WC: May 1 GDT - Finland vs. Russia

http://live82.ihwc.net/english/scores/

I have a feeling Finland will win. Just a hunch.

Finland 4-2.

But the question is... Who the heck can keep down the Alex-gang? >_<

Frolov, Morozov and Ovechkin could just as well throw around our puny defense...

Finland 4-2.

But the question is... Who the heck can keep down the Alex-gang? >_<

Frolov, Morozov and Ovechkin could just as well throw around our puny defense...

I expect a great team defense from Finland. This is a style of play they should be used too. No don`t need to rely on a defense too much. Maybe if they play a system like Germany played, not too many pucks will be carried through the neutral zone.

I expect a great team defense from Finland. This is a style of play they should be used too. No don`t need to rely on a defense too much. Maybe if they play a system like Germany played, not too many pucks will be carried through the neutral zone.

Hopefully Lehtinen is in decent form.

Hentunen should get to play here IMO.

He is one of the best "midfielders" in international hockey.

Uh oh, Norrena is in the net instead of Lehtonen.

Russia will win 5-2.

Uh oh, Norrena is in the net instead of Lehtonen.

Russia will win 5-2.

Eh. Norre is more experienced in international play and seems to have lots more of confidence.

And his agressive play suits the game much better IMO.

I think Russia will win 5:3

To much pressure on Russia.

I think that Finland will win, but it really is a coin toss, IMO.

It will be interesting to see if Russia can play a team game, individual efforts won't break this balanced finnish team.

5-2 Russia

This will be very interesting game. Let's watch how Finland will manage with ZZM and Kovalchkun-Malkin-Frolov lines. Any of other 2 lines can score too.

To much pressure on Russia.

I think that Finland will win, but it really is a coin toss, IMO.

It will be interesting to see if Russia can play a team game, individual efforts won't break this balanced finnish team. What pressure? They will be ready to go.

i think that finland will win 3-0

norrena will shootout russian snipers

finlands weapon is dynamic powerplay

peltonen-nummelin-kontiola-koivu-ruutu and now also lehtinen

on paper Russia wins 9-1

on the ice, I think Russia should lose at least a game before the playoff round

on paper Russia wins 9-1

on the ice, I think Russia should lose at least a game before the playoff round I agree with this 100%... If they lose they will play better. Makes no sense but I am hoping for it.

finlands weapon is dynamic powerplay

peltonen-nummelin-kontiola-koivu-ruutu and now also lehtinen
Dynamic PP?
Ovechkin, Kovalchuk, Malkin, Morozov, Radulov, Frolov, Gonchar, A.Markov talk about Dynamic.

on paper Russia wins 9-1

on the ice, I think Russia should lose at least a game before the playoff round

are u sure?

if u are a good sniper in nhl, that doesnt mean that u would be much much better in every situation on the ice

What pressure? They will be ready to go.

Well, they will meet a very organized team in Finland, and i think that the expectations from the crowd won't be answered, as you need to have a team play to defeat Finland. Just my opinion.

Well, they will meet a very organized team in Finland, and i think that the expectations from the crowd won't be answered, as you need to have a team play to defeat Finland. Just my opinion. Fins will meet disorganized Russians who can not shot the puck? Is that it?

Fins will meet disorganized Russians who can not shot the puck? Is that it?

Yep, you've got it right. :sarcasm:

on paper Russia wins 9-1

on the ice, I think Russia should lose at least a game before the playoff round

Nice logic. 9-1? So on paper they should have won Denmark 30-0, right?

on paper Russia wins 9-1

on the ice, I think Russia should lose at least a game before the playoff round

On paper? ok... Why? Because they have a few good snipers?

Equal matchup altogether, Finland has better goaltending. Will be a close game.

I hope that Russia wins but i'm afraid that Finland is going to win, I don't trust on Russian defence or goalies, and their often get frustrated against teams like Finland, because their game is so well organized, they can't afford pointless penalties and they must play as a team, and they need to keep their cool. With loads of luck they may succeed, however i predict that Finland will win 5-1.

on paper Russia wins 9-1



Are you high?

