GDT: Semifinal - Sweden vs. Russia, Jan 4th, 10.00 AM EST

Here we go. The European final between:

Sweden
http://www.appliedlanguage.com/flags_of_the_world/large_flag_of_sweden.gif
Players to look out for:
#15 Patrik Berglund
#23 Robin Figren

and

Russia
http://www.appliedlanguage.com/flags_of_the_world/large_flag_of_russia.gif
Players to look out for:
#11 Viktor Tikhonov
#21 Nikita Filatov

A hot Swedish team against a hot Russian team. The Russian team might be considered favourites in this match, although they've had some defensive troubles, as have Sweden.

A very open game, that should be entertaining to watch. Russia have the individually good players, Sweden has the collective.

The game is played in the Čez Arena as usual, in Pardubice, Czech Republic.

I'll take Sweden, and I'll also take Tiger Woods wife's twin at the same time.

The wedding gift should be good.

I like Russia here. History suggest Russia will make it. They dominated the Czech's today in a way nobody else did in the tournament and they are the only team to hold a candle to the Americans thus far. Many will point to the Kazakhstan and Switzerland scored, but this is a team that just wakes up for good teams. Case and point the USA/Finland games. Sweden has shown they can score in bunches, but their defence has been questionable at best and the only good team they have played scored 3 goals and is an offensivly challenged team. Sweden won that game, but if they can't improve defensivly Russia will light them up, they are not Canada, they can score. That being said I predict a 4-2 win for Russia.

Russia dominating Czech Republic isn't a game I put much weight into. Sweden comfortably won against the Czechs while spending almost an entire period in the penalty box in one of the most onesided reffed games I've seen in years.

Gotta say, I've thought the Swedes were good from the beginning this year, and I think they win by 2 goals. Let's say 5-3 or 4-2?

I don't know who's going to win!!! :scared: :scared: :scared: :scared: :scared:

Russia. Probably. Hopefully. More Likely. Definitely.

Hopefully Sweden can take this one and Canada can get by the States to set up the rematch.... this time for all the marbles.....

cherepanov game winner

count on it

Nicklas Bergfors???

4-2 Sweden

Sweden will take it.

Bergfors isn't playing.


Sweden always has trouble against russia.

Russia

and it will be a Cold War WJC ending this year. Canada will get no medal as well. That's my call,

Sweden will win it 4-2.

just like the war of 1808, only better.

Sweden's gonna win this one. I'm thinking that they're gonna take home the gold this year.

i have a bad feeling. but i always think that sweden can't win therefore it doesn't matter.

5-3 russia, but just because i can't bet on sweden because i don't wanna jinx them. ;)

5-1 Russia

the 'Players to look out for' in the thread starter are surprising to say the least.

Sorry, had it set like it is now in the beginning, then I decided to change "Patrik Berglund" to "Nicklas Bergfors" 05:30 in the morning for some reason that I can't remember. Changed it back now. Fixed the brainfart with Filatov as well, no idea how I messed up that one. ;)

Swedes will run like in the battle of Poltava. Russian proverb. Believe it or not. :)

Go Russia!

Swedes will run like in the battle of Poltava. Russian proverb. Believe it or not. :)Nice... :naughty:

I am hoping for a good game and fair calls from refs. Good luck to both teams.

Go Russia Go!

Swedes will run like in the battle of Poltava. Russian proverb. Believe it or not. :)

You mean the battle where the idiotic Karl XII commanded a fine group of soldiers which where terribly outnumbered already from the get-go and had lost the battle before it even began? Something is telling me that we will be outnumbered tomorrow as well. Russia will likely create enough buzz that will result in many, many, many penalites...

Russia wins, 4-1.

If the Swedes hit like they did against Canada, the Russians will fold like cheap tents.

Sweden 4 Russia 2

Sweden wins 4-3. Tight game.

You mean the battle where the idiotic Karl XII commanded a fine group of soldiers which where terribly outnumbered already from the get-go and had lost the battle before it even began? Something is telling me that we will be outnumbered tomorrow as well. Russia will likely create enough buzz that will result in many, many, many penalites...

Russia wins, 4-1.
Well, that's not the entire truth. The Swedish army started with 60.000 troops, but the Russians performed the classic scorched earth tactics and destroyed their own land in front of the opposing army, so they starved. They made the attack because they were desperate and Swedish armies had made decisive victories with inferior numbers before.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Poltava

If Russia wins, they should carry the Swedish flag around the rink as a show of sportsmanship :teach:

Russia won in Poltava and Russia will win in Pardubice!!!

