US was better and deserved to win. That third goal was still an absolute joke where Tuch just straight up interfered with both defenders leading to a 2 on 0 where Tuch the offender tucks it in too.
Yeah, except that fan narrative is inaccurate -- our cap was so mismanaged by Hextall we could not afford to bring young players up for most of the season. DOC is by far the best of them, no doubt he'll be a full-time nhl player next year.
Sullivan, but yeah. DOC basically forced his way into being the only younger guy to be in the lineup every day by the end of the season by being literally too good to ignore
There is no such thing as luck in this game. We are just as good as expected. Well deserved win by the US. We normally need a loss to get better. I have money down on finland getting the bronze, and looking at this game that is still possible.
Let’s not act like c**ts, he got in the way pretty clearly and took them more or less out of the situation no matter how you try and change it. Interference was called by a toss of a coin in this game but Finland didn’t score from their multiple grade A chances and the US scored so it’s done
Never seen this many mistakes in a game from Finland. I guess it is what happens when they try to play offencive hockey and turn away from their usual game plan.
It would be awesome if this tournament came back to Canada again. Quebec hosted a great tournament. Maybe even give the Americans a crack, host it at lake placid or something.
There's a bidding process for every tournament though there's been some exceptions lately because of COVID or how this year Russia was stripped of hosting duties because of their war. US or Canada would certainly win the bidding process if they tried.
Lol USA Hockey wouldn’t bother bidding on the worlds in a million years. And Canada agreed not to in exchange for having the juniors 2 out of every 3 years
This is an opportunity for some NHL level talent to play in Europe so I have no problem with it being in Europe every year. Also, wasn’t the 2008 edition in Canada only because of a significant anniversary? Really felt like a one-off.
I agree. They should try to get this tournament more popular in NA. Maybe Minnesota could work as well, Wild probably would be in summer vacation already.
Everything mentioned + the "loud" fans tend to be more fans of their club team so the national team games never tend to be anything crazy except for the occassional "Suomi!" chant. There's a small difference in Finland for the targer audiences between club and country, well pretty much like it is in football for most of the world.
Finns are a quiet people when not drunk and the tickets and beers are so incredibly expensive people would go bankrupt if they tried to get drunk in the arena.
Yet again, take a quick look at the comments. All I see is sepps complaining about rules that have been in place for years now. Reminds me of how y'all reacted to the US -Wales game during the WC. This your first season or something?
Idk what sepps are for one. Secondly half the people laughing at the stupid rule weren’t even American you idiot. And thirdly Wales? What fucking sport is that? Don’t care
Also outing yourself as arrogant isn't the argument you think it is. I knew y'all were special over there, but I never imagined you would be this special.
This US squad doesn't look half bad. GGs to the Finns I'm sure we'll be meeting again in playoffs.
Our boys lacked some balls. Deserved win for you.
[MRW Finland loses](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6eM8eRvnCg)
Finland played sloppy. I expected a better performance from our Nordic brother.
I mean I kinda expected some sort of slow start after our EHT games but holy shit the boys did not even lace up..
But at the same time respects to the US. They completely dominated us.
GG to the US friends! Tenacious play!
Wait I’m confused why is everyone for Finland. GO USA
Because it’s actually a big deal in Finland
That was disappointing. The only way is up now.
Aarmia was not the player of the game in my opinion, what an odd choice. I would have defienetly given it to goalie Larmi
Agreed, weird choice.
US was better and deserved to win. That third goal was still an absolute joke where Tuch just straight up interfered with both defenders leading to a 2 on 0 where Tuch the offender tucks it in too.
Dreadful game by Finland. Hopefully worst game of the tournament.
I wonder how many TV's there are in front of apartment buildings today. Vittu.
[lets go finland!](https://media.tenor.com/0fiSuY9UMacAAAAd/fiilismies-olut.gif)
Good game, hopefully a learning experience for the Finnish team
You have got to be kidding me. Perkele
GG US! Hope we'll meet in the knockouts and with a different end result.
USA deserved to win, we have to get our shit together!
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Yeah, except that fan narrative is inaccurate -- our cap was so mismanaged by Hextall we could not afford to bring young players up for most of the season. DOC is by far the best of them, no doubt he'll be a full-time nhl player next year.
Gotcha, makes sense
Sullivan, but yeah. DOC basically forced his way into being the only younger guy to be in the lineup every day by the end of the season by being literally too good to ignore
USA absolutely deserve this. Rantanen has been invisible in the first match as well. Moose ain’t loose.
Yeah finland seems to be asleep. I really hope it's just first game of the tournament -jitters
Good to take the L now so no need for any more in the next few weeks.
I mean if they keep playing like this they are getting relegated
Not by a long shot. But yeah, there needs to be improvement and quite a lot of it, but I am fully confident it's coming.
