World Juniors Official what's ups thread

[Sundancefisher]

World juniors is starting today. Czeck vs Russia right now.

Very surprised there is very few people watching this game.

Stands are very empty. Game is in Buffalo.

Czecks look strong.

[Sundancefisher]

Russia is weak this year. They will be hard pressed to get any medal this year.

Fairly entertaining game so far.

[Sundancefisher]

Fingers crossed they come out flying.

[bridger2010]

Does anyone have a live stream link for the games?

[Sundancefisher]

Does anyone have a live stream link for the games?

Do you have a tsn account? Channel 236. Shaw has a streaming app.

[bridger2010]

I don't as of right now but that may change before 2 lol

[fordtruckin]

World juniors is starting today. Czeck vs Russia right now.

Very surprised there is very few people watching this game.

Stands are very empty. Game is in Buffalo.

Czecks look strong.


It’s Czech not czeck. Sorry just had to correct that.

[Sundancefisher]

It’s Czech not czeck. Sorry just had to correct that.

Yup. And they won. Russia is on their heels now.

[Sundancefisher]

Go Canada go!

🇨🇦

https://nhl.bamcontent.com/images/photos/278424480/1024x576/cut.jpg

[Sundancefisher]

Good game today. Some mistakes but overall clicking pretty good.

[Dweb]

To many penalties , but look like a fast group

[58thecat]

To many penalties , but look like a fast group

Hi speed chaos....just gotta stay outta the box for the tourney.

[HoytCRX32]

Mericans are looking awfully strong....Canada has to tighten up on the penalties...there were some dumb ones tonight....liked their intensity when they swarmed.

[Sundancefisher]

Ok Canada

Let's do it again today! With conviction.

[Sundancefisher]

Go team!

[Dick284]

Canada is down to 5 D men, oh snap!

[DiabeticKripple]

How the hell is that not a penalty? Hit the guy 10ft from the boards when he doesn’t have the puck?

American ref.....

[Sundancefisher]

That Dube line can move the puck. Great goal!

[Dick284]

Nice to see Bean come back.

Good period boyz.
Ferda.

[Sundancefisher]

Nice to see Bean come back.

Good period boyz.
Ferda.

Totally eh.

[SamSteele]

Anyone else notice that attendance is awful? Not just for the Canada games but all of them.

[Dweb]

Solid win , beans ok , Refs were terrible

[Sundancefisher]

Good game. They are working out a few kinks but still not bad.

[HoytCRX32]

They are learning from their mistakes so far....great game with only a few breakdowns. Score could have been wayyyy higher.

[58thecat]

Need to be tested now....remember this is a team full of potential brain farts...coaching staff gotta stay on top of them.

[dmac]

Anyone else notice that attendance is awful? Not just for the Canada games but all of them.

I doubt it will get too much better. Weather sucks, very cold and lots of snow. Too bad. Outdoor game ticket sales have been good though.

I think the world junior tournament overall may be losing a bit of its momentum.

[SamSteele]

I think the world junior tournament overall may be losing a bit of its momentum.


That’s interesting as there is more parity than ever before. You would think that would draw more viewership.

[Sundancefisher]

I doubt it will get too much better. Weather sucks, very cold and lots of snow. Too bad. Outdoor game ticket sales have been good though.

I think the world junior tournament overall may be losing a bit of its momentum.

If they wanted attendance then all games would be in Canada. Buffalo seems the worse so far. Worse than Europe. Or could just be perception.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_IIHF_World_Championships_by_attendance


Sweden had good attendance.

Could be ticket pricing.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_IIHF_World_Championships_by_attendance

[kevinhits]

Slovakia gonna beat the Americans:sHa_shakeshout:

Edit...Just as I was making a sarcastic comment..LOL

Edit again....WOW....3-2:)

Makes tommorow outdoor game a little more intresting:bad_boys_20:

[SamSteele]

Could be ticket pricing.






I thought of that so I looked up ticket prices. Ranged from $35-110 per game or a 12 game pack was $800. I’m not sure how that compares to other years though.

[lmtada]

Slovaks play boring hockey. Lucky they won. Non of the Americans stepped up to win the game. Slovaks need better puck control. They won congrats.


Slovakia gonna beat the Americans:sHa_shakeshout:

Edit...Just as I was making a sarcastic comment..LOL

Edit again....WOW....3-2:)

Makes tommorow outdoor game a little more intresting:bad_boys_20:

[sjemac]

I thought of that so I looked up ticket prices. Ranged from $35-110 per game or a 12 game pack was $800. I’m not sure how that compares to other years though.

Calgary/Edmonton years ago was well over $1000 per package. And that was for one city or the other. At 800 bucks US per package it would be well worth my while to travel to Buffalo to see the tournament. The cost to see the tournament in Canada is about equal to the cost of travelling to another country to see it.