I think it's gonna be a very tight defenisve game, that will test Russian offense and deffense. After the Olympics fiasco I'm inklined to give the preliminaty advantage to the Finns, but the game will tell!

Are you high?

Wishfull thinking, I like that!:yo:

Wishfull thinking, I like that!:yo:

In Torino 1/2 final Malkin was suspended and Frolov injured. Those are two guys I expect a big game today. Morozov-Radulov also were not there and I expect big game from them. And finally this year we have a real coach...coaching staff...Russia 4-0

I think it's gonna be a very tight defenisve game, that will test Russian offense and deffense. After the Olympics fiasco I'm inklined to give the preliminaty advantage to the Finns, but the game will tell!
In Torino Dasyuk had a broken finger, Malkin was suspended for that incident with LeCavalier, Frolov was out with a shoulder injury. That healthy Russian team beat Swedes 5:0 (?) (with out Forsberg not 100% sure about the score), beat Canada 2:0, do not remember USA vs Russia game but Russians won. Not to mention Russians were the youngest team in Olympics.

We lost big to Swedes.

I think in final game against Czechs, Kovalchuk was suspended for that hit to the head against Pavel Kubina and young kids were out of gas.

It would be nice to have Zubov and Khabibulin but who cares.. Every team is missing good players so not crying about that.

Fins would be a good test. Fast, good on d, play as a team.

I hope that Russia wins but i'm afraid that Finland is going to win, I don't trust on Russian defence or goalies, and their often get frustrated against teams like Finland, because their game is so well organized, they can't afford pointless penalties and they must play as a team, and they need to keep their cool. With loads of luck they may succeed, however i predict that Finland will win 5-1.

Why would you want Russia to win? Aren't you a Finn?

:dunno:

I hope that Russia wins but i'm afraid that Finland is going to win, I don't trust on Russian defence or goalies, and their often get frustrated against teams like Finland, because their game is so well organized, they can't afford pointless penalties and they must play as a team, and they need to keep their cool. With loads of luck they may succeed, however i predict that Finland will win 5-1.

how can u wish that russia will win?

Nabokov did a very good job especially againts Canada ! Malkin suspended Frolov injured Korolyuk injured and Morozov wasn't there. But let's not forget that Russians start celebrating so much after canada win that maybe they lost concentration for next match! And Finland was playing really good they also had beaten canada 2-0 earlier. Sure with our team complete we should have won this 1/2 but Finland was playing great and they exploited our weaknesses nicely. Eliminating Canada 2-0 beating usa and then Sweden 5-0 is still very good... We still have the most Gold Medal in Olympics. It will be a big challenge in 2010 in what could be one of the biggest hockey tournament ever.

In Torino Dasyuk had a broken finger, Malkin was suspended for that incident with LeCavalier, Frolov was out with a shoulder injury. That healthy Russian team beat Swedes 5:0 (?) (with out Forsberg not 100% sure about the score), beat Canada 2:0, do not remember USA vs Russia game but Russians won. Not to mention Russians were the youngest team in Olympics.


What about Finland in Olympics? No Pitkänen, Kipper, Lehtonen, Sami Kapanen, T.Ruutu. I forgot someone, im sure.

Pitkanen is a turnover machine. Lehtonen was bad this year. Kapanen you have many guys as good or better than him at this stage. Only loss was Kipper but Nitty played over is head all tournament so you had your best team. Please #2 it's your best finish ever.

What about Finland in Olympics? No Pitkänen, Kipper, Lehtonen, Sami Kapanen, T.Ruutu. I forgot someone, im sure. Fins players were injured BEFORE the tournament not during. I am not taking anything away from Fins team in Turin. You won your medal fair and square. Touch game against Swedes.