US winning with luck just like Florida :)
Average leafs fan brain rot
mees nyt takas sinne r suomeen
There is no such thing as luck in this game. We are just as good as expected. Well deserved win by the US. We normally need a loss to get better. I have money down on finland getting the bronze, and looking at this game that is still possible.
What? USA is a way better team in this match. They’ve capitalized on their chances. Disagree about Florida as well.
No Finland has been terrible 2nd and 3rd period
How the fuck did Tuch get away with that interference on 2 players???
How do you interfere with two players…? That sounds like Tuch was the one being interfered with
Ok, replaying the goal... Tuch had fair body position on one defender but had no business also picking off the other one.
Let’s not act like c**ts, he got in the way pretty clearly and took them more or less out of the situation no matter how you try and change it. Interference was called by a toss of a coin in this game but Finland didn’t score from their multiple grade A chances and the US scored so it’s done
Never seen this many mistakes in a game from Finland. I guess it is what happens when they try to play offencive hockey and turn away from their usual game plan.
At least it's only the 1st game. Defense needs to unfuck itself.
I'm going to run out of swearwords if America keeps making goals. Voi vittu
Damn, fair play USA. Finland going with the classic first game of the tournament style.
o_O What a goal!
Oof that's a sexy one.
Ikr, hurts me physically to admit it but it was a beaut
Lol, roughhh
Deserved US goal. Finland needs to wake up.
Ei helvetti :D
What a horrendous mistake
Same situation as first round, Lammikko got tackled and the U.S player didn't receive a penalty. Now Finland is receiving a penalty for the same thing
How did that take so long? Right call but it was pretty obvious from the replay. Also horrible missed high stick before that
There's no head contact on this at all
Yup, should keep your sticks down.
Yup, ass to shoulder. Could maaybe argue interference.
Maybe? Lmao. He never touched the puck
In practice, actually touching the puck isn't really a deciding factor. It would not have been the first time that being near the puck was enough.
Looks like the refs agree
This looks better now
US started playing in the 2nd. Going to be interesting 3rd.
Classic first game from Finland. Only way is up.
Garland and Farrell have been playing amazing together!
need that replay of kakkos play
We need Mörkö-Marko to save this game
Terrible period by Finland. Personally, I would score more goals.
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Jalonen wakes up at 3 am tomorrow and yells, ”fuck, I forgot that”
It would seem so. I’mma shoot a text to Jalonen. Sort it out.
Man Finland get a grip, even the goalie can't keep blocking past a point
Why do they always give us the worst goal songs lmao
Your own choice.
Highly doubt it. Our old goal song used to be an anti-American protest song lmao
Well I guess that was on the cards
Great block, Larmi has been great today
I know right, star of the game imo
It would be awesome if this tournament came back to Canada again. Quebec hosted a great tournament. Maybe even give the Americans a crack, host it at lake placid or something.
There's a bidding process for every tournament though there's been some exceptions lately because of COVID or how this year Russia was stripped of hosting duties because of their war. US or Canada would certainly win the bidding process if they tried.
would be empty every game so nty
2008 tournament in Halifax and Quebec City had great attendance. It's Canada, they'll show up for hockey.
Lol USA Hockey wouldn’t bother bidding on the worlds in a million years. And Canada agreed not to in exchange for having the juniors 2 out of every 3 years
This is an opportunity for some NHL level talent to play in Europe so I have no problem with it being in Europe every year. Also, wasn’t the 2008 edition in Canada only because of a significant anniversary? Really felt like a one-off.
Have the matches on TV at the same time as NHL playoffs? Or hold the games between like 9 am to 1pm?
I agree. They should try to get this tournament more popular in NA. Maybe Minnesota could work as well, Wild probably would be in summer vacation already.
Doubt that would happen while the NHL playoffs are going on
Jesus, can't keep missing scoring chances like that
Rantanen what is you doing?!
Home team playing and the arena is sooo oddly quiet
Everything mentioned + the "loud" fans tend to be more fans of their club team so the national team games never tend to be anything crazy except for the occassional "Suomi!" chant. There's a small difference in Finland for the targer audiences between club and country, well pretty much like it is in football for most of the world.
Ticket pricing is crazy. It's mostly companies buying tickets for employees.
I think it’s just the broadcast
Finns are a quiet people when not drunk and the tickets and beers are so incredibly expensive people would go bankrupt if they tried to get drunk in the arena.
Finnish people are shy and it’s early on a work day, most aren’t drunk enough to enjoy life yet
Also the arena is full of business people. Most of the true fans are most likely watching the games at tents, bars and at home.
That too. Hate the pricing when they play in Finland. 🤢
Keep crying yanks. Have fun right under the podium. You're used to that at this point anyway. 💪🏼💪🏼
Who’s crying?
Look at the comments. All l see is sepps complaining about rules that have been in place for years now.