If Russia wins, they should carry the Swedish flag around the rink as a show of sportsmanship :teach: They should start smiling at Swidish girls instead worked in Czechs game..

Tikhonov will smile at the HOT girl giving the player of the game award after his hatrick tomorrow!!!

Russia won in Poltava and Russia will win in Pardubice!!!
Quite easy to counter with "Sweden won at Narva (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Narva_%281700%29) and Sweden will win in Pardubice." ;)

Narva wasn't important, Poltava put Sweden out of European Affairs for good... Tomorrow Russia will beat them again probably 5-2...

Narva wasn't important, Poltava put Sweden out of European Affairs for good... Tomorrow Russia will beat them again probably 5-2...

Communism is dead, I´d say we won after all:yo:


Sadly, we will get owned in this semi-final.

We are a bad fit for the quick russians.

Just look at the last olympics that we managed to win. We lost 5-0 to the Ruskies.

Narva wasn't important, Poltava put Sweden out of European Affairs for good... Tomorrow Russia will beat them again probably 5-2...
Well, if continuing the historical discussion, Narva could have been of more importance, because Russia had no material for a standing army left, no officers and no trained people.

As for the fall of the Swedish empire, it was only a matter of time. Too many enemies (the war started with 5 states attacking at once), too much territory, too small population to say the least and not a strong economy enough were too many factors against it. The only factor speaking for that empire was the perhaps best trained army in the world at the time, but there were simply not enough people to train. ;) As an example, at the end of the 30 year war, the Swedish army consisted of as little as 5% Swedish regulars because of lack of manpower to fill in reserves. The rest were mercenaries and allies.

The odds from the betting company Expekt for whom will win gold:
Canada 2,50
USA 3,50
Russia 4,00
Sweden 4,20

Sweden wins, easily.

Peter The Great countrymen lead by Tikhonov will win this battle easily 5-2 !!!

Peter The Great countrymen lead by Tikhonov will win this battle easily 5-2 !!!

Peter the great is forsberg

Peter the great is forsberg

:biglaugh::biglaugh::biglaugh::biglaugh::biglaugh: :biglaugh:

How have Oscar Moller and Niclas Andersen played during the tournament so far?

This will be a very close and good game between two great teams! I will not predict who will win. But to the persons who predict a big win(for example 4-1, 5-1, 6-2) to Russia: which planet are you living on?????

Peter the great is forsberg

There you have it. One of Russia's greatest leaders and one of the modern world's most chronically-injured and ridiculously-talented Swedish hockey players is, in fact, the same man.

If that doesn't prove we're all one, I don't know what will. Somebody get some Kumbaya going, por favor.

I don't dare to predict, to close to call IMHO. As for the Great Northern War - well, most ppl would agree that this is probably the best thing that has ever happened to Sweden.

Russia 5-2 easily remember it...

Russia 5-2 easily remember it...

Which planet do you live on? It will never happen! It will be a close game!

Sweden 7-1

Which planet do you live on? It will never happen! It will be a close game!

People are here to voice their opinions and in this thread to make predictions. You don't have to agree with them. Say, I think it will be close and move on. No need for insults, ie- "what planet do you live on?"

Sweden will win 12 nothing, Bobrovsky with 5 saves on 14 shots. Three empty-netters and two Short-handed (5 on 3)

Come on Sweden :)

Which planet do you live on? It will never happen! It will be a close game!

Like you know what's going to happen.

But the truth is, every time you read that Russia will beat Sweden by 3 or 4 goals, you feel insulted deep inside of you.

but look, nobody knows what's going to happen. maybe Sweden will win by 6 goals, or maybe they will lose by ten. predictions mean nothing.

Swedes will run like in the battle of Poltava. Russian proverb. Believe it or not. :)

Russians will die like in the Battle of Narva.

Poltava was the decisive battle and you know it...You also know that Russia almost always beats Sweden so tomorrow 5-2 Russia!!!

Lol @ Poltava and Narva references! You guys (russians and swedes) need to relax. Referencing battle from hundreds of years ago as a way to jab at each other's youth hockey teams is just a new level of loserdom. Lets just hope for a great game with good reffing and may the best team win.

Lol @ Poltava and Narva references! You guys (russians and swedes) need to relax. Referencing battle from hundreds of years ago as a way to jab at each other's youth hockey teams is just a new level of loserdom. Lets just hope for a great game with good reffing and may the best team win.

No way, these posts are entertaining!!!:biglaugh:

I say Sweden 16-14.

