Official 2004 World Cup of Hockey Thread

[roopi]

Well training camp has already opened and Canada lost its first exhibition game against the U.S.A 3-1. Not a big deal considering its exhibition and the top line for Canada didn't even play. Looks like the U.S.A. lost Leapold in the first game as well and right now he is listed day-to-day (hopefully its not serious for Calgary's sake).

Canada's 2nd exhibition game is tonight against the U.S.A. again and then Saturday is the final exhibition game against Slovakia. I've been searching like crazy to find out if any of the exhibition games are being televised but I can't find any info on it. If anyone knows about this please post.

My pick for the Finals is Canada vs. Sweden.


European Division (E):

Czech Republic (CZE)
Finland (FIN)
Germany (GER)
Sweden (SWE)


North American Division (NA):

Canada (CAN)
Russia (RUS)
Slovakia (SVK)
United States (USA)



Here is the exhibition schedule:

Sun., Aug. 22
Russia vs. Germany Cologne, Germany - Final Score: 3-3
Sweden vs. Slovakia Bratislava, Slovakia - Final Score: 2-0


Mon., Aug. 23
Finland vs. Czech Republic Prague, Czech Rep. - Final Score: 1-1
Canada vs. USA Columbus, Ohio - Final Score: 1-3

Wed., Aug. 25
USA vs. Canada Ottawa Final Score: 1-3
Radio Feed 5:30pm (http://streamdata.dispatchbroadcast.com/1460TheFanLiveMed.asx)
Finland vs. Sweden Stockholm, Sweden - Final Score(OT): 1-2
Czech Republic vs. Germany Cologne, Germany - Final Score: 7-4


Thu., Aug. 26
Germany vs. Finland Helsinki, Finland - Final Score: 2-4

Fri., Aug. 27
Sweden vs. Czech Republic Praque, Czech Rep. - Final Score: 3-5
Russia vs. USA Columbus, Ohio - Final Score: 0-2

Sat., Aug. 28
Slovakia vs. Canada Ottawa - Final Score: 2-2

Sun., Aug. 29
Russia vs. Solvakia Ottawa - Final Score: 0-0

Exhibition Standings:
European Division (E):

Czech Republic (CZE) - 2-0-1
Finland (FIN) - 1-1-1
Germany (GER) - 0-2-1
Sweden (SWE) - 2-1-0


North American Division (NA):

Canada (CAN) - 1-1-1
Russia (RUS) - 0-2-1
Slovakia (SVK) - 0-1-2
United States (USA) - 2-1-0



The tournament schedule:

Monday, August 30
CZE vs. FIN, Hartwall Arena, Helsinki (CBC 11 a.m.) - Final Score: 0-4

Tuesday, August 31
GER vs. SWE, Globe Arena, Stockholm (CBC 11 a.m.) - Final Score: 2-5
CAN vs. USA, Bell Centre, Montreal (CBC 5 p.m.) - Final Score: 2-1

Wednesday, September 1
CZE vs. SWE, Globe Arena, Stockholm (CBC 11 a.m.) - Final Score: 3-4
CAN vs. SVK, Bell Centre, Montreal (CBC 5 p.m.) - Final Score: 5-1

Thursday, September 2
FIN vs. GER, Cologne Arena, Cologne (CBC 11:30 a.m.) - Final Score: 3-0
USA vs. RUS, Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul (CBC 5 p.m.) - Final Score: 1-3

Friday, September 3
GER vs. CZE, Sazka Arena, Prague (CBC 11 a.m.) - Final Score: 2-7
USA vs. SVK, Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul (CBC 5 p.m.) - Final Score: 3-1

Saturday, September 4
SWE vs. FIN, Hartwall Arena, Helsinki (CBC 6 p.m.) - Final Score: 4-4
CAN vs. RUS, Air Canada Centre, Toronto (CBC 5 p.m.) - Final Score: 3-1

