Exhibition game Dec 22: Sweden vs. Canada

Local time: 19:00
EST: 1 PM

Follow the game online over at: http://stats.swehockey.se/

Should be really interesting. Gistedt will likely be the goalkeeper today, he should be busy, considering where playing Canada.

Local time: 19:00
EST: 1 PM

Follow the game online over at: http://stats.swehockey.se/

How do we follow the game online exactly?

here's hoping Irving plays horrible so Price gets the number 1 job to start the tournament ;)

http://stats.swehockey.se/online/todaysgames_landu20.htm

How do we follow the game online exactly?

Liveticker.

1. Click National Team U20 (4)
2. Click on the game you wish to follow (pop-up)

and you are set...

here's hoping Irving plays horrible so Price gets the number 1 job to start the tournament ;)

Be nice. I am hoping Price is the starter as well, however, the main thing is for Canada to win the tournament.

I wonder what the staff in Team Sweden was thinking when they planned to play Canada in the last warm up game before the tournament. Sweden has a hard time enough beating Canada in a regular game and I doubt it'll get much easier by showing our hand 4 days before crunch time.

But of course, both teams could choose to lay low and just play through this game. Which is also bad for Sweden since they need to get the team together and you need to play real games to do that. But on the bright side that'll probably minimize the risk of injuries.

I wonder what the staff in Team Sweden was thinking when they planned to play Canada in the last warm up game before the tournament. Sweden has a hard time enough beating Canada in a regular game and I doubt it'll get much easier by showing our hand 4 days before crunch time.

But of course, both teams could choose to lay low and just play through this game. Which is also bad for Sweden since they need to get the team together and you need to play real games to do that. But on the bright side that'll probably minimize the risk of injuries.

I completely agree, i do not feel very good about that game, but i think it will be a close one. They are not gonna steam roll sweden.

I wonder what the staff in Team Sweden was thinking when they planned to play Canada in the last warm up game before the tournament. Sweden has a hard time enough beating Canada in a regular game and I doubt it'll get much easier by showing our hand 4 days before crunch time.


that's exactly what I said in my thread a few days ago. Idiotic.

Lets hope Bergfors and Bäckström could score some points today, they really need to bost their confidence in order for sweden to succeed.

here's hoping Irving plays horrible so Price gets the number 1 job to start the tournament ;)
That's a very bad spirit. I would prefer that Price win his spot than having it because Leland screw up.

here's hoping Irving plays horrible so Price gets the number 1 job to start the tournament ;)

Instant karma gonna get u man....No Canada gold with this kinda talk going around....

:elf:

1 - 0 Canada I guess right now

Karl Alzner with another goal from Tom Pyatt

01.25 0 - 1 EQ CAN 3. ALZNER, Karl (27. PYATT, Thomas)

0-1 Alzner (Pyatt, Thomas)

0-2 Gagner PP (Marchand, Bourdon)

:/

2-0 Canada Gagner from Marchand and Bourdon on the PP

18.22 2 min CAN 7. DOWNIE, Steven INTRF
18.22 10 min CAN 7. DOWNIE, Steven ABUSE

Hows Irving playing

oh well better losing now than in the real match.

Anyone know what Downie did to get that 10min pen?

That's a very bad spirit. I would prefer that Price win his spot than having it because Leland screw up.

:biglaugh: calm down people I was only joking.

:biglaugh: calm down people I was only joking.
Sure you were.

How about scoring a goal Sweden.

So far in the 2nd

24.59 2 min SWE 12. THURESSON, Andreas TRIP
23.57 2 min CAN 22. BERTRAM, Daniel HOOK
20.45 2 min CAN 10. RUSSELL, Kris HOOK

Anyone know what Downie did to get that 10min pen?

Probably nothing, its Steve Downie, he's a nice young boy who always behaves himself!

Plenty of PIM so far.

Two 10 minute misconducts in the FIN-SLO game and one against Downie (surprise, not) in this one. Refs must have been told to not take crap.

hopefully backstrom isn't affected by his migraine today.

so appearently neither Canada nor Sweden has had a shot on goal the last 8 minutes or so and only 9-9 shots on goal. Tight game.

