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2015 World Championship Thread

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France and Latvia going to a shootout with relegation at stake. If Latvia wins, France goes down. If France wins, Austria drops.
 
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France wins the shootout 3-1 in 2.5 rounds.

Latvia was almost relegated, France missed a breakaway with 8 seconds left that would've ended it in regulation.
 
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What an entertaining hockey game! Other than that dreadful 2nd period for the U.S., it was exciting with a little bit of everything. I sure as heck didn't want a shootout to decide who won.
 
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That was a frickin' war. Slovakia had nothing to lose went to the locker room down 2-0 after 1 and said let's kick some ***. It's only going to get more intense for USA. Watched the Swiss play Sweden the other day...they like to hit. Great game today (tonight/Thai time ;)).
 
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Unfortunately I will be travelling on Thursday and will not be able to watch the U.S.-Swiss quarterfinal game. But I would greatly appreciate any updates from those who are watching live so I can track the game's progress via cell phone.

Go USA!
 
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D2D said:
Unfortunately I will be travelling on Thursday and will not be able to watch the U.S.-Swiss quarterfinal game. But I would greatly appreciate any updates from those who are watching live so I can track the game's progress via cell phone.

Go USA!
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I'll try to keep the updates comin' (8am CST...evening here Thai time 8pm :)).

A major weakness in the Swiss team is they've had a difficult time burying the puck in the tournament with 12 GF in 7 games vs USA's 22, and SUI ranks 16th, dead last in scoring efficiency. Switzerland's PP is at a dismal 6% (15th) vs. USA 18%. PK for both teams is about even at 90%.

In nets, the Swiss have been alternating between Genoni and Berra. Genoni has only played 3 games, but my guess is he starts with the better GAA 0.98 and SV% 95.5. Hellebuyck is right behind Genoni with a GAA 1.38 and SV% 94.2.

From what I've seen Switzerland plays a physical game, finishing checks and playing tough on the walls. I wouldn't be surprised to see them fall back into a trap to slow USA down. If USA can jump out to an early lead, the Swiss will have a hard time solving Hellebuyck. Should be a good game!

Like to see Dylan Larkin get on the score sheet (11 SOG).
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End of 1, SUI 1-0. Switzerland playing good D, keeping a lot of USA shots on the perimeter, sticks in shooting lanes.
 
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