[58thecat]

Slovakia gonna beat the Americans:sHa_shakeshout:

Edit...Just as I was making a sarcastic comment..LOL

Edit again....WOW....3-2:)

Makes tommorow outdoor game a little more intresting:bad_boys_20:

As long as the yanks loose All is well.

[JohninAB]

Calgary/Edmonton years ago was well over $1000 per package. And that was for one city or the other. At 800 bucks US per package it would be well worth my while to travel to Buffalo to see the tournament. The cost to see the tournament in Canada is about equal to the cost of travelling to another country to see it.

For the 2009 tourny in Ottawa we paid approximately $750 for 17 games (included all the Canada games) plus the quarter, semi and medal games at the then Scotibank Place arena. For an extra $40 or so, we got tickets to the Russia/Sweden round robin game at the old Ottawa Civic Center as well.

Saw 2 of the best hockey games ever in the USA vs Canada New Years eve game and the Russia/Canada semi final game. Eberle scores to tie it with mere seconds left.

[kevinhits]

Slovaks play boring hockey. Lucky they won. Non of the Americans stepped up to win the game. Slovaks need better puck control. They won congrats.

A Win is a Win:sHa_sarcasticlol:

[Sundancefisher]

This US Canada outdoor game is terrible viewing. What a waste of a great match up.

Worst decision ever.

[Sundancefisher]

Yahoo Canada!

1-0

Let's hope we eliminate the US. :sHa_shakeshout:

[lmtada]

Why the hate on for American hockey? The boys play in WHL, OHL, and QMJHL as well as college. They represent North American style hockey. Many are dual citizens. :argue2:

[Sundancefisher]

Why the hate on for American hockey? The boys play in WHL, OHL, and QMJHL as well as college. They represent North American style hockey. Many are dual citizens. :argue2:

Not hate.

It is called country rivalry. US come across poorly and arrogant and fall on their arses.

We live in Canada. We are Canadian. Allegiance is to Canada.

I don't hate Edmonton but I want them to lose versus Flames.

Lol

You're funny.

:bad_boys_20:

I do hate this venue. The ice looks poor. Visibility poor. Not the best showcase for this rivalry.

[WCTHEMI]

Gotta say I am liking the outdoor game. It is gimmicky, but its cool to watch the boys playing with the snow coming down. Go Canada Go!!

[lmtada]

Gotta say I am liking the outdoor game. It is gimmicky, but its cool to watch the boys playing with the snow coming down. Go Canada Go!!

I say shoot the puck. Hard to pass with the snow.

[Twisted Canuck]

Snow is killing the pace, the puck actually is disappearing along the dasher in the snow, passes are all bogging down and arriving late....not a showcase for the talent that is there. Still Canada looking good.

Edit: looks like emergency clearing in progress :lol:

[Sundancefisher]

Snow is killing the pace, the puck actually is disappearing along the dasher in the snow, passes are all bogging down and arriving late....not a showcase for the talent that is there. Still Canada looking good.

Edit: looks like emergency clearing in progress :lol:

They take 10 to remove snow. Start and lines are almost covered again

[Jigger]

Terrible reffing, terrible weather, horrible venue. Money money money mo-ney.....mooooooneeeeeeeey

[Sundancefisher]

Crap ref call 5 on 3 bull crap

[Twisted Canuck]

Crap ref call 5 on 3 bull crap

Home ice advantage there....but still up by two now!

[Sundancefisher]

Home ice advantage there....but still up by two now!

Yahoo. That was a great goal. 20 minutes of plat and 50 minutes snow shovelling for the win

[Twisted Canuck]

The only thing missing from this game is a big cooler full of Lucky on the bench, and a couple of French guys fighting even though they are on the same team...:lol: yes there is a story there. Every time I see an outdoor game in a snowstorm I remember.

[Dick284]

What a stupid and selfish penalty.

[Sundancefisher]

Bad penalty. What was he thinking

[Dick284]

For Fox Creek!

The yanks have woken up now.

[Twisted Canuck]

For Fox Creek indeed....need one on the pp now!

[does it ALL outdoors]

Can't believe Canada is still in this game, can barely get it in the US's end. LETS GO BOYS!!!

[Sundancefisher]

Nail biter



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[Twisted Canuck]

Going to come down to goal tending now.....

[Twisted Canuck]

Guess they shouldn't have counted their chickens....

[britman101]

Well hopefully the Canadian team can regroup and get focused for their next game. However, what has to be in the back of their minds, is why the cannot score once it goes to a shootout. Something for the coaching staff to figure out.

[Sundancefisher]

Lessons learned

Don't repeat mistakes.

Take the gold.

[elk396]

Terrible decision to play outdoors, great for the financial end, but puts to much luck into the outcome.

[Pixel Shooter]

This should have never gone to over time. 2 bad selfish penalties, no discipline. Take em behind the wood shed and smarten up. Better now then in the medal rounds. Hopefully they learn from this.

