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2015 World is upon us.
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OnMAA
Vort Doen.....Heija Heija Heija
Re: 2015 World is upon us.
Mr Blacks comments WRT the goaltending were most interesting BOTH yesterday AND today. IMHO some of them were "off the mark". For example, Desbiens had issues on several of the four first period goals. In one case she was not square to the shooter, in another she had trouble with rebound control, and the fourth goal she would probably like to have back. Now I'm not blaming her for the loss, she did not have a lot of help in front of her in the first period either so you can look towards the whole team for that not so great first period. The US was certainly full value for the lead after one, and Canada was actually lucky to be within 2 at that point.
Mr Blacks comments WRT the goaltending were most interesting BOTH yesterday AND today. IMHO some of them were "off the mark". For example, Desbiens had issues on several of the four first period goals. In one case she was not square to the shooter, in another she had trouble with rebound control, and the fourth goal she would probably like to have back. Now I'm not blaming her for the loss, she did not have a lot of help in front of her in the first period either so you can look towards the whole team for that not so great first period. The US was certainly full value for the lead after one, and Canada was actually lucky to be within 2 at that point.
Badger Booster
Registered User
Re: 2015 World is upon us.
Fortunately, a much better day for UW forwards with goals from Pankowski, Knight and Decker. I flat out felt bad for Desbiens and was surprised at Vetter's struggles. When Rigsby got scored on quickly, I said out loud, "What the h-ll is going on here?"
It was a very entertaining game to watch, though it was odd seeing all those goals. I thought Universal Sports did a good job with the broadcast. Maybe the NCAA could hire (or at least consult with) them for future women's Frozen Four broadcasts.
Fortunately, a much better day for UW forwards with goals from Pankowski, Knight and Decker. I flat out felt bad for Desbiens and was surprised at Vetter's struggles. When Rigsby got scored on quickly, I said out loud, "What the h-ll is going on here?"
It was a very entertaining game to watch, though it was odd seeing all those goals. I thought Universal Sports did a good job with the broadcast. Maybe the NCAA could hire (or at least consult with) them for future women's Frozen Four broadcasts.
OnMAA
Vort Doen.....Heija Heija Heija
Re: 2015 World is upon us.
100% agree with that. Too bad it was not on National TV in the US to attract new young fans to the womens game.
100% agree with that. Too bad it was not on National TV in the US to attract new young fans to the womens game.
FiveHoleFrenzy
Well-known member
Re: 2015 World is upon us.
It must be nice to have third and fourth lines consisting of players like Skarupa, Brandt, Cameranesi, Hickel, etc. But if I remember correctly they were the wrong kind of players (non-Harvard) for the Olympics
It must be nice to have third and fourth lines consisting of players like Skarupa, Brandt, Cameranesi, Hickel, etc. But if I remember correctly they were the wrong kind of players (non-Harvard) for the Olympics
Re: 2015 World is upon us.
Overall horrific goaltending from Vetter, sub-par from Rigsby and Desbien. Both these teams should be greatful nobody else has forwards with speed or they might have not been playing in this game.
I find watching TSN any time things are not going Canada's way to be hilarious. Last year (as I recall) the men lost the bronze medal game at the worlds & you would have thought the PM had died. a national day of morning was declared (kidding) and a recommendation that there be a national commission to determine how this could happen be held (seriously). I didn't think Desbien looked that bad, she was hung out to dry but they sure panicked fast.
Certainly could not complain about the scoring!
Overall horrific goaltending from Vetter, sub-par from Rigsby and Desbien. Both these teams should be greatful nobody else has forwards with speed or they might have not been playing in this game.
Re: 2015 World is upon us.
I heard that there was some rumbling about proving the Olympic team missed some choices at the NCAA championship game. Whether that was serious or just motivational I don't know. I'd still like to hear how Bozak was not on this team. At least TSN didn't treat us to 5 minutes of miscues from #7 but I still think the D line could have used Megan.
I heard that there was some rumbling about proving the Olympic team missed some choices at the NCAA championship game. Whether that was serious or just motivational I don't know. I'd still like to hear how Bozak was not on this team. At least TSN didn't treat us to 5 minutes of miscues from #7 but I still think the D line could have used Megan.
Blackbeard
Well-known member
Re: 2015 World is upon us.
Absolutely gorgeous highlight reel goal by Finland in the Bronze Medal Game vs Russia with about 4:30 left in the second period...Rantamaki up ice to Karvinen with the sweep to the trailing Rantamaki cross crease to Valimaki all alone back door and in. Beeeeeautiful!
Absolutely gorgeous highlight reel goal by Finland in the Bronze Medal Game vs Russia with about 4:30 left in the second period...Rantamaki up ice to Karvinen with the sweep to the trailing Rantamaki cross crease to Valimaki all alone back door and in. Beeeeeautiful!
Blackbeard
Well-known member
Re: 2015 World is upon us.
Attendance at the Gold Medal Game in Malmo was only 1523! And, yeah, I realize the host team wasn't playing.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2015_IIHF_Women's_World_Championship
Ottawa in 2013 was 13,776.
Burlington in 2012 was 4007.
Attendance at the Gold Medal Game in Malmo was only 1523! And, yeah, I realize the host team wasn't playing.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2015_IIHF_Women's_World_Championship
Ottawa in 2013 was 13,776.
Burlington in 2012 was 4007.
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Looking ahead to 2016, the Czechs have clinched the Division I Group A top spot (despite still having a game to play) to punch their ticket to Kamloops.
Looking ahead to 2016, the Czechs have clinched the Division I Group A top spot (despite still having a game to play) to punch their ticket to Kamloops.
OnMAA
Vort Doen.....Heija Heija Heija
Re: 2015 World is upon us.
The whole lot is a farse! Hockey Canada & USA hockey have been hamstrung by lame politics!!!! period!!!! its a scam!!! Don't get me wrong, good players, yes, but the best? OVERATED for sure!! Glad its over!!!!
The whole lot is a farse! Hockey Canada & USA hockey have been hamstrung by lame politics!!!! period!!!! its a scam!!! Don't get me wrong, good players, yes, but the best? OVERATED for sure!! Glad its over!!!!
Hockey Recap
New member
Re: 2015 World is upon us.
When you look at the talent pool of both teams in North America, I would have to say as a whole they do a pretty good scouting job to find the best 50 to 60 girls in any given year to bring to camps. They may not make 100% of the people happy all the time but for the most part the talent that both team roll out year after year is very good. Lets not forget that this is a long process until the 2018 Olympics. I'm sure there will be changes as one year rolls into the next. I love watching these two teams battle each and every event. The women's game is growing every year with better talent. I'm sure that 5 years from now we will have a bigger pool of talent and more of that talent will be left out of tournament play.
When you look at the talent pool of both teams in North America, I would have to say as a whole they do a pretty good scouting job to find the best 50 to 60 girls in any given year to bring to camps. They may not make 100% of the people happy all the time but for the most part the talent that both team roll out year after year is very good. Lets not forget that this is a long process until the 2018 Olympics. I'm sure there will be changes as one year rolls into the next. I love watching these two teams battle each and every event. The women's game is growing every year with better talent. I'm sure that 5 years from now we will have a bigger pool of talent and more of that talent will be left out of tournament play.
OnMAA
Vort Doen.....Heija Heija Heija
brookyone
Deport Right Wing Nuts
Re: 2015 World is upon us.
Just a guess. Pretty much an eternal complaint.
Probably that players who should be on national teams are left out in favor of players someone believes don't belong.and your point is ?
Just a guess. Pretty much an eternal complaint.