WC: May 05 GDT - Denmark vs. Canada

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Så kører vi drenge! SOUL hockey!

GO DANMARK!!!!!


(my prediction)
Danmark 3-2, 1 from Franz Nielsen, 1 from Jens Nielsen, 1 from Bo Nordby
vs Calder and Bergeron for Canada


Someone gotta hope!

7:1 Maple Leafs

Go Canada! 4:2 I would say.

Canada can't underestimate the Danes, I think it was 5 years ago now that on opening day Denmark won 4-3 over Canada. With that said I expect Canada to win so i say 5-2. Bergeron 2, Calder, Carter, Crosby.

I predict a 3-1 victory for Canada. The Danes are a tough team for Canada, and will try to resist as long as possible IMO.

Canada can't underestimate the Danes, I think it was 5 years ago now that on opening day Denmark won 4-3 over Canada.

Not quite. We managed a 2-2 tie in the 2003 tourney. Bouwmeester had two goals for Canada.

That being said, I think Canada will manage a blowout today.

3-1 Canada! Bergeron, Crosby and Boyes! :yo:

Will that site you posted carry audio feeds, Predatore? I'm looking for one...

2-0 Denmark

5-2 Canada

Crosby 3 Assists
Boyes 2 goals
Bergeron 1 goal 1 assists
Stuart 1 goal
Carter 1 goal.

GO CANADA :handclap:

2-0 Canada. The combination of Canada's inexperience at the senior level, on international ice and as a team, plus Denmark's playing their best game of the tournament, will keep this game close.

Remember, Canada needed two third period goals to tie Austria 2-2 in the opening game of the 2004 Worlds, and we all remember how that tournament ended. Canada always starts slow at the WChamps.

Not quite. We managed a 2-2 tie in the 2003 tourney. Bouwmeester had two goals for Canada.

That being said, I think Canada will manage a blowout today.




My mistake that was Norway, got confused since they are in the pool as well.

Canada is going with 15 skaters! :biglaugh:

I think it will be a difficult 2-1 win for Canada.
1st game is always very difficult.

We usually manage good initial games in these tourneys, much better prepared than the "big" opponents. That could even the gap a bit, but it just HAS to be a Canada win, still.

4-1 Canada

Game Underway.

Canada starts with the BBC line (Bergeron - Boyes - Crosby)..

Nice PK by Canada.

:shakehead Early 5on3 for Denmark

It's gonna be one of these games. 20 penalties each.

Wow, great 5 on 3 kill.

canada pp now....too many men for denmark

Boyes, 1-0 Canada! :handclap:

Boyes scores on the PP. Canada leads 1-0.

Goal Boyes! 1-0.

1-0 canada
Boyes

1-0 boyes on pp

is there an audio feed or video for this game... Im at work and im bored hah :yo:

Nice save!

i could only find audio for team usa games....check the team canada website..maybe something there

2-0 Sid

Sid 2-0 on a 5on3

Rookie of the year makes it 2-0 Canada

2-0 crosby

Crosby, 2-0! :handclap:

2-0!!

Go Canada!!

Ridiculous overpursuit on the 5 on 3 leaves Crosby all alone by the far post, 2-0

Is Cammalleri playing?

Ridiculous overpursuit on the 5 on 3 leaves Crosby all alone by the far post, 2-0

us residents can't watch or listen...:(

unless someone can show me where...

all i have is the annoying updating scoresheet

Is Cammalleri playing?

No

us residents can't watch or listen...:(

unless someone can show me where...

all i have is the annoying updating scoresheet


I am looking but havent found any audiofeed yet.

It's Denmark.......wow.

Rookie of the year makes it 2-0 Canada

*Runner-up

*Runner-up

Nah, I think ROTY based on the fact that he's...... A) two years younger B) played against boys last year and men this year, unlike Ovechkin who's been pro for two years.

Nah, I think ROTY based on the fact that he's...... A) two years younger B) played against boys last year and men this year, unlike Ovechkin who's been pro for two years.

Let's not start this again.

Nah, I think ROTY based on the fact that he's...... A) two years younger B) played against boys last year and men this year, unlike Ovechkin who's been pro for two years.

In other words facts other than how they played during the season...just sayin'

Comrie, nice goal! :handclap:

Comrie 3-0.

3-0 Comrie

Does Canada only have 5 Defense?