[wags]

Thought the outdoor game as sensational, as did the players and the fans. Very nostalgic with the snow falling. Potential troubles were same for both teams and ultimately didn't have a huge impact on the outcome.

Canada's poor decisions cost them this game.

45k people in the stands. Wish I was there.

[pintailslammer]

This should have never gone to over time. 2 bad selfish penalties, no discipline. Take em behind the wood shed and smarten up. Better now then in the medal rounds. Hopefully they learn from this.

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[58thecat]

Thought the outdoor game as sensational, as did the players and the fans. Very nostalgic with the snow falling. Potential troubles were same for both teams and ultimately didn't have a huge impact on the outcome.

Canada's poor decisions cost them this game.

45k people in the stands. Wish I was there.

My son was there, said it was awesome, great experience and fun for all involved....Canada lost that game, yanks just kept coming...major junior hockey is summed up, loads of talent, Too much testosterone and a handful of brain fart's. That's why it is fun to watch!
Ya never really know the outcome until the bitter end.
:(:)

[Sundancefisher]

Ok Canada. Let's move on and kick arse today. Work hard. No penalties. Make us proud.

[Sundancefisher]

Still too many bad penalties. But 7 - 0.

Yikes Denmark. Don't give the kids a power play lol. Team Canada protecting the top power play line and giving others play time.

Game is more like a practice session.

[Sundancefisher]

8-0. Power play worked good.

[Sundancefisher]

Canada...keep the penalties down and work on shots to the net.

Go team go!

[Twisted Canuck]

Job not ready, so I get to watch this one in real time! Did you see the interview with the Swiss coach? Pretty funny stuff....

http://edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/they-can-do-everything-better-swiss-coach-is-right-canada-should-dominate-in-world-junior-quarterfinal/wcm/b70713ee-ee34-43f3-9463-a492ea37c02b

[Twisted Canuck]

The whole game is in the Swiss zone. I think I saw Hart opening his Thermos and having a coffee, waiting for some work in his end...and then the Swiss score off Fabro's skate. Good for the Swiss, not shut out and completely embarrassed.

[Sundancefisher]

Great gold medal game so far. Go Canada go!

Fastest pace game ever.

[Twisted Canuck]

Great game, but do have a beef with the officiating and the very quick whistle that cost Canada a goal in the first...but a great game none the less.

[sjemac]

Very nice to see the Swedes have adopted the Canadian style hockey over the last several years. They have realized that they are Vikings and stopped the dipsy doodle flashy play of the typical European team . I have always felt that if Canada can’t win the gold then Sweden should.

[Twisted Canuck]

Agree, they are playing a very tough physical game, loving it. Swedes are not 'underdogs' by any means in this one.

[Sundancefisher]

Woohoo

[Twisted Canuck]

Gold!!! Well deserved, great game.

Swedish tears are delicious.....

[Sundancefisher]

Gold!!! Well deserved, great game.

Swedish tears are delicious.....

Swedish kid who took his silver off and threw it into the stands should be spanked.

He will regret that big time tomorrow.

[sjemac]

He regrets it already. They got his medal back for him.

[Twisted Canuck]

Swedish kid who took his silver off and threw it into the stands should be spanked.

He will regret that big time tomorrow.

I had to rewind it, couldn't believe he did that either...somebody will have a word with him I'm sure.

[sjemac]

I think that Sweden underestimated Canada. They saw that they lost in the outdoor game against the Americans. That wasn’t a real game. That was a gimmick. Luck had way more to do with that outcome than skill did in that event. I think that Canada ended up in an undeserved underdog roll.

[lmtada]

Canada was surprisingly disciplined. One penalty. Swedes 5 penalties. At times I thought Sweden had good control, momentum. However in the 3rd period the momentum shifted to Red team. The first missed deflection with 5 minutes left, the momentum shifted. Red team shifted into overdrive. Was an exciting game.

[HunterDave]

I love that Canada won but honestly, I think that Sweden played a better game. If not for Hart we would have lost. Look at the shots on net and scoring chances, all Sweden. A very tough loss for them. Our guys battled hard against adversity and found a way to win......awesome! That’s the way that I saw it despite the happiness of winning GOLD!

[sjemac]

Canada has been on that side of the coin many times. Canada has been the better team that has lost on numerous occasions. Sweden was likely a little bit overconfident this time.

[Sundancefisher]

I had to rewind it, couldn't believe he did that either...somebody will have a word with him I'm sure.

http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/canada-sweden-world-juniors-medal-toss-1.4476183

He shows such poor sportsmanship I am sure it will hurt him if he makes the NHL.

His leadership qualities suck. Maybe if he thought about it...had he shown better personality skills they could of won.

[Twisted Canuck]

He shows such poor sportsmanship I am sure it will hurt him if he makes the NHL.


My son and I were talking about that last night. He is coaching with our local U-16 team right now, and he says that a highly skilled kid with a bad attitude is the worst sort of cancer on a team, and smart coaches stay away from them.