QF: Czech Republic-Russia

What do think about this game?
I think 3-2 to Russia.

Go Russia Go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

always close games against the czechs

GOOOOOOOOOO RUSSIAAAAAAAA GOOOOO ROSSIJA !

This GDT looks so empty compared to Canada and Finland's. :biglaugh:

Go Russia!

This GDT looks so empty compared to Canada and Finland's. :biglaugh:

Go Russia!

The game hasn´t started yet! Wait and see!

Should be a great game! It always is between these two countries. Look for the Czechs to win. :)

don't worry, I can just use my gdt posting skills from the sens board to get it to like 10 pages if no one else can :p:

This is one of those games, where I don't want either team to win. Normally, I guess I'd hope for a Czech win, but if Russia wins, I'm assuming Canada/USA will be the later semi-final and I won't have to get up at 6:30 am again. So, I guess I will half-heartedly say "let's go russia".

I don't know who to cheer for...

Who are the goalies?

Can't wait to see AA and AC tear it up.

is this game on the NHL package on tv?

It's on TSN, so you can watch the online feed through them if it lets you.

Go Russia!

Why are you cheering for Russia SC?

Does anyone know why Ilja Kablukov has not played in this tournament?
I read that he had made the Russian team, but have not seen him play yet. Is he hurt?

Why are you cheering for Russia SC?

Because she likes Anton Volchenkov and he's from Russia...That's my guess.

Because she likes Anton Volchenkov and he's from Russia...That's my guess.

Always cheered for Russia and Canada.

Always cheered for Russia and Canada.

Yes I know that, but why? (for Russia)

Because she likes Anton Volchenkov and he's from Russia...That's my guess.

I am well aware of this.

Yes I know that, but why? (for Russia)

I'm not turning this into another thread about me, so if you're trying to stalk me and really want to know, just PM me. :biglaugh:

Does anyone know why Ilja Kablukov has not played in this tournament?
I read that he had made the Russian team, but have not seen him play yet. Is he hurt?

There was a screw up with his passport and he was unable to get a visa in time to join the team for the tournament.

Anyone know what lines Russia will have?

This game on NHL network in the US?

There was a screw up with his passport and he was unable to get a visa in time to join the team for the tournament.

Thanks. Too bad for Ilja, and for the Russian team...I liked his play in the Super Series.

yes it is on the nhl network in the US

Does anyone know what implications this has on the time of the US/CAN game? I'm hoping the game is the earlier time, as I have to work later and would have to call in sick.

Anyone know what lines Russia will have?

Top two from the last game were:

Tikhonen - Sayustov - Golubtsov
Filavot - Mamin - Cherepanov

But I'm not sure what the others will be.

I'll cheer for Anisimov and Cherepanov this game, as they're Rangers prospects. Go Russia. ;) Cherepanov RW on the 2nd line, Anisimov as C on 3rd line.

Does anyone know what implications this has on the time of the US/CAN game? I'm hoping the game is the earlier time, as I have to work later and would have to call in sick.

My guess is that if the Czechs win they will get the later game, if they lose then it'll be USA/Canada in the later game. Just my guess.

Does anyone know what implications this has on the time of the US/CAN game? I'm hoping the game is the earlier time, as I have to work later and would have to call in sick.

TSN already seems to have Canada vs USA penned in as the earlier game, but they've been wrong before.

http://tsn.ca/world_jrs/feature/?fid=445

TSN already seems to have Canada vs USA penned in as the earlier game, but they've been wrong before.

http://tsn.ca/world_jrs/feature/?fid=445
And Swedish television has Sweden set at playing the early game. However, they've also been wrong before. Seems these are only preliminary times for both channels.

http://www.svt.se/svt/jsp/Crosslink.jsp?d=8742&selectedDate=20080104

I see alot of empty seats......I thought the building was gonna be packed?

is it just me or does the building look way too empty for a home team game?

is it just me or does the building look way too empty for a home team game?
People just don't care that much about junior games, even at the world championships.

At least they're still making more noise than 18.000 fans in a random NHL arena. ;)

damn post.

