World Hockey Championships

will-411 said:
I do have it on my bucket list to go to a World Championships some day in a foreign country... not sure when it will happen but looking forward to it.

Cory
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It really is a fun tournament. When it was in town here it was the coolest atmosphere, as there were a LOT of international travellers that showed up. There'd be blocks of seats with fans from countries like Latvia and Slovenia. And they were LOUD. Chanting all game long, even if they were getting pummeled.
 
Iceman said:
It really is a fun tournament. When it was in town here it was the coolest atmosphere, as there were a LOT of international travellers that showed up. There'd be blocks of seats with fans from countries like Latvia and Slovenia. And they were LOUD. Chanting all game long, even if they were getting pummeled.
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That's cool Rod - thanks for sharing. I'm setting my sights on a foreign country so that I can pack some other adventuring around it as well - I've never been to Europe, and this would seem like a good reason to go, and your post just solidifies that thinking for me.

Thanks!

Cory
 
Slovenia has won the I-A tournament in Poland last week , and will return to the World Champs next year . Italy placed second , but it`s not clear if they will promote , too , depending on where next year`s hosts Germany and France place .
What I also find interesting is , that a couple of North American skaters play for eastern countries . Kevin Lalande , Geoff Platt and Charles Linglet for Belarus , Dustin Boyd , Brandon Bochenski and Nigel Dawes for Kazakhstan , and Frank Banham , Andrew Saraurer and a 3rd one who I don`t recall right now for Hungary . All of them play for teams in that country for a couple years now ( Dinamo Minsk , Astana , Alba Volan Szekesfehervar ) , so I guess people there wanted to give them dual citizenship quite soon .
 
Pretty funky. After the first round, Team USA is the last team out of all 16.

EDIT: Won't last of course, but funny none the less.

EDIT 2: Let's hope Italy makes it!
 
So stoked to see Finland hammering on Canada! As long as my country puts goons like Marchand and Perry on their roster I hope they lose. What a dirty play by Perry on Laine. Just embarrassing
 
hen44jay said:
So stoked to see Finland hammering on Canada! As long as my country puts goons like Marchand and Perry on their roster I hope they lose. What a dirty play by Perry on Laine. Just embarrassing
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This comment is embarrassing, this is your country! Blows my mind, I don't love everyone but I love my country!
 
When the player Canada chooses as captain is running around trying to injure Finlands best young player.... No, I can't cheer for that
 
hen44jay said:
When the player Canada chooses as captain is running around trying to injure Finlands best young player.... No, I can't cheer for that
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I won't root against our team based on that, but it was a horrible play. Good to see even the Canadian announcers calling him out on it, too.
 
Corey Perry did something stupid? Gee, color me surprised......

It's your right to feel how you want hen44jay, you don't have to answer to anyone for it. I think it's admirable to call out your own team/player for an act like that and not stand for it. Many questioned the decision to have Perry there in the first place, especially as the captain. You want your captain to lead by example the right way. Going after a kid like Laine who is poised to be the #1 or #2 overall pick is gutless and cowardly, but again, it's Corey Perry, not the person you think of when it comes to honor or class.
 
hen44jay said:
So stoked to see Finland hammering on Canada! As long as my country puts goons like Marchand and Perry on their roster I hope they lose. What a dirty play by Perry on Laine. Just embarrassing
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hen44jay said:
When the player Canada chooses as captain is running around trying to injure Finlands best young player.... No, I can't cheer for that
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I love people who aren't the HOMERS of the world, good for you dude! Canada is incredible at hockey and produces the best of the best, I CAN admit that as an American. But please Canada homers, get over yourselves, you have some real dirtballs up there, like anywhere else, you're not immune to things. :beer:

MMarch said:
Corey Perry did something stupid? Gee, color me surprised......

It's your right to feel how you want hen44jay, you don't have to answer to anyone for it. I think it's admirable to call out your own team/player for an act like that and not stand for it. Many questioned the decision to have Perry there in the first place, especially as the captain. You want your captain to lead by example the right way. Going after a kid like Laine who is poised to be the #1 or #2 overall pick is gutless and cowardly, but again, it's Corey Perry, not the person you think of when it comes to honor or class.
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I wouldn't say many here questioned it, but I did, and then I heard a lot of grumbling about what "leadership" entails. :duh:

So here it was from me almost 2 weeks ago

TheGriceBoys said:
It is not TOTALLY defined by wins but I think good leaders help inspire and instill the WILL to win which translates into actual wins, yes.