3-0 Comrie.

Let's not start this again.

Who's starting it? I just ended it :D

PP coming up for Denmark.

Who's starting it? I just ended it :D

Hehe :D

Awful PP by Denmark, except for that last chance.

Does Canada only have 5 Defense?

Yes, and only 10 forwards.

Sweet moves by Sid, PP for Canada coming up.

Good period by Canada, there really is a lot of skill up front on this team. The puck movement is dangerous.

Someone needs to tell Hamhuis that he's not Bobby Orr. Geez, use your teammates instead of skating into traffic and getting owned. And Comrie thinks he's Cam Neely, but I won't mind if nobody tells him he's not.

One way game so far, Canada looks really good attacking. But it's Denmark so.. Canadian defense is shaky.

As Bruins and Canada fan it was a great first period with Boyes getting a goal and assist ,Bergeron 2 assist and Stuart an assist and a beauty on Denmark breakaway ! :yo:

In other words facts other than how they played during the season...just sayin'

I think Crosby did pretty well in 05-06 I think anyways? 100+ points not bad

does anyone know where i can get an updated scoresheet?

Does Crosby have one or two points? He got the goal but what about the assist on the first goal?

does anyone know where i can get an updated scoresheet?

http://live84.ihwc.net/hydra/live/index.ihwc?game=425

Does Crosby have one or two points? He got the goal but what about the assist on the first goal?

1 point. Bergeron, Stuart got the assist on the first goal.

Nah, I think ROTY based on the fact that he's...... A) two years younger B) played against boys last year and men this year, unlike Ovechkin who's been pro for two years.

Yup.

Youngest player in history to score 100 points. That's enough for me.

Denmark get one back. F.Nielsen makes it 3-1.

Goal Denmark, Nielsen 3-1

Boo

Yup.

Youngest player in history to score 100 points. That's enough for me.

FWIW I hate Crosby and love Ovechkin but even I can put my bias aside for a moment.

Keep out the Crosby/Ovechkin comparisons. This is a GDT for the DEN-CAN game, not the Ovechkin-Crosby thread.

3-2. J.Nielsen.

3-2!

Two lucky goals

Common boys bare down!!!!!!!!!!!!

We need a Crosby feed to Boyes for the 4th goal.... :yo:

:banghead:

3-3!!! Staal!

This is why you dress more than 15 skaters... FATIGUE!

And Denmark equalise! 3-3 Kim Staal.

This is ridiculous. Canada is three or four classes better than Denmark, but maybe their youth is showing?

:amazed:

This is ridiculous. Canada is three or four classes better than Denmark, but maybe their youth is showing?


Seems like it.

20 minutes to go, fun game to watch! :handclap:

This is ridiculous. Canada is three or four classes better than Denmark, but maybe their youth is showing?

Might have something to due with the fact they have 15 skaters :dunno:

This is ridiculous. Canada is three or four classes better than Denmark, but maybe their youth is showing?

Or maybe its fatigue! :banghead:

Might have something to due with the fact they have 15 skaters :dunno:

Imo, that should be easily negated by the severe lack of quality depth on the Danish team.

Worried about Jesper Damgaard, who left for the hospital during the 1st intermission, though. He's very important for this team, leading up to the Norway game on Tuesday (which will ultimately decide whether we stay up for next year, imo).

KOM SAA DANMARK! WOO HOO!

And I got 2/3 scorers so far, just need Bo Nordby to score the GWG :D

Denmark didn't seem to into it in the first, they've got a load of energy now. Great to see them giving Canada a run for their money.

Question to Danes, if they won would it be news back in Denmark? or is interest in hockey there pretty confined to those who enjoy the sport?

Imo, that should be easily negated by the severe lack of quality depth on the Danish team.

Worried about Jesper Damgaard, who left for the hospital during the 1st intermission, though. He's very important for this team, leading up to the Norway game on Tuesday (which will ultimately decide whether we stay up for next year, imo).

What kind of injury?

LOL.......Denmark.....such wannabes! Staal??

LOL.......Denmark.....such wannabes! Staal??

Incredible family. There sister Kim scores against Canada!

Question to Danes, if they won would it be news back in Denmark? or is interest in hockey there pretty confined to those who enjoy the sport?