Sunday, September 5
RUS vs. SVK, Air Canada Centre, Toronto (CBC 5 p.m.) - Final Score: 5-2

Monday, September 6
Quarterfinal: Finland(E1) vs. Germany(E4), home arena of E1 (CBC 11a.m.) - Final Score: 2-1

Tuesday, September 7
Quarterfinal: Sweden(E2) vs.Czech(E3), home arena of E2 (CBC 11a.m.) - Final Score: 1-6
Quarterfinal: Russia vs. USA, Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul (CBC 5 p.m.) - Final Score: 3-5

Wednesday, September 8
Quarterfinal: Canada vs. Slovakia, Air Canada Centre, Toronto (CBC 5 p.m.) - Final Score: 5-0

Friday, September 10
Semifinal: Finland vs. USA, Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul (CBC 5 p.m.) - Final Score: 2-1

Saturday, September 11
Semifinal: Canada vs. Czech Republic, Air Canada Centre, Toronto (CBC 4:30 p.m.) - Final Score: 4-3 OT

Tuesday, September 14
Championship: Canada vs Finland, Air Canada Centre, Toronto (CBC 5 p.m.)

[Hakkola]

My pick for finals is Finland vs Canada, Finland will win :)

[lam-boy]

I pick Czech Republic vs Canada final - Canada wins.

and you can listen to the internet feed of the game..

http://www.bluejackets.com/
under the picture of Modano, there is a little caption and then a link that says Click here for the radio feed in italics.

[roopi]

Originally posted by lam-boy
I pick Czech Republic vs Canada final - Canada wins.

and you can listen to the internet feed of the game..

http://www.bluejackets.com/
under the picture of Modano, there is a little caption and then a link that says Click here for the radio feed in italics.

Nice! Thanks for the link. Radio is better than nothing!

Here is the direct link to the Radio Feed. I've also posted it above. Radio Feed 5:30pm (http://streamdata.dispatchbroadcast.com/1460TheFanLiveMed.asx)

[roopi]

3 - 1 Canada.

[inawiJ]

go canada go

[hyperwhite]

can someone keep me updated on the game. sportsnet is airing it everywhere but ontario, cause they think we would rather watch boston and detroit play baseball :banghead:

[roopi]

Originally posted by hyperwhite
can someone keep me updated on the game. sportsnet is airing it everywhere but ontario, cause they think we would rather watch boston and detroit play baseball :banghead:

2-1 Slovakia with 13:00 left in the 2nd.

[roopi]

2-2. 8 minutes left in the 3rd.

[cujo_cjc]

i only saw the last 15 minutes or so of the 3rd and the overtime
it was pretty exciting to watch! :thumbsup:

[D'z Nutz]

I have mixed feelings about Lecavalier, St. Louis, and Richards simply because they were on the team that robbed the cup from us. But on the other hand, I'm glad they're representing Team Canada, especially Lecavalier! Hahaha!

I missed the first exhibition game with US, but I caught the second one. And I missed the first two periods of the Slovakia, but the third was pretty fast paced and exciting.

[eb0i]

I really think Lemieux shouldn't be playing on the first line or even playing in this tournament at all. I don't think he has what it takes anymore to get it done. Plus I don't think Lemieux should be put in the Richards/St.Louis/Lecavalier line. That line works so well together and now they break it up.

Plus another thing I don't like is having Pat Quinn as a coach. He out right sucks. He can't get his Toronto team anywhere close to the cup and Vancouver was his closes ever he will ever come to the cup (sorry I just hate quinn). Why didn't we name the Canadian coach who took the Canadian team to the Stanley Cup finals? Because by far Sutter was the better coach in the 2003/2004 season (for Canada) and that's who should be coaching.

[accordboi_02]

Originally posted by eb0i
I really think Lemieux shouldn't be playing on the first line or even playing in this tournament at all. I don't think he has what it takes anymore to get it done. Plus I don't think Lemieux should be put in the Richards/St.Louis/Lecavalier line. That line works so well together and now they break it up.