Berglund will have 6 goals and 6 assists.
Moller 3 goals and 9 assists.
Paarjavi will break out and play the whole game getting 7 goals and 5 assists while being named runner-up for Tournament MVP.

Russia's goalie will score 14 goals and 28 assists breaking many records and being named Tournament MVP. He also will have 101 PIM and be banned from hockey for life because of a stick-swinging incident against his own defesneman for giving up 105 breakaways.

:)

If our goaltening is OK, we should win this one.

Go Russia!!!

I would say who scores first wins.

Russia wins 5-4 in a real run-and-gun game.

Why is Sweden so underrated everywhere I go on these boards????? They have an awesome team this year.
I predict Sweden to win 4-2. :teach:

God I am hoping that Russia and Canada make it to the Gold Medal game with Russia beating Canada 6-3. Russia wins this one 4-3.

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

Why is Sweden so underrated everywhere I go on these boards????? They have an awesome team this year.
I predict Sweden to win 4-2. :teach:

predicting a loss to Russia is not underating the Swedes.

predicting a loss to Russia is not underating the Swedes.

well said..

Watched the replay of
Czech - Russia

Some our d-men and Bobrovskiy look horrid

Will this game be broadcasted on TSN in Canada?

Will this game be broadcasted on TSN in Canada?

yes it will be

predicting a loss to Russia is not underating the Swedes.

uummm yes it is. At least this year
Swedes are better this year...and I feel the best team in the tourney

uummm yes it is. At least this year
Swedes are better this year...and I feel the best team in the tourney

no, it isn't. Russia is the team being underrated if you honestly feel they have no chance. Russia almost always makes the finals despite not always performing well in the preliminary round. The Russian psyche is one that does not always take lesser teams seriously until it actually matters. We have seen it time and time again, and I suspect this year will be no different. Sweden is a good team, but they can't possibly up their game from where it is, where as we know Russia can given the talent on their roster.

no, it isn't. Russia is the team being underrated if you honestly feel they have no chance. Russia almost always makes the finals despite not always performing well in the preliminary round. The Russian psyche is one that does not always take lesser teams seriously until it actually matters. We have seen it time and time again, and I suspect this year will be no different. Sweden is a good team, but they can't possibly up their game from where it is, where as we know Russia can given the talent on their roster.

Well put, I guess we'll see tomorrow

If Canada wins I would rather play Russia, so go Russia!!

Go Sweden! I'd love to see a Sweden v Canada rematch for the Gold.

Yeah I'm hoping Sweden will take this one so Canada can meet Sweden in the Gold Medal game. Cause the loss to Sweden isn't sitting well with too many Canadians... =)

Well, that's not the entire truth. The Swedish army started with 60.000 troops, but the Russians performed the classic scorched earth tactics and destroyed their own land in front of the opposing army, so they starved. They made the attack because they were desperate and Swedish armies had made decisive victories with inferior numbers before.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Poltava


I know that they where desperate, which is why they ignored the odds.

Anyway, let's take this discussion somwhere else, these kids that play today have nothing to do with the Great Northern War. :)

The Russians are overated and the Swedes are underated, but it will be the Swedes who wins of that. Russia has all to lose but Sweden has all to win!
Yes, underate Sweden, that is what our guys need!

just like the war of 1808, only better.

hmm, Russia kind of ruled that war, but Sweden won the last battle in Svensksund and forced a good peace for them in 1809. Sweden expected to loose everything north of Sundsvall, and was prepaired to go everything north of Umeå, Russia onlt wanted Tornio and got it.

:)

So how does that transform to a hockey game?

Russia dominates the game but Sweden wins?

Quite frankly the Russians don't play a good team game. That shouldn't work against a team that is on the same planet talent wise, and plays a good team game.

However, I think Russias blueline kind of have been underrated so far. They have some D's that have been really solid. They have 2-3 guys who aren't all that high touted/hyped, but defenitly ranks in the top 10 in the tourney in terms of talent.

With the offensive fire power they got, and the the individual skill on the blueline, they still got the ingridients to be extremely dangerous; despite not having that team game.

I think this game could go either way. Probably would have a slight edge to the Russians.

Poltava was the decisive battle and you know it...You also know that Russia almost always beats Sweden so tomorrow 5-2 Russia!!!

Ahh, Russian are Swedish settlers in the end anyway! ;)

wow, i never realized what a good matchup this is. 4-1 Swedes; but russians keep sweden on thier feet entire game

hmm, Russia kind of ruled that war, but Sweden won the last battle in Svensksund and forced a good peace for them in 1809. Sweden expected to loose everything north of Sundsvall, and was prepaired to go everything north of Umeå, Russia onlt wanted Tornio and got it.