It would be pretty decent news, I think. One of the big cable channels shows all the Danish games, with pregame shows, intermission analysis, etc. I don't know about the ratings, but this kind of tournament is perfectly suited for Danes. No expectations, just try your hardest.

What kind of injury?

Unknown... He got twisted around crashing into the boards. Probably some cracked ribs, or a concussion. Very hard to tell.

Unknown... He got twisted around crashing into the boards. Probably some cracked ribs, or a concussion. Very hard to tell.

Hopefully he's OK.

LOL.......Denmark.....such wannabes! Staal??

Staal is Danish, Dutch? It means Stål = Steel.

Or am i wrong? :)

Staal is Danish, Dutch? It means Stål = Steel.

Or am i wrong? :)

That's exactly right. What do they call Kalle Anka's superhero alter ego in Swedish? Stål-ankan?

Ok, wierd train of thought, but yes, it means steel. Å can be written as aa in Danish.

WOHOOO, 1000!

Rookie of the year scores again... 4-3 Canada

Thank You Mr Crosby! :handclap:

Thank God Sidney Crosby is Canadian!

LOL.......Denmark.....such wannabes! Staal??

Wannabe? Kim Staal was a former Montreal Canadiens draft pick. We should have used him against Carolina :sarcasm: .

Ah the joys of being part Dansk. I get to cheer for whoever I want in this game and I leave happy no matter who wins.

Heja Danmark! :yo:

I hope Damgaard will be back for the Norway game or the relegation round (if it comes to that). Too bad that one Nordic team has to eliminate the other..

Ah the joys of being part Dansk. I get to cheer for whoever I want in this game and I leave happy no matter who wins.

Can't hurt cheering for the country you actually live in as opposed to a country you've prolly never been to :dunno:

Rookie of the year scores again... 4-3 Canada

That does have a very nice ring to it, but I will say: Doubtful. He came up just short most likely at the end. But with the way he has been playing since the Olympics, and not skipping a beat today, I am fairly certain that he can console himself with a shelf full of hart trophys in the future.

Denmark has a better and smarter system than Canada, but the skill on the white side should be able to overcome it. Crosby owns.

just wondering how many players are playing for canada?

Can't hurt cheering for the country you actually live in as opposed to a country you've prolly never been to :dunno:


True, it's always Canada first, but at least this game i wont cry if Canada loses.

just wondering how many players are playing for canada?

15

did denis start the game?

just wondering how many players are playing for canada?
15 skaters

wow, 3 goals in a row by Denmark!

It says 'Crosby, game winning goal' on the live feed. Game is over?


(linked from here):

http://www.ihwc.net/english/

It says 'Crosby, game winning goal' on the live feed. Game is over?


(linked from here):

http://www.ihwc.net/english/

10 mins left

Denmark has a better and smarter system than Canada

You mean their coaching staff has a plan that is skidegodt? ;)

It says 'Crosby, game winning goal' on the live feed. Game is over?


(linked from here):

http://www.ihwc.net/english/

Nope, 10min left.

You mean their coaching staff has a plan that is skidegodt? ;)

Yeah, it's timet og tilrettelagt!

For anybody who can see the game, how is Staal by the way??? I guess he's not part of the Habs org. anymore, but how is he?

Thanks.

It says 'Crosby, game winning goal' on the live feed. Game is over?


(linked from here):

http://www.ihwc.net/english/


FYI, seeing GWG on the scoresheet does not mean the game is over; based on previous experience when watching scores on the IIHF website live score tracker; the go ahead goal seems to be labeled the game winning goal until another goal changes the situation

For anybody who can see the game, how is Staal by the way??? I guess he's not part of the Habs org. anymore, but how is he?

Thanks.

playing like eric staal, does that make u feel better? ;)

For anybody who can see the game, how is Staal by the way??? I guess he's not part of the Habs org. anymore, but how is he?

Thanks.

The cover of the book on Staal? Injuries. Page 2? Injuries. Page 3? Injuries. The rest - decent talent, good skating, good shot, but he was never more than a decent SEL 1st liner.

It says 'Crosby, game winning goal' on the live feed. Game is over?


(linked from here):

http://www.ihwc.net/english/

The IIHF site always labels the current 'would be' GWG as the GWG during the game. For instance, the first goal scored is called the GWG, and that tag follows goals around all game until the end. It's odd.

playing like eric staal, does that make u feel better? ;)

If he would, no :cry:

Since he doesn't, much better... ;)

Mike Richards 5-3

Wow! Richards!