I do not care.. Add all these guys to your team. I just wanted Zubov, you add a guy like that to your team D and forwards can do whatever they want. He is top 4 in the world. Too bad he is not here again.

pitkänen is a world class offensive defender, even thought he had bad season. he would have been very important.

kapanen isnt as good anymore but everyone knows that he has done 70 points in one season in nhl.

tuomo ruutu would have been very tough player in finnish team.

before the final sami salo got injured so he was the one reason finland didnt win olympics

sweds mentality was stronger than finns, and they had good luck. finland should have won that tournament

pitkänen is a world class offensive defender, even thought he had bad season. he would have been very important. Pitkanen is a good young and very talanted. World class? I do not know about that one. He has a lot of work ahead of him, I would not call him world class just yet and I am a Flyers fan.

The reason Finland lost was Saku Koivu's broken stick !!! And the superior players Lundqvist Sundin Forsberg Lidstrom...

That's the main problem with team Russia... Politics... Zubov didn't played since 96... Mogilny didn't played since 96... Kovalev didn't played in 98... At least know our main guys are playing. It's easier since they were not caught in the collapse of the Soviet system and all it's consequences... That's why now if Bykov develops into a real coach the future is bright...

Pitkanen is a good young and very talanted. World class? I do not know about that one. He has a lot of work ahead of him, I would not call him world class just yet and I am a Flyers fan.

He was at that moment world class, when a d-men is almost PPG pace in NHL he's world class.

World Class is what we will see from Gonchar and Markov in not too long

He was at that moment world class, when a d-men is almost PPG pace in NHL he's world class. I'll take one Zubov over 2 Pitkanens. No disrespect. You can keep "that one moment of world class" or maybe wait for another moment. ;)

As a Flyers fan I am hoping for a lot of "those" moments.

Zubov is 37 this summer... You can forget about him. Except if he does like Chelios...Then maybe Zubov could play in Vancouver while being 39...

You are forgetting others who simply refused to play for Russia: Fedorov, Habibulin, Slava Kozlov, Zubov plus the injured we could put whole other team there.

Fedorov was there in 98 and 2002 Khabibulin in 2002 as well

If you talk about this year forget it Fedorov is 37 ans injured Zubov is nearly 37 ans injured Kozlov is 34...Khabibulin old as well THIS YEAR TEAM IS ABOUT 2010 no guys on your list have aspiration for 2010.The only guy missing from this team who should be there in 2010 is Semin !!! The others are still playing Volchenkov Kalinin Tyutin Datsyuk Afinogenov Nabokov Bryzgalov so it's our best team possible for once !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Fedorov was there in 98 and 2002 Khabibulin in 2002 as well

I was talking about Tourine

The goal is to win and prepare 2010 and even more important build a team spirit for that goal and create chemistry with a good coaching staff. The 2007 team with the players available is perfect except for Semin who acted unprofessionaly since he did it too in jr championship. Fedorov Yashin Kozlov Khabi and cie have been good in the past but their time is done same thing for Kovalev who had a terrible year.

If you talk about this year forget it Fedorov is 37 ans injured Zubov is nearly 37 ans injured Kozlov is 34...Khabibulin old as well THIS YEAR TEAM IS ABOUT 2010 no guys on your list have aspiration for 2010.The only guy missing from this team who should be there in 2010 is Semin !!! The others are still playing Volchenkov Kalinin Tyutin Datsyuk Afinogenov Nabokov Bryzgalov so it's our best team possible for once !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I would consider Sammy, may be he can still rebound, even though it looks like he's done :( Would luv to see him back in Boston

2010= Malkin Ovechkin Morozov Cherepanov Semin Frolov Kovalchuk Radulov Afinogenov Datsyuk that's already 10...

Gonchar Markov Tyutin Kalinin Volchenko (D.Markov?) (Zubov?) and some young guys...

Nabokov Bryzgalov...

So i don't see any problem for this year team it's perfect.

Danny Markov is a good punishing D-men would come very handy on NHL sized rinks

Samsonov is FINISHED since 2-3 years he isn't even consider anymore. Since he had is wrist injury he can't even shoot the puck... Offense is not a probleme we have many many many way younger and better right shooting wingers !!!!!!!!!

Samsonov is FINISHED since 2-3 years he isn't even consider anymore. Since he had is wrist injury he can't even shoot the puck... Offense is not a probleme we have many many many way younger and better right shooting wingers !!!!!!!!!


