Death From Above Posted January 5, 2020 Posted January 5, 2020 Yeah it was a pretty good tournament at least in terms of the big matchups, and a very good final game. Russia actually brought some defensemen this year which is kind of a radical idea for them. Really quick team too.Canada had a little more scoring balance than a lot of their years where they burn out. I am honestly not sure if I'm going to any games. I don't live in Edmonton proper anymore but we still head in for the CFL stuff. I suspect the junior tourney is going to be insanely overpriced especially for the big games but we'll see. It's something I've never been to so it might be fun.
Jiji Posted January 5, 2020 Posted January 5, 2020 Tickets insanely priced, yeah. I imagine the demand will be similar or higher in Edmonton than they were here in Vancouver and Victoria. Had to sign up for a mailing list just to get a chance to buy. I took my dad to Russia/Canada on NYE as a Christmas gift and we really enjoyed it. Both of us were amazed at how fast the Russians skated and that didn't change this year. They are the best skating team in the tournament. Oh another thing... They release the big full tournament packages fairly early and then single games maybe a couple of months later; that is unless the people organizing that tournament do their own thing.
odessasteps Posted January 5, 2020 Author Posted January 5, 2020 (edited) I think if I went, I'd go for the "B" level games (sweden finland) or maybe Even "C" level and avoid going to the canada US or Russia games. Edited January 5, 2020 by odessasteps
sabremike Posted January 6, 2020 Posted January 6, 2020 1 hour ago, Death From Above said: Yeah it was a pretty good tournament at least in terms of the big matchups, and a very good final game. Russia actually brought some defensemen this year which is kind of a radical idea for them. Really quick team too.Canada had a little more scoring balance than a lot of their years where they burn out. I am honestly not sure if I'm going to any games. I don't live in Edmonton proper anymore but we still head in for the CFL stuff. I suspect the junior tourney is going to be insanely overpriced especially for the big games but we'll see. It's something I've never been to so it might be fun. That's a given. They did that in Buffalo, somehow not realizing that while Buffalo is just about the best hockey market in the US it (along with all of WNY) is just about the most economically depressed region in the entire United States (the only economic activity is universities and medical facilities catering to folks on the other side of the Peace Bridge who want treatment/surgery right away rather than wait forever to get it). People don't have stupid amounts of money to spend on going to sporting events, and the results were predictable. But here's a tip someone else alluded to: go on the secondary market and you will be able to find tickets for non Big 3 (Canada, US, Russia) games for virtually nothing.
Jiji Posted January 6, 2020 Posted January 6, 2020 1 hour ago, odessasteps said: I think if I went, I'd go for the "B" level games (sweden finland) or maybe Even "C" level and avoid going to the canada US or Russia games. That's what I did when the Olympics were here. Friend, dad, and I got to see that awesome Slovakia/Russia game that ended with Pavol Demitra ending it in the 7th round of a shootout. Just watched the ending again and I remember that shootout attempt like it was yesterday. Getting emotional, man. Demo was rad. 1
Dewar Posted January 10, 2020 Posted January 10, 2020 I liked the world juniors before they became a massive cash cow for Hockey Canada and TSN. The tournament should be played in junior hockey areas, and not in NHL arenas with NHL ticket prices.
Jiji Posted January 10, 2020 Posted January 10, 2020 Then why are you listening to "Roots (World Junior Song)" by The Reklaws© while making that post?! 1
Pete Posted February 7, 2020 Posted February 7, 2020 Las Vegas have purchased the AHL franchise membership from San Antonio and will almost certainly move the Rampage to Henderson, NV at the conclusion of the season.
sabremike Posted February 7, 2020 Posted February 7, 2020 So I guess all Sabres talk has to go here???
Death From Above Posted February 15, 2020 Posted February 15, 2020 I said "you're fucking joking", out loud, to no one. 2
hammerva Posted February 22, 2020 Posted February 22, 2020 (edited) Happy 40th anniversary for the greatest hockey game in US history Hopefully it isn't removed from Youtube by the time you see it Edited February 22, 2020 by hammerva
sabremike Posted March 9, 2020 Posted March 9, 2020 So I traveled to Springfield for the game vs Hartford this afternoon and things got a LITTLE out of hand: I think between coming off the bench and abuse of official penalties I think 4 guys are facing at least 10 game bans.
Jiji Posted December 30, 2020 Posted December 30, 2020 This feels like the least interesting world juniors tournament in a long time. Didn't like the lopsided groups with Sweden, US, and Russia all in one group, and the scores have been absurd too. Hopefully some of the bigger matchups today and tomorrow deliver because this has so far been the shits.
Dewar Posted December 30, 2020 Posted December 30, 2020 It's to the point that I only watch the medal round. Yesterday's three game aggregate score was 24-1. I slept through the entire Canada game, and I feel like I made the correct decision. 1
Death From Above Posted December 30, 2020 Posted December 30, 2020 I haven't finished watching a single game. Canada's group is an embarrassment. If the Russia/Sweden game tonight isn't good, woof. 1
Death From Above Posted December 31, 2020 Posted December 31, 2020 And hey we got a pretty good game finally. 1
elizium Posted December 31, 2020 Posted December 31, 2020 I need more brutally honest between periods interviews with Swedish players
odessasteps Posted December 31, 2020 Author Posted December 31, 2020 It's kind of surprising this is even taking place.
Jiji Posted January 2, 2021 Posted January 2, 2021 Finns come from behind and Swedish goaltending let's them down on top of the Swedes completely taking their collective foot off the gas. Too on brand.
elizium Posted January 2, 2021 Posted January 2, 2021 Love seeing the Finns chip away at teams. As a Jet fan, I was super pumped that Heinola won player of the game for them. I wasn't super sold on him before the tournament and no one on Finland looked good during the Canada game, but he was fantastic today. That offensive zone entrance play on the disallowed goal was slick as hell. The cruellest thing about the juniors is when a team gets bounced from the medal round and they announce the 3 best players from that team and they have to do a photo-op while looking like they want to die
Death From Above Posted January 3, 2021 Posted January 3, 2021 I absolutely HATE that IIHF thing where a team gets knocked out and the players have to stand around to get a watch or whatever. It's the absolute dogshit worst. Canada had another fairly easy win today. On one hand I am happy they haven't really been tested. On the other hand, they haven't really been tested, you know? I hope it's worry about nothing.
Jiji Posted January 3, 2021 Posted January 3, 2021 They look head and shoulders above everybody else in the tournament to be honest and I'm one of those weirdos that enjoys it when Canada gets upset here and then to keep things interesting. Russia's forwards could potentially do it but Canada really gives up nothing. Slovaks on the board. Let's go.
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