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Re: 2009 IIHF WORLD Hockey Championship
« Reply #20 on: April 26, 2009, 11:57:50 PM »
Canada - Hungary 9-0
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Hungary, who were playing for the first time in the A league after a 70 (!) year absence, had nothing to offer...

Gotta give props to the Hungarian supporters though... when Canada was going for the 10th goal like nuts in the closing minutes of the match, the Hungarian crowds were still loudly chanting their goalie's name - who did prevent the score from becoming a double digit shutout with some nice saves! Dedicated folk! :lol:

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Re: 2009 IIHF WORLD Hockey Championship
« Reply #21 on: April 27, 2009, 05:55:35 PM »
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Speaking of the Hungarian supporters, saw this article in the local paper today:

IIHF world hockey championship Team has no prayer, but fans don't care
By: Wayne Scanlan
27/04/2009 1:00 AM | Comments (0)


ZURICH-KLOTEN, Switzerland -- You've heard of the dump-and-chase strategy.

Hungary's plan was to "dump and pray" against Canada at the 2009 IIHF world hockey championship.

Of course, they had no real prayer of a chance. Confronted with huge deficits in size, strength and skill, 20th-ranked Hungary swallowed a predictable deficit on the scoreboard, losing 9-0.

Despite the rout, their loyal, and not entirely sober, fans chanted and sang throughout the evening at the Zurich-Kloten Arena, long after the players had left the ice. They were the real heroes of the night, these remarkable Hungarian fans. Canadian and Hungary players saluted them right back.

"Nothing against our fans in Nashville, I love 'em to death," said Canadian defenceman Shea Weber, who scored two goals on blasts from the point. "But this is different, this is something special to be a part of -- it's really neat."

"Unbelievable," said Canadian goaltender Chris Mason, making his first start at the worlds after being a backup in 2006 and '07. "They didn't stop the whole game. It's like a soccer/football atmosphere. It's awesome. And that team over there didn't stop working all game. It says a lot about the pride they have in their country."

Martin St. Louis led the relentless Canadian attack with three goals and Weber had the pair. Singles went to Derek Roy, James Neal, Mike Fisher and Jason Spezza. Mason made 16 saves for the shutout, including a couple of legitimate scoring chances.

Fans roared to every Hungarian shot and whistled to boo every Hungarian penalty. After Hungary had spent 70 years on the outside looking in at the elite division of the tournament, they were just happy to be here.

Captain Balazs Kangyal praised the more than 5,000 fans in attendance, including Canadian supporters, and suggested there was one other presence in the building.

"It was a special situation," Kangyal said, his eyes wearing emotion. "We had a player (Gabor Ocskay) die before the tournament. He was my best friend, and he was the best player in Hungary. His dream was to go to the A Pool. I believe he was here, with the team."

On the Hungarian bench, goaltender Levente Szuper sat stunned, dejected after giving up six goals by the midpoint of the game, pulled at that point in favour of 21-year-old backup Zoltan Hetenyi.

Szuper, a former fourth-round draft choice of the Calgary Flames, still dreams of reaching the NHL for more than just nine games as a backup, which he was in 2002-03.

Canada showed some mercy, at least in deployment of personnel. By the second period, head coach Lindy Ruff started using third and fourth line players on the power play.

-- Canwest News Service
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Re: 2009 IIHF WORLD Hockey Championship
« Reply #22 on: April 27, 2009, 08:01:11 PM »
Day 4
Czech - Norway 5-2
USA - Austria 6-1
Finland - Denmark 5-1
Latvia - Sweden 3-2 :twothumbs

Speaking of the Hungarian supporters, saw this article in the local paper today:

Props! I watched the game and the Hungarian fans were truly amazing. Hockey's huge in Finland but unfortunately our fans are nowhere near that enthusiastic :thumbdown:
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Re: 2009 IIHF WORLD Hockey Championship
« Reply #23 on: April 27, 2009, 11:28:58 PM »

Latvia - Sweden 3-2 :twothumbs


what happened SEV???!!

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Re: 2009 IIHF WORLD Hockey Championship
« Reply #24 on: April 28, 2009, 08:19:46 AM »
A gay sport happened. We don't wanna be on top in gay sports. D:

I'm glad I didn't watch the game. I'd probably be destroying my apartment in anger if I did.
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Re: 2009 IIHF WORLD Hockey Championship
« Reply #25 on: April 28, 2009, 10:47:34 PM »
Day 5
Belarus - Hungary 3-1
Canada - Slovakia 7-3
Russia - Switzerland 4-2
France - Germany 2-1

A gay sport happened. We don't wanna be on top in gay sports. D:
I thought Swedes were all about gay sports XD

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Re: 2009 IIHF WORLD Hockey Championship
« Reply #26 on: April 28, 2009, 11:44:02 PM »
A gay sport happened. We don't wanna be on top in gay sports. D:

I'm glad I didn't watch the game. I'd probably be destroying my apartment in anger if I did.

lol guess you'll be buying me drinks   :cow: :thumbsup

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Re: 2009 IIHF WORLD Hockey Championship
« Reply #27 on: April 29, 2009, 09:22:50 AM »
IT AINT OVER BITCHES! Rangers are out. We got Lundqvist, Näslund + More guys from NJ.
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Re: 2009 IIHF WORLD Hockey Championship
« Reply #28 on: April 29, 2009, 10:03:30 AM »
Lundqvist confidence has been shot like his name was  Tommy Salo! 9 goals in 4 periods! HA!!