Look at Justin Williams when he was with LA. Didn't wear a letter but I thought he was one of the most influential players/leaders on the team.

Perry wears an "A" but I see a lot of his chippy antics, he's a cheap SOB a lot of times. Highly skilled yes, but borderline player when it comes to sportsmanship and class.

So good leader? I don't think so based on what you guys are inferring, is that fair to say, wins aside?

But as Cory mentioned, he has the tenure, so there ya go...............
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:rolleyes: ;)
 
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Corey Perry is a douchebag, plain and simple. I absolutely hate the fact that he is Captain of our National Team. I actually hope he gets suspended for the remainder of the tournament and that he never represents Canada on the World stage again. Sounds harsh but crap like what he pulled today has no place in sports.
 
frankiefives said:
Corey Perry is a douchebag, plain and simple. I absolutely hate the fact that he is Captain of our National Team. I actually hope he gets suspended for the remainder of the tournament and that he never represents Canada on the World stage again. Sounds harsh but crap like what he pulled today has no place in sports.
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C'mon Frank, a lot of folks here disagree! Perry is perfectly suited for......................nothing. Total clown, always has been.

But check this out yo! The clip of the clip. :eek:

https://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-...lay--kicks-patrik-laine--video-193138590.html
 
Well, the Americans think your a.o.k. For not going for your own country because you dislike 2 of their players! All I have to say is go Canada go!!!
 
Bossy22 said:
Well, the Americans think your a.o.k. For not going for your own country because you dislike 2 of their players! All I have to say is go Canada go!!!
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"The Americans"? Is this board becoming segregated like that movie "Ruskies"? :laugh:

Be careful before flinging that poo poo.;) It's funny hearing people (Canadians) on here say they will only cheer for Canadian teams in the playoffs, people only posting Canadian team-specific info, the whole mod team being Canadian...... :rolleyes:

The bias is nauseating. All "The Americans" here give love to Canadian teams and players because we just identify hockey players and teams as good or bad, because we are just great hockey fans not USA-only hockey fans. I can talk hockey on a level with any well-versed Canadian. Heck most of my favorite players have always been Canadians and Euros, I don't see flags, I just see talent. :confused:

But I digress.

No one said it was "ok" for him to rip or not rip his country, the current discussion here is about Corey Perry (Marchand?) being a dirty player up to his usual slimeball antics on the ice. So what say you about that? :hug:
 
TheGriceBoys said:
"The Americans"? Is this board becoming segregated like that movie "Ruskies"? :laugh:

Be careful before flinging that poo poo.;) It's funny hearing people (Canadians) on here say they will only cheer for Canadian teams in the playoffs, people only posting Canadian team-specific info, the whole mod team being Canadian...... :rolleyes:

The bias is nauseating. All "The Americans" here give love to Canadian teams and players because we just identify hockey players and teams as good or bad, because we are just great hockey fans not USA-only hockey fans. I can talk hockey on a level with any well-versed Canadian. Heck most of my favorite players have always been Canadians and Euros, I don't see flags, I just see talent. :confused:

But I digress.

No one said it was "ok" for him to rip or not rip his country, the current discussion here is about Corey Perry (Marchand?) being a dirty player up to his usual slimeball antics on the ice. So what say you about that? :hug:
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Sorry, you miss read the thread. It's about the world championship. Country against country, not NHL biases. In case you are unfamiliar with my antiamerican NHL views I'm a NYI fan, yup, an American team. Do I like B. Nelson more than C. Perry? A million times over!!! Is my favourite goalie I the tournament play for Germany? Yup again. I'm just saying as a Canadian you "should" go for your country in a country vs country tournament and it sickens me when people dump their whole country for a player or two! This American loving, German supporting, 2nd favourite player of all time is Slovakian says , go Canada go!
 

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