Plus another thing I don't like is having Pat Quinn as a coach. He out right sucks. He can't get his Toronto team anywhere close to the cup and Vancouver was his closes ever he will ever come to the cup (sorry I just hate quinn). Why didn't we name the Canadian coach who took the Canadian team to the Stanley Cup finals? Because by far Sutter was the better coach in the 2003/2004 season (for Canada) and that's who should be coaching.

Didn't name Sutter because can you imagine players like St Louis, Lemieux, Lecavalier, Richards, Niedermeyer, Jovo, etc. playing an up-tempo hit everything give it 200% game?

They'd hate it and they wouldnt do it. I'm not a fan of Quinn either, but you can't deny the guy knows how to handle the "stars" PLUS who was the coach that won us gold in Salt Lake again?

Don't be such a homer. :thumbsup:

[no_joke]

^^^
No way... Lemieux isn't the 1990s Mario but he's still the Super Mario. He's still got the hands, insane skill and vision. Just gotta hope the rest of his body is alright. It's still up in the air as to what line he should be playing on but there is no doubt as to him being on the team and as the captain.

Hey, let Quinn coach all he wants. I'd rather have Sutter focusing on the Flames even if there won't be hockey until January.

[roopi]

Originally posted by eb0i
I really think Lemieux shouldn't be playing on the first line or even playing in this tournament at all. I don't think he has what it takes anymore to get it done. Plus I don't think Lemieux should be put in the Richards/St.Louis/Lecavalier line. That line works so well together and now they break it up.

Plus another thing I don't like is having Pat Quinn as a coach. He out right sucks. He can't get his Toronto team anywhere close to the cup and Vancouver was his closes ever he will ever come to the cup (sorry I just hate quinn). Why didn't we name the Canadian coach who took the Canadian team to the Stanley Cup finals? Because by far Sutter was the better coach in the 2003/2004 season (for Canada) and that's who should be coaching.

Do you even watch hockey (other than the playoffs because of Calgary)? Lemieux is still the best player in hockey.

[googe]

Lemieux shouldnt be playing? oh man :rofl:

[SI-vic]

I think eb0i should be banned from this thread.
his whole post was just.... ridiculous.

Why didn't we name the Canadian coach who took the Canadian team to the Stanley Cup finals?

Because Gretzky and Co. decided to name the coach who took Team Canada to the Gold in 2002 instead.

And as for Lemieux, sure he's not fast on skates anymore and sure he's not the strongest player on the ice but he sure as hell can stick handle, pass, and he's a genius on ice!

[roopi]

Maybe they should of sent all Canadian members of the Calgary Flames to play. They would have won for sure. :rolleyes:

[dezmarez]

why u guys hating on the flames??

[no_joke]

^^^^^^^
Did you read any of the above posts?

[CKY]

i'm sure mario still has his killer one-timer shot from the bottom of the faceoff circle, and he is a proven star player when those who play around him are also good

[k_dawg]

where can i find the full roster of team canada?

[D'z Nutz]

http://www.wch2004.com/

[max_boost]

Tough pick! The Slovaks are stacked but have a weak D with the exception of Chara. The dude is a giant on skates!:eek:

I think Lemieux will do well in a short tournament. With one game on the line, he could still exhibit the magic that made him 'Super Mario'!

I'll try to predict the Final Four

Canada
U.S
Slovakia
Czech Republic

Sleeper pick: Finland! Go Mikka!

Oh it's going to be exciting!:clap:

[roopi]

CZE vs. FIN game starting right now on CBC!

[lam-boy]

FIN is plastering Vokoun with shots..

but GO CZE!! haha I predict them to make it to the finals vs Canada!

[roopi]

Originally posted by lam-boy
FIN is plastering Vokoun with shots..

but GO CZE!! haha I predict them to make it to the finals vs Canada!

Fins killed 4-0!

[SI-vic]

Finland looks very sharp and strong.
...... compared to a weak and sad Czech.

