Monthly Archives: December 2012

Here’s another goal from Team USA’s 9-3 preliminary win over Slovakia, helping Phil Housley’s U20 club advance to the elimination round in the #WJC2013 in Russia. Alternate captain Cole Bardreau scored his first of the tournament on a breakaway. He … Continue reading →

In a must win scenario, Team USA defeated Slovakia 9-3. The nine-goal explosion advanced the Americans to a quarterfinal match-up against the Czech Republic. Full highlights of the game aren’t up yet. However, we did find a pretty goal scored … Continue reading →

In the most hyped game of the #WJC2013 thus far, Canada defeated Russia 4-1. By winning, they went undefeated in the preliminary round to win their Group. The Canadians earned a bye into the semifinals where they’ll await the USA/Czech … Continue reading →

Here are the highlights of this morning’s Canadian 2-1 victory over Team USA in #WJC2013 Group play. Correcting something I wrote really early following the live viewing, Islander prospect Ryan Strome didn’t score on a wrap around. Rather a tip … Continue reading →

A great rivalry was renewed with Team USA and Team Canada taking the ice in Russia for their Group match at Ufa Arena. Canada prevailed 2-1. They scored both goals in a dominant first. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins notched his third of … Continue reading →

Here’s Canadian forward Anthony Camara’s freight train on poor Slovak Patrik Luza. Camara was assessed a charging major and game misconduct. On second thought, he never left his feet. He caught Luza in a vulnerable position. Hopefully, he’ll be alright.

In their second Group match, Canada defeated Slovakia 6-3. They overcame a pair of two-goal deficits. Undisciplined penalties put them behind. The Slovaks cashed in on two five-on-three’s. After receiving a check to the head from ejected Canadian forward J.C. … Continue reading →

During today’s Canadian 6-3 comeback win over Slovakia, forward J.C. Lipon was ejected for a head shot that made contact with Tomas Mikus. He caught Mikus on the forecheck with a shoulder hit. Ironically, Mikus scored the Slovak’s second goal on the … Continue reading →

( Yesterday, Team USA defeated Germany 8-0 in their first Preliminary match. Alex Galchenyuk (Habs) was selected as the Star Of The Game with a three point effort (1-2-3). He set up linemates Sean Kuraly and Reilly Barber for markers and tallied his first … Continue reading →

Day One of the WJC2013 produced a predictable blowout and one unpredictable squeaker. We’ll start with Canada who rolled to a 9-3 win over Germany. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins had five points (1-4-5) in his Canadian debut as captain. He and gifted … Continue reading →