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2 + 10 min penalty Osala

Then there should have been a new penalty record in the GER:RUS game.

Finland up 3-0 after the 1st period, could this be their turnaround for the tournament?

Finland now has four points! Staying at the top level is getting more and more likely.

Marjamäki is probably tanking on purpose, because he wants a high draft pick.

Tasku wrote:Marjamäki is probably tanking on purpose, because he wants a high draft pick.

But of course! He should be alert of the approaching trade deadline, though. Maybe get rid of some of those experienced players in exchange for younger potential.

I would trade for scoring talent. We have too many grinders, not enough scorers.

Close call today against Italy but we got the 3 points and that's what matters. We've won the first three games that we definitely needed to win, now come 3 tough matches against Sweden, USA and Russia before the most important one- Germany. Sarauj, Latvija!

ClassicSwarley wrote:Close call today against Italy but we got the 3 points and that's what matters. We've won the first three games that we definitely needed to win, now come 3 tough matches against Sweden, USA and Russia before the most important one- Germany. Sarauj, Latvija!

Looks like Latvia is going to the Quarter-finals.

I'm not sure Finland will make it. Worst WC tournament I've seen from them as long as I can recall. This new head coach gave us ZERO points in World Cup also.

I can't do anything else than laugh at Finland. Now Slovenia tied the game 2-2. 13 minutes left of the game.

CJ wrote:I can't do anything else than laugh at Finland. Now Slovenia tied the game 2-2. 13 minutes left of the game.

I am actually hoping they would drop to the B division. Maybe then the IHA would think twice before appointing a largely meritless coach for both World Cup and Olympics.

A9L3E wrote:

CJ wrote:I can't do anything else than laugh at Finland. Now Slovenia tied the game 2-2. 13 minutes left of the game.

I am actually hoping they would drop to the B division. Maybe then the IHA would think twice before appointing a largely meritless coach for both World Cup and Olympics.

You have to remember also that we have one of the weakest teams in a looong time.

He did not have that excuse in the World Cup. Besides, I suspect the decliners who were there are just tired of him.

A9L3E wrote:He did not have that excuse in the World Cup. Besides, I suspect the decliners who were there are just tired of him.

No of course not. But we have a very young and great generation coming up.

A9L3E wrote:

CJ wrote:I can't do anything else than laugh at Finland. Now Slovenia tied the game 2-2. 13 minutes left of the game.

I am actually hoping they would drop to the B division. Maybe then the IHA would think twice before appointing a largely meritless coach for both World Cup and Olympics.

Then you would be slumming it with GB

OMG Finland... 2-2 against Norway. Going to OT.

CJ wrote:OMG Finland... 2-2 against Norway. Going to OT.

Cannot hold a lead against a completely exhausted team.

Russia is a tank this year. Hopefully it'll be a Canada - Russia final.

Still devastated by Team Latvia blowing a 3-1 lead against Team USA. Would've really liked to get at least a point in that match.. Oh well, we move on!

ClassicSwarley wrote:Still devastated by Team Latvia blowing a 3-1 lead against Team USA. Would've really liked to get at least a point in that match.. Oh well, we move on!

Latvia is doing great you should be proud even if you lost today.

I went to Denmark v Sweden yesterday. It was a pretty good game but Denmark did struggle. Some cracking goals - especially Nylander's second.

Looks like the TBL mafia got you good tickets

We should ask the IIHF for media passes!

archibalduk wrote:We should ask the IIHF for media passes!

TBL Mafia shouldn't ask

The Denmark v Italy game was a bit dull (save for the comical own goal) but the Russia game was something else. Great atmosphere and a lot of skill on show. The Russian fans are completely mad. I was surprised to see so many military hats and uniforms along with a fair few USSR flags.

archibalduk wrote:The Russian fans are completely mad.

LOL. What do you mean?