Maguire needs to shut up. He doesn't know what he's talking about.

People just don't care that much about junior games, even at the world championships.


We were led to believe that the place was going to be packed though....

oh god 5 on 3 for czechs.

very weird calls in favor of Czechia

look at these two teams, they barely have countries and think they can skate, adorable.

:sarcasm:

look at these two teams, they barely have countries and think they can skate, adorable.

:sarcasm:

:biglaugh::biglaugh: What are you doing in here?

Troll - boo

:biglaugh::biglaugh: What are you doing in here?

I enjoy some WJC action.

mcguire really has a "thing" for cherepanov huh?

Anybody's watching?

oh boy what a call on Filatov :biglaugh:

ridiculous call on Filatov :shakehead

wow, these calls today.

btw Silvercup, I don't need to ask why you're watching the Czechs vs. the RUSSIANS ;)

this is getting ridiculous, all those calls ...

mcguire really has a "thing" for cherepanov huh?

Always seems to be one player every year from a non-Canadian team that he thinks is being misused.

Horrible PP by the Chechs. When you get that much time in 5 on 3 you need to score not to mention they nearly created a turnover for the Russians...

Game seems like it lacks intensity, maybe its just because of all the calls.

Both teams seem a little selfish to me, twice on the powerplay Russians tried to go 1-4 through the middle and obviously lost it both times, then on the Czech powerplay Voracek finds himself 1-3 on a 2 man advantage rather than passing it.

I don't know, just my quick take.

Yeah, the Czechs won't get further in this tournament with such awful PP. They can't generate enough offense 5 on 5 either to cover it up. The refs continue to back the Czechs up in game after game (a noisy home crowd helps), but that last call vs. the Russian really looked like a dive combined with holding the Czech player's stick. One can wonder how that stick ended up in the Russian player's armpit though.

Always seems to be one player every year from a non-Canadian team that he thinks is being misused.

Well in this case, can't we all agree that Cherepanov is Russia's best player and yet he's on the 4th line?

Why is it that Russia always gets more penalties from the IIHF refs than the team they are playing against (especially if the other team is an elite team too)? I don't remember the last time Russia had more powerplay than the other team if Russia was playing against a quality team.

btw Silvercup, I don't need to ask why you're watching the Czechs vs. the RUSSIANS ;)

:biglaugh: Thank you.

Well in this case, can't we all agree that Cherepanov is Russia's best player and yet he's on the 4th line?

Is he really on the 4th line?

Why even have him in this tournament if they're going to use him there. He's useless as a 4th liner

mcguire really has a "thing" for cherepanov huh?any streams of the TSN broadcast around? :help:

the Eurosport TV shots from PArdubice are almost unwatchable, how can anyone be supposed to enjoy an hockey game watching from that point of view.. :shakehead

Always seems to be one player every year from a non-Canadian team that he thinks is being misused.

His mini-rant about Cherepanov not being out to start the PP was ridiculous. He'd just been out on the ice for a full shift and drawn the penalty. He made it sound like it was a travesty to put the 2nd PP unit on first.

Is he really on the 4th line?

Why even have him in this tournament if they're going to use him there. He's useless as a 4th liner
According to the pregame lineups, Cherepanov was RW on the 2nd line.

any streams of the TSN broadcast around? :help:

the Eurosport TV shots from PArdubice are almost unwatchable, how can anyone be supposed to enjoy an hockey game watching from that point of view.. :shakehead

www.channelsurfing.net and click the TSN-stream.

Well in this case, can't we all agree that Cherepanov is Russia's best player and yet he's on the 4th line?

He's not on the 4th line, he's on the 2nd. He hasn't gotten a lot of ice time because Russia's been on the PK the whole damn period.

His mini-rant about Cherepanov not being out to start the PP was ridiculous. He'd just been out on the ice for a full shift and drawn the penalty. He made it sound like it was a travesty to put the 2nd PP unit on first.

It's because Pierre's hockey intelligence disappears come WJC time.

Is he really on the 4th line?

