Hockey Ping!
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Posted on 01/04/2016 3:24:03 AM PST by airborne
The impact that several 2016 NHL Draft-eligible prospects have had for their respective countries at the IIHF World Junior Championship in Finland this year has been remarkable.
"It's like being a kid in a candy store," Chicago Blackhawks senior director of amateur scouting Mark Kelley told NHL.com. "Not only has the competition been top notch, but if you look at the teams and the roles that some of these players are having on those teams at the age they are, it's incredible.
"These aren't players who are on the team to gain experience; they're players who are on the team to have an impact and make a difference and we're seeing that on a nightly basis."
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The semifinal round at Hartwall Arena on Monday features Finland against Sweden (9 a.m. ET; NHLN) and the United States against Russia (1 p.m. ET; NHLN).
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The U.S. has a solid shot at winning the whole thing, making it the first time we would win since the amazing OT game with Canada that John Carlson won. after Eberle tied it with seconds left in regulation:
http://www.sbnation.com/2010/1/6/1237265/video-john-carlson-usa-world-junior-hockey-winning-goal
Here’s a link to the rosters on the teams:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2010_World_Junior_Ice_Hockey_Championships_rosters
When you see how loaded the Canadian team was the accomplishment becomes even more apparent!
For Freepers who never really watched hockey, this tournament is easily the best intro to the sport, incredible speed and intensity without the silly shenanigans that the pro game sometimes puts forward.
When Canada didnt make the semis for the first time in 17 years I was elated. Team USA has a legit shot. Sweden is the team to beat. Name me a Swede that can’t play defense. In all it has been a fun tournament.
Playing tennis til 12:30 or so. Should be home by 13:30 to watch the game. It will be fun. Obviously the Russkies are good but I like our team.
Go USA.
Great news! Thanks for the ping.
Finland defeats Russia for the Gold! 4-3 in OT
USA defeats Sweden for the Bronze! 8-3
2017 IIHF World Juniors are in Montreal & Toronto
Congrats to Finland. I am not surprised that they won. As I watched the Canada-Finland game I thought the winner of that game would win the tournament.
Just curious, what cable channels were these games televised on?
Last weekend they were on NBC, but I think the weekday games were on the NHL Network.
Thank you
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