I have a funny feeling that Finland is gonna go very far....

[Proyecto2000]

they will go far cuz of Kippa:thumbsup:

[SI-vic]

Sweden vs Germany

whos gonna win?

I predict Sweden. They are 1 of the favorites to win.
They are a powerhouse team and they always have great teamwork.
weakness, goaltending

and then Canada vs America in 6hours!

[roopi]

Sweden for sure on this one. Germany isn't a very strong team IMO. Then again I heard Sweden might start Salo. :rofl:

[Mr_John]

Originally posted by roopi
Sweden for sure on this one. Germany isn't a very strong team IMO. Then again I heard Sweden might start Salo. :rofl:

Salo is a JOKE.
pathetic....
it's sad and funny at the same time
too bad he's gone from the NHL
wont be able to laugh at him anymore

the second short handed goal was
disgusting
the first one was bad too

[roopi]

1 - 0 Canada after the first.

Iginla has missed 2 really good chances. This game should be 3-0 right now!

[googe]

cool. who scored?

keep us updated, cant watch the game cause im at work :)

[D'z Nutz]

We're definitely keeping the American's on their toes :clap:

[D'z Nutz]

Originally posted by googe
cool. who scored?

keep us updated, cant watch the game cause im at work :)

St. Louis

[wildrice]

oh man, we outshot the americans sooo bad
i think it was like 14-6 or something

[PGTze]

2-0 canada right now :clap:

[wildrice]

shiet, nice
who scored?

[roopi]

Originally posted by wildrice
shiet, nice
who scored?

Sakic.

Both goals on the PP.

[roopi]

2 - 1 now. Guerin (sp?) scored. The game is really starting to get good. Mario evens getting rough. 3rd period is going to be good.

[D'z Nutz]

Score's 2-1. Got a bit of fighting going on this game! hahaha!

[googe]

update? how much time left?

[PGTze]

Canada wins 2-1!

[wildrice]

NICE
:clap: :clap:

[roopi]

Remember folks Canada plays again tomorrow at 5:00pm on CBC againsts the Slovaks.

[Mr_John]

Ed Jovo is gone for the rest of the tournament
that means Hannan will take his spot.
wow... we've lost a lot of great D to injuries.

Canada has the youngest team in the tournament.


And to eb0i asking why Lemieux is on the team.... well I hope you watched the game because he was brilliant!
He even got physical... what a character!

[roopi]

Originally posted by Mr_John
Ed Jovo is gone for the rest of the tournament
that means Hannan will take his spot.
wow... we've lost a lot of great D to injuries.

Canada has the youngest team in the tournament.


And to eb0i asking why Lemieux is on the team.... well I hope you watched the game because he was brilliant!
He even got physical... what a character!

Did they already say Hannan for sure or is that just what you think? Don't forget Bouwmeester could also take his spot. I prefer to watch him over Hannan.

On a side not Modano left the game with a lower body injury as well.

[Mr_John]

Originally posted by roopi


Did they already say Hannan for sure or is that just what you think? Don't forget Bouwmeester could also take his spot. I prefer to watch him over Hannan.

On a side not Modano left the game with a lower body injury as well.

I'm assuming Hannan.
I forgot all about Bouwmeester to tell you the truth....
haha
They'll probably switch Hannan and Bouw. around

Since we're on the topic of Dmen, Regher played a pretty good game! Good thing he's signed onto Calgary for awhile, this tournament is gonna improve his play by a lot

but I think TSN said Modano is also out for the tournament.
It was 1 amazing and physical game today.

[roopi]

Yeah it does sound like Modano is out for the tourney. Regehr played good. I though Sakic had a really good game (even though his goal was just a lucky bounce).

[lam-boy]

wow, if anyones watching Czech vs Sweden right now, its quite a game.