32.33 1 - 2 EQ SWE 8. AHNELÖV, Jonas

so appearently neither Canada nor Sweden has had a shot on goal the last 8 minutes or so and only 9-9 shots on goal. Tight game.

Are you sure they update the shots as they play? Maybe it's only inbetween periods.

Probably nothing, its Steve Downie, he's a nice young boy who always behaves himself!


:)

1-2 Ahnelöv

Are you sure they update the shots as they play? Maybe it's only inbetween periods.

oops I think you're right.

shots 25 - 16 in favor of sweden but canada leads. Holy crap Canada's goalie must be insane!!!

Sounds like Irving is having a solid game.

hopefully backstrom isn't affected by his migraine today.


:D

:D

just waiting for him and bergfors and berglund to tear it up i expect no less.

shots 25 - 16 in favor of sweden but canada leads. Holy crap Canada's goalie must be insane!!!

Alot of the swedish shots must be pretty weak I think. Swedish teams have a habit of shooting alot while having a pretty bad scoring percentage on those shots. Last years fiasco QF game versus Finland is one of the worst examples of that that I can think of.

Oh and it's pretty silly to expect Bergfors and Bäckström to tear it up. They are too well known and every team will be checking hard on those guys. And unfortunatly, we're not facing Japan in this tournament (like Forsberg and Näslund did..) so there will be no stats padding.

Sounds like Irving is having a solid game.
Crap I hope he starts to suck so my homer pick goalie gets to play and I can be the toast of the land on HFboards.

Alot of the swedish shots must be pretty weak I think. Swedish teams have a habit of shooting alot and a pretty bad scoring percentage. Last years fiasco QF game versus Finland is one of the worst examples of that.

we're known for ineffectivity I agree. Hopefully we can straight it out when the tournament starts.

Good job Leland, this Swedish team is good and your shutting them down. I want Canada to win and if having Leland is the best choice so be it. Price didnt fair bad either, just i think the goal that went off his hand was scored while he was screened.

let's see what happens in the 3rd period, it is not a shame losing to the best team in the world though.

Third Period
41.28 2 - 2 EQ SWE 15. BERGLUND, Patrik
(28. HJALMARSSON, Niklas)


YAAAAAAY

Third Period
41.28 2 - 2 EQ SWE 15. BERGLUND, Patrik
(28. HJALMARSSON, Niklas)


YAAAAAAY

berglund, I love that kid :yo: :yo:

26-15 in shots so far

46.01 3 - 2 PP1 SWE 24. PETTERSSON, Fredrik (7. RIBBENSTRAND, Alexander 6. JUNLAND, Jonas)

Part of me kind of wants Canada to stumble, a little bit. Since this game means nothing it would give them motivation when the games count. I still remember them rolling through two tournaments only to blow it in the third of the gold medal game. Beter to face adversity early.

Pettersson 3-2!



hmm.. maybe not such a good idea to win this game though.. A revenge hungry Canadian team is the last thing they want.

Yeah, let's pull Gistedt out of there!

hmm.. maybe not such a good idea to win this game though.. A revenge hungry Canadian team is the last thing they want.

revenge hungry for a exhibition game? nah...

Good to see Sweden playing well (I assume), though.

Pettersson 3-2!



hmm.. maybe not such a good idea to win this game though.. A revenge hungry Canadian team is the last thing they want.

it might backfire, but then again building confidence is good.

woohoo for the Swedish BLUES!!!! :yo: :bow:

revenge hungry for a exhibition game? nah...

Good to see Sweden playing well (I assume), though.

How do you upload your own avatar? Yours inspired me to make my own

How do you upload your own avatar? Yours inspired me to make my own

I think you've got to be a member for three months first.

I think you've got to be a member for three months first.

You do? Must be a new rule. This reminds me. Gotto make a WJC avatar. I'm thinking Togga Bendelin in a tomteluva.

You do? Must be a new rule. This reminds me. Gotto make a WJC avatar. I'm thinking Togga Bendelin in a tomteluva.

Think again for the love of god!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :help: :D

I am glad sweden has a new generation coming, I am so tired of the old guard such as Forsberg, Sundin, Naslund, Lidstrom etc.

fresh blood! :clap:

Think again for the love of god!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :help: :D

Togga in red it is then. Hooray for photoshop.

