WJC Group A: Dec 28 GDT - Canada vs. Switzerland

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Game start: 4PM PST | 7PM ET | 01.00 CET
Group: A
Location: Vancouver

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7:1 Canada

6-2 Canada.

8-1 Canada

8:3 Canada!! :cry: 3 times Sprunger for Switzerland. :yo:

I would say... 7-0 Canada

7-0 Canada

2-1 Switzerland

9-0 Canada.

I would think this would be Canada is a walk. I'll give the Swiss goaltender a bit of credit though. 6-1 Canada.

Where the hell is everyone? Why are the other gmt's more active than this one? :dunno:

6-0 Canada.

Go Latendresse go!

Go Chipchura go!

who is in net?

Canada will in all probability win by a good spread but that's second to me.It's how they play this game that is more important.They need to continue to work on areas that are not up to snuff like break-out execution from their d-men and moving the puck smartly and smoothly on the PP.I trust a Sutter coached team will make sure bad habits don't start to creep in.It will also be an opportuinity for guys that have been underwhelming so far such as Latendresse to start getting their games and confidence going.We need all guys playing up to their potential to win this thing.

Canadian shutout win.

6-0 Canada

7-0 Canada.

Is Downie playing and is Pogge getting the start? I assume he is because I'm pretty sure Dubnyk will start against Norway.

I'm going to say 6-1 for Canada. The Swiss have played surprisingly well against us on recent occasion.

The biggest concern is to keep improving and not to get into bad/lazy habits.

6-0 Canada

I'm going to say 6-1 for Canada. The Swiss have played surprisingly well against us on recent occasion.

The biggest concern is to keep improving and not to get into bad/lazy habits.
I don't think this team will get into bad habits. Remember who is coaching the team. Sutter won't let them develop bad habits.

Even though the game is against Switzerland some Canadian players have to have a big game.

Latendresse is one of them. He has played poorly in both exhibition games and the game against Finland. If he continues to play like this he won't be seeing the ice a lot. He needs to start creating offence and start using the body more.

On defence Barker and Bourdon have to step it up. Barker has to be a force physically and offensively. He should be Canada's best defenceman but he wasn't against Finland. Bourdon has to play better in his own zone. He gave the puck away too many times.

I think Pouliot will have a big game tonight.

Is Downie playing and is Pogge getting the start? I assume he is because I'm pretty sure Dubnyk will start against Norway.
Why wouldn't Downie be playing?

Downie has a flu virus I believe. Sutter wants a "pack of fools mentality" hoping for bad penalties and neutral zone turnovers by his club. Its an odd coaching strategy but Sutter knows what he is doing. Kolliker admits to being perplexed but knows Canada is a tough draw in their home rink. Berra will need to stop 50 shots to give the Swiss a chance.

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Justin Pogge


Canada looks for its second straight win at the 2006 world junior hockey championship in Vancouver when it faces Switzerland today (6:30pm et/3:30pm pt on TSN). Justin Pogge, who back-stopped Canada to a 5-1 win over Finland in their tournament opener, is expected to start against the Swiss.

GO CANADA GO

7-2 canada

8-0 Canada. Pogge's solid in net again.

arent the swiss traditionally fairly solid on defence? i would expect a closer game.... something like 5-1 or so

Good Luck tonight I hope Toews can get on the score card! Awalys nice to see Sioux players do well :handclap:

Why wouldn't Downie be playing?
He has the flu. Sutter said yesterday that he would have played yesterday if there was a game but he might have got worse.

arent the swiss traditionally fairly solid on defence? i would expect a closer game.... something like 5-1 or so
yep,even though the scores have'nt always reflected it they have historically been better and pretty darn solid on defense as opposed to offense where they lack players that can finish.

big blowout by canada. 7-0

Comeau (2), Toews, Bertram, Bolland, Staal, Cogliano.

8-1 Canada

Cogs 3, Barker, Latandres (sp?), Toews 2, Bolland

Cogs named McGuires MONSTER! :yo:

6-2 Canada, Cogliano and Toews leading the charge.

EDIT: JW if TSN is showing any of the games scheduled after CAN vs SUI?

6-2 Canada, Cogliano and Toews leading the charge.

EDIT: JW if TSN is showing any of the games scheduled after CAN vs SUI?

Yeah there showing Vancouver VS. Nashville.

Urgh... not like I can't see that 4 more times over the course of the year :banghead:

who is in net?
Pogge
9-2 Canada
Toews 1 goal 3 assists
Coglianno 3 goals
Chipchura 3 goals

10-0 Canada.

PP Canada. I can sense a goal coming up for us!

This ref is calling it way too close.

Wow what a ****** powerplay. Wasted opportunity.