Sweden takes a 4-0 lead coming into the third. Somehow the Czechs regroup, now with 5 mins left in the third its a 1 goal game.

its good to see that they are able to regroup after having their coach pass away in an accident. (Also Hejduk was benched)

EDIT:well game over, Sweds held them off during the end.
the Czechs sure poured it on at the end, but too little too late.

[roopi]

Who'd of thought the Czech's would be 0-2 already. Hopefully they can beat Germany. :rofl:

Anyone see that weak goal Salo let in on Monday? Off his glove...:rofl: Reminds me of the one he let in off his head in the 2002 Olympics against Canada. Thats obviously why he never played today.

[lam-boy]

I honestly think if Salo played Czechs would have won.
:rofl:

but I can't wait for tonight
Canada vs Slovakia!

I predict 3-2 Canada.

Iginla, Heatly and Niedermayer with the goals for Canada
Hossa and Zednik for Slovaks.

I could see the Slovaks being the sneak attack team here in the tourny.

[Mr_John]

Nah Slovaks wont win.
They have a pretty impressive offensive line up but.... their defence isnt too strong either is it?
I only know of Zdeno Chara on the team.... and their goaltending is questionable.

[Mr_John]

Nice start to Canada's play

Iggy cant get anything goin'
Broduer shows why he's 1 of, if not, the best goalie in the world.
Power Play looks rough this game though.

End of 2. 3-0 For the CDN's

[wildrice]

sweet deal
3-nil??

is this on cbc right now?

[C4S]

:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

GO Canada GO !

MARIO plays tonite ? :thumbsup:

[lam-boy]

woohoo! go Canada!!!

I missed 2 periods cause I was at work, btu I caught the third and what a great game.

Canada!!!

[googe]

final score?

[wildrice]

5-1

:clap: :clap:

[roopi]

Fins win again today! Kipper has 2 shutouts.

USA - Russia is 1-1 after the 2nd period.

[Hakkola]

Originally posted by max_boost


Sleeper pick: Finland! Go Mikka!

Oh it's going to be exciting!:clap:


sleeper pick, wtf are you talkin about? Finland owns, especially at world hockey

[hyperwhite]

russia is entertaining. i hope like hell montreal signs kovalev

[wildrice]

wow, finlan's gonna be tough to beat, especially with mikka

but brodeur's still better IMO

[roopi]

2-1 Russia!!! Go USSR!!!! I hate Americans.

[lam-boy]

Tkachuk is a dirty ass mofo. SOOO glad they are losing haha USA SUCKS!

haha usa is full of it, throwing beer on the russians haha stupid ass american fans.

[Mr_John]

Originally posted by lam-boy

haha usa is full of it, throwing beer on the russians haha stupid ass american fans.

But.... thats the American way.

Without Esche, they'd be 1 of the worst teams in the tournament.
How come Tkchuck and Guerin dont drop the gloves against the Canadians?
They were being chippy against Canada but never once dropped em'
The ending was the only important thing. The Americans lost.... again

[roopi]

Kovalev has the best goal of the tournament. Anyone else see that? He made Amonte look like a fool.

[cujo_cjc]

Originally posted by roopi
Kovalev has the best goal of the tournament. Anyone else see that? He made Amonte look like a fool.

yes that was fricken amazing
i spilt my blizzard all over my shirt cuz i jumped up so excited :D

[Marsh]

Damn US beat Slovakia, i was rooting for the slovaks(well gaborik in particular:D ) haha but oh well

The ol' classic Russia Vs. Canada Tommorow!! that game will be amazing, hopefully not a blowout by Can.( It sucks when the game is over before the 2nd period haha)

[D'z Nutz]

Holy shit, game already has less than 5 minutes of play time and Finland's up by 2-0!

[D'z Nutz]

3-1 Finland. So much for today being Kiprusoff's 3rd shutout :(

[Marsh]

Holy shit!!! amazing Power play by the Swedes!!! great puck movement

[D'z Nutz]

First period ends 3-3.

[D'z Nutz]

Game end 4-4 in overtime.