Why even have him in this tournament if they're going to use him there. He's useless as a 4th liner

I have long ago stopped trying to figure out what goes on in the heads of RHF

He's not on the 4th line, he's on the 2nd. He hasn't gotten a lot of ice time because Russia's been on the PK the whole damn period.

Alright, that makes more sense. Though seeing how misused he was during the Super Series, I don't know what to think for sure

I really feel for the refs in this game, seriously... :help:

That call on Filatov? :shakehead

The follow-up "czech's-dive-so-I-will-try-one-too" á la "russian-ballet-while-obviously-holding-opponents-stick" was pure gold! :biglaugh:

This is shaping up to one big dive-o-rama :D

...and now to the game:
Czechs all about vora & frol - and that combo is doing great so far. Some nice chances already :handclap: Goaltending though... What was the goalie trying to do late in the period? Should have been 1-0 to the Russians there!

I want to see more of the Russian "stars" though (haven't seen them play yet!)...

Well in this case, can't we all agree that Cherepanov is Russia's best player and yet he's on the 4th line?
The second line, actually. And as for Cherepanov being the best player, that is only true in theory. I think most would agree that the best Russian players so far this tournament would look something a little like this:

1. Viktor Tikhonov
2. Nikita Filatov
3. Evgeny Bodrov

Before this game, I would have bet my life savings Miller would have brought up that awful Russia-Czech 0-0 game from 2000 during today's broadcast. And he just did. Get over it Gord!

Viktor Tikhonov has looked good so far this game

When even, Czechs don't get through too far...

Come on Czechs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That's all I have to say.

The second line, actually. And as for Cherepanov being the best player, that is only true in theory. I think most would agree that the best Russian players so far this tournament would look something a little like this:

1. Viktor Tikhonov
2. Nikita Filatov
3. Evgeny Bodrov

I'm not talking in the tourney. I'm talking period.

Russian PP

www.channelsurfing.net and click the TSN-stream.thank you so much dude, you made my day. The picture's quality is poorer, but it's like watching a different sport (the one i love).

the Russians are so much better right now, it's not even funny. but they're not shooting

Russian PP One thing this team know how to play on PP. Calling for goal.

it doesn't seem like anyone wants to win this game. What is it with these two teams?

One thing this team know how to play on PP. Calling for goal.

Doesn't show so far

woot!

Finally!!!

and here we go :handclap:

Doesn't show so far What I said? Ha?

Seleznev FTW!

NHL rights?


That was an awkward looking shot.

And again Cherepanov proves what a perimeter player he is :)

that was a nice pass for the goal

Mcguires really pisss me off with all his woohoo about Ch. The goal was basically due to him according to McG

The Czechs haven't been able to get it together. Frolik and Voracek have had great tournaments so far, but they're laying an egg so far.

Mcguires really pisss me off with all his woohoo about Ch. The goal was basically due to him according to McG

Well, he did do a good job setting a screen. I doubt that goal is scored if there was no one in front

Amazing how low key the Czech's are playing in front of a home crowd. They seem to have allowed Russia to relax and take the energy right out of the building.

What I said? Ha?

:naughty: Technically, no, not a PP goal

wow, nice save

:naughty: Technically, no, not a PP goal Well technically I was wrong but ...

Watch Russians go crazy now.. Calling for 2 more goals.. EPRST.

Well, he did do a good job setting a screen. I doubt that goal is scored if there was no one in front

I think it would, on the replay the goalie was too far to the left and the puck went in right next to the right post

Too many moves, Tikhonov...

I think it would, on the replay the goalie was too far to the left and the puck went in right next to the right post

err, the goalie probably wouldn't have been as out of position if he had a clear look at the shooter. That's the whole point of screening the goalie...

I want to see more of the Russian "stars" though (haven't seen them play yet!)...

Sorry for quoting myself, but: thanks, for the sake of the Czechs I should probably stay quiet now ;)

Great play by Cherepanev (sp?) in front of the net!

lol at Maguire

I've seen the Czechs interfere with Russian players all over the ice, but when a Russian does it, it's called. I guess it got too obvious with the Czech player diving and all.