Go Team Canada Go!!

I predict a 9-1 win!

Sloppy, sloppy game by Canada so far.. they seem to have forgotten that they actually have to play the game. The swiss are outhitting Canada.. now a 2 man advantage for the Swiss.

and now Canada is losing.. wtg... 10 -0 eh?

****! 2 man advantage PP goal by Switzerland! 1-0 Swiss!

Wow 1-0 Switzerland

pretty bad call that elbowing penalty

We are playing like a bunch of bums

Wow 1-0 Switzerland

Swiss score on a two-man advantage, on a point shot deflected between the legs by the Canadian defender.

Canada is going to get destroyed by the US if they play like this... Sutter better correct this.

7 minutes into the game and Canada's powerplay is already 0-3!

Granted, one lasted all of seven seconds.

Swiss score on a two-man advantage, on a point shot deflected between the legs by the Canadian defender.

Nice tip by Staal ?

Anyone got a link for a radio broadcast?

diaz, bloom and the goalie of switzerland are very good. Very good swiss team

This ref is horrible. How can the IIHF let him ref?

Nice tip by Staal ?

Not sure if it was Staal or not, but it looked as though it hit him in the leg.

Canada with a brief two-man advantage that created chances.

1-1 Downie nice pass by Barker

Downie from Boyd and Barker

Barker with a pass from his own end to Boyd on the far blueline, saucer over to Downie for the goal.

Wow does this ref like to call penalties. Canada now with a 2 man advantage! Nearly this whole game has been played with a man advantage.

What a goal by Downie!!!! Nice pass from Barker to Boyd and nice pass from Boyd to Downie. 1-1 now.

Nice goal by Downie. Hopefully Canada can come on now.

diaz, bloom and the goalie of switzerland are very good. Very good swiss team
Couple really nice saves on that PP

This ref is awful. Calling Berchtold's penalty charging is hilarious, but in a sad way.

Downie is Bobby Clarke.... what a pick by the flyers

To touch upon what McGuire said in his conversation with Sutter about Boyd being in better shape and more mentally focused.

Compared to last season, Boyd is noticably bigger, both on and off the ice. At the Calgary Flames camp, he didn't look undersized, which most players do. Increasing his strength the way he has will only accelerate how quickly he'll make the Calgary Flames.

To touch upon what McGuire said in his conversation with Sutter about Boyd being in better shape and more mentally focused.

Compared to last season, Boyd is noticably bigger, both on and off the ice. At the Calgary Flames camp, he didn't look undersized, which most players do. Increasing his strength the way he has will only accelerate how quickly he'll make the Calgary Flames.
He has been very impressive....Darn those Flames

Wow what a shock another pentaly.

Holy **** nice glove save. Bourdon robbed on the powerplay.

Terrible period by Canada so far...

Terrible period by Canada so far...
Not the best but the Swiss deserve some credit,they are playing as good as they can and causing some trouble i think.

"Bergler goes down like a free beer at a frat party."
-Pierre McGuire

Ten minor penalties thus far int he first period...still over three minutes remaining.

Switzerland are not afraid like Finland were. They can skate and most will hit. They lack top end skill but at least there is some entertainment here. I will not saymuch about the officiating. The teams have taken some penalties that are not deserved. I am now seeing another ******** call against the Swiss.

Not the best but the Swiss deserve some credit,they are playing as good as they can and causing some trouble i think.

They are being out-hustled and, that last hit notwithstanding, being out-hit.

Oh look.. the 10th penalty of the period

Great identification by Downie to throw the puck back to the point when he saw the Swiss right winger slide down to try to attack him in the slot. Bourdon had a quality shot from the point that was handled nicely by the Swiss goaltender.

When is the IIHF gonna do something about this crap officiating? Every year it's the same BS. :shakehead

Dustin Boyd with his 3rd goal of the tourny. Shot from the point rebounded to Boyd and he banged it in. 2-1 Canada.

"Bergler goes down like a free beer at a frat party."
-Pierre McGuire

what a great line

Boyd knocks in a rebound to make it 2-1.

I have a feeling Boyd may be the heart and soul of this team.

"Bergler goes down like a free beer at a frat party."
-Pierre McGuire
yeah,caught that.Good job p-man.

Boyd knocks in a rebound to make it 2-1.

I have a feeling Boyd may be the heart and soul of this team.
You're not the only one with that feeling.He's an opportuinist and works damn hard too.

HORRIBLE CALL!

This ref is just horrible.

Who assisted on Boyd's goal?

WOW this is a brutal ref. He has made tons of questionable calls but at least he is calling it both ways.

Canada's Bolland gets two minutes for being run into and not taking the worst of it.