:)

So how does that transform to a hockey game?

Russia dominates the game but Sweden wins?

You are mixing up the wars. Svensksund happened in 1790. The Finnish war was a disaster for Sweden, ergo the conclusion from the analogy is incorrect.

You are mixing up the wars. Svensksund happened in 1790. The Finnish war was a disaster for Sweden, ergo the conclusion from the analogy is incorrect.

What are you doing in Sweden anyway? I have no other option but to throw you out of here! Russians are not allowed in Sweden :sarcasm:

Was Dadonov scratched in the 1/4s?
Do you think he is going to play today?

What are you doing in Sweden anyway? I have no other option but to throw you out of here! Russians are not allowed in Sweden :sarcasm:

Race police?

I doubt our defence is good enough for us to be able to win this one. I don't think that Enroth has been that good and it's just 2-3 defencemen that are actually pretty good.

Russia will win with 2-3 goals.

I doubt our defence is good enough for us to be able to win this one. I don't think that Enroth has been that good and it's just 2-3 defencemen that are actually pretty good.

Russia will win with 2-3 goals.

But the question is: is Russia´s defence good enough? I think their defence has been weak so far! For example: 5-4 against Kazakhstan is not impressive!

Heh, just read a couple of interviews of Russian players. Some were good, but some were really cocky. I don't give a ***** who is playing for Sweden; I don't know anyone on Team Sweden, really no one; I didn't liked any team here etc. Intresting, that this comes from a player who wouldn't made team Sweden U18.:sarcasm:

1,5 hours to go.

This game should be good, can't wait.

"Russia doesn't have the team game" ???

Are you people actually watching the games? Didn't you see team Russia 3rd and 4th goal vs. Czechs???????????

Saying a team who has been in 8 of the last 10 Gold Medal games as winning against a team without a single medal since 1996...isn't overrating one and underrating the other...

With decent goaltending Russia wins this one 5-2.

"Russia doesn't have the team game" ???

Are you people actually watching the games? Didn't you see team Russia 3rd and 4th goal vs. Czechs???????????

Saying a team who has been in 8 of the last 10 Gold Medal games as winning against a team without a single medal since 1996...isn't overrating one and underrating the other...

With decent goaltending Russia wins this one 5-2.


The Czechs was BAD the whole tornament against the better teams! I think it was the Czechs who was really BAD than the Russians was good. Dear Pushkin, keep dreaming!

"Russia doesn't have the team game" ???

Are you people actually watching the games? Didn't you see team Russia 3rd and 4th goal vs. Czechs???????????

Saying a team who has been in 8 of the last 10 Gold Medal games as winning against a team without a single medal since 1996...isn't overrating one and underrating the other...

With decent goaltending Russia wins this one 5-2.

I'd say if Sweden gets decent goaltending they will win.

Man, I wish I had a decent war analogy...

that this comes from a player who wouldn't made team Sweden U18.:sarcasm:

1,5 hours to go.

And that comment comes from a swed fan ? Should we talk about the U-18WCs in the past ?

We may have some problems with juniors in russia, but we still good enough to beat sweden. Its not like Sweden has a better youth hockey :shakehead

Sure we have some problems with Juniors in Russia... 12 Gold more Silver than anybody...8/10 Finals...Sweden will need excellent goaltending to win not just decent. 5-2 Russia

Saying a team who has been in 8 of the last 10 Gold Medal games as winning against a team without a single medal since 1996...isn't overrating one and underrating the other...


:teach: !!!

Sure we have some problems with Juniors in Russia... 12 Gold more Silver than anybody...8/10 Finals...Sweden will need excellent goaltending to win not just decent. 5-2 Russia

In fact, after the group games Sweden have scored most goals! I think that Russia must have a very good goaltender and defence to beat Sweden!! Keep dreaming!

I would say who scores first wins.

Then I'm gonna say who scores first loses.

However, I think Russias blueline kind of have been underrated so far. They have some D's that have been really solid. They have 2-3 guys who aren't all that high touted/hyped, but defenitly ranks in the top 10 in the tourney in terms of talent.

I agree with this. Russia's defense has gotten a lot of criticism, but I've actually been more impressed with their defensive play in this tournament than I have in recent ones.


And for the record, I have no idea who's going to win. That's why they play the games. ;)

Are you guys honestly using past results to argue why you think Russia should be favored today?

Here, let me demonstrate how stupid that is:

Stalin had a purge, therefore it should come as no surprise were Putin to have one, as well.