When will the first diving call go against the Czechs this tournament? Probably never.

Too many moves, Tikhonov...



err, the goalie probably wouldn't have been as out of position if he had a clear look at the shooter. That's the whole point of screening the goalie...

May be, but I think I saw Ch cross into after the goalie slid too far. Whatever.

the czechs are bad , we need to finish them now

May be, but I think I saw Ch cross into after the goalie slid too far. Whatever.

Hey I'm not going to be as rabid as McGuire about giving Cherepanov credit for that goal, I'm just saying it was a good play in general to stand in front of the net and make things tougher for the goalie :)

I think the ref is giving penalties to Russia in situations where Czech players aren't penalized.

Hey I'm not going to be as rabid as McGuire about giving Cherepanov credit for that goal, I'm just saying it was a good play in general to stand in front of the net and make things tougher for the goalie :)

It especially helps when you fall into the goalie right before the puck is shot. :D

I'm not talking in the tourney. I'm talking period.
And what is the sense in giving preference to a supposedly superior player who hasn't done all that much relative to his teammates during the past four games?



Viktor Tikhonov has looked good so far this game
This tournament has really opened my eyes as to Tikhonov's quality. Second to only Filatov on the team in terms of stickhandling ability, a laserbeam of a shot, great instincts in the offensive zone... and at the same time one of the biggest defensive contributors as well!

woot!

It especially helps when you fall into the goalie right before the puck is shot. :D

The Czech defenseman looked like he was to blame for that

2-0 Russia

The idiots had too remmber the GAME again

2:0

Viktor Tikhonov scores

2:0 i cant belive it , with that team

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i come back in time for this one!

Did anyone just hear Pierre :biglaugh:

Good, this game needs more goals. Hopefully from both sides though, for entertainment purposes..

The Czechs are pretty weak in front of their own goal.

Mcguires, get the **** off the air!!!!!

This tournament has really opened my eyes as to Tikhonov's quality. Second to only Filatov on the team in terms of stickhandling ability, a laserbeam of a shot, great instincts in the offensive zone... and at the same time one of the biggest defensive contributors as well!

i'm really impressed with both of them

And what is the sense in giving preference to a supposedly superior player who hasn't done all that much relative to his teammates during the past four games?

If you're not putting him on the ice to begin with...a lot, unless this illness is really holding him back, but I don't think so after 8 days.

Did anyone just hear Pierre :biglaugh:
Ahaha... That was the most awkward pause I've ever heard between those too. Macguire had to know that would come across the wrong way to anyone listening.

Oh boy, what a pass.

wow, what a friggin' pass

Awesome pass by Anisimov

That whole sequence was spectacular...

Ohhhhhhhhhh Boy !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Russians will distroy Czechs in 3rd.. watch... One more goal in this period.

If not for refs... Some strange penalties.

ahahaha YES!

Cherepanov is injured.

"The coaches stiffle these guys". A comment on the goal :cry:

Are Filatov and Tikhonov drafted? Or are they up for this draft?

Beauty pass there. :handclap:

..And Czechs finally accomplish something!

Great pass by Anisimov

damnit

WE'RE ON FIRE BABY! Boo Yah!

Nice goal by the Czechs to reply.....

and then its a barn burner!

nevermind

How good was that :handclap:

Now this game is getting good!

Wow, that should be no goal.

And it is no goal. Post to post wow.

Are Filatov and Tikhonov drafted? Or are they up for this draft?

this years draft for filatov

$100 to any of you that can do that 2 post trick.

No goal. Close one

Did it go in first, or no?

no goal. 3-1.

Did it go in first, or no?

hit post, straight across the goal line to other post, then under the goalies legs

Unlucky, but the Russians don't need that goal. They'll win anyway.

I like Cherepanov's style, constantly circling the opposing net. Exactly the kind of player Rangers need (even if they have Drury and Avery).

Cherepanov missed the shift after he was slashed.

Are Filatov and Tikhonov drafted? Or are they up for this draft?
Filatov is up for this year's draft, Tikhonov has already been passed over twice.