Not when Sammy's at his best! I still think then if he comes back to Boston he can revamp his career

what you mean nhl sized rinks ??? don't tell me 2010 will be on those stupid little ices ??????? It's IIHF it's contrary to the rules impossible

So you tell me that by 2010 Sammy could be in front Frolov Ovechkin Kovalchuk Semin ????????? not a chance he is done done done . If we were talking Belarus team ok but not Russia...

oh i hope that kasparaitis would represent team russia. i loved hes angry face, when he tackled saku koivu in the semi-finals in torini. finland beat russia 4-0

I Also forget guys that are still young Kulemin Zinoviev Ilya Zubov and coe. Grebeshkov had a lot of potential maybe he can turn it around.

Russia beats Finland 7-4... I loved it when he took out Gagné in 1/4
Finland has 2 Gold in history... and none at Olympics

So you tell me that by 2010 Sammy could be in front Frolov Ovechkin Kovalchuk Semin ????????? not a chance he is done done done . If we were talking Belarus team ok but not Russia...


Yes, unfortunetly, this tournament will be talored for Canada's victory from the beginning, and in spite of IIHF standards it will be played on NHL rinks (Canada got an exception). Also if they had to change the rinks it would be very costly for them, that's why they were allowed, at least it's the answer we got. Who knows what happened when the curtain was down:)

You seem to be very quick to jump to conclusions. Yeah Sammy is on the decline, but he had too many injuries, if takes this offseason seriusly he may rebound. You missed Afinogenov too, he's IMHO, better than all forementioned Wingers

As for last year the real problem was Zubov-Zhtinik-Kalinin in for Zhukov-Vishnevski... and Morozov Semin not there. As for Fedorov he was 36 and not sure if he could have done anything. The real bad one was P.Bure he could still rule now

I Also forget guys that are still young Kulemin Zinoviev Ilya Zubov and coe. Grebeshkov had a lot of potential maybe he can turn it around.

Zina, is not so youg...27?

Yeah I wish the Russian Rocket still had some fuel in...

Afinogenov I mentionned earlier since he shoots left. He's awesome and could be in his prime come 2010. So small rinks well that's already bad enough well in exchange can we have our refs for our games like they did in those "canada cup" ?

Grebeshkov is garbage

just 27 I think so if he stays in shape 29-30 it's still very good but will see he will be on the bubble. Not the priority...

did u go to last World Cup? I went to Toronto for Russia - Canada and Russia-Slovakija, it was so much fun

What happened to Grebeshkov?? He was awesome in Halifax and a high draft pick what happened to him?

Anyhow we could play with 6D... since 7-8 might be a big step behind the others... I will laugh when Canada will get crushed on home ice in the 1/4 this will be worst than 8-1 Canada Cup 81 in their Forum

is Tuomo Ruutu playing?

How has he been in the tournament?

I went to "World Cup" in 96 and it was enough for me with this NHL-Nhlpa Cup... It has 0 crediblity 0 legitimity. At least when it was name Canada Cup it was less hypocrit. What kind of sports has a tournament every 3 years then 4 years then 5 years then 8 years then 4 years ??????????? Always in the same place... It was fun when Russia beat usa for 2nd place and the reward was not a 1/4 in Moscow but somewhere in the us... Then without sweating much we beat them on neutral ground again in 06...

Also funny that Germany was in that stupid thing when Belarus had made the olympic 1/2 final just 2 years earlier !!!

The game will start I predict 4-0 Russia with a breakout game from Kovalchuk and good goaltending. Kovalchuk Kovalchuk Gonchar Kulemin

I can't see how this game could be close at all.

If Freddy has a good day then maybe the final score will be within tolerable limits.
Otherwise this could get real ugly.

The Russians are so talented and hungry that you could get killed out there.

And Kosechkin is as good a goalie as he is tall.

Don't forget about Zherdev. If he can get his **** together he'll be super valuable.

Beyond Datsyuk/Malkin, pretty thin at center for 2010..........Zinoviev, Svitov, Taratukhin, Kaigorodov, Kuryanov, Nepryaev?

