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I think half the issue with Canada's opponents is that they seem afraid to take the body. Switzerland took the body against the US yesterday, but today they are just letting the Canadians walk along the boards. Hopefully the US actually hit back.

Someone needs to actually score on these a-holes though. :)
Can the Swiss do it?
 
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Is it just me or is the production value, camerawork, and quality of the HD better on the TSN simulcasts of Canada than the NHL Network productions of US games?
 
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Anyone who thinks hockey doesnt have enough action needs to watch the World Juniors.

This hockey is just incredible! Wide-open, end to end, lots of scoring chances.

If not for Conz, Canada would be winning about 5 or 6-0 right now.

This Canadian team is darn good...:o
 
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Conz was a brick wall yesterday, and then he lets in that shot today?

3-0 Canada

Of course, it doesn't help that SWI can't stay out of the box...nothing like letting Canada have endless PP opportunities.
 
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brianvf said:
Conz was a brick wall yesterday, and then he lets in that shot today?

3-0 Canada

Of course, it doesn't help that SWI can't stay out of the box...nothing like letting Canada have endless PP opportunities.
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weak.

and again....weak.

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Canada can't lose enough in anything involving ice hockey.

There. I said it. And I'll say it again.
 
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A beauty of a tip in front by Eberle, and it's 4-0 Canada.
Two PP goals in less than a minute.
 
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I missed the first 1:30 of the second period because I was making dinner and two Canada goals already?! Christ...

Make it 5-0...

We're going to have our hands full on Thursday...
 
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PrezdeJohnson09 said:
We're going to have our hands full on Thursday...
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Canada won't.
I just don't see the US being able to keep up with the Canucks. I hate to say it, but Canada is in a different league. The US is good, but I would be surprised if they can keep it to within 3-4 goals of Canada.

That said, I hope the US proves me wrong. :)

SWI keeps giving Canada PP chances...they must want to lose by double digits.
 
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The Swiss are folding. This could get real ugly. Canada looks like a good bet to hit double digits again.

I think we should pray the Canadians simply get complacent after these beatdowns there dishing out. The Slovaks should present some better opposition.
 
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PrezdeJohnson09 said:
Anyone who thinks hockey doesnt have enough action needs to watch the World Juniors.

This hockey is just incredible! Wide-open, end to end, lots of scoring chances.
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I agree. Its a far better brand of hockey than NCAA hockey IMO.

I'd like to outlaw leaving your feet to block shots for starters.
 
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SOG 25-6 Canada

Once again, Canada almost has as many goals as their opponent has sog.
 
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The Canadian PP has amazing puck control. Very fluid and very good at finding the open man.
 
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A couple Montreal Canadiens fans -hotties- behind the Canada bench. I think the one is trying to flash the camera.
 
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You may get your wish sooner rather than later...

the NCAA Rules Committee presented this very topic as a possible rule change to consider for upcoming seasons.
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Wow. Thats would be a huge step in the right direction. Wonder who proposed the idea?

If they adopt it it might really open up the game.

* Leaving the feet to play the puck. This proposal deals with defensive players diving or sliding to block shots or passes. A minor penalty would be imposed for a violation.
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Since the 2004 National Championship game where Denver blocked an incredible 27 Maine shots, college hockey has turned into European soccer. Scoring has declined, players particularly when short handed, slide into the puck carrier and goals have become a rarity. In the WCHA 5 on 5 goals are now infrequent. To make matters worse, pretty goals have become non-existent.

Hockey was not designed to have players lying all over the ice and the shot blocking has made college hockey boring. Goals are more often than not are scrums where the goaltender just gets bowled over. Goals from the blueline are non-existent as well.

Shot blocking takes courage, but it takes very little skill just to lay down on the ice.

This rule change would be a huge step in the right direction.
 
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dggoddard said:
Wow. Thats would be a huge step in the right direction. Wonder who proposed the idea?

If they adopt it it might really open up the game.



Since the 2004 National Championship game where Denver blocked an incredible 27 Maine shots, college hockey has turned into European soccer. Scoring has declined, players particularly when short handed, slide into the puck carrier and goals have become a rarity. In the WCHA 5 on 5 goals are now infrequent. To make matters worse, pretty goals have become non-existent.

Hockey was not designed to have players lying all over the ice and the shot blocking has made college hockey boring. Goals are more often than not are scrums where the goaltender just gets bowled over. Goals from the blueline are non-existent as well.

Shot blocking takes courage, but it takes very little skill just to lay down on the ice.

This rule change would be a huge step in the right direction.
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I've got to disagree with you, on a number of points.

First, taking this step would be a huge blow to college hockey's effort to compete with the major junior leagues, at least until such time as the NHL also enacts similar shotblocking rules.

Second, effective shotblocking is a skill not many players possess, or are willing to put in the work (and pain) to perfect. Those that do are highly prized by their teams.

Also, skilled shotblocking is not a recent college hockey phenomenom. The best I ever saw was Craig Ludwig at UND in the late '70's and early '80's. He parlayed that skill into a long and successful NHL career.
 
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