fightingsioux4life Posted December 31, 2017 Posted December 31, 2017 23 hours ago, 90siouxfan said: Wait! Motzko is Keiffer's father? Erma Gahd! Opps, missed the point once again. Quote
The Sicatoka Posted December 31, 2017 Posted December 31, 2017 The US badly needs a W (regulation or OT), or yes, they'll likely be the 4A seed. And they won't know who they'll be playing until late as SWE and RUS play the last game of pool play. There's an outside chance it could even be the Czechs*. Who's laughing through all this? The team who "lost" on Friday. They've already locked the 1A seed and have today and tomorrow off to get ready for quarters on Jan 2. So, to Mafia's point, breaking the standard bracketing seems to have helped last year's silver more than last year's gold. *That might be a lie as I'm not 100% up to date on my IIHF pool play tie-breakers for seeding. 1 1 Quote
UNDBIZ Posted December 31, 2017 Posted December 31, 2017 3 minutes ago, The Sicatoka said: So, to Mafia's point, breaking the standard bracketing seems to have helped last year's silver more than last year's gold. Shouldn't have lost to Slovakia. 1 Quote
MafiaMan Posted December 31, 2017 Posted December 31, 2017 53 minutes ago, UNDBIZ said: Shouldn't have lost to Slovakia. Sorry, UNDBIZ, you're missing the whole point. Quote
90siouxfan Posted December 31, 2017 Posted December 31, 2017 Doesn't matter where your seeded if you lose, at least that is what my buddy from Holy Cross told me. Quote
UNDBIZ Posted December 31, 2017 Posted December 31, 2017 46 minutes ago, MafiaMan said: Sorry, UNDBIZ, you're missing the whole point. No I get being upset about the brackets. But USA isn't looking at a possible 4 seed because of Canada being in its bracket. In the case of being the 4 seed, we would have lost to Slovakia and Finland. Also, the changing of the bracket to make Canada play USA wasn't really doing Canada (the silver medal team) any favors either. Quote
MafiaMan Posted December 31, 2017 Posted December 31, 2017 The fact that the bracket was modified to put the USA and Canada on the same side should be concerning for more than just this year. I can only presume that the IIHF is licking their chops at doing it again next year as the tournament is being held where again? Oh yea. Canada. Quote
MafiaMan Posted December 31, 2017 Posted December 31, 2017 49 minutes ago, 90siouxfan said: Doesn't matter where your seeded if you lose, at least that is what my buddy from Holy Cross told me. Well, then, if that's the case, why don't we just draw next year's teams out of a hat and seed them that way? Quote
iluvdebbies Posted December 31, 2017 Posted December 31, 2017 https://www.tsn.ca/buffalo-to-host-2018-world-juniors-include-outdoor-game-1.404378 Looks like USA Hockey requested the move back in 2015 if Canada and the U.S. qualified in different pools. Quote
The Sicatoka Posted December 31, 2017 Posted December 31, 2017 2 hours ago, UNDBIZ said: Shouldn't have lost to Slovakia. Shouldn't have been in a position to be looking ahead 18 hours to Canada. Slovakia deserves some credit: they knew the scenario and made the most of it for themselves. Quote
The Sicatoka Posted December 31, 2017 Posted December 31, 2017 Just now, iluvdebbies said: https://www.tsn.ca/buffalo-to-host-2018-world-juniors-include-outdoor-game-1.404378 Looks like USA Hockey requested the move back in 2015 if Canada and the U.S. qualified in different pools. No pity for self-inflicted wounds. But I do laugh at them. Quote
Blackheart Posted December 31, 2017 Posted December 31, 2017 6 minutes ago, MafiaMan said: Well, then, if that's the case, why don't we just draw next year's teams out of a hat and seed them that way? They’re playing this tournament again next year? Quote
90siouxfan Posted December 31, 2017 Posted December 31, 2017 54 minutes ago, MafiaMan said: Well, then, if that's the case, why don't we just draw next year's teams out of a hat and seed them that way? lol, just funning with you and getting a goofer dig in at the same time, carry on Quote
MafiaMan Posted December 31, 2017 Posted December 31, 2017 1 minute ago, 90siouxfan said: lol, just funning with you and getting a goofer dig in at the same time, carry on Speaking of Goldy, they're having CM's face bronzed this afternoon so they can be all set for his HOF induction when this tournament is over. Quote
Wilbur Posted December 31, 2017 Author Posted December 31, 2017 As for the hockey..... Czechs lead Swiss 4-3 in the third period. They get 2nd seed if they win and Sweden wins. Quote
MafiaMan Posted December 31, 2017 Posted December 31, 2017 8 minutes ago, Wilbur said: As for the hockey..... Czechs lead Swiss 4-3 in the third period. They get 2nd seed if they win and Sweden wins. In a related story... ...WTF AM I DOING WATCHING THE VIKINGS GAME? 1 Quote
MafiaMan Posted December 31, 2017 Posted December 31, 2017 Nice goal by Reichel there... Switzerland clearly tanking this game so they can play Canada in the medal round. Quote
Wilbur Posted December 31, 2017 Author Posted December 31, 2017 If Russia beats Sweden we have a three way tie at the top of group B. Believe it goes goal differential then?? @MafiaMan math please!!! Quote
cberkas Posted December 31, 2017 Posted December 31, 2017 2 hours ago, MafiaMan said: Speaking of Goldy, they're having CM's face bronzed this afternoon so they can be all set for his HOF induction when this tournament is over. Is GPL doing this or the Sabers? Quote
bigskyvikes Posted December 31, 2017 Posted December 31, 2017 2 hours ago, MafiaMan said: In a related story... ...WTF AM I DOING WATCHING THE VIKINGS GAME? What else would you be watching?? People are going to be watching a lot of Vikings football this playoff season! Go Vikes!!! Quote
cberkas Posted December 31, 2017 Posted December 31, 2017 During the mic’ed up USA practice I heard something about a weight room. Quote
MafiaMan Posted December 31, 2017 Posted December 31, 2017 23 minutes ago, bigskyvikes said: What else would you be watching?? People are going to be watching a lot of Vikings football this playoff season! By "a lot," you mean 2. Quote
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