I agree with this. Russia's defense has gotten a lot of criticism, but I've actually been more impressed with their defensive play in this tournament than I have in recent ones.


And for the record, I have no idea who's going to win. That's why they play the games. ;)

Yeah, as a team I don't think they play a good defensive team game -- at all.

But their talent as 6 individuals on the blueline is top notch in this tournament IMO. They often wins big individual battles 1 on 1 and along the boards and can create dangerous transitionplays off that.

The symbolism of tonights game. A russian submarine(U137) running into a rock in the swedish archipelago.

http://www.blekingemuseum.se/bmcd/u137/galleri/ub101.jpg

Heh, just read a couple of interviews of Russian players. Some were good, but some were really cocky. I don't give a ***** who is playing for Sweden; I don't know anyone on Team Sweden, really no one; I didn't liked any team here etc. Intresting, that this comes from a player who wouldn't made team Sweden U18.:sarcasm:

1,5 hours to go. I doubt that any of the Russian players said "I do not give a **** who is playing for Sweden" . They probably said we do not care in terms of... we will go and play our style and try to win this game.

Garl.. you need many years of therapy.
The symbolism of tonights game. A russian submarine running into a rock in the swedish archipelago.

http://www.blekingemuseum.se/bmcd/u137/galleri/ub101.jpg This is great stuff!!! :yo:

Let the best team win!!

Go Russia Go!!!!

Yeah it's finally here, Go both teams, I just want to see a good game.

Sweden's grit and forecheck against Russia speed and skill.

I'd say if Sweden gets decent goaltending they will win.

Man, I wish I had a decent war analogy...

If Sweden can hold on to Riga long enough until the russian forces ammo and supplies get depleted, we might launch a counterattack when they are tired and demoralized?

EDIT: Rofl, that one was lame. :)

Tikhonov will get the player of the game award from the Super Hot Czech Chick don't worry !!!

Holy guacamole, I´m a nervous wreck here..

Let´s get it on!!

Unfortunately, I believe that Russia will clean our clocks..

Are you guys honestly using past results to argue why you think Russia should be favored today?



nobody did this

some of you guys just need to remember that your team plays against russia... we are always dangerous :)

some of you guys just need to remember that your team plays against russia... we are always dangerous :)

That is true.

Win or loss, this years edition of the 'Junior Crowns' have exceeded my expectations. :)

let's go Russia!

So much skill for the Russian, it's fun to watch.

Can anybody tell me if Maxim Mamin has been drafted? If so, by who?

Sweden get the first PP of the game.

30% PP for the Swedes, wow that's impressive.

Two offsides on the PP, about as much as Sweden has done so far.

Can anybody tell me if Maxim Mamin has been drafted? If so, by who?

This past year by Columbus, 3rd round I think. Soild pick imo.

ugh, so close.

Any feeds?

Pierre Maguire was right, Sweden looks uptight and nervous. They need to relax and play their game.

The Ref seem to be letting these teams play, that's good to see.


Edit: From TSN, http://live.tsn.ca/wj08/?tab=0&vid=24219

Any feeds?

mms://a24.l4537754023.c45377.g.lm.akamaistream.net/D/24/45377/v0001/reflector:54023

If Sweden play a "Canadian" style of hockey game we will win.

We are stronger and more physical than the Russians and we have to use that. We also have to annoy them and irritate them... looking at a Ulf Samuelsson hockey instruction video before the game would have been a great idea. ;-)

Russians are always fast, technical and have great counterattacks, it's very difficult to beat them trying to overskill them with their own type of game.

Of course Russians will go physical as well but it will only give us many powerplay opportunities. Because Russians can't handle that type of game as well as we can.

This is only my whish and dream... since we are nice polite swedes I don't think our coach will follow my recommendation. ;-)

The fact that a player on the Swedes has the last name Eklund makes me shocked anyone would cheer for them :sarcasm:

Thanx guys (or girls) 4 the feed info. Mucho appreciado:handclap:

The fact that a player on the Swedes has the last name Eklund makes me shocked anyone would cheer for them :sarcasm:

Yeah. Go Russia;)

another penalty to russia.

mms://a24.l4537754023.c45377.g.lm.akamaistream.net/D/24/45377/v0001/reflector:54023

Thanks for this. Great feed.

Not all that much going this period for either team.

Hedmon(sp) is going to be a star, I love that kid's tools.

Can anybody tell me if Maxim Mamin has been drafted? If so, by who?

not sure, but he had a solid open ice hit on Hedman, who is about 6 inches taller and 20 lbs heavier than him..

This past year by Columbus, 3rd round I think. Soild pick imo.