Are Filatov and Tikhonov drafted? Or are they up for this draft?

filatov is upcoming draft

tikhonov is undrafted and still eligible

Did it go in first, or no?

No, wasn't even a slight chance, 2 posts and back out.

No, wasn't even a slight chance, 2 posts and back out.

The camera angle they showed was very deceptive then, cause you can clearly see a lot of white between the puck and line

EDIT: I'm using the sopcast feed

Does anyone have any Russian link for this game?

I tried kulichki etc etc... no luck :(

Comrads? :)

I like Cherepanov's style, constantly circling the opposing net. Exactly the kind of player Rangers need (even if they have Drury and Avery).

He makes his moves quickly too and without a lot of wasted stickhandling. At least from what I've seen of him.

USA - Canada and Sweden - Russia would be two great semifinals... the west and the east battles before the gold medal game. It's probably also the four teams that have showed enough to be there.

USA - Canada and Sweden - Russia would be two great semifinals... the west and the east battles before the gold medal game. It's probably also the four teams that have showed enough to be there.

same as last year

but the Russians are not thru yet

How are swedish people watching this game?
Might there be any english language streams somewhere...

Czechs have basically given up already.:(

Cherepanov, Tikhonov, Filatov :handclap:

Nice goals :)

Though Eurosport 2 commentator is hilarious...

Shot that hit post to post, no goal. First he said "that's a goal, I'm certain";

1st replay: "look, how the puck clearly is over the line"

2nd replay: "yeah, there it is, look at the net at the left post"

3rd replay: "Post to post, yes - but remember that the camera is positioned in an angle relative the goal line etc." :biglaugh:

(perhaps not 100% correct word-by-word, but the sentiment of the comments are still there :D )

If you're not putting him on the ice to begin with...a lot, unless this illness is really holding him back, but I don't think so after 8 days.
He is playing with Filatov and either Anisimov or Mamin as their center; not exactly fourth line scrubs that one can't succeed with. And Filatov is stealing the show with the exact same linemates and icetime. You can blame Nemchinov all you want - but its Cherepanov, after effects of the illness or not, who isn't performing to his full ability. Again, there is no point in relying on a "big name" player when he is being outperformed by his lesser known peers. That being said, Cherepanov is actually coming alive somewhat as this is certainly his best game so far.

How are swedish people watching this game?
Might there be any english language streams somewhere...

Can you get the tsn stream?

Mcguires really pisss me off with all his woohoo about Ch. The goal was basically due to him according to McG

Well, wasn't it? :)

I mean, try to score on a wrister from the blueline without someone in the face of the goalie...

On Cherepanov, I like his style too, I didn't like that 2:50 shift in the 2nd though, and I wonder what Nemchinov thought of it... (McQuire commented on Filatovs long shift, Chere stayed atleast a minute longer after Filatov went off...)

Tikhonov, someone will get the steal of the draft this summer unless someone takes him in the 1st round. He is arguably the best Russian in this tournament. Got great intensity, is really smart, exceptional vision and got a great shot too. Goes to the net. He got like no flaws, solid size et c. Good defensivly. Very smart.

He got allot of potential. A russian Tony Amonte! ;)

Can you get the tsn stream?

Thanks. Doesn't seem to work though. I see Canada TSN logo, no game. Maybe the stream if for canadians only ey ?

He is playing with Filatov and either Anisimov or Mamin as their center; not exactly fourth line scrubs that one can't succeed with. And Filatov is stealing the show with the exact same linemates and icetime. You can blame Nemchinov all you want - but its Cherepanov, after effects of the illness or not, who isn't performing to his full ability. Again, there is no point in relying on a "big name" player when he is being outperformed by his lesser known peers. That being said, Cherepanov is actually coming alive somewhat as this is certainly his best game so far.

He's looked pretty good when he's on the ice, but isn't out there lots and lots. Maybe it's just that the Russians are rolling lines, or maybe they're using him sparingly, hard to tell. Though he did miss a shift after that crosscheck

Thanks. Doesn't seem to work though. I see Canada TSN logo, no game. Maybe the stream if for canadians only ey ?