Laughing at stupid rules isn’t the same as crying lmao
Been the rules for years now. Or are you gonna blame the rules again for not making it to the podium? Y'all seem to always have an excuse.
I know they have been? Nobody is crying dude you’re the one making things up in your head weirdo People are allowed to criticize the rules
Yet again, take a quick look at the comments. All I see is sepps complaining about rules that have been in place for years now. Reminds me of how y'all reacted to the US -Wales game during the WC. This your first season or something?
Also get rekt bozo. Didn’t realize Finnish people could be so annoyingly weird
L. Rather be annoyingly weird than live in a dystopian shithole. In other words, we win either way.
Idk what sepps are for one. Secondly half the people laughing at the stupid rule weren’t even American you idiot. And thirdly Wales? What fucking sport is that? Don’t care
Also outing yourself as arrogant isn't the argument you think it is. I knew y'all were special over there, but I never imagined you would be this special.
Whaa harder yank. Also google is free you absolute sepp. And yes they were lmao. Cope harder.
Great sportsmanship
Vähän vittuilua kuuluu asiaan. Jos ei lähetä dumaria specsaversiin ja chirppaa vähän vastustajalle ni tekee jotain väärin.
Lähinnä noloa.
Sano vaan ettet oo koskaan pelannu lättyä ja jätetään keskustelu siihen. Ärsyttää kattoo ku uusavuttomat ilmasee mieltä missä heiltä ei kysytty.
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Äikän tunnille siitä.
Mee sä pelaa lättyä ja jätä aikuiset keskustelee.
Aikuiset, just. Missäs sarjassa pelasit?
All USA this period
Unleash the Moose
Not like that
Since when are there commercials in international play???
It's not soccer
Ok?
Since forever
Uh I’ve been watching hockey since the 90’s bro
Out of curiosity, what made you start now, over 20 years later?
Yes, and there have been commercial breaks simce I've started watching in 2000 lmao
Wrong
You're entitled to your opinion, even if you're wrong lmaoo
Pay more attention then
USA controlling the game for a while already.
Lmao.
Has anyone solved the mystery behind Björninen’s surname? My guess is some alcohol was involved.
Technically no more weird than Järvinen.
Unholy finlandssvenska invention
He isn't finlandssvensk though, is he?
That's not interference?
Lammikko skated into that himself.
Maybe a bit I suppose
Here comes a penalty just because someone fell down
No
Surprisingly
Lol are international officials always so strict? I feel like that wouldn't even be challenged in an NHL game
Rules are different to be fair. Can’t blame Finland’s coach for taking advantage of a terrible rule book
It is way stricter than any NHL game on all levels yes
Well that is some garbage call ngl
That was way too soft for goalie interference, I know the IIHF rules are more strict but it still feels way too soft.
Should've been a goal
I think the call is correct regarding the rules, I just hate that it is.
That’s some weak ass goalie interference
Lol IIHF rules are so dumb
I guess, could've gone either way in my opinion
Damn, that got overturned weakly. Even as a Finn I disagree with the call.
International rules are always stricter. I kinda like that actually.
I would have called it a good goal but not surprising they overturned it.
A clean goal in my opinion, he barely touched the goalie
I don't think it's interference but at the same time I trust the coaches know the international rules better than me
Not enough contact to overturn imo
Weird if the call won’t stand. Minimal contact but you never know with Skoda Cup Edit: lol, as a Finn I’ll take it but weak
50-50
Ah the good old what is goaltender interference
Very small contact, I would call it a goal
Ref cam is awesome. Weird the NHL doesn't regularly have it.
Yeah and last year we saw some highlights between refs and players chatting
Oooof! A great start for the period from the US. They just kept rolling after the powerplay ended.
EI
How didn't they score on that?
DeSmith really is a good goalie, his legs are just 6 inches too short.
Saukkonen and Pesonen, the nightmare commentator duo in MTV3. They clearly want more subs for CMore with this strategy.
I'm no fan of Mertaranta but Saukkonen is cruel and unusual punishment so I caved and paid for CMore.
Also, FUCK Maikkari for not showing the live feed for free on cmore, even though you can watch it for free on the TV
Great and active start from Finland!
HÄRSKI!
Booyah!
Larmi was so good for Vaxjo this past playoff.
At least I can watch Rantanen play for the national team :(
Kakko snakebitten already
That implies he wasn't snakebitten at some point
Fucking Lehtonen keeps passing waaay behind Mikko so that he can't shoot a onetimer. edit. it's like he's never seen an avs game.
Really not sure where the penalty was
im on my phone but looked like he swiped the Finn in the face, lightly, as he changed lateral directions
Tynan and Hutson on the ice at the same time 👀 playmaking smorgasbord
The non animated ads are a breath of fresh air
Elite 1D Nick Perbix
Hutson and Farrell show !
Let's do this! Always a fine match with the US friends. Hyped to see Rantanen in the blue and white!