Olympics Final: Finland - Sweden

Chris68 · Veteran Member

Olympics Final: Finland - Sweden

Power · Veteran Member

We have awful history against Sweden so this is the worst final opponent what Finland could get. But I am glad that Finland is in finals, because nobody couldn´t expected that.

barry33 · Guru

Power wrote:

We have awful history against Sweden so this is the worst final opponent what Finland could get. But I am glad that Finland is in finals, because nobody couldn´t expected that.

It will depend Power. If Finland gets the lead they play that highly entertaining 1-4 trap. That shut down Canada and Russia. Russia has more firepower than Canada. I say Finland wins if they get a lead.

JohnM · Guru

Should be a good game with alot of hatred between the two teams.

Power · Veteran Member

barry33 wrote:

Power wrote: We have awful history against Sweden so this is the worst final opponent what Finland could get. But I am glad that Finland is in finals, because nobody couldn´t expected that. It will depend Power. If Finland gets the lead they play that highly entertaining 1-4 trap. That shut down Canada and Russia. Russia has more firepower than Canada. I say Finland wins if they get a lead.

I am not that sure about that, if I recall it right so in 2004 world championsips Finlands lead was 5-1 against Sweden and they lost it 5-6.

-- Edited by Power at 11:08, 2006-02-25

Nil d · Guru

Go Finlandia!

Chris68 · Veteran Member

Power wrote:

I am not that sure about that, if I recall it right so in 2004 world championsips Finlands lead was 5-1 against Sweden and they lost it 5-6. -- Edited by Power at 11:08, 2006-02-25

Yes, that was a crazy game, I can recall it. But it WON'T happen TWICE! Hey, I would love to be in Finland now with all these lovely girls and great hockey to watch ....

Johab · Guru

Wonder how Kiprusoff feels now....i know id be kicking myself.

Chris68 · Veteran Member

1-0 after the 1st period. Goal by our Saku, 1st assist K. Timonen, 2nd assist Teemu Selänne. Go Finns Go, get the Gold!!!!!

Chris68 · Veteran Member

2-2 after two periods! The Swedes elevated their game in the 2nd, taking the lead, but the Finns could again equalise. Will be interesting to see if the Swedes can keep their game at high pace.

JohnM · Guru

Sorry guys from Finland, Power and others. They played their hearts out. Sweden was the better team on this day. Now lets get back to the HABS!

Chris68 · Veteran Member

Lidström killed the Finns. What a sad day for Finland. They would have deserved the title, however as JohnM said, today Sweden was slightly better. Just hope Saku will take this spirit back to the Habs. Let's go guys, GO HABS GO!!!!

barry33 · Guru

JohnM wrote:

Sorry guys from Finland, Power and others. They played their hearts out. Sweden was the better team on this day. Now lets get back to the HABS!

very interesting to watch how Finland ha dto play from behind..which they never had to do all season. They had to go from a 1-4 trap to a basic 3-2 and then a 4-1. A very different team. Although very strong as a TEAM defensively, they looked very ordinary behind their own blueline. Saks had a terrible break (literally) on the winning goal, breaking his stick on the opening draw and heading to the bench to grab another. This caused an odd man rush. Not a thing he could do about it except maybe forget about getting another stick and just taking a man. But that is a judgement call.

Although I have knocked Saku because I KNOW he can do better in a habs uniform, I loved what I saw of him in Italy. That is the Saks we love and know. That is the Saks I want as a habs fan. Bring er back with you Saks.

-- Edited by barry33 at 10:52, 2006-02-26

murphy · Veteran Member

barry33 wrote:

JohnM wrote: Sorry guys from Finland, Power and others. They played their hearts out. Sweden was the better team on this day. Now lets get back to the HABS! very interesting to watch how Finland ha dto play from behind..which they never had to do all season. They had to go from a 1-4 trap to a basic 3-2 and then a 4-1. A very different team. Although very strong as a TEAM defensively, they looked very ordinary behind their own blueline. Saks had a terrible break (literally) on the winning goal, breaking his stick on the opening draw and heading to the bench to grab another. This caused an odd man rush. Not a thing he could do about it except maybe forget about getting another stick and just taking a man. But that is a judgement call. Although I have knocked Saku because I KNOW he can do better in a habs uniform, I loved what I saw of him in Italy. That is the Saks we love and know. That is the Saks I want as a habs fan. Bring er back with you Saks. -- Edited by barry33 at 10:52, 2006-02-26

With you all the way there Barry33. Wonder why Saku didn't show up at the closing ceremonies with Becky Scott?

Power · Veteran Member

murphy wrote:

barry33 wrote: JohnM wrote: Sorry guys from Finland, Power and others. They played their hearts out. Sweden was the better team on this day. Now lets get back to the HABS! very interesting to watch how Finland ha dto play from behind..which they never had to do all season. They had to go from a 1-4 trap to a basic 3-2 and then a 4-1. A very different team. Although very strong as a TEAM defensively, they looked very ordinary behind their own blueline. Saks had a terrible break (literally) on the winning goal, breaking his stick on the opening draw and heading to the bench to grab another. This caused an odd man rush. Not a thing he could do about it except maybe forget about getting another stick and just taking a man. But that is a judgement call. Although I have knocked Saku because I KNOW he can do better in a habs uniform, I loved what I saw of him in Italy. That is the Saks we love and know. That is the Saks I want as a habs fan. Bring er back with you Saks. -- Edited by barry33 at 10:52, 2006-02-26 With you all the way there Barry33. Wonder why Saku didn't show up at the closing ceremonies with Becky Scott?

Quick answer, He was on the way to Finland for a quick Medal ceremony and then early on monday morning he will travel to Montreal.

I should be happy man now, but I am not maybe tomorrow

Nil d · Guru

murphy wrote:

Wonder why Saku didn't show up at the closing ceremonies with Becky Scott?

Who did he show up with?