The IIHF World Championships 2019

[djskek]

2 + 10 min penalty Osala

Then there should have been a new penalty record in the GER:RUS game.

[ClassicSwarley]

Finland up 3-0 after the 1st period, could this be their turnaround for the tournament?

[A9L3E]

Finland now has four points! Staying at the top level is getting more and more likely.

[Tasku]

Marjamäki is probably tanking on purpose, because he wants a high draft pick.

[A9L3E]

Marjamäki is probably tanking on purpose, because he wants a high draft pick.

But of course! He should be alert of the approaching trade deadline, though. Maybe get rid of some of those experienced players in exchange for younger potential.

[Tasku]

I would trade for scoring talent. We have too many grinders, not enough scorers.

[ClassicSwarley]

Close call today against Italy but we got the 3 points and that's what matters. We've won the first three games that we definitely needed to win, now come 3 tough matches against Sweden, USA and Russia before the most important one- Germany. Sarauj, Latvija!

[CJ]

Close call today against Italy but we got the 3 points and that's what matters. We've won the first three games that we definitely needed to win, now come 3 tough matches against Sweden, USA and Russia before the most important one- Germany. Sarauj, Latvija!

Looks like Latvia is going to the Quarter-finals.

I'm not sure Finland will make it. Worst WC tournament I've seen from them as long as I can recall. This new head coach gave us ZERO points in World Cup also.

[CJ]

I can't do anything else than laugh at Finland. Now Slovenia tied the game 2-2. 13 minutes left of the game.

[A9L3E]

I can't do anything else than laugh at Finland. Now Slovenia tied the game 2-2. 13 minutes left of the game.

I am actually hoping they would drop to the B division. Maybe then the IHA would think twice before appointing a largely meritless coach for both World Cup