I am glad sweden has a new generation coming, I am so tired of the old guard such as Forsberg, Sundin, Naslund, Lidstrom etc.

fresh blood! :clap:

Me too but i will never get tired of our HOCKEY LEGENDS

Seems to be 6 vs 3 players in the final minute. :eek:

3-2 Sweden-Canada (Final.)

32-31 in shots.

Sweden-Canada 3-2 Final

Shots: 32-31 Sweden


Backstrom-Bergfors held scoreless, hopefully they can step it up when the tournaments starts.

im assuming Enroth is the swedish starter for the real games?

3-2 Sweden-Canada (Final.)

32-31 in shots.

:yo:

And another 10 pim for that Downie player in the end.

im assuming Enroth is the swedish starter for the real games?

Not likely after this game by Gistedt. Pretty sure he will start.


Oh well, good win for Sweden... although it matters very little.

Not likely after this game by Gistedt. Pretty sure he will start.


Keep Gistedt in there for sure.

Well that's great news. Seems Gistedt had a good game. :D

18.22 10 min CAN 7. DOWNIE, Steven ABUSE
18.22 2 min CAN 7. DOWNIE, Steven INTRF
60.00 2 min CAN 7. DOWNIE, Steven BUT-E
60.00 2 min CAN 7. DOWNIE, Steven BUT-E
60.00 10 min CAN 7. DOWNIE, Steven BUT-E

;)

18.22 10 min CAN 7. DOWNIE, Steven ABUSE
18.22 2 min CAN 7. DOWNIE, Steven INTRF
60.00 2 min CAN 7. DOWNIE, Steven BUT-E
60.00 2 min CAN 7. DOWNIE, Steven BUT-E
60.00 10 min CAN 7. DOWNIE, Steven BUT-E

;)

:yo:

Oh well.

The guys need to bring back some swedish girls from the tourney.

18.22 10 min CAN 7. DOWNIE, Steven ABUSE
18.22 2 min CAN 7. DOWNIE, Steven INTRF
60.00 2 min CAN 7. DOWNIE, Steven BUT-E
60.00 2 min CAN 7. DOWNIE, Steven BUT-E
60.00 10 min CAN 7. DOWNIE, Steven BUT-E

;)
Steve Downie is a very talented hockey player but he is an absolute idiot as well. Part of me hopes he gets absolutely demolished in the NHL when he lips someone off.

Talked to two people that were at the game. For Sweden, Joel Gistedt, Patrik Berglund (named player of the game) and Fredrik Pettersson were the best ones. Bäckström-Bergfors were kind of quiet.

For Canada, Sam Gagner was really noticeable. The game was pretty physical and tight, but not overly entertaining.

Yay Freddie. :)

Just came home from the game. It was a pretty fair win for Sweden. Both teams were just as good but I think Sweden showed more heart troughout the game, therefore they deserve the win. Altough a draw wouldn't have been unfair at all.

Some thoughts of the game...

Canada:
You can clearly see that Canada is the more overall talanted of the two teams. They are better at fast and accurate decisionmaking in situations under pressure. They are also playing the game in a higher pace than Sweden, although Sweden had the players to keep up with them this game. I also liked the usual Canadian aggressiveness but were a little disappointed with their physical game overall.
Best players were Toews, Letang, Gagner and Neal who had very nice forechecking throughout the game. Irving was OK in goal, not more.