2009 is ROLI TIME!! :tama-mad:


Srsly! Slovakia ain't no pushover. Great offense by the Canadians. :canada:
   

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Re: 2009 IIHF WORLD Hockey Championship
« Reply #29 on: April 29, 2009, 10:43:09 PM »
Day 6
Finland - Czech 4-3 :twothumbs
Norway - Denmark 5-4
Latvia - Austria 2-0
Sweden - USA 6-5 :thumbdown:

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Re: 2009 IIHF WORLD Hockey Championship
« Reply #30 on: April 29, 2009, 11:28:50 PM »
WOOHOO!!! FINLAND WINS GROUP D!!! :finland:

What an absolute thriller it was. Czech was leading 3-1, but we came back strong and eventually won. Mostly Finnish domination, some stupid mistakes, and Czech players going for some kind of penalty record. That sure helped.

And LOL at Sweden doing their Swedish thing... rising from the jaws of defeat when USA was leading 5-2. BOO! HISS! xD

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Re: 2009 IIHF WORLD Hockey Championship
« Reply #31 on: April 30, 2009, 06:21:42 AM »
Finland v Czech - World champs 2009

Man, what a thriller.... :sweatdrop:

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Re: 2009 IIHF WORLD Hockey Championship
« Reply #32 on: April 30, 2009, 10:26:05 AM »
Czechs are gonna get clowned tonite!! Fucking Hemsky and Jagr ain't got no chance against the Mighty ROLI!!

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Re: 2009 IIHF WORLD Hockey Championship
« Reply #33 on: April 30, 2009, 10:33:40 PM »
Day 7
Russia - Sweden 6-5 (OT)
Belarus - Norway 3-2 (OT)
Canada - Czech 5-1
Latvia - Switzerland 2-1 (OT)
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Re: 2009 IIHF WORLD Hockey Championship
« Reply #34 on: May 01, 2009, 10:35:27 PM »
Day 8
Finland - Slovakia 2-1 (OT)
USA - France 6-2
Denmark - Germary 3-1
Austria - Hungary 6-0

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Re: 2009 IIHF WORLD Hockey Championship
« Reply #35 on: May 03, 2009, 09:22:37 AM »
Day 9
Belarus - Finland 2-1 (OT) :banghead:
Czech - Slovakia 8-0
Latvia - France 7-1
Russia - USA 4-1

Tomas Surovy slashes Jaroslav Halak

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Re: 2009 IIHF WORLD Hockey Championship
« Reply #36 on: May 03, 2009, 11:36:27 PM »
Day 10
Sweden - Switzerland 4-1
Russia - Latvia 6-1
Canada - Norway 5-1
Czech - Belarus 3-0
Austria - Germany 1-0
Denmark - Hungary 5-1

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Re: 2009 IIHF WORLD Hockey Championship
« Reply #37 on: May 04, 2009, 10:13:47 AM »
IT IS ON!! TEN HOURS UNTIL WORLD WAR V!!! :angry:

FACT!! Canada has outscored its opponents by a combined score of 32-6 and has yet to trail at any point of the tournament. The first strong challenge could come Monday when Canada wraps up the qualification round with a game against Finland.


Make Backstrom look like a bitch like his name was Pal Grotnes!!

Smooth sailing to the GOLD BABY!! :canada:

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Re: 2009 IIHF WORLD Hockey Championship
« Reply #38 on: May 04, 2009, 11:52:49 PM »
Day 11
Finland - Canada 4-3 (OT) :finland:
Slovakia - Norway 3-2 (OT)
Sweden - France 6-3
Switzerland - USA 4-3 (OT)
Germany - Hungary 2-1
Denmark - Austria 5-2

GG Canada & Finland! Finland won the game. Canada won the qualifying round. But I ain't mad cause it was definitely the most entertaining game so far. IMO it was a good result for both teams: Finland finally proved that they can beat any team and Canada mos def won't underestimate their opponents again (Canada had gotten cocky after winning 5 games straight). I gotta give mad props to Team Canada for making today's game a real hockey game. Our player Hannes Hyvönen said that every game should be as tough and entertaining and I definitely agree :yep:

Some notes about the game:
- Both teams play similar kinda hockey: physical & entertaining
- Surprisingly Finland played more physical than Canada
- Finland dominated the game and Roloson had 50(!) saves :shocked:
- Canada was kinda weak on 5-5 but...
- ...their powerplay is deadly (3 pp goals)
- Canada will be in deep shit once they face a team that stays out from the penalty box
- Both goalies were solid
- Jarkko Ruutu is fucking awesome :lol:

I wouldn't be surprised if Canada and Finland played against each other again in the finals :)
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