but better overall. I think they skate faster too.
Americans we seem to be kinda in between both, but so young in it that we cant compete yet.

If you take a look at practice drills on hockey coaching sites you will see the difference in the countries techniques from novice to semi pro. The Russian theory is to force individual skills while the Canadians preach team and coordinated attack. Now this is where it gets weird because if you watch the Russians play in any of these best on best tournaments in the last 10 years, you will notice that they aren't coached to go out and use that individual skill, they are coached to play a robotic team style. Case in point, in this tournament they had Malkin, Ovechkin, Panarin, Tarasenko and a couple others that are without a doubt 6 of the highest skilled players in the NHL and they each only played 14 minutes a game because the coach rolled 4 lines the entire tournament. He took all the skilled talent and sat them on the bench for most the game so he could roll his lines.

If you have ever watch Ovechkin play you would know that he has to have shots or some body contact before he gets going, he thrives on it. That's hard to do when you're rolling 4 lines and only getting 30-40 seconds of ice time every 4 minutes of game play.

[Dapper Dan]

I feel a little guilty that I was happy Russia won today. Even though that means Team NA is gone.

[Dapper Dan]

Torterella uses "lack of skill" as an excuse for losing but leaves Kessel, one of the top scoring Americans, off the roster. It wasn't a skill issue, it was a game plan issue. He stated that the team didn't play physical enough. He wanted a bunch of players from the NHL to go out and play dirty hockey against guys they are teammates and friends with, it isn't going to happen. They have enough skill to win any tournament, if it was all about pure skill, the Russians would win every tournament.

Maybe Torts was talking about lack of skill by the Head Coach.

Just kidding. I couldn't pass that up. Though I'm sure some people would agree with me. I'm biased for Torterella because he got some wins out of the Blue Jackets who looked like they couldn't win a game. And he's entertaining. Team USA really shit the bed this tournament though.

[weazel]

I feel a little guilty that I was happy Russia won today. Even though that means Team NA is gone.

I liked it as well, I think NA would have had a better chance at beating Canada. The Russians look bad but playing Canada might bring the best out of them.