Sweden:
The Swedish team hasn't got the overall high talent level, like Canada. Bäckström is easily the most gifted player on the ice and his hands, vision and first steps with the puck is unmatched. Unfortunately Bergfors looked a bit off today and they didn't score. But their line will be a deadly weapon this tournament. It was nice to see that we also have some 2nd hand scoring in other players. Patrik Berglund had some trouble with the pace of the game in the beginning. But he grew into it throughout the game. He had some nice individual efforts and he actually has some of the gamewinning instincts and qualities of Sundin, not just the frame. His goal was quite a beauty when the broke into offensive zone with two defenders on him. But he shaked them off and after a nice move shot a slapper past Irving. Fredrik Pettersson is another other player we can expect some scoring from. He has all the tools to become a 3rd-line NHL winger like P.J Axelsson, maybe with better scoring touch. He NEVER stops skating and has enough skill to be a dangerous scorer on this level.
Then we have some players that can have a hard time this tournament. Bendelin has picked some players with a big heart and good working ethics. But unfortunately their skill level is just not enough for WJC, at least not against the better nations. Thuresson, Omark, Martin Johansson and Isaksson is such players. Their legs are really working but the hands and mind don't really keeps up with them.
The defense was overall good. Rahimi showed that he's going to be really valuable against nations as Canada and USA. He was a man amongst boys when it came to physical play, the Canadian players looked like little schoolboys compared to him. He's still quite raw but he could really end up like a good 3rd pairing physical stay-at-home defenseman.
Gistedt was solid and made some pretty nice saves. Looked nervous in the beginning and that worries me a bit. I'd rather go with Enroth who never seems to have any problems with his confidence.
Coaching good.

Just came home from the game. It was a pretty fair win for Sweden. Both teams were just as good but I think Sweden showed more heart troughout the game, therefore they deserve the win. Altough a draw wouldn't have been unfair at all.

Some thoughts of the game...

Canada:
You can clearly see that Canada is the more overall talanted of the two teams. They are better at fast and accurate decisionmaking in situations under pressure. They are also playing the game in a higher pace than Sweden, although Sweden had the players to keep up with them this game. I also liked the usual Canadian aggressiveness but were a little disappointed with their physical game overall.
Best players were Toews, Letang, Gagner and Neal who had very nice forechecking throughout the game. Irving was OK in goal, not more.

Sweden:
The Swedish team hasn't got the overall high talent level, like Canada. Bäckström is easily the most gifted player on the ice and his hands, vision and first steps with the puck is unmatched. Unfortunately Bergfors looked a bit off today and they didn't score. But their line will be a deadly weapon this tournament. It was nice to see that we also have some 2nd hand scoring in other players. Patrik Berglund had some trouble with the pace of the game in the beginning. But he grew into it throughout the game. He had some nice individual efforts and he actually has some of the gamewinning instincts and qualities of Sundin, not just the frame. His goal was quite a beauty when the broke into offensive zone with two defenders on him. But he shaked them off and after a nice move shot a slapper past Irving. Fredrik Pettersson is another other player we can expect some scoring from. He has all the tools to become a 3rd-line NHL winger like P.J Axelsson, maybe with better scoring touch. He NEVER stops skating and has enough skill to be a dangerous scorer on this level.
Then we have some players that can have a hard time this tournament. Bendelin has picked some players with a big heart and good working ethics. But unfortunately their skill level is just not enough for WJC, at least not against the better nations. Thuresson, Omark, Martin Johansson and Isaksson is such players. Their legs are really working but the hands and mind don't really keeps up with them.
The defense was overall good. Rahimi showed that he's going to be really valuable against nations as Canada and USA. He was a man amongst boys when it came to physical play, the Canadian players looked like little schoolboys compared to him. He's still quite raw but he could really end up like a good 3rd pairing physical stay-at-home defenseman.
Gistedt was solid and made some pretty nice saves. Looked nervous in the beginning and that worries me a bit. I'd rather go with Enroth who never seems to have any problems with his confidence.
Coaching good.

how did Junland and Hellstrom look?

how did Junland and Hellstrom look?


They were both solid. Hellström was a bit better and was the best defensive presence in Sweden with Rahimi. Junland was OK but was sometimes a little slow with his decisionmaking. But I think he just wasn't used to the fast pace of the game. But he was OK.

So, Steve Downie has been introduced to the Swedish audience. Now we need to give Akim Aliu a Swedish citizenship :banghead:

What about Toews?He played a good match?:help:

What about Toews?He played a good match?:help:


Yes, I think he was one of the better Canadians. He was solid, took a lot of responsibility, won face-offs and worked hard. He reminds me a bit of Keith Primeau.

Thanks B - Boarding.

What about Hjalmarsson for Sweden. Did you notice him?

what about Staal? ;) Marc of course.

Thanks B - Boarding.

What about Hjalmarsson for Sweden. Did you notice him?


