GET IN THERE!!
Finland 3, Russia 1. What an incredible game, Russia got really good start but Finland makes great comeback in 2nd period. Finals is going to be fantastic show, no matter if opponent is Canada or United States.
If youāre in the States, NBC broadcasts the games live on their website (no login required) and they arenāt on cable TV. Canāt wait for Canada v. USA!
Good game indeed, USA sat on driverās seat for a while but couldnāt prevent Canadaās victory ( shot made by Ellis was crazy fast ). Canāt wait to see last 2 games later this night.
The US team looked good in the US vs Canada game. I like the larger ice, more possession in the O-zone.
Honestly, from a viewership perspective, I donāt think the World Championships is that big of a deal here, perhaps partly due to timing. Right now you have the Stanley cup playoffs, NBA playoffs, and Baseball is in full swing. The hockey hierarchy as a whole is probably: Stanley Cup, Olympics, and then World Championships. I enjoy the WC because I like hockey, but the general public does not. Not sure if any of that is in relation to players not playing.
Well itās same deal every year so nothing new under the sun. Iām honestly surprised if Canadian people arenāt interested of world championships, biggest hockey country after all. At least Czech/Russian/Finnish fans like it year after year.
Donāt you think Olympics goes before Stanley Cup by just little margin?
The winter Olympics here are usually the butt of a joke. I personally like them, but their popularity is nowhere near the summer Olympics. I remember in 2010 a lot of people watched the US hockey team because they beat Canada. I canāt remember them being that popular besides that year. I believe that the general public watches figure skating and maybe a bit of hockey.
Also, I think the Stanley Cup playoffs is the most competitive hockey. It is also every year vs every 4 years. Generally speaking, the US general viewership likes winners. If the World cup soccer team is good, they will watch. If the US Hockey team is good, they will watch. As a whole, the main leagues (NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL) take precedence for the fan base.
Shit, still no country that couldāve won all 3 golds in one year ( men, U18, U20 ). Canada was just slightly better in last game. On positive side Finnish hockey is doing really well compared to many horrible years during last ~20 years + lots of new good players otw. to the top. Just look at Laine once again: 1st tournament with adults as 18 year old, 7+5 and most valuable player of tournament. Not bad.
If thereās one thing to complain it would be penalty Aho received after Stone hooked him really hard, how can that be considered as diving? 2 important powerplay minutes lost just like that.
Thanks for all the replies, remember to keep eye on NHL draft next month and see you again later this year when World Cup starts.