Whew.. that was almost a minute before another PP.. I was beginning to wonder

Who assisted on Boyd's goal?

Downie and I believe either Letang or Bourdon.

This ref seems rather determined to 'steal the show'

Who assisted on Boyd's goal?

Downie and Letang.

Downie and I believe either Letang or Bourdon.

Letang.

Canada's Bolland gets two minutes for being run into and not taking the worst of it.

Classic hahahahaha

Why does this ref have a job? He is terrible. Pierre and Gord were mentioning that we was also terrible at the U18's last year.

When is the IIHF gonna do something about this crap officiating? Every year it's the same BS. :shakehead
No kidding. It's an absolute joke that they let this guy ref. He is horrible.

Who assisted on Boyd's goal?
Downie and Barker.

I hope that Sutter chews out most of the players after that first period.... enough of the fancy behind the back high percentages passes etc... just shoot and drive to the net and the goals will come

he has a job beacuse he works for the IIHF.... and we all know how "good" the refs are in international hockey, lol..... what a complete and utter joke.... how the IIHF can look at this tournament and not fire each and every one of the refs is beyond me..... all three games ive watched have had some of the worst refereeing ive ever seen in hockey at any level ..... but im getting used to that for IIHF tournaments (outside of the olympics of course)

Not a good period by Canada. Switzerland played very well. Their goalie is amazing. He made a couple of great saves.

I will be furious if this ref is reffing the game between Canada and the USA.

"Bergler goes down like a free beer at a frat party."
-Pierre McGuire

People can say all the negative things they want about Pierre McGuire, but you gotta admit...He delivers some great lines every now and then.

I've never had a problem with him, and I actually think we need more individuals like Piere in hockey.

Only one line going really right now.Of course,with the amount of penalties being called it isn't easy for players to get in a groove.

People can say all the negative things they want about Pierre McGuire, but you gotta admit...He delivers some great lines every now and then.

I've never had a problem with him, and I actually think we need more individuals like Piere in hockey.
I'm not sure,one may be enough.

A pretty sloppy period by Canada but with the amount of penalties called the game really had no flow whatsoever. Downie was arguably the best player on the ice in the period. Is it just me or is it a lot quiter in Vancouver than it was in Halifax, Winnipeg, etc. Hopefully the second period will actually have some flow to it and more time 5-on-5.

Letang.
Yep,correction,Letang.

A pretty sloppy period by Canada but with the amount of penalties called the game really had no flow whatsoever. Downie was arguably the best player on the ice in the period. Is it just me or is it a lot quiter in Vancouver than it was in Halifax, Winnipeg, etc. Hopefully the second period will actually have some flow to it and more time 5-on-5.
The crowd is way too quiet. I can't believe how quiet it is. Sure it's not a good game but they were quiet in the Finland game.

Anyone know where I can get an audio feed???

The crowd is way too quiet. I can't believe how quiet it is. Sure it's not a good game but they were quiet in the Finland game.

Where's the home team advantage??? The players need that extra spark, especially down the road against tougher opponents.

Another 2 man advantage for the Swiss.. nice start for Canada

Another Canada penalty not a minute into the second period.

I actually do not mind this referee, if only for the simple fact that Canada is getting valuable in-game practice for their special teams.

A lot of in game practice.

I actually do not mind this referee, if only for the simple fact that Canada is getting valuable in-game practice for their special teams.

A lot of in game practice.

Except for the fact that the Ref has sucked the life out of the game.. First game in a while that I've been bored watching a world junior game, but I'm used to it watching NHL games lately.

Great save by Pogge, although I'd more call it a misfire from the Swiss player.

That's twice I've seen obvious penalties with Canada already on the PP but the ref won't give Canada a 2 man advantage... now the Swiss on the other hand...

Evrytime Miller says that beiber guys name for the Swiss it sounds like 'Beaver"

Although I do not see much of Roberto Luongo, I have to disagree with McGuire's comparison of Pogge to Luongo.

I've seen little of Luongo, but I've watched all but three of Pogge's home starts this year in Calgary. When I see him, I do not think of Luongo.

Evrytime Miller says that beiber guys name for the Swiss it sounds like 'Beaver"
LOL I was just thinking the same thing.

Staal with a beautiful open ice hit. If that was Phaneuf, the guy would've been in a coma.

:biglaugh: Who heard Pierre knock Gord Miller for constantly using the refs name? I know I wouldn't appreciate being told like that on TV...

Tom Pyatt tallies for Canada.

3-1

Garrrrrrrrrrrbage goal for the energey line.

Nice work by Pyatt. Good cycling and driving hard to the net to bang in a rebound. 3-1 Canada!