No, he didn't really stand out. But he didn't really make any mistakes so I guess he was OK.

http://svt.se/content/1/c6/72/78/68/sport-061222-sverige.asx

Here is some clips of the game, including Berglunds nice goal.

EDIT: Oh, and he says that he would have been a construction worker, had he not choosen to play hockey. :D

what about Staal? ;) Marc of course.


Didn't notice him at all. But none Canadian defenseman were bad. Letang was the best one but not by far. Alzner started the game well.

Just saw the highlights on Sportsnet... just the goals were showed, nothing else. None of the goals for either team were really that pretty from what I recall. It looked like Irving let in a softy or two which would leave me to believe Price will be the starter come Boxing Day.

18.22 10 min CAN 7. DOWNIE, Steven ABUSE
18.22 2 min CAN 7. DOWNIE, Steven INTRF
60.00 2 min CAN 7. DOWNIE, Steven BUT-E
60.00 2 min CAN 7. DOWNIE, Steven BUT-E
60.00 10 min CAN 7. DOWNIE, Steven BUT-E

;)

What the **** is wrong with this idiot? :shakehead

Steve Downie is a very talented hockey player but he is an absolute idiot as well. Part of me hopes he gets absolutely demolished in the NHL when he lips someone off.

Your right. Talented but a very big idiot. I can't wait for that day but I have been waiting for that day for Avery too and I wouldn't be surprised if Downie turtles in the NHL as much as Sean does

Are you sure they update the shots as they play? Maybe it's only inbetween periods.
oops I think you're right.

The program swehockey use is called Challanger and no it doesn't update the shots during the game. Another program called ISA used by Hockeyligan (Swedish Elite League) during the games does though.

I know I'm in the small minority but I love Steve Downie. If you play against him you have no idea what he's going to do. As long as he doesn't ruin Canada's chances for gold, keep doing what you have been doing Steve.

I'm glad Canada lost this game. Maybe it will wake them up and they will now need to work even more harder in order to win gold.

Anyone else worried about Team Canada's goaltending? :dunno:

Can anyone tell me how Bourdon played?.

You´re not alone canucksfan. I love this guy, too. But he needs a kick in his a.. sometimes.

I know I'm in the small minority but I love Steve Downie. If you play against him you have no idea what he's going to do. As long as he doesn't ruin Canada's chances for gold, keep doing what you have been doing Steve.

I'm glad Canada lost this game. Maybe it will wake them up and they will now need to work even more harder in order to win gold.

He's pretty much like Darcy Tucker and other pain-in-the-as-players; you hate him when he is the other side of the rink, but have great respect for him when he is on your side.

With the exception of some of the guys Downie played with in Windsor, of course.

Attended at the game yesterday.

This Canada team isn't very flashy. Obviously they still have some very talented offensive players, but neither of them stood out in this game. One shouldn't draw too many conclusions from only one game, and specially not from a exhibition game, but through the game I was wondering which players who are supposed to be the go-to-guys in close games like this. Canada may need one or two big and strong goalscoring wingers (like Latendress or Blunden) to win the tournament. This was especially notabe on the pp (which still was way better then the swedish pp), where they have playmakers like Little and Cogliano, but lacking finishers. The defense looked (atleast the first half of the game) better. Sweden didn't manage to generete much offense, having a hard time getting through the neutral zone, which usually resulted in one man rushes and some useless dumpins. As for Sweden, they played a strong game after a sloppy first period. Was impressed that they were able to bounce back and put good pressure in the second period. In the third, I was even more impressed with the way they defended the early lead. Canada didn't have a lot of scoring chances to tie the game. Sweden stood up good physically, which was nice to see. Kind of expected, but it felt like Canada won all face-offs.

Thoughts about some players:

Downie, as pointed out, played dirty with his stick on sveral occasions. Talked/complained a lot. One thing you must like though is how much he seemes to hate to loose...

One forward who impressed me was Neal. Looked like a strong powerforward who should belong on the pp.

Berglund's (named the best swedish player of the game) game winning goal was a beauty. Other then that, I thought he looked slow, and a bit uninterested. Took two bad penalties.

