Game Thread: Russia vs. Slovenia

[Cobiemonster]

Russia leads Slovenia 2-0 after one period - Alex Ovechkin and Evgeni Malkin with goals for Russia

 

[Darkstone42]

As expected.

 

[BlueWolfZero]

Slovenia showing some serious jam in this second period. Either that or Lazy Russian Syndrome has kicked in already

 

[Cobiemonster]

Slovenia making this a game!

 

[DevilishWon]

Either that or Lazy Russian Syndrome has kicked in already

They prefer to be referred to as "enigmatic" as opposed to "lazy" but yes......

 

[BlueWolfZero]

Not as if Russia hasn't been the better team, because they have. But those lazy mistakes again have this a game, plus Kristian has been excellent in goal.

 

[forty_three]

I am going to violate my self imposed ban long enough to say I REALLY like these Slovenian uniforms.

 

[dash]

Nichkuskin just scored a beauty for Russia...

 

[BlueWolfZero]

Well, the rout is on now

 

[dash]

Hang in there until the 50 second mark...

 

[jstewismybastardson]

are russian fans using vuvuzelas?

 

[dash]

are russian fans using vuvuzelas?

It sure sounds similar, doesn't it?

 

[Johnnydollaz89]

Score?

 

[BlueWolfZero]

5-2 Russia final

 

[dash]

TSNRyanRishaug: Anton Belov with a slapper, 5-2 Russia. He has one goal in 47 games with Oilers this season.

And he's been a turnstile on defense for the Oil.

 

[Johnnydollaz89]

Can't wait to smack this team around on Saturady.

 

[jstewismybastardson]

interesting description by James Duthie on Russias run and gun style and how they will have to beat Canada or USA 8-7 if they want to go to the gold medal game because systems wise they are all individuals out there

"semin was out there today doing semin things"

 

[Johnnydollaz89]

Hope they enjoyed their win today, wont be getting another one on Saturday!

That move by Nusch though, wow.

 

[DoobeeDoobeeDoo]

Hope they enjoyed their win today, wont be getting another one on Saturday!

That move by Nusch though, wow.

Gotta beat those Ruskies, won't be easy on their home ice tho.

 

[DaBoltsNIsles]

interesting description by James Duthie on Russias run and gun style and how they will have to beat Canada or USA 8-7 if they want to go to the gold medal game because systems wise they are all individuals out there

"semin was out there today doing semin things"

I think what's happened to Russian hockey is sad. When Tikhonov ruled they were fun to watch. Absolutely incredible passing and puck possession. So many pretty goals it was sick.