:biglaugh: Who heard Pierre knock Gord Miller for constantly using the refs name? I know I wouldn't appreciate being told like that on TV...

I think he's more hoping to prevent embarassment for the referee by not having his name said so much on national television based on the horrid job he's done officiating.

Anyone know where I can get an audio feed???

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What a yawner..... starting to fall asleep here.....Not a good game at all so far

3-1 Pyatt.

Stil,not the same energy and execution here tonight is there?The Swiss are standing up well to the physicality and competing hard.

On another note.......Pierre seems to be going with the mantra of the ref tonight.It's along the lines of "this ref does'nt mind the open ice hits,the stuff along the boards,not so much!!"

I wonder how many times he'll crank that one out tonight.

LOL I was just thinking the same thing.
it's funny eh?

LOL...does anyone else find it funny there's two players on the Swiss Team named Joggi and Berra? :biglaugh:

The Canadian forwards are dominating the Swiss defense down low so much that it is forcing the Swiss wingers to come down into the corners to help out.

Look for Canada to start exploiting this by feeding their defensemen who sit wide open at the blueline.

A gift for Bolland on the powerplay.

4-1 Canada.

LOL...does anyone else find it funny there's two players on the Swiss Team named Joggi and Berra? :biglaugh:
That's awesome, 4-1 Canada BOLLAND

4-1! Bolland.

Well so far Boyd, Omarra, Pyatt, Bertram, Downie have played quite well. Toews is a keeper.

They need a little more from the Comeau line I think. They've not been bad but just not great. I think they'll pick it up for the US.

Why is Latendresse on this team again????? I'm still baffled that this kid somehow almost made the Canadiens. I've seen him play about 8 times and he just seems to vanish for large periods of time. He hasn't done squat in these 2 games and seems to have played himself into the 13th forward role. This kid just doesn't have what it takes imo. If he doesn't pick it up he'll be bench warming the rest of the tournament.

Cogliano----SHOOT THE PUCK!! He's a fantastic talent but at least 3 times tonight he should've shot and looked pass first.

Staal and Parent have been very impressive. They are the go to pair for this tournament, there is no doubt.

A gift for Bolland on the powerplay.

4-1 Canada.
About time he started doing something.

A gift for Bolland on the powerplay.

4-1 Canada.

Beautiful behind the back/spinorama pass from Pouliot to give Bolland an empty net tap in after a blocked shot of Barker's from the point.

Bolland from Pouliot and Barker.

About time he started doing something.
easy, this is a very deep team, and it's only game two.

How's Staal doing? It sucks not being able to watch even though Rangers/Islanders isn't too bad. Haha.

Now that we know we can't rely on Pogge, I hope we can score lots of goals.

Terrible play by Canada after getting the goal.. now its 4-2

Pogge gives up the second one to the SWISS.... YIKES

Pogge did not look good on that goal. Hopefully he bounces back. I suppose that's what happens when goalies don't get that much action.

One thing I've noticed thus far with Pogge in net is that all three goals that have beaten him in the tournament, he's seen none of them.

Canada has to do a better job of clearing the shooting lane so that Pogge can see these shots.

easy, this is a very deep team, and it's only game two.
Not that deep.He needs to contribute,game 2 or not.

How has Pouliot been playing, other than his assist?

Now that we know we can't rely on Pogge, I hope we can score lots of goals.


??? What the hell are you talking about? He didn't even see that shot, none of the 5 on the ice in front of him were working hard at all to get the puck out. He's made some great saves to keep Canada ahead.

One thing I've noticed thus far with Pogge in net is that all three goals that have beaten him in the tournament, he's seen none of them.

Canada has to do a better job of clearing the shooting lane so that Pogge can see these shots.
Bingo.Absolutely.Try this not clearing the net stuff with the Russians and Americans and see how we make out.Not too good.

How has Pouliot been playing, other than his assist?
Started good early,cooling off now.

Pogge did not look good on that goal. Hopefully he bounces back. I suppose that's what happens when goalies don't get that much action.

One thing Pogge is stellar at is making key saves when going long periods of time without a shot on goal.

He's lived it all season with Calgary.

I am not worried at all about Canada's goaltending. He cannot stop what he cannot see, at least, not all the time.

Not that deep.He needs to contribute,game 2 or not.
give your head a shake, not that deep. Are you trying to compare this to last years team? If so, that's just not fare! :teach:

Pogge gives up the second one to the SWISS.... YIKES


Thank God Carey Price isn't in net, who knows what the score would be by now.

Sure, there was a lot of traffic in front of the net, but great goalies always find a way to see shots.

Pogge looked unconfortable on some shots. Great saves? what are YOU talking about?

Anyway, he's the best goalie we have, I'm not saying he should not be there.

