World Juniors Right Around the Corner...

[Bran32]

That is exactly why I said that about the flags Scott!!! We flay their flags everywhere in this state including our high school rinks and they act as though we invaded them and are their worst enemy!!! It disgusts me that we show that country any respect after these WJC and the saskatoon WJC in 2010!!!! I was brought up to cheer for canada in world events if they were not taking on the U.S. I Could not imagine cheering for any european team when they were taking on Canada but to H@#$ with them!!

[cbrooks]

If there's one thing always consistent with world jr hockey and its Canada's hatred of the US. I don't know how long its been like this. It could be just the hockey crowd, can't say for sure. I just learn to expect it every year at these tourney's.

[scsavre]

Maybe it is just a big case of little man syndrome, who knows. I am tired of it though. I have no idea why our youth rinks have canadian flags in them, dumb

[Bran32]

Well we got a little pay back, Russia just beat those canucks 6-5 HOORAY!!!!

[cbrooks]

Some people are embarrass by there coutries behavior

http://www.edmontonjournal.com/opinion/B...3437/story.html

[Bear55]

If there's one thing always consistent with world jr hockey and its Canada's hatred of the US. I don't know how long its been like this. It could be just the hockey crowd, can't say for sure. I just learn to expect it every year at these tourney's.

I take it as a compliment, they hate us because they fear us. As a hockey nation we are just getting started, loads of potential on this side of the border. No doubt the are the top dogs of hockey but we are catching up.

[Shorelunch]

Well we got a little pay back, Russia just beat those canucks 6-5 HOORAY!!!!

Who would have thought 20-30 years ago!!!

[Shorelunch]

If there's one thing always consistent with world jr hockey and its Canada's hatred of the US. I don't know how long its been like this. It could be just the hockey crowd, can't say for sure. I just learn to expect it every year at these tourney's.

I think it comes down to "big brother" or "little man" syndrom. Besides fishing/lakes, Canada has something better than the US. And maybe beer. Similar to when the Gophers travel to St. Cloud, Mankato, Bemidji. Smaller schools (have been) beating big brother.

[Bear55]

Just watched the Russian highlights, Canada is probably imploding on itself right about now.

[solbes]

Beer in Canada better? H#$@ no! Maybe better than BMC. US Craft scene is alive and well here.

Good article cbrooks found. I don't get why they hate us so much either. But refreshing to see that at least one guy doesn't go with the flow.

The Canada USA game was fun to watch, especially the ending. Would have been a fine way to exit the tourney if we could have eeked out one more goal. We really need a deeper team to compete in the next couple of years.

[scsavre]

Yah, there might be a little alch in there shelf beers, but come on. I think we can find craft beer in mn and wis alone to top them canadians.

Molson, Moosehead, Kokanee, Labatt, nah just poor me a summit.

[Bran32]

Give me a Nordeast or a Lakemaid or a Fat Tire from my home state of Colorado any day of the week!!!

[cbrooks]

Good article cbrooks found. I don't get why they hate us so much either. But refreshing to see that at least one guy doesn't go with the flow.

I hope there's more than just a few that have that opinion. I know if he US fans booed a country any country at a sporting event I would be mortified. Its one thing to cheer for your team but the nature of how the Canadian fans do it is classless. It seems to me from talking to people that its politics. I also gathered that in 1998 I think the US took gold in the Olympics beating Canada. That was the team that Bret Hull play on. Well the story with that is Bret Hull is technically born in Canadian but he was a dual citizen and choose the US team instead of Canada. Thats one theory of how the bad blood started.

[solbes]

Boo hoo, Brett Hull played for the US. He lives here, he went to college here, he played in the hearland of the US for the majority of his career (St Louis and less time at Dallas). Geez, how many blue chip Canada players do they need? Not directing this at you obviously, but they need to chill out a little about their hockey.

[Bear55]

Canada beat the Finn 4-0 and kind of an interesting gold medal game happening right now. Sweden out shooting Russia 39-5 through two periods but its still 0-0.

[Bear55]

Pretty exciting 3rd period, 0-0 headed to OT. Please someone win soon, I would hate to have the gold decided by a shootout. Stupid international rules.

[harvey lee]

Should be one heck of an OT. Sweden has a ton of shots but the Russian goalie has been great.

I do not know if the Swedes can beat him.

[harvey lee]

Boy did the Swedes take it to Russia in the OT.

What a great heads up play and move on the goalie.

great to see the Swedes finally win after thier long drought.

[archerystud]

Agreed, what a great game.

[Bear55]

Great game, happy to see Sweden pick up their first Gold in 30 years. For a small hockey country and they have really been producing some top end talent lately. Brodin and Larsson look like great pickups for the Wild.

[Bear55]

In related news the USA U17 team lost to Russia in the gold medal game 7-4. Russia had two empty netters so it was a close game. Not quite the same tournament as Canada sends 3 regional teams instead of 1 team.

[RK]

Wow was that Gold Medal game something. You see 58-16 on the shot tally and expect an 8-0 final score.

Couple thoughts - WOW can Brodin ever skate. Cannot wait to see that kid in Iron Range red. Sounds like his plan is to come here next year. The end to end skate when Gustafsson lost his stick was really something to see. I see why everyone's so high on Larsson now too. Larsson also turning pro next season. Guy is looking like a steal even as a second rounder. Wild suddenly have an embarrassment of riches in a few areas - especially young D-men and goaltenders.

All in all a fun tourney even if a disappointment for the US. Stinks that it's in Russia next year - hard to watch games at 3 AM...

[Bear55]

All in all a fun tourney even if a disappointment for the US.

This is me too, very fun tournament with tons of skill and exciting hockey. There have been some crazy games over the years, you look at Russia amazing come back last year and Canadas almost comeback this year. I remember a few years back USA being up on Canada 3 or 4 to zip and having to go to some dumb new years party that didn't have the game on, wouldn't you know Canada comes storming back for the win. It totally sucked but you just don't see this stuff in the NHL. Must be why I prefer the college game most of the time.

[PierBridge]

Quote:

I dont get why we fly Canadian flags

It's pretty simple although often lost it seems with the younger generation these days.

It's called RESPECT!

I have most of the key games taped and will try to catch up with some of the great action and a top 3 sports event for me.

[scsavre]

Bringing the flag back.....Respect for what. I get the youth rinks. People relate the flag to hockey, so put one up.

I could not believe the shots. Crazy.