Can't wait for the Canada game in a few hours :clap:

[Marsh]

Good effort by both teams, well done.

Mother Russia Vs. Canada will be sweet

[d-UNiT]

why did Finland win due to goal differentiation


is that because.. they had less goals against and more goals for in the tournament?

[Liquidinc]

GO CANADA GO!!!! :D :D :D :D

[Liquidinc]

Originally posted by d-UNiT
why did Finland win due to goal differentiation


is that because.. they had less goals against and more goals for in the tournament?

Its goals against finland 4, sweden 9

[d-UNiT]

yeah thats what i kinda said/figured thanks for the reassurance

[d-UNiT]

brodeur is amazing!.. poor iggy cant buy a goal this tournament

[wildrice]

yea, canada wins again
3-0 baby, unstoppable
ain't no body that can touch us

and that's alright, iggy'll kick it in when the tournament progresses

[d-UNiT]

3-1.. but that goal by gonchar was fluke :thumbsup:

[wildrice]

no, 3-0 as in 3 wins, 0 losses

[d-UNiT]

oh right of course.. haha.. my bad... yeah man we are gonna sweep the whole tournament.. whos gonna stop us!?

[dirty_magic]

The only competition for Canada is Finland. But Brodeur is better than Kipper, so well take them too, in the finals.

[lam-boy]

I can see this happening

Fin 3 vs Ger 1 - Finland wins
Swe 2 vs Cze 5 - Czech wins

Fin 1 vs Cze 3 - Czech wins

Can 3 vs Slo 0 - Can wins
Rus 2 vs USA 1 - Rus wins (OT)

Can 3 vs Rus 0 - Can wins

Can 3 vs Cze 2 - CANADA WINS!!!

[SI-vic]

Originally posted by lam-boy
I can see this happening

Fin 3 vs Ger 1 - Finland wins
Swe 2 vs Cze 5 - Czech wins

Fin 1 vs Cze 3 - Czech wins

Can 3 vs Slo 0 - Can wins
Rus 2 vs USA 1 - Rus wins (OT)

Can 3 vs Rus 0 - Can wins

Can 3 vs Cze 2 - CANADA WINS!!!

I say
Finland beating Germany
Czech beating Sweden
Finland beating Czech

Canada beating Slov.
USA beating Russia
Canada beating USA

Finland vs. Canada - Finland wins it all!!! :nut:







































jk. Canada gonna win the GOLD!
oh wait.... there is no gold this time. Well they'll win that digusting cup then!

[pinoyhero]

Lets see of the Canadian dream team of hockey can out do the US dream team in hoops.

[d-UNiT]

Originally posted by pinoyhero
Lets see of the Canadian dream team of hockey can out do the US dream team in hoops.

lol.. heres hoping :tongue:

[D'z Nutz]

2-1 Finland :clap:

[SI-vic]

Maybe its time for Hull to retire

http://msn.foxsports.com/story/2962206

[Shaolin]

Hull's a good player i'll give him that.. but Wahh.. that's what you get for playing for the Americans.. dam traitor

:D

[d-UNiT]

what a baby.. he just reminded me why i call him BUTT HOLE.. :D

[hyperwhite]

hull is a jackass. if he wants to alienate whatever fans he has left let him do so

[roopi]

WOW! :eek:

The Swedes got their asses kicked today! Looks like my prediction was wrong.

[D'z Nutz]

Originally posted by roopi
WOW! :eek:

The Swedes got their asses kicked today! Looks like my prediction was wrong.

Who were they playing again?

[roopi]

Originally posted by D'z Nutz


Who were they playing again?

Czechs beat them 6-1. In the quarters...

Russia vs. USA tonight at 5pm.

[googe]

Not smart of Hull to make such comments. For someone that got rich solely off fan support, like all athletes, he should keep that shit to himself.

[d-UNiT]

hey it would be nice if someone could list the schedule of the games that are going on,.. like the dates times and channels.. ?