Sure, there was a lot of traffic in front of the net, but great goalies always find a way to see shots.

Pogge looked unconfortable on some shots. Great saves? what are YOU talking about?

Anyway, he's the best goalie we have, I'm not saying he should not be there.
So he should have x ray vision? :shakehead

Sure, there was a lot of traffic in front of the net, but great goalies always find a way to see shots.

Pogge looked unconfortable on some shots. Great saves? what are YOU talking about?

Anyway, he's the best goalie we have, I'm not saying he should not be there.

Guess you missed the back to back ones earlier in the game. Great goalies find ways to see shots?!? haha... guess he should have cleared the players by himself?

Yeah go ahead, tell me he looked good on the 2nd goal.

Yeah go ahead, tell me he looked good on the 2nd goal.

HE DIDN'T SEE IT. IT WAS A SCREEN. If anything, I'd be worried about Latendresse. He's been invisible.

Latendresse isn't even close to being as good as he was last year...and he made the team. :dunno:

He's not doing that well in Drummondville since being cut by the habs.

So he should have x ray vision? :shakehead

Come on guy, the shot was from the side boards for heaven's sakes!!! He needs to make himself big in the net. If you watch the replay, he's not covering near enough of the net. He's left the top half side wide open and that's where the puck went.

Certainly, a lot of the problem is that the defense needs to clear the lane. All 5 guys need to hear about that goal because it was a pathetic clearing attempt and all around bad shift. I'm sure Sutter will go over it.

This team has to start shooting the bloody puck. They pass, pass, pass all the time. Every 2 on 1----pass. Somebody Shoot!!

give your head a shake, not that deep. Are you trying to compare this to last years team? If so, that's just not fare! :teach:
No i'm not.What i'm saying is that we are not as deep as you said we were.We need all guys contributing.

I think i'll pass on shaking my head this time.

Cue anti-leaf bias:


If he wasn't a Leafs prospect, he "would have had no chance" on that goal. But since he is, he "looked really bad on it".

How has Staal looked?

Thank God Carey Price isn't in net, who knows what the score would be by now.

He will be there next year.... and the number one too...

How has Pouliot been playing, other than his assist?
Excellent. Creates alot of chances with his speed. IMO he's been the most impressive player tonight.

Cue anti-leaf bias:


If he wasn't a Leafs prospect, he "would have had no chance" on that goal. But since he is, he "looked really bad on it".

I don't care about him being a Leafs prospect or not. As far as I'm concerned, he is a Team Canada player, period.

Latendresse isn't even close to being as good as he was last year...and he made the team. :dunno:

He's not doing that well in Drumondville since being cut by the habs.

I know.. going from almost making the Habs to losing shifts on the world juniors because of his lousy play. I honestly expected more from him.

I really like the play of Berra, he hasn't looked bad on the goals scored, and looks to be steady in net. Good at reading plays and pokechecks too. Hopefully someone will take a chance on him next year.

Cue anti-leaf bias:


If he wasn't a Leafs prospect, he "would have had no chance" on that goal. But since he is, he "looked really bad on it".

I suppose this is the same as the "CBC Leaf Bias" in which Bob Cole and Harry Neale say that Belfour "usually gobbles that up" instead of "Gee, maybe Belfour is sucking this year". Good grief, they lose 8-2 and it still wasn't Belfour's fault. But I'm digressing.

He will be there next year.... and the number one too...


Is that a fact? If he plays like he has been this year I don't want him representing my country.

How has Staal looked?
He's fine.The team is making him not look as impressive as last game though.His teams play=The Swiss game is not allowing him to be great.

I saw Latendresse play last year against the Oceanic in Drummondville and was as dominant on the ice as Sidney Crosby, but man, he's playing some bad hockey this year.

I suppose this is the same as the "CBC Leaf Bias" in which Bob Cole and Harry Neale say that Belfour "usually gobbles that up" instead of "Gee, maybe Belfour is sucking this year". Good grief, they lose 8-2 and it still wasn't Belfour's fault. But I'm digressing.


:biglaugh: I'm not talking about the commentators, I'm talking about all of the fans. If you don't like the Leafs, you hate them, so you must have some sort of bias against them.

Cue anti-leaf bias:


If he wasn't a Leafs prospect, he "would have had no chance" on that goal. But since he is, he "looked really bad on it".


Yeah you're right so whats your point

It's 4-2 guys, stop crapping all over this team :rant:

Bob McKenzie just commented on the only goals Pogge has let in this tournament are ones that he hasn't been able to see. So...

"Big Head" Mackenzie seems to think that Cogliano will be benched for the third. Hopefully, Latendresse is sitting right there next to him.