That just means it's loading or something, or an ad break, it will start shortly. I had it too.

what's with the hydration hype on TSN?

Thanks. Doesn't seem to work though. I see Canada TSN logo, no game. Maybe the stream if for canadians only ey ?

ehem, ehem...it's pronounced "eh" :D

"Nikita Filli ... excuse me ... Filli ... you have to excuse me, Fillitov!"

LOL Pierre!

Thanks. Doesn't seem to work though. I see Canada TSN logo, no game. Maybe the stream if for canadians only ey ?sharing the gift i received myself:
http://www.channelsurfing.net/
click on the first of the two links for the Czech-Russia game

ehem, ehem...it's pronounced "eh" :D

Sorry :) I saw the "eh" spelling during the Swe-Can game.. should have remembered:naughty:

lucky czechs

It looks like end-to-end now

Russians much more intense.

Blayd', if you don't know zip of the RSL, don't comment! Abramovich s not the Avangard owner...

About 6:00mins into the 3rd and it looks as though CZE is making a charge.

now don't forget that Russia hasn't won any 1st or 3rd periods in this tourney

only the 2nd.

Has Tikhonov been drafted yet?

wow, what a terrible call

Haha that was hilarious

Wow, what a bad call by the officials

omg what a horrible call. makes up for those horrible anti Russian calls in the 1st

Bad bad call.Embarassing.

Czechs are getting frustrated and BS call on Czechs....

wow, damn, nice save

What was that penalty for.

Bahahahahha dive, dive, dive

Has Tikhonov been drafted yet?


nope, passed up twice i believe

worst call ever.

did they really call that? wow, p a t h e t i c.

That was such a bs penalty, doesn't help that the Russian player dived a bit when he tripped.

poor Frolik. He hasn't had a good game and that call was BS.

What was that penalty for.

awful skating ability :)

That was such a bs penalty, doesn't help that the Russian player dived a bit when he tripped.

how is it a dive when he tripped over himself?

Bad PP by Russia

That was such a bs penalty, doesn't help that the Russian player dived a bit when he tripped.

I doubt our player dived here, he just fall after he tripped his own leg.

Neuvirth has been really impressive all tournament.

CZE need to take the leash off and go for it now. They never negated any RUS skill playing passive in the first place!

how is it a dive when he tripped over himself?

No, he dove while tripping

awful skating ability :)


:biglaugh:

what a play,

ha ha what a beautyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy:yo:

That should wrap it up.

After watching this game on TSN, I feel like flying a F18 Hornet while focusing on not getting dehydrated.

Game over!!!!

wooooo

that was nice!!!

Kaputzkov.

Wow... that was a beautiful play... very nice goal

After watching this game on TSN, I feel like flying a F18 Hornet while focusing on not getting dehydrated.

:biglaugh::biglaugh::biglaugh:

Great goal.

if he would have buried that, that would have been nice.

Incredibly dangerous from Frolik.

Brutal.

Wow, suspend him for 20 games :naughty:

cheap play by Frolik

suck on that, frolik - no goalik.

wow. bad idea.

This game has been pretty entertaining and if I'm team Canada I don't want to play this Russian team, they will pwn me.

The Czech defensemen are terrible.

As much as you want to praise the Russian players, you have to remember this Czech team isn't that good this year. Not compared to the other top nation teams at least.

RUS never ceases to amaze. What a show.

Most impressive game I have witnessed in this tournament...by ANYBODY.

Wow, what a save.

Neuvirth is the only one still trying.

great save

The Czech defensemen are terrible.

http://sfj.abstractdynamics.org/archives/21205pylons.JPG

Bodrov is the other 1988 player who really deserves to be drafted! Just awsome straightaway speed, a hard nosed fiesty style, and seemingly an inability to give up. The two comparissons to current NHL players that have been popping into my head from watching this Russian team are Bodrov stickhandling in the offensive zone like Jagr and Tikhonov stripping opposing players of the puck with his stick in shades of Datsyuk on the defensive prowl.

When defensemen constantly look like pylons, it's often a sign that the forwards aren't backchecking effectively enough.