You sure? Maxim Mayorov was taken by Columbus in the 3rd Round this past year. I can't find Mamin anywhere.

The fact that a player on the Swedes has the last name Eklund makes me shocked anyone would cheer for them :sarcasm:

Eklund is a swedish lastname so "your" Eklund has to have swedish relatives. ;-)

Mamim is an undrafted 19 year old.


http://www.eurohockey.net/players/show_player.cgi?serial=72721

IMO Sweden is pretty much outplaying Russia in this first period, despite not having so many major scoring chances. Looks good so far.

both teams look a little norvous..

IMO Sweden is pretty much outplaying Russia in this first period, despite not having so many major scoring chances. Looks good so far.

Cherepanov just getting abused in the corners.

Penalty to Sweden upcoming.

Cherepanov is so good in corners...

wow Cherepanov seemed to to single-handedly get that PP and just fought for almost half a minute for that puck..

Where was the Russian penalty on that?

Interesting call on Bodrov....

What a useless ref.

Russia get a penalty after the Swedish guy punched the Russian in the face!

wow, very nice play by Berglund. should have been a goal :)

Wow what a chance for Swedes...

These teams are getting more comfortable, and things are staring to open up.

I think the Swedes improved as the period went. Pretty good period.

entertaining first period for sure..

Russia has skill but don't seem to be to consistently dangerous..

Horrible call on Bodrov with those matching minors. He didn't do anything besides stand there and get shoved.

Ferocious backchecking and forechecking by the Swedish forwards in the 1st period. They gave the Russians nothing for free and stole the puck in the neutral/ offensive zone numerous times.

Sweden had the puck possession most of the time, which they're very comfortable with.

Ha ha that call on Bodrov :biglaugh: should be 5:3 PP

Patrick Berglund is the second coming of Mats Sundin:teach:

All penalties have been pretty cheap.

Let the guys play.


Hagelin skates like a man possessed, hehe..


What´s up with americans cheering for the ruskies?

REMEMBER THE COLD WAR!!!;)

HORRIBLE Play by team Russia. If they play like they have the swedes will run away with this. Only 2 shots for Russia in the 1st! WTF?

OT: Those American Idol promos are TERRIBLE, argh

Patrick Berglund is the second coming of Mats Sundin:teach:

All penalties have been pretty cheap.

Let the guys play.


Hagelin skates like a man possessed, hehe..


What´s up with americans cheering for the ruskies?

REMEMBER THE COLD WAR!!!;)
Here is what I think.. If Russian gets this kind of chance (I am talking about SH chance Swedes had in the end) it's in the net.. Could be the difference in this game.

Impressed with Sweden's defenisve game. Hope Russia wakes up in the second.

OT: Those American Idol promos are TERRIBLE, argh

The Godfather promos? Yes, they are.

Ha ha that call on Bodrov :biglaugh: should be 5:3 PP

Nothing in that situation warranted a 5 v 3 pp.

Hedman so close..

I like Mamin. Do he get regular ice time with Metallurg Magnitogorsk?

Hedman with a nice move

Nice save by Russian goalie...

Hedman "twerked" a Russian d-man

Swedes looking good... block shots, block passing...

HORRIBLE Play by team Russia. If they play like they have the swedes will run away with this. Only 2 shots for Russia in the 1st! WTF?

Looks to me like Russia is trying to play for the counterattack (their strength) and Sweden's playing for possession (their strength), so if Sweden manages to avoid dangerous turnovers as they have in the first, Russia's going to have to go after it a bit more.

Dubrovsky looks good so far.

PP Time.

Horrible shot. Deserved a goal

I love the yearly Gord Miller stating that "if they played the 2001 Gold Medal Game in my back yard, I"d close the blinds and tell them to keep it down"....every year, same thing, and I love it everytime.


Easily entertained I guess.

Cherepanov seems to always have his feet moving when there is a offensive zone chance. also in this game seems like the puck is magnetically attracted to his stick..

Passing is waaaaaaaaaay off for Russians...

Why are these referees always falling near the puck, blocking the puck, blocking players etc... :shakehead

I like Mamin. Do he get regular ice time with Metallurg Magnitogorsk?

He played only 9 games from 40 so far.

How come Anisimov has not been on the ice in the second period??

Nevermind, there he is, why is he not on their power play at all?

Dubrovsky looks good so far.
Spokoino, Masha, Ya - Dubrovsky! :)

How come Anisimov has not been on the ice in the second period??

He's getting 4th line minutes for some reason

He played only 9 games from 40 so far.

