scpa0305 Posted December 28, 2014 Share Posted December 28, 2014 You shouldn't have been surprised as Germany is a true 19 year old team and half their team are already playing men's hockey in various leagues. Therefore they don't make as many junior mistakes and they can play really physical so any team that plays them has to feel fortunate if they escape their game without injuries. I was very surprised. Canada's team is almost entirely made up of 19 year olds as well, many that were top 10 draft picks over the past 2 years. The two 17 year olds will be top ten picks. Germany doesn't have one drafted player on their team I believe. Great game by the Germans last night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprig Posted December 28, 2014 Share Posted December 28, 2014 According to the TSN studio analysts, Germany was (and is) far and away the worst team in the tournament. They were expecting a score of 9 or 10 to 0. It was essentially a 2-0 game - the 4-0 final isn't a true indication of how well Germany played. Might be a good thing the US got a day off while Canada was wearing down the Germans. A repeat performance by Germany could result in a US loss, since the US D seemed a bit more suspect in the D end than has Canada's. Still not quite comfortable with Demco either. Still the US should win tonight's game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sioux_Hab-it Posted December 28, 2014 Share Posted December 28, 2014 According to the TSN studio analysts, Germany was (and is) far and away the worst team in the tournament. They were expecting a score of 9 or 10 to 0. It was essentially a 2-0 game - the 4-0 final isn't a true indication of how well Germany played. If you believe the TSN analysts then you must also believe them when they say the Leafs are a playoff contender each and very year and when Buttons the Clown tells you that the Leafs Prospects in the tournament are the cat's arse. The big shock for me was Slovakia beating Finland although one could use the hot goalie argument. The Slovakian lineup is for the most part a team that plays in the Russian Junior league with only three or four draft picks themselves. The Germans have for the most part played men\s hockey and it shows in their solid play. Maybe the are worn down and will commit more turnovers tonight. . 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MafiaMan Posted December 28, 2014 Share Posted December 28, 2014 If you believe the TSN analysts then you must also believe them when they say the Leafs are a playoff contender each and very year and when Buttons the Clown tells you that the Leafs Prospects in the tournament are the cat's arse. I pay as much attention to what TSN says about Canada hockey as I do to what Ed Schultz says about politics. The downright arrogance of the guys in the studio was really something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZSIOUX Posted December 28, 2014 Author Share Posted December 28, 2014 http://www.sbncollegehockey.com/2014/12/28/7457691/world-junior-championship-usa-roster-lines-vs-germany-nhl-network-wjc-2015 Sonny Milano - Jack Eichel - Alex Tuch Chase De Leo - Auston Matthews - Nick Schmaltz Tyler Motte - Dylan Larkin - Hudson Fasching Anthony Louis - J.T. Compher - John Hayden Miles Wood Defensemen Will Butcher - Brandon Carlo Noah Hanifin - Ian McCoshen Zach Werenski - Anthony DeAngelo Ryan Collins Goaltenders Brandon Halverson Alex Nedeljkovic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southpaw Posted December 28, 2014 Share Posted December 28, 2014 http://www.sbncollegehockey.com/2014/12/28/7457691/world-junior-championship-usa-roster-lines-vs-germany-nhl-network-wjc-2015 Sonny Milano - Jack Eichel - Alex Tuch Chase De Leo - Auston Matthews - Nick Schmaltz Tyler Motte - Dylan Larkin - Hudson Fasching Anthony Louis - J.T. Compher - John Hayden Miles Wood Defensemen Will Butcher - Brandon Carlo Noah Hanifin - Ian McCoshen Zach Werenski - Anthony DeAngelo Ryan Collins Goaltenders Brandon Halverson Alex Nedeljkovic Surprised no Demko Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprig Posted December 28, 2014 Share Posted December 28, 2014 Russia 3-0 over Swiss after one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scpa0305 Posted December 28, 2014 Share Posted December 28, 2014 Might be a good thing the US got a day off while Canada was wearing down the Germans. A repeat performance by Germany could result in a US loss, since the US D seemed a bit more suspect in the D end than has Canada's. Still not quite comfortable with Demco either. Still the US should win tonight's game. Haha, that's a good one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenWing Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 Schmaltz to Matthews. 1-0 usa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cberkas Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 Matthews makes it 1-0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoneySIOUX Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 Schmaltz to Matthews. 1-0 UND FYP. Kinda has a ring to it, eh? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprig Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 German goalies made a bunch of good saves already Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenWing Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 FYP. Kinda has a ring to it, eh? It sure does. I hope Matthews is thinking the same thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cberkas Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 Fashing 2-0 USA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightingsioux4life Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 I pay as much attention to what TSN says about Canada hockey as I do to what Ed Schultz says about politics. The downright arrogance of the guys in the studio was really something. Especially since the Beer and Bacon Boys haven't won a medal the last 2 years! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprig Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 I like this us goalie so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redneksioux Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 I like this us goalie so far I'm with ya! He isn't seeing many shots though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprig Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 Just 5, but some good chances Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fetch Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 Eichel seems to be the real deal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MafiaMan Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 The 5th goal was a thing of beauty by Eichel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprig Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 If you want some Matt Greene "face time, baby" on the US telecast before, after, or during the game, stay close to Eichel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stack Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 I was surprised we ddn't see more of Schmaltz. Also surprised that with a 4-0 lead the coach continued to play Eichel's line as much as he did. Going form playing Sunday night and then playing in a Monday afternoon game will be tough enough let alone continuing to play your top line a lot. Todays game could be a problem if Slovakia plays like they did against the Finns. PS. Eichel reminds me of Toews with the long reach and skating skills. He looks like a man among boys most of the time he's on the ice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redneksioux Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 I was surprised we ddn't see more of Schmaltz. Also surprised that with a 4-0 lead the coach continued to play Eichel's line as much as he did. Going form playing Sunday night and then playing in a Monday afternoon game will be tough enough let alone continuing to play your top line a lot. Todays game could be a problem if Slovakia plays like they did against the Finns. PS. Eichel reminds me of Toews with the long reach and skating skills. He looks like a man among boys most of the time he's on the ice. I'm sure osieki wants to get everything out of his top performers as possible. Remember the goal differential can be a tie breaker when it comes to seeding the tournament portion. Eichel does look amazing out there. What a pick up bu got with him. Milano is also quite the hockey player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZSIOUX Posted December 29, 2014 Author Share Posted December 29, 2014 @IIHFHockey: Russian forward Golyshev suspended one game for Baltisberger hit, will miss todays' game vs. Sweden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZSIOUX Posted December 29, 2014 Author Share Posted December 29, 2014 http://www.sbncollegehockey.com/2014/12/29/7462965/world-junior-championship-us-national-junior-team-lineup-vs-slovakia-nhl-network-monday-wjc-2015 Forwards Tyler Motte - Jack Eichel - Alex Tuch Miles Wood - Auston Matthews - Nick Schmaltz Sonny Milano - Dylan Larkin - Hudson Fasching Anthony Louis - J.T. Compher - John Hayden Chase De Leo Defensemen Will Butcher - Brandon Carlo Noah Hanifin - Ian McCoshen Zach Werenski - Anthony DeAngelo Ryan Collins Goaltenders Thatcher Demko - Brandon Halverson Scratched: Alex Nedeljkovic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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