Godsmack

I don't like the Russians but I gotta too my cap to them. They have proven that it isn't over until it's over. They easily could've rolled over and died but they battled until the very end. Just came up 1 goal short. I'll remember their effort the next time UND is losing a game but still have time to claw back. The Russians really impressed me tonight.

Yah. What's up with that? They interviewed the President of the IIHF at intermission and apparently they are not happy with how Montreal has hosted this year's tournament. They've been happy with Toronto but not so with Montreal (Details as to why not given during interview).

Touché. Well-played!

What did Blutarsky say???

Goal!

Is it me or does Russia try to thread a lot of passes in the middle in traffic?

Holy smokes!

If by some act of God, if Russia could pop one more in before the end of the period, they'll be back in it.

A big elbow laid by a Canadian.

5-1

Good call by ref on Domi for the charge.

Gut check time.

Crap, Russians tired and caught on a line change. Second period, long change.

No doubt! I've been thinking the same thing! Talk about strange bedfellows, I never thought I'd be cheering for the Russians.

Yah, you're right-they generated some good chances and sustained pressure at times.

Well, all things considered, as horrible of a start as that was for Russia, they settled in and are only down one at intermission.

The Russian players look big and physical and yet every time they try to lay a big hit, they're the ones who hit the deck.

Congrats Slovakia!

Wow, what does this mean in Sweden? As much finger pointing as there would be if it were Canada losing?

C'mon Swedeland!!!

How was that hit from behind by the Russian player on the Swede not a five minute major?

According to my gf, "Swedeland" will be playing Russia today in the WJC.

Still, a big part of me still would've loved seeing Tech sweep Wisconsin in Madison for the first time in 40 years.

Does a Wisconsin win against #5 Tech help UND though? (PWR)

Tech just rang iron. Cannot buy a goal.