That could be the funniest Crosby Avatar I've ever seen.:biglaugh:

Why are these referees always falling near the puck, blocking the puck, blocking players etc... :shakehead I saw that... You would think on bigger ice you can pick your nose and not interfere.

Ok, we need a goal now.

Sometimes Sweden dominate a game totally without being able to score, it has happened many times in the past and it makes me sick every times it happens.

He played only 9 games from 40 so far.

Ah. Looks like he have some tools to be a good player, though. He seems to be defensive minded?

Chaaaaaaiiibuuuuuuuuuu ........................ ...

**** Filatov just missed a great play.

Ooooooooooooooooooooooo.... man... If Cherepanov would get the puck in that position..

He seems to be defensive minded?

Or maybe not. I just noticed he´s the worst player in the russian team with -2 in the statistics. :D

Swedes dominating this game.

Wow... so many turnovers for Russian D...

Wow... so many turnovers for Russian D...
Dubrovsky looks good...

Russia starting to play better now, IMO. Some decent forechecking.

Pääjärvi seeing shifts for Sweden now, btw

Swedes dominating this game.

Russia's having a decent 2nd period so far, aside some defensive brainfarts.

He seems to be defensive minded?

Yep, at least this is what he said in his interview.

Russia is now creating something

I have bad feeling, that even if the Sweden had dominated this game, just one chance to Russians could be enough to win them the game. Too many lost chances already for Sweden.

two pretty scorching shots by Russia.. and now a PP for them..

What is Motin doing in this tournament?

I thought he was better then this.

Russia starting to play better now, IMO. Some decent forechecking. very true.. for the last 5 min at least 5-6 shots on goal and now going on PP...

Lets go Russia... Calling for a PP goal here. :yo:

Dubrovsky looks good...

stop jinxin it....


PP comming up.

Pääjärvi seeing shifts for Sweden now, btw

16 years old. the youngest ever to play for Sweden.. pretty cool.. had a nice shift there.

Russia's having a decent 2nd period so far, aside some defensive brainfarts.

pretty bad farts..

There has got to be some truth to the rumor that McGuire was talking about with Nemchinov having a problem with Cherepanov. His line is really the only line out there producing and yet he does not get top line minutes or much time on the power play. This is shockingly bad coaching

stop jinxin it....


Calm down, Masha...:)

that was a pretty weak 1st PP unit for the Russians

much better "2nd unit"..

Hit the post.. nice chance.. Why is Russian head coach put Cherepanov on 2nd PP unit.. ?

stop jinxin it....


PP comming up.

molchat'.

There has got to be some truth to the rumor that McGuire was talking about with Nemchinov having a problem with Cherepanov. His line is really the only line out there producing and yet he does not get top line minutes or much time on the power play. This is shockingly bad coaching

While I agree, it's usually their line that draws the PP (as they are the line that is out there producing), and therefore, they often act as the 2nd PP unit. Cherepanov-Anisimov-Filatov is a dangerous unit for sure.

so Nemchinov FINALLY puts Anisimov, Cherepanov and Filatov out there together and they have about four chances in the ten second shift, I'm calling for a Russian firing soon after this WJC.

Was Beglund drafted?

Hit the post.. nice chance.. Why is Russian head coach put Cherepanov on 2nd PP unit.. ?



molchat'.

apparently he doesn't like the NYR prospects? :sarcasm:

apparently he doesn't like the NYR prospects? :sarcasm: I do not like NY prospects too.. but you put yoru 1st PP unit on PP 1st.

Damnit!"

Wooohhoooo!!!!

Nikitaaaaa!!!

check that out.. whose line just scored??

Filatov and Cherepanov..

Woo :D

Filatov!

FILATOV!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

1:0

Bad goal by Swedes goalie..

Rvi zhopy Shvedam.

goal: Filatov from Cherepanov

Goddammit what a softie. :shakehead

We must have the slowest defenders of all teams :(

ridå..


Sweden look tired.

Filatov!!

Soft goal to let in by Enroth, but wow that Sweden dman got burned.

check that out.. whose line just scored??

Filatov and Cherepanov..

I would not say a line has much to do with it...

Poor Swedes.... Tried so hard and now are trailing because of the softie.

lol at that slash...

good comment by canadian announcer (Gord Miller?): "slaaaaaaaash?!?"

Was Beglund drafted?

Which one?

Was Beglund drafted?

if you're talking about Patrik Berglund.. no. 15 for Sweden... then yes.. 25th overall St. Louis Blues 2006

Which one? The kid who had a SH chance in the end of the 1st..

Did I spell it right?