Doesn't matter that... If were thin at center hell place Ovechkin at center who cares ...Morozov could play center ...

Good game everyone ... Big win too come

is the game on tv or the web?

is the game on tv or the web?

Here:
http://myp2p.eu/NHL.htm

Here:
http://myp2p.eu/NHL.htm

thanks.

should have been a penalty for russia

Wow, the crowd is really loud.

Here:
http://myp2p.eu/NHL.htm Does not work for me :(

Does not work for me :(


Gooooooooooool!!!

1-0. Kulemin. Nice backcheking by Kovalchuk and hit by I. Nikulin on T. Ruutu just before.

That is the definition of a soft goal :shakehead

Wow, out od a sudden Nepryaev is one of the best on the ice :handclap: :handclap:

RUS has had the advantage, but
in all fairness, Norre should have
taken that.

Anyhow, a goal is a goal.

That is the definition of a soft goal :shakehead

Well, Kulemin has a good wrist shot, so...

any other web stream? I can not watch it...

<~~~crying

Does not work for me :(

Try this:
http://livetv.ru/eventinfo/2399/

Finland, sone very good pressure

Here:
http://myp2p.eu/NHL.htm
Isn't working...when I click play it says cannot display page...?

blya.... it doesn't work..

Finland is looking better right now

I hate Norrena... he is a bad bad goalie...

Go Russia! Shaibu! :handclap:

none of the links I posted under Russia work? I don't believe that!!!

Wow,

This is a great game!

PP for Finland

Isn't working...when I click play it says cannot display page...?

did you download the program?

Do I need TVANTS... anyone? Is it safe to dowload?

Finland are speed demons and every russian is a hitting machine :O

Do I need TVANTS... anyone? Is it safe to dowload?

Yes, you need. Yes, it's safe.

Well, Kulemin has a good wrist shot, so...

5-hole is a soft goal when there's no screen and distave between the goal.

1-1. :yo:

More penalties, ref.

goaalll

1-1.

crap

crap x 2 :(

Tuomo :yo:

did you download the program?
There's a program to download? Ok, which one? There a whole bunch any of them will work?
Thanks

i think too much individual play by us

The finnish bench looked surprised that a goalie on this level would let that shot in.

Nice deflection by Ruutu.:cry:

Nice redirection by T.Ruutu 1-1 :walrus:

what's up with the 80's techno-dance music?

5-hole is a soft goal when there's no screen and distave between the goal.

1-1. :yo:

There was a clear redirection from the chest level right into the 5-hole, what's soft about it?

This game is hazardous to the heart...

There was a clear redirection from the chest level right into the 5-hole, what's soft about it?

I think Jussi meant the first goal of the game...

There was a clear redirection from the chest level right into the 5-hole, what's soft about it?

Dude, I was talking about the Russian goal.

PP for Russia

Some Malkin magic:handclap:

amazing pass by zinoviev

ZZM ===== KLM :yo: :yo: :yo: :yo: :yo: :yo: :yo:

At least prior to the PP russia has looked alot more compact, calmer and more organized.

2-1.. ZZM as it best.

YES! Please crush Finland and especially Norrena!

It would be a shame if these guys split up next year :shakehead

darn!

We have to get through the middle.... Is Hentu dressed for this game? He and Lehtinen need to step up their neutral zone play.

Ruutu is very impressive.

Do you guys think he can have a long and successful NHL career?

Ak Bars>NHL:handclap:

Ruutu is very impressive.

Do you guys think he can have a long and successful NHL career?

Impressive might be an overstatement.

He can have a successful NHL career, but with his injuries... I doubt it'll be all that long.

He is not the kind of player who uses a combination of his strength and technique to get offense going. He is a technical forward who can also hit.

What a pass it was!

What chennel is it?

Ak Bars>NHL:handclap:

Good thing you Russians aren't getting carried away... :rolleyes:

First period is over. 2-1. Finns are better positional and speed wise while russians are more tricky. Good game so far!

I was impressed by Radulov and his physical play in the end of the period - something I've never seen before.