RICHARDS! :handclap:

TSN Website says Brad Richards scored the goal :dunno:

He's NOT EVEN THERE!

Mike Richards just scored . . . 5-3

If he would, no :cry:

Since he doesn't, much better... ;)

I will tell u 1 thing, staal can shoot...

TSN Website says Brad Richards scored the goal :dunno:

He's NOT EVEN THERE!

in spirit, hes there,
brad richards in spirit is every where

a hakku by Geese Howard

4 minutes to go.

TSN Website says Brad Richards scored the goal :dunno:

He's NOT EVEN THERE!

Does it say it was assisted by Anson Carter?

Crosby has been fantastic. Seriously, it's amazing that he's only got two points.

Does it say it was assisted by Anson Carter?

Doesn't say.

who is in net for Canada?

Doesn't say.

But we all know it was Brad from Anson.

Does it say it was assisted by Anson Carter?

:biglaugh: :handclap:

Hilarious.

Crosby has been fantastic. Seriously, it's amazing that he's only got two points.

He has been awesome. Ow hit the post!

It's funny that all of this misnaming of Brad Richards and Anson Carter hasn't caused more of an uproar over why they aren't there...haha

Canada wins :handclap:

Very good job by Denmark. :handclap:

Awesome game by Sid.

The link that I have says that the third period ended so it is over.

Very impressed by the Boston trio.

who is in net for Canada?

Marc Denis

Who were the 3 stars?

Who were the 3 stars?

If they named them i missed it, for me:

1: Crosby
2: Staal (Denmark)
3: Boyes

If they named them i missed it, for me:

1: Crosby
2: Staal (Denmark)
3: Boyes

Great game by Stål, was wrapped to see him take on the Canadians as much as he did. Jens Nielsen and Franz Nielsen deserved their goals, but my word Jens really needs to learn some D.

Well done Canada, however i'd love to have seen the game if Denmark had a decent goalie, Hirsch really blows.

If they named them i missed it, for me:

1: Crosby
2: Staal (Denmark)
3: Boyes

For me it would be:

1:Crosby
2:Bergeron
3:Boyes

No one on Denmark reaaaaly stood out other than Staal but thats not enough to earn a game star. This line was a force all day and especially on the PP. Even though Boyes and Bergeron weren't playing their natural position's they still played great.

*I can't stand TSN's love fest over Crosby! No wonder so many people hated him early in the season. There is more to this team than just Crosby, like Bergeron, Carter, Boyes, Richards. I know he is great & all while being the future of team Canada but its just a little over the top when every 2nd word is Sid, Crosby, Sid the Kid, Sidney or the Next one.

For me it would be:

1:Crosby
2:Bergeron
3:Boyes

No one on Denmark reaaaaly stood out other than Staal but thats not enough to earn a game star. This line was a force all day and especially on the PP. Even though Boyes and Bergeron weren't playing their natural position's they still played great.

I agree that Patrice was better than Staal, but he (staal) played and showed so much heart. So i had to include him there.

...Boyes and Bergeron weren't playing their natural position's they still played great.



LW Boyes C Crosby RW Bergeron ?

I couldn't watch the game in germany.

No one on Denmark reaaaaly stood out other than Staal but thats not enough to earn a game star. This line was a force all day and especially on the PP. Even though Boyes and Bergeron weren't playing their natural position's they still played great.

Perhaps this is Vancouver biased glasses speaking, but I thought Hansen stood out even though he wasn't on the scoresheet.

Wow Im pretty damn good

Hartnell-Richards-Carter
Boyes-Comrie-Bergeron

http://hfboards.com/showpost.php?p=5429812&postcount=120

lol I meant to have CROSBY not COMRIE on the 4th line centering Boyes and Bergeron

http://hfboards.com/showpost.php?p=5430009&postcount=122

I can make damn good lines.

I'm not going to get all excited about beating Denmark in the opening game of the world championship. This was far from Canada's best game, and not even close to the line-up that we'll see in the second round robin. I am a little concerned that they surrendered three goals to Denmark, and squandered a three-goal lead. Chalk it up to a 15-player roster, jet lag, a lack of familiarity with each other, or a combination of those factors. Oh well.