The kid who had a SH chance in the end of the 1st..

Did I spell it right?

Berglund, drafted by Blues already.

Filatov to Tampa. I insist. :))

Is Sayustov available for the up comming draft? I'd take a chance on him...

Sweden is playing like in Slovakian game. Russia is lucky.

Still have a hope though.

It's going to be a great third period. I'm interested in seeing who Canada will be playing in the Gold Medal game.

Filatov to Tampa. I insist. :))

He would look really nice playing with Cherry and Anisimov for the Rangers too.. hopefully they do what they can to get him. We need scoring prospects too!

Also, Patrick Berglund (?) has been one of the best players in the entire tournament, just awesome watching him! He loks like he'll have no problem jumping to the NHL.

Wow, Hedman seems like a very charming guy, very down to earth.

He speaks and carries himself almost like another guy from Ö-vik, Peter Forsberg.


And his biggest rolemodel is....Scott friggin Niedermayer....***!!;)




Sweden was the best team in the first period, Russia in the second. The only difference is that they capitalized.

Next goal is crucial.

He would look really nice playing with Cherry and Anisimov for the Rangers too.. hopefully they do what they can to get him. We need scoring prospects too!

Also, Patrick Berglund (?) has been one of the best players in the entire tournament, just awesome watching him! He loks like he'll have no problem jumping to the NHL.

Hey guys! You've already got Cherepanov and Anisimov. Isn't that enough for you? :) We could have drafted Cherepanov if we had not traded our first pick(#16)...ehh...But this time, if it is not Stamkos, then Filatov. Definitely!

He would look really nice playing with Cherry and Anisimov for the Rangers too.. hopefully they do what they can to get him. We need scoring prospects too!

Also, Patrick Berglund (?) has been one of the best players in the entire tournament, just awesome watching him! He loks like he'll have no problem jumping to the NHL.
he almost made the Blues out of camp.. I definitely think he will make it next season :yo:

Hey guys! You've already got Cherepanov and Anisimov. Isn't that enough for you? :) We could have drafted Cherepanov if we had not traded our first pick(#16)...ehh...But this time, if it is not Stamkos, than Filatov. Definitely!
Honestly.. Cherepanov did not look very special this WJC...

I was very high on his last year. He looked great!

Honestly.. Cherepanov did not look very special this WJC...

I was very high on his last year. He looked great!

He does not have a lot of points, but he is still very good for his team. And dont forget that he was sick before the tournament and missed the first game.

Honestly.. Cherepanov did not look very special this WJC...

I agree. And despite what Pierre Maguire says, it has nothing to do with how much ice time he has or hasn't gotten, or any silly feud he thinks is going on between him and Nemchinov.

All that said, I think Cherepanov's looked better today than he has in the past few games.

I don't think Maguire is giving the Russian enough credit, they are playing Sweden's game at them and it's working.

The russian net is to small we cant hit it for god sake.:shakehead

:rant::rant::rant: Alcen

The shot was not even close...

once again. missing the net.

He does not have a lot of points, but he is still very good for his team. And dont forget that he was sick before the tournament and missed the first game. He does not look the same or better then last year.

faking injury classless

faking injury classless lol.. ? WTF?

I agree. And despite what Pierre Maguire says, it has nothing to do with how much ice time he has or hasn't gotten, or any silly feud he thinks is going on between him and Nemchinov.

All that said, I think Cherepanov's looked better today than he has in the past few games.

Same here, last year he was much more exciting, but he has been lookin better. And i've been impressed with his sneakiness in getting to the man with the puck alot, and he seems like he has good hockey sense being in good places... I think he definetly has the tools to be a good player, and he hasn't looked lazy or disnterested, like a Yashin or Samsonov type...

Wow the Russians are dropping like flies.

why again are these freakin' referees are near the players when they battling for puck ?

lol.. ? WTF?

the russian player.

A boring streak....

the russian player. How the hell was he faking it? Get a life...

blja.....

How the hell was he faking it? Get a life...

I think he's referring to the play where the refs blew the whistle when a Russian was lying on the ice (and Sweden had possession). And where the Russian got up seemingly effortless when the whistle had blown. I dunno though.

ah... that was a dumb penalty to commit

I think he definetly has the tools to be a good player, and he hasn't looked lazy or disnterested, like a Yashin or Samsonov type...

Damn, just as i type that he takes the penatly for hooking... there's no smiley for a foot in mouth?

How the hell was he faking it? Get a life...

Oh my god im sorry to say this but you are blind. Please go and get your seeing dog.
Do yourself that favor.