Ak Bars>NHL:handclap:

:yo:

Someone needs to sign the entire ZZM line.

BTW, someone was asking where to watch the game. I am watching from New Zealand on IIWC Live. 3.5 euros, good quality.

Radulov is flying out there.

What chennel is it?

You click on Play under the appropriate program.

BTW, someone was asking where to watch the game. I am watching from New Zealand on IIWC Live. 3.5 euros, good quality.

I'm watching on www.russiantvonline.com $9 a month:)

First period is over. 2-1. Finns are better positional and speed wise while russians are more tricky. Good game so far!

I was impressed by Radulov and his physical play in the end of the period - something I've never seen before.

As long as Tuukka Mäntylä is "defending" out there, we don't stand a chance.

You click on Play under the appropriate program. been waiting for 10 min now...
nada

I suggest installing all the programs (they have links there), this way u don't have to stress, when there's a game and u can't watch it

Finnish defense once again looks sloppy. I kind of hope Fin to lose this one since Finland always seems to need to lose in the beginning of the tournament to do well in it.

Finnish defense once again looks sloppy. I kind of hope Fin to lose this one since Finland always seems to need to lose in the beginning of the tournament to do well in it.

I hope they loose too:)

We need a bash brothers line with the Ruutus to show that they can't throw Finland around like that >_<

And the russians positionally towards the end of first was pretty alright... It's gonna be harder to find their mistakes and use them, so Finland has to forecheck higher to force the mistakes and it with the somewhat shaky goalie, taking advantage of the mistakes might not pose too much trouble.

But the russian forwards backcheck all the time and seem more into the defensive play than the d-men...

been waiting for 10 min now...
nada

do you have sopcast?

Lehtonen definitely should have started this game. Only experience speaks for Norrena, Lehtonen is easily the better goalie.

Decent game so far. Reffing changed quite a lot from the first few games, but I dont mind the more allowing style.

we need a big fast hard-hitting d-man.

why don't we have any of those? >_<

Lehtonen definitely should have started this game. Only experience speaks for Norrena, Lehtonen is easily the better goalie.

Decent game so far. Reffing changed quite a lot from the first few games, but I dont mind the more allowing style.
In a typical game for Finland, the more allowing style would be to our advantage, but Finland just doesn't play as tough as Russia in this game.

Czech Rep. 1, USA 0.....end of 1

I'm watching on www.russiantvonline.com $9 a month:)

:rant: :)

How is the quality and is it safe to pay?

do you have sopcast?
Just download tvants... and nothing.. maybe fire wall at work? No clue. It says, it'll take a few minutes buffering..

Norrena is playing alright. When the defense gets more into the game, it will show. He looks to be in perfect condition, but needs to get his groove back.

The Lehtonen we last saw would've let in more goals.

Just download tvants... and nothing.. maybe fire wall at work? No clue. It says, it'll take a few minutes buffering..

Yeah, it might take a while before they start "rolling". The 2nd period just started so there might not have been anything on.

Just download tvants... and nothing.. maybe fire wall at work? No clue. It says, it'll take a few minutes buffering..

I had to set my Firewall to allow TVants to use my connection.


And I've watched russian commercials.

The russian announcer sounds like they are climaxing when they say Tuuuooomo Ruuuuuuuutu

:rant: :)

How is the quality and is it safe to pay?


Been a member for over two years, never had problems with money. Quality is good enough, not superb, works trhough real player

woot!

Those cheap russians, all grabbing from behind and pulling down to the ice.

*edit* Ruutus with quite a nice play :P *

Ruutu brothers!!!!!!!!! Yeah!!:biglaugh:

Jarko is such a bi*** :D

Finally some show to watch :-)
In best NHL style

Good fight

Haha, fight fight fight fight.

yeah.. Ruutu pulled Avery :biglaugh: when he was hit by Jagr :naughty:

Those filthy russians, all grabbing from behind and pulling down to the ice.

Ryssä mun leipääni syö! ja paskaiset sormet... hilloon upottaa...

are they going to suspend players under IIHF rules?

what happen?

Proshkin acting tough.:biglaugh:

Ugh...Freddy needs to wake the hell up!!

Finland with a solid pp :shakehead

Niko you idiot, what a stupid penalty :shakehead

Ну если финны по-своему начали балакать, то пох, и мы поедем... Хе, к тому ж они чуть два раза в большиинстве не получили... Хе вот и удаление у них...

What has happened with Miki Koivu's skating? :O he doesn't even look awkward anymore...

That was the worst attempt of a power play I saw in this tournament yet.

goooooooooooooooooooooooooooool

The Lehtonen we last saw would've let in more goals.

Lehtonen was solid against denmark, just not enough work. Are you enjoying the game of Norrena today? He let in a very soft goal, he is overcommitting and his saves are shaky. The best thing out of this game will be the fact that Lehtonen will play the rest of the games.


Again....3-1 and Norrena was where?

Rvi Finam zhopu na nemeckiy znak.

Take this :yo: :yo: :yo: :yo: :yo: :yo:

Wow we have PP this tourney :yo: :yo: :yo:

Nice nice, Norrena should stop playing the puck in corners and behind the net. Just pull Norrena now!
Kukkonen with a nice deflection.

ебана мать, гол!

3-1. Gonchar .. Amazing pass by Kovalchuk*

* I've never thought I'd ever say this :biglaugh:

Niko you idiot, what a stupid penalty :shakehead

Didn't he manage to poke the puck away before he tripped the Russian player.

3-1. Gonchar .. Amazing pass by Kovalchuk*

* I've never thought I'd ever say this :biglaugh:

Ai :handclap: :handclap:

Something happened..

Rvi Finam zhopu na nemeckiy znak.

"Posts are to be made in English" :teach:

Nice play!:handclap:

"Posts are tobe made in English" :teach:

Look up above

go home Jarko!

What is the ref doing. Let them fight.

Jarkko! Jarkko! Jarkko! Jarkko!

Finnish play in the neutral zone is non-existent. Untypical for them.

Ruutu, I am glad I won't see you face this game around :handclap: :handclap:

go rest scum bag, for at least a game

I am beginning to hope that this game becomes a wake-up call.

This defense can't keep up with world class forwards.

We can still turn this around, but the question is if that'd be the best.

"Posts are to be made in English" :teach: Really?

Well tell these guys too


Ryssä mun leipääni syö! ja paskaiset sormet... hilloon upottaa...

J. Ruutu with game misconduct after hit on P. Schtastlivy.. like that Zemfira's song : "Do svidania*"

* Good bye!

lol at Ruutu.

Look up above

??

What did Ruutu get 5+20 for? I missed the play. Only thing I saw was the russian player punching him.

Freaking 5 mins PP. They don't seem to be in a hurry though

I am beginning to hope that this game becomes a wake-up call.

This defense can't keep up with world class forwards.

We can still turn this around, but the question is if that'd be the best.

For my combination bet it would be.

Erkka doesn't look a bit concerned about the game slipping away. Maybe he has some tactical magic...

Way to go Ruutu. This is how you win against teams like Russia.

4-1. Morozov

here we go scum!

Really?

Well tell these guys too

That's not Finnish, that's gibberish. :D

go rest scum bag, for at least a game

Bodychecking is not known in russia?

The ref just messed up big time, he showed that hitting is not allowed, but you are however allowed to punch a guy in the face :shakehead

3-1. Gonchar .. Amazing pass by Kovalchuk*

* I've never thought I'd ever say this :biglaugh:

Maybe u and few others should watch more Thrashers games or at least take my word when i tell u that IK17 can pass pretty damn well!!!!!!!! :)

But amazing back-to-back saves by Norrena just before.. Defence just was nowhere near him..

here we go scum!

That's stupid and provocative

What happened in the Ruutu situation btw? The broadcast didn´t show any replay of it?

For my combination bet it would be.

O-o :(

Just get Norrena out of there, this is starting to get as ugly as I feared.:cry:

ha ha ha ha yeeeeeeeeeeeessssssssss shaibuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu !!!!!!!!!!!!:yo: :yo: :yo:

The box was way too passive.

not any more u don't, u get a match game penalty and get scored on...Can't intimidate our teams any longer

That's not Finnish, that's gibberish. :D Well in that case that was polish... :shakehead

I missed the Ruutu hit, was it worth 5 and a game?

Zino!!!!!!!

O-o :(

Yeah, if Finland wins this one, it will be a cool 400 Euro for me. Looks lost though.

I missed the Ruutu hit, was it worth 5 and a game?

No, it was a bit late, nothing else wrong with it.

That's stupid and provocative+

I meant Ruutu, not the Finns

I missed the Ruutu hit, was it worth 5 and a game?

not even close...

They are waisting a bunch of chances now :shakehead :shakehead

What happened in the Ruutu situation btw? The broadcast didn´t show any replay of it?


Of course not. I'm assuming it was dirty since it was Ruutu, but the lack of replay has got me suspicious.

Yeah, if Finland wins this one, it will be a cool 400 Euro for me. Looks lost though.

There's always champions leauge, or Rangers win tonight.

Norre should've been pulled.

There seems to be too much space between the forwards and the defense for Finland in every situation.

Big ice with big space to skate = russia's game.

not even close...

Probably true, but Jarko does not belong to hockey

RUS has picked up a step
to this period. We haven't
been able to follow - yet.

Next goal is ours. I hope :)

We have too many chances and could finish the game while finnish players were kind of high ;) but we didn't score.

There's always champions leauge, or Rangers win tonight.

Yeah, just checking the odds. :D

Norre should've been pulled.

Yup. He seems insecure today.

I couldn't make any predictions for this game as both teams had their upsides - Russia might be questionable on D, but you can't bet against that offense and Finland is always tough and disciplined. I thought it could go either way, but I did not expect Russia to jump out so far ahead like this. This first half of the 2nd has shown what they are capable of. It is getting ugly out there.

Ruutu got thrown out from that hit! very bad call...elbowing my arse.

btw Finnish box play sucks!

Wow, is Finland having trouble with Russia's speed.

Russia's defense blows when pressured in their own end.:amazed:

team russia is so damn fast

Norre should've been pulled.

There seems to be too much space between the forwards and the defense for Finland in every situation.

Big ice with big space to skate = russia's game.

That is what I meant
They need to take that game in the neutral zone.

Ruutu got thrown out because of a late hit. It was a perfectly legal beautiful and most of all hard hit, but a late one.

Well, the game is far from over yet, I think

Yup. He seems insecure today.

Looks like he is picking it up though, he's playing further into the slot.

Next goal is ours.

Actually, at this point I hope not. It's not like they could win anymore anyway and if they score my bet for 5-1 would be ruined. Although it looks like Russia will score more than 5 anyways...

Don't give up, Finns! Peltonen!

Really poor defense by the finns once again. Good pressure on the offense though.

I couldn't make any predictions for this game as both teams had their upsides - Russia might be questionable on D, but you can't bet against that offense and Finland is always tough and disciplined. I thought it could go either way, but I did not expect Russia to jump out so far ahead like this. This first half of the 2nd has shown what they are capable of. It is getting ugly out there.

It's the PP that's good or maybe it's the finnish PK that sucks.

Probably true, but Jarko does not belong to hockey

Is that you Ray Ferraro?

Actually, at this point I hope not. It's not like they could win anymore anyway and if they score my bet for 5-1 would be ruined. Although it looks like Russia will score more than 5 anyways...

I have a couple of bets in too.
Better me win, than you :)

The Russian defense looks to be straight from an early 90's video game, not like it matters since Finland almost never gets that far.

I hope Ruutu gets suspended. Not that he deserves it, but then we could play Pihlström.

Is that you Ray Ferraro?

Sorry, don't even know who that is.

Jeez, chance after chance, wasted :shakehead :shakehead :shakehead :shakehead

I can't even describe what ZZM line does with them :)

A random comment, but I love our uniforms!

Bad play and bad penalty by our player (Nepryaev).