Next three days will be key. They get Saturday and Monday off, and they play Norway on Sunday. The practices will give Canada a chance to get used to each other, and get used to the coaching/system. As for the Norway game, Canada will have to play better than they did today. Game-by-game improvement in the two round robins.

I really like the Hartnell-Richards-Carter line..They were pressuring Denmark a lot and their hard work paid off with the Richards goal...I hope this line and the Crosby line stays together

i see richards and carter combined for the 5th goal. did they play well?

oops didnt see that above post. good to hear theyre working hard. they were really frustrated/snakebitten in the playoffs so hopefully this will be good for them.

How did Denis look for those that saw the game? From the TSN story, sounds like some of the goal were deflections and the like.

How did Denis look for those that saw the game? From the TSN story, sounds like some of the goal were deflections and the like.

Yeah I wouldn't fault him on the goals they were garbage in every sense of the word.

How did Denis look for those that saw the game? From the TSN story, sounds like some of the goal were deflections and the like.


He made some damn good saves, the goals were cheap. With some luck he would have a clean sheet.

Will Auld play Norway?

Will Auld play Norway?

I don't see why not.

According to the official IIHF stats, I was quite surprised to not see Canada more dominant on the faceoff draws.

In the faceoff circles against Denmark, the best of the 3 Canadian centres was Patrice Bergeron, who won 3 of 7 draws (42.86%).

Sidney Crosby won 8 of 21 draws (38.10%), while Mike Richards won 6 of 17 draws (35.29%).

Top faceoff man for Denmark was Morten Green, winning 9 of 20 (45.00%).

But, after all, it's only the first game.

According to the official IIHF stats, I was quite surprised to not see Canada more dominant on the faceoff draws.

In the faceoff circles against Denmark, the best of the 3 Canadian centres was Patrice Bergeron, who won 3 of 7 draws (42.86%).

Sidney Crosby won 8 of 21 draws (38.10%), while Mike Richards won 6 of 17 draws (35.29%).

Top faceoff man for Denmark was Morten Green, winning 9 of 20 (45.00%).

But, after all, it's only the first game.

How is it possible for all the top faceoff men to be below 50%? :dunno:

How is it possible for all the top faceoff men to be below 50%? :dunno:
That info is incorrect.

Perhaps this is Vancouver biased glasses speaking, but I thought Hansen stood out even though he wasn't on the scoresheet.
Hansen was good, getting shots off quickly. Needs a little more accuracy but he got involved and is a nice player for the Danes.

I'm not going to get all excited about beating Denmark in the opening game of the world championship. This was far from Canada's best game, and not even close to the line-up that we'll see in the second round robin. I am a little concerned that they surrendered three goals to Denmark, and squandered a three-goal lead. Chalk it up to a 15-player roster, jet lag, a lack of familiarity with each other, or a combination of those factors. Oh well.

Next three days will be key. They get Saturday and Monday off, and they play Norway on Sunday. The practices will give Canada a chance to get used to each other, and get used to the coaching/system. As for the Norway game, Canada will have to play better than they did today. Game-by-game improvement in the two round robins.
Canada's first period was one of the best tournament opening periods a Canadian National team has played at this event. It then went quickly south in period two as the Danes caught a break and then caught fire. The game was in doubt heading to the third but Canada had a solid third and got a couple of big goals. I thought Regin showed the most flash for the Danes but did not get much done. Frans Nielson does look like a guy that could come over and take a crack at the Isles roster. The Danish defense had its share of troubles, Pander was particularly out of sorts and looked overmatched. Decent spectacle for the neutral though.

Sidney had a strong game 2 ginos atta kid

Will Auld play Norway?


habscheid will be stupid not to.

Injury update:

Damgaard, taken into the boards ackwardly very early by Comrie, has a sore neck and possibly a minor concussion. Depending on the concussion, he's listed as out for the US game (sunday), possible for the Norway game (tuesday).

Peter Regin had a decent game. carried the puck well and played good on D

Since Denis played the first game that does mean he will be the starter for the tournament? I was hoping it would be Auld. :(

They looked pretty good but have a long ways to go from that performance to win a gold medal. That is fine though, it is a long tournament, with alot of time to improve. With Rick Nash not on the team they are pretty much gauranteed to win gold anyway, so I am not worried.