Like Canada, Irving played a strong game for the first half. After the first swedish goal, a own goal by a defensmen, he looked a bit shaky. The second goal may have been deflected by a canadian. He also let a goal in which he though he had his glove on. Referee, wrongly, waved the goal of as he also thought Irving blocked the shot. I think Price will start the first game.

Bäckstöm was easily the most skilled player on the ice. Some nice Forsberg-passes.

Bergfors: Invisible (which is understandeble). Will be better.

Russell, Bourdon and Letang were all solid and creative.

Gistedt looked calm and solid. Came up with a couple of good glove saves late in the game. Strange, he isn't drafted.

Rahimi is and will be a fan favourite as he is a player that gives you anything he has and always makes the simple play. Looked very strong and big. Was in front of the net on the Swedish pp! Also, seemes to have good leadership qualities which made me think of Mattias Norström.

How did O'Marra look?
I still remember that huge hit he laid out a Czech player with during the last WJC pre-games. Man, that was awesome. A bit of a charge though, but still. Wow.

Here's the statistical breakdown for yesterday's SWE-CAN exhibition game:

22 December 2006 -- Hovet, Stockholm, Attendance: 2,578
Start time: 19:00, End time: 21:07

CANADA:

3 RD Karl Alzner................1 g + 0 a = 1 pt....0 pim....3 shots... - 1.....0 FO's (0/0)
38 RW Sam Gagner............1 g + 0 a = 1 pt....0 pim....2 shots......E.....2 FO's (1/1)
6 RD Luc Bourdon..............0 g + 1 a = 1 pt....0 pim....2 shots......E.....0 FO's (0/0)
17 LW Brad Marchand........0 g + 1 a = 1 pt....0 pim....4 shots....- 1.....0 FO's (0/0)
27 CE Thomas Pyatt..........0 g + 1 a = 1 pt....4 pim....0 shots....+ 1...13 FO's (5/8)
19 LW James Neal.............0 g + 0 a = 0 pt....0 pim....0 shots....+ 1....0 FO's (0/0)
4 LD Ryan Parent..............0 g + 0 a = 0 pt....0 pim....0 shots......E.....0 FO's (0/0)
5 LD Kristopher Letang.......0 g + 0 a = 0 pt....0 pim....2 shots.....E.....0 FO's (0/0)
12 RW Kenndahl McArdle....0 g + 0 a = 0 pt....0 pim....0 shots......E.....0 FO's (0/0)
11 CE Marc-Andre Cliche...0 g + 0 a = 0 pt....0 pim....2 shots.....E.....16 FO's (4/12)
15 LW Darren Helm...........0 g + 0 a = 0 pt....0 pim....0 shots.....E.......0 FO's (0/0)
14 RD Marc Staal.............0 g + 0 a = 0 pt....0 pim....0 shots.....E.......0 FO's (0/0)
29 CE Jonathan Toews.....0 g + 0 a = 0 pt.....0 pim....3 shots....- 1.....12 FO's (4/8)
26 RD Cody Franson.........0 g + 0 a = 0 pt....0 pim. ...0 shots.....E.......0 FO's (0/0)
10 LD Kris Russell............0 g + 0 a = 0 pt.....2 pim....1 shot......- 1.....0 FO's (0/0)
20 RW Bryan Little...........0 g + 0 a = 0 pt.....2 pim....2 shots....+ 1....3 FO's (2/1)
23 RW Ryan O'Marra........0 g + 0 a = 0 pt.....2 pim....3 shots....- 1.....1 FO (0/1)
9 CE Andrew Cogliano......0 g + 0 a = 0 pt.....2 pim....1 shot......- 1.....14 FO's (7/7)
22 LW Daniel Bertram.......0 g + 0 a = 0 pt.....4 pim....0 shots....- 1.....6 FO's (6/0)
7 RW Steven Downie........0 g + 0 a = 0 pt....26 pim....6 shots....- 1.....8 FO's (7/1)

31 GK Leland Irving......58:35.....32 shots-29 saves (90.63 svs%), 3 ga (3.07 gaa)

SWEDEN:

15 CE Patrik Berglund.......1 g + 0 a = 1 pt....4 pim...2 shots...+ 1.....13 FO's (3/10)
24 RW Fredrik Pettersson..1 g + 0 a = 1 pt....0 pim...3 shots...- 1.......0 FO's (0/0)
8 RD Jonas Ahnelov.........1 g + 0 a = 1 pt....0 pim...3 shots....+ 1......0 FO's (0/0)
28 RD Niklas Hjalmarsson...0 g + 1 a = 1 pt....0 pim...0 shots...+ 1......0 FO's (0/0)
7 RD Alexander Ribbenstrand..0 g + 1 a = 1 pt..0 pim..0 shots..- 1.......0 FO's (0/0)
6 LD Jonas Junland..........0 g + 1 a = 1 pt....2 pim....1 shot....+ 1......0 FO's (0/0)
12 LW Andreas Thuresson..0 g + 0 a = 0 pt...4 pim...3 shots...+ 1......6 FO's (3/3)
16 RW Martin Johansson....0 g + 0 a = 0 pt....0 pim...3 shots...+ 1......0 FO's (0/0)
22 LD Daniel Rahimi..........0 g + 0 a = 0 pt....0 pim....2 shots...+ 1......0 FO's (0/0)
17 LW Alexander Sundstrom..0 g + 0 a = 0 pt..0 pim...0 shots..- 1.......0 FO's (0/0)
3 LD Alexander Hellstrom....0 g + 0 a = 0 pt....0 pim....1 shot...- 1.......0 FO's (0/0)
26 RW Linus Omark...........0 g + 0 a = 0 pt....0 pim....0 shots....E........0 FO's (0/0)
29 RW Andreas Molinder....0 g + 0 a = 0 pt....0 pim....0 shots....E.......0 FO's (0/0)
18 LW Nicklas Bergfors.....0 g + 0 a = 0 pt....0 pim....4 shots....+ 1.....0 FO's (0/0)
19 CE Nicklas Backstrom...0 g + 0 a = 0 pt....2 pim....3 shots....+ 1....25 FO's (17/8)
25 CE Patrik Zackrisson....0 g + 0 a = 0 pt....2 pim....1 shot.....- 1.....17 FO's (6/11)
20 CE Magnus Isaksson...0 g + 0 a = 0 pt.....2 pim....1 shot......E.......10 FO's (7/3)
2 LD Patrik Nevalainen.....0 g + 0 a = 0 pt.....0 pim....0 shots....E........0 FO's (0/0)
10 LW Patric Hornqvist....0 g + 0 a = 0 pt.....2 pim....3 shots....E.........2 FO's (1/1)
27 RW Robin Lindqvist.....0 g + 0 a = 0 pt.....2 pim....2 shots....+ 1......2 FO's (2/0)

1 GK Joel Gistedt......60:00.....31 shots-29 saves (93.55 svs%), 2 ga (2.00 gaa)

Players of Game:
CAN -- Kristopher Letang
SWE -- Patrik Berglund

Shots on goal:
CAN -- 31 (9:6:16) 2 goals, 6.5 %
SWE -- 32 (9:17:6) 3 goals, 9.4 %

Goalie saves:
CAN -- 29 (9:16:4) 90.6 %
SWE -- 29 (7:6:16) 93.5 %

Penalty minutes:
CAN -- 42 (16:6:20)
SWE -- 20 (8:6:6)

Faceoffs:
CAN -- 75 (36 won-39 lost)
SWE -- 75 (39 won-36 lost)

Power-play:
CAN: 1 PPGF - 8 opportunities - 10:37 TPP (12.50 pp%)
SWE: 1 PPGF - 9 opportunities - 12:22 TPP (11.11 pp%)

Anyone else worried about Team Canada's goaltending? :dunno:

Hum no, Price and Irving are pretty good!

19 CE Nicklas Backstrom..25 FO's (17/8)


68%, nice

Anyone else worried about Team Canada's goaltending? :dunno:

Not really, Price played fine in his game and Irvin was doing great but had 2 own goals scored on his in this game, thats probably not gonna happen every game.

Your right. Talented but a very big idiot. I can't wait for that day but I have been waiting for that day for Avery too and I wouldn't be surprised if Downie turtles in the NHL as much as Sean does

Then you don't have a clue who Steve Downie is. He doesn't know when to shut his mouth, he can't control his behaviour very well, but the one thing he doesn't do is turtle.