Bodrov is the other 1988 player who really deserves to be drafted! Just awsome straightaway speed, a hard nosed fiesty style, and seemingly an inability to give up. The two comparissons to current NHL players that have been popping into my head from watching this Russian team are Bodrov stickhandling in the offensive zone like Jagr and Tikhonov stripping opposing players of the puck with his stick in shades of Datsyuk on the defensive prowl.

I like what I've seen of Bodrov as well, hopefully he gets drafted.

good game. was the first full game i watched.

Game over, Russia wins.


Anyone else hear that Pierre Mcguire likes soccer?

wow, what a last shift by Filatov-Anisimov-Cherepanov

Filatov looks very impressive

:biglaugh: at the Russian players

I would also cheer such boo..., sorry, girls :biglaugh:

Those young ladies need to be a mainstay at this tournament.

The Russian players cheered the girls when they entered the ice. ;)

http://sfj.abstractdynamics.org/archives/21205pylons.JPG

:biglaugh: I kept thinking of Toronto's defense when watching this game....

PoG's...

Czech Republic - Antonin Boruta

Russia - Sergei Bobrovsky

Great game by the Russians and bad game by the Czechs!

Hugely disappointing for CZE.
Squandered PP chances early and RUS sailed away with this one.

I had picked CZE to win this game...but now...

If RUS duplicates this kind of game SWE has zero chance.

Russians cheering the girls as they come out :yo:

ridiculous players of the game picks, haha

Pretty good game. Russia was clearly the strongest team of the two.

The Russians will be a handful for Team Sweden, I'm sure. In fact, I think they should be the favorites since they have better depth and better offensive talent.

So exact same Semi's as last year. Hopefully, atleast for the CAnada game, it's the same results!

Russians cheering the girls as they come out :yo:

The one chick on the left is unbelievable. She's practically falling out of that dress.

Not that I'm complaining or anything. :naughty:

#18 winking at the camera ;) :lol:

There was a show on Czech tv with the Czech and Slovak hockey old-timers. The anchor asked what was the tune they heard most in their 20-30-s. Answers differed, then the guy just played the one that we just heard :sarcasm:

Hugely disappointing for CZE.
Squandered PP chances early and RUS sailed away with this one.

I had picked CZE to win this game...but now...

If RUS duplicates this kind of game SWE has zero chance.

And again Sweden will be underated! Zero chance for Sweden??? NEVER! Sweden is a MUCH better team than Czech Republic! But of course, Russia-Sweden will be a very close game!

Russians cheering the girls as they come out :yo:

I turned on the TV literally seconds after that probably happened. Was it verbal cheering/clapping or something like just tapping the sticks on the ice? Regardless, good on the Russians heh.:biglaugh:

And again Sweden will be underated! Zero chance for Sweden??? NEVER! Sweden is a MUCH better team than Czech Republic! But of course, Russia-Sweden will be a very close game!

Russia will hammer Sweden 10-0

or wait, I mean Sweden will hammer Russia 10-0

err ... wait, I'm lost :help:

whose prediction should I listen to?

What a kiss!!!!!

Russians cheering the girls as they come out :yo:

That was amazing.

The player selections made no sense lol.

I turned on the TV literally seconds after that probably happened. Was it verbal cheering/clapping or something like just tapping the sticks on the ice? Regardless, good on the Russians heh.:biglaugh:

Sticks

hahahahahahaha

I already knew Filatov, so it's not surprising to recognize him again as the same exquisite hockey player i remembered..

on the contrary, i didn't know about this Sayustov kid who looks like an amazing skater indeed.
I guess the Czech defensemen were helping looking good though..


oh, and lol at the best players of the game selections! :shakehead

That was a prime example of what Russia can do against a non-physical opponent. For as much as Russia was good, the Czechs were equally as bad.
A lot of those 'dipsy-doodle' plays aren't going to work against team that won't give the Russians space to maneuver. Still, that was an impressive display of talent.

That Sayustov kid has some sick on ice vision.

Russia-Sweden game should be fantastic.:teach: