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Post by Yotes on May 17, 2022 23:45:57 GMT
This is why you need to be realistic with expectations, we've been lucky to still be in the Top Division and I've not really seen anything that changes my mind about our chances. Not sure we've been lucky, we've got the results we needed to squeak through the past couple of tournaments. I assume we all think the best we'll do is just end up the right side of the line. This year looks like it's not going to happen, can't see where the required result is coming from now. |
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Post by spik on May 19, 2022 16:01:24 GMT
Versus USA I’m glad the refs felt it needed to award us a power play when it was far too late.
After Finland, a time to rest and recuperate. Much to fight for against Latvia but more importantly Austria if we are still in reach.
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Post by Yotes on May 20, 2022 15:38:30 GMT
Another heavy, if expected, defeat. 6-0 against the Finns.
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Post by ashfieldpanther on May 20, 2022 15:55:37 GMT
I think when you look at speed on the ice, and in the speed of thought, of the Finns and Swedes it shows how far we have to go to compete with the very top teams. But, the longer we can keep playing at the very top level, it might rub off on players like Waller, Neilson, Duggan & Tetlow and then the next batch, and you might see a change. It's a balance between encouraging the young Brits to move up, and making sure we get some experienced older players / dual nationals just to keep things steady. We've also really suffered this year being without Kirk, Hammond and Connolly. Despite the results, we are competing.
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Post by spik on May 20, 2022 16:28:13 GMT
Whatever happens tonight between Latvia and Austria , it tells us who we have to beat. Or it’s curtains. Drawn.
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Post by DonClaneone on May 21, 2022 8:21:26 GMT
Well, it's Austria, they lost in a shootout against Latvia. We play Latvia tomorrow, IF, and that's a big If, we manage to somehow beat Latvia in regulation we go level on points with Austria.
We then play Austria in our last game in a Winner takes all match.
Can we do it, I don't think so, both nations play a higher standard of hockey than we do so it'll be a tough couple of nights ahead.
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Post by spik on May 22, 2022 8:22:15 GMT
Well, it's Austria, they lost in a shootout against Latvia. We play Latvia tomorrow, IF, and that's a big If, we manage to somehow beat Latvia in regulation we go level on points with Austria. We then play Austria in our last game in a Winner takes all match. Can we do it, I don't think so, both nations play a higher standard of hockey than we do so it'll be a tough couple of nights ahead. I think beating Austria will be enough. Tied points and a win between tied teams. We have to just do it of course. |
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Post by DonClaneone on May 22, 2022 14:09:51 GMT
GB showing some fighting spirit, 2-0 up. I prefer being modest when it comes to our chances, that way, IF we fail then I won't be as disappointed as I normally would.
IF we stay up then it'll be a massive achievement and something that the boys should be given credit for.
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Post by blackandgold73 on May 22, 2022 14:15:01 GMT
It's a great start against a nation ranked 7 places above us internationally. If we can do this week definitely make the Austria game fun
Congratulations to Cade Neilson for his first international senior goal
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Post by blackandgold73 on May 22, 2022 14:24:10 GMT
Wow this is going to be interesting: 3-1 GB
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Post by blackandgold73 on May 22, 2022 14:25:04 GMT
Latvia change their netminder
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Post by blackandgold73 on May 22, 2022 14:45:54 GMT
Latvia score another one back on the power play. 3-2
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Post by spik on May 22, 2022 15:30:37 GMT
3-3 must keep out the box.
I’m willing this clock down, but still to play for.
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Post by blackandgold73 on May 22, 2022 15:31:45 GMT
Latvia tie it up on the PP 3-3. 8 minutes to go
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Post by blackandgold73 on May 22, 2022 15:32:25 GMT
3-3 must keep out the box. I’m willing this clock down, but still to play for. Another penalty and I fear we're done |
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Post by blackandgold73 on May 22, 2022 15:33:22 GMT
3-3 must keep out the box. I’m willing this clock down, but still to play for. Indeed. A regulation win now for us would give us the edge going into the game against Austria |
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Post by blackandgold73 on May 22, 2022 15:36:35 GMT
3-3 must keep out the box. I’m willing this clock down, but still to play for. Another penalty and I fear we're done I spoke too soon. Penalties galore 52:15 2min penalty for Great Britain #20 PHILLIPS Jonathan for Clipping. 52:15 2min penalty for Latvia #21 BALCERS Rudolfs for Cross-Checking. 52:15 2min penalty for Great Britain #10 CONWAY Scott for Cross-Checking. |
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Post by blackandgold73 on May 22, 2022 15:40:13 GMT
And Latvia score 3-4
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Post by spik on May 22, 2022 15:41:31 GMT
Another penalty and I fear we're done I spoke too soon. Penalties galore 52:15 2min penalty for Great Britain #20 PHILLIPS Jonathan for Clipping. 52:15 2min penalty for Latvia #21 BALCERS Rudolfs for Cross-Checking. 52:15 2min penalty for Great Britain #10 CONWAY Scott for Cross-Checking. Silly to let it go this way. Can’t win in the box. |
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Post by blackandgold73 on May 22, 2022 15:49:28 GMT
3-4 final score. Feels like another lost opportunity
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Post by spik on May 22, 2022 15:50:41 GMT
Ahh blast, however the more we can contest against these teams it bodes well. This game lost over things we need to iron out then we can listen to our nations anthem more.
Best of luck tomorrow lads.
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Post by blackandgold73 on May 22, 2022 15:52:01 GMT
Guess if we win the last game against Austria we still stay up on the head to head as we'd both end tied on 4pts?
But would have been nice to get a win under the belt before that to give them some confidence. But at least we're scoring again
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Post by ashfieldpanther on May 22, 2022 16:49:12 GMT
Trouble is when we went ahead they stopped doing what got them into the lead, we sat back and tried to play smart. Plus lack of discipline cost us.
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Post by langer on May 22, 2022 23:45:33 GMT
Nothing to do with a rebound king between the pipes imitating either the butterfly or backstroke half the time ? Gotta love those juicy rebounds.
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Post by ashfieldpanther on May 23, 2022 6:01:46 GMT
No. It's a team. They win as a team and lose as a team. You can't blame one player. Where were the dmen, supposed to clear the crease or tie up the opposition forwards from getting the rebounds, where were the forecheckers.
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