I don't see why Pokuluk hasn't seen the ice. If he's going to be a detriment to the team then why is he there?? And if you say "for injury relief"----then I don't see why he should be put in cold. Give the kid a couple of shifts for heaven's sakes. Its only Switzerland and the team isn't playing that great. How much worse could Sasha be?

It's 4-2 guys, stop crapping all over this team :rant:

We're playing the Swiss, that's why.

Yeah you're right so whats your point


Uh, thanks for proving my point. Your just ragging on Pogge because he is a Leafs prospect.

That is real intelligent.

What an awful game. This is worse than watching NHL hockey. The ref has ruined the game.

Pogge had no chance on either goal. He didn't the puck on either one of them.

Latendresse has to get going. He needs to start hitting and getting some emotion in his game. I thought he would be one of their best forwards but the is Canada's worst forward by far.

Bob McKenzie just commented on the only goals Pogge has let in this tournament are ones that he hasn't been able to see. So...

Have you ever seen TSN (or RDS for that matter) say anything bad against Team Canada?

It's 4-2 guys, stop crapping all over this team :rant:
There are playing poorly for the most part. It's also against Switzerland.

It's 4-2 guys, stop crapping all over this team :rant:
They are having a really bad game and I am worried. Sloppy play, weak passes, and worst of all, Switzerland very well may be outhitting Canada. This is hard to watch.

We're playing the Swiss, that's why.
The Swiss have played a good hard nosed game, they deserve the 4-2 game, I'm not ashamed that our guys have had to battle more than they probobly thought they would. I said before this game started that Switzerland gives a good effort, and if their skill could match their effort, they would be a good team.

This is probably the worst WJC game I have ever seen. Im tempted to go play Xbox right now.

Have you ever seen TSN (or RDS for that matter) say anything bad against Team Canada?


Well I think the next sentence was that Cogliano was being benched for a terrible pass that Pogge had to bail him out of.

They are having a really bad game and I am worried. Sloppy play, weak passes, and worst of all, Switzerland very well may be outhitting Canada. This is hard to watch.
I wouldn't be worried. They played very well against Finland. If they play like this against Norway then maybe start to worry.

They are having a really bad game and I am worried. Sloppy play, weak passes, and worst of all, Switzerland very well may be outhitting Canada. This is hard to watch.


This seems to be the way it goes. I know I've been watching this tournament for 17 years and Canada has had trouble against perceived "lower" opponents. They seem to play down to their level and just lack that killer intensity.

Sutter needs to start screaming at these guys (I'm pretty sure he is doing that right now) and get a fire lite under them.

Overall, this team will be fine. I just don't think you'll see their best play until saturday.

Is that a fact? If he plays like he has been this year I don't want him representing my country.

Sure he started out poorly.

Since then: 2.14 GAA and .934 save % in November, 2.01 GAA and 0.932 save % in December. His record is up to .500. I'm sure you knew all of this though.

The Swiss have played a good hard nosed game, they deserve the 4-2 game, I'm not ashamed that our guys have had to battle more than they probobly thought they would. I said before this game started that Switzerland gives a good effort, and if their skill could match their effort, they would be a good team.

Yes but Canada has had like 10 PP's.. I don't care what the effort is, Canada should have a better score with that many man advantages.

This is probably the worst WJC game I have ever seen. Im tempted to go play Xbox right now.
where were you the year we finnished 8th?

Where were you the year we finnished 8th?
In 2003 they beat Germany 4-1. They played an awful game but they managed to get to the gold medal game.

Sure he started out poorly.

Since then: 2.14 GAA and .934 save % in November, 2.01 GAA and 0.932 save % in December. His record is up to .500. I'm sure you knew all of this though.

Yep, I did. Doesn't change the fact that he played horribly to start the year.

This is probably the worst WJC game I have ever seen. Im tempted to go play Xbox right now.

There's been piles of WJC games worse than this. Trust me. The official has an itchy trigger finger but I've seen worse.

Start with that Andersson guy from Sweden. I don't even know if he refs anymore but boy oh boy I remember him from the 90's and he was completely pathetic.

Switzerland very well may be outhitting Canada. This is hard to watch.

They have been outhitting Canada. That is what is frustrating.

where were you the year we finnished 8th?

I never started watching until 1999 or 2000.

I disagree with Sutter benching Cogliano for the entire 2nd period and according to Bob Mckenzie, likely the 3rd as well. The guy had been a force in the pre tourney games, and against Finland and so he flashes on a pass, albeit it was a bad play and Sutter must hate it but benching him for the entire period... :dunno:

I just don't think the panic button needs to be hit quite yet, this team is full of skill, heart, and have a outstanding goaltender, and by far the best coach in the tournament. They have all the ingredients to win it all, and they will!!!!

Is Rick Leuker from the US reffing this year??? I know I always like the games that Canada has had when he refs. He'll allow more physical play and doesn't call penalties just when the boards make noise.

I do know that some European fans detest him.

There's been piles of WJC games worse than this. Trust me. The official has an itchy trigger finger but I've seen worse.

Start with that Andersson guy from Sweden. I don't even know if he refs anymore but boy oh boy I remember him from the 90's and he was completely pathetic.


The crowd is as boring as if the WJC was at Helsinki...

I never started watching until 1999 or 2000.
Have some patience my friend, this isn't that bad. We're winning!

The crowd is as boring as if the WJC was at Helsinki...
Oh, I agree. It seems like its a library in there.

Bob McKenzie just commented on the only goals Pogge has let in this tournament are ones that he hasn't been able to see. So...

He must've read my post a half hour ago!

They have been outhitting Canada. That is what is frustrating.

I disagree when we're being outhit. Canada is finishing its checks. It may seem like the Swiss are outhitting us because we notice when they hit, it is not in their nature.

We're more likely to notice something we dont expect than something we do.

4-3.. this is disgusting. Pogge had no chance

After watching 10 minutes of this game, I have come to the unfortunate conclusion that U.S.A. is going to mess up Canada really bad in this tournament.

OMG! 4-3 now. Puck shot from the point deflected into the net. DAMNIT! Does anyone know the shots on goal for each team?

Gotta love Pierre macguire. Last game he said that Parent was from Swift Current and tonight he said he was born in Prince Albert.

Then he goes on to say that Parent and Comeau are the only players on the team born in saskatchewan. Which is wrong again. Comeau actually moved to Meadow Lake as an infant and was not born there.

Good detective work Pierre!!

I disagree when we're being outhit. Canada is finishing its checks. It may seem like the Swiss are outhitting us because we notice when they hit, it is not in their nature.

We're more likely to notice something we dont expect than something we do.
They are finshing their checks yes,they're just not getting to the spots as quick as they need to be to make those hits and plays effective.

Bob McKenzie just commented on the only goals Pogge has let in this tournament are ones that he hasn't been able to see. So...

Then it must be gospel.... The second goal shouldve been stopped by Pogge

After watching 10 minutes of this game, I have come to the unfortunate conclusion that U.S.A. is going to mess up Canada really bad in this tournament.
if they played like tonight yes,they would.But they won't Saturday.

4-3.. this is disgusting. Pogge had no chance

Deflection on a shot from the point on a Swiss powerplay. I'm not certain if it hit a Swiss player in front of the net, or was redicrected once again by the Canadian defenseman.

After watching 10 minutes of this game, I have come to the unfortunate conclusion that U.S.A. is going to mess up Canada really bad in this tournament.

Yep. Canada does not have enough talent this time around. Fly in Crosby for the USA game.

Canada needs the crowd to wake up. They could really use the 6th man right now.

You can just feel the lack of intensity all around right now. Canada can't sit back or else they'll find this game tied up before they know it.

Then it must be gospel.... The second goal shouldve been stopped by Pogge

The only way Pogge should've stopped that is if each and every of the five players in front of him was Latendresse. Then Pogge would've been able to see it all the way because Latendresse is invisibile! ;)

Uh, thanks for proving my point. Your just ragging on Pogge because he is a Leafs prospect.

That is real intelligent.


I wouldnt care whether he was a Habs prospect... he didnt look good on that last goal, stop looking at the game thru LEAF Coloured glasses

Cogliano is on the ice and creating chances.

Awesome. SPRUNGER! :D

Cogliano is on the ice and creating chances.

Yep, good last shift. They need more of this.

Those jerseys for Canada look ridiculous!

The only way Pogge should've stopped that is if each and every of the five players in front of him was Latendresse. Then Pogge would've been able to see it all the way because Latendresse is invisibile! ;)

Oh no here come all the Leafs fans..... :shakehead

The only way Pogge should've stopped that is if each and every of the five players in front of him was Latendresse. Then Pogge would've been able to see it all the way because Latendresse is invisibile! ;)

Why do you keep coming back with Latendresse? Because he's a habs fan? How many times do we have to tell you that we don't care about the fact that this or that player is from this or that team?

The only way Pogge should've stopped that is if each and every of the five players in front of him was Latendresse. Then Pogge would've been able to see it all the way because Latendresse is invisibile! ;)

And Pogge is Swiss cheese in the nets tonight, how fitting. ;)

Oh no here come all the Leafs fans..... :shakehead

Why do you keep coming back with Latendresse? Because he's a habs fan? How many times do we have to tell you that we don't care about the fact that this or that player is from this or that team?

Cant say I'm a leafs fan, ever have be, or ever will be. Hard to be a leafs fan when all those flags fly proud in Calgary!

The Latendresse comment was in jeste of everyone commenting on how disappointed they've been in his play.

Why do you keep coming back with Latendresse? Because he's a habs fan? How many times do we have to tell you that we don't care about the fact that this or that player is from this or that team?


No YOU don't care.. he's already posted that he's ragging on him because he's a Leaf prospect.

SHOOT THE PUCK! geez...

The Oilers must be salivating right now.

Cogliano will never shoot.

Schremp always shoots.

With Cogliano's passing and playmaking skills and Schremp's lethal shot, the Oilers powerplay could be among the tops in the league a few years down the road.

Berra is just completely robbing Canada out there.

Player of the game for Switzerland, no doubt.

Have you ever seen TSN (or RDS for that matter) say anything bad against Team Canada?
All the time.

Key penalty kill for Canada coming up.

I'd be surprised if the Swiss didn't try to load up the front of the net given the difficulty Canada's had at letting Pogge see the puck in the tournament thus far.

Pouliot's penalty is the 18th of the game.

Oh **** double minor.

This isn't good.P.P for the Swiss.And with the decisions our players have been making out there this period.........a tie is certainly not out of the realm of possibility.

Double minor for Pouliot.

High sticking and elbowing.

Canada will have their work cut out from them.

For some reason, and I might bite my tongue on this, but I'm feeling shorty.

The Swiss are 2/6 on the PP.

nice dive by the swiss player

Pierre McGuire doesn't like diving. He tells all of the kids who may be watching not to dive because diving ruins the integrity of the game.

That is funny, because while growing up I had a few minor hockey coaches who told us to dive on contact in order to draw penalties.

shoot The Effing Puck

Pierre McGuire doesn't like diving. He tells all of the kids who may be watching not to dive because diving ruins the integrity of the game.

That is funny, because while growing up I had a few minor hockey coaches who told us to dive on contact in order to draw penalties.

You had a coach who told you to dive???

Why don't they shoot?

You gotta give this Swiss goalie credit, he has been great. Someones gonna take a flyer on this guy.

Swiss called on a dive.

Best call all game, nice dive, holy crap!

I also gotta say that puck bounced a lot in this game, what was that all about?

Final - Game.

4 Canada 3 Swiss

Nice to see the ref call the dive after Switzerland spent the entire third period flopping all over the ice.

Why don't they shoot?
i agree,they just would'nt do it enough.

The ref was horrible, he shouldn't be allowed to work anymore.

Can someone please post a box score link not from the IIHF because the IIHF does'nt work for me when I check rosters or boxscores.

Not a good game at all.

Why don't they shoot?

Couldn't agree with you more man. I"ve been saying that for a while.

Especially Cogliano. SHOOT.

Cogliano on a breakaway he .......passes the puck!!

Nice too see that the Swiss didn't just roll over to Canada--nothing builds a team's character like a near upset.

How did Blake Comeau play?

Switzerland came to play today.

Can someone please post a box score link not from the IIHF because the IIHF does'nt work for me when I check rosters or boxscores.

http://www.iihf.com/Hydra/Tournaments_06/output/w20/hydra.iihf.com/data/iihf/output/xml/55/IHM055A07_74_1_0.html

At least the ref called the last dive. He missed the first 10 but finally noticed when the punk dove RIGHT IN FRONT OF HIS FACE!!

I'm sick of this diving crap. This is what happens when you have a POOR ref calling everything early. It facilitates these sort of actions.

Not a great game at all by Canadas juniors... I dont want to hear they played down to the level of their competition.... shouldnt be an excuse... Sutter better have the guys ready for Norway tomorrow... He is still undefeated as Team Canada Junior coach......Learn from tonight boys that you have to work hard for sixty mins

Switzerland came to play today.
Yes they did, they should be proud of their effort against Canada, especially their goalie!

I dont want to hear they played down to the level of their competition.... shouldnt be an excuse...

Agreed. I've always hated that logic.

First: Good game by the Swiss,nice game plan and stood up to the physical game really well.Nice defensive effort all night and played a good box in their end and a nice set in the neutral zone.

Second: Canada was not sharp and did'nt get to the spots well enough tonight.They had a devil of a time picking up passes in the o-zone and when they would get it............they would'nt shoot it.

bad game all around.

Nice too see that the Swiss didn't just roll over to Canada--nothing builds a team's character like a near upset.

How did Blake Comeau play?

Comeau played a strong game I thought. In my opinion, he's one of Canada's best forwards and is the kind of guy, from what I've seen, that I'd want out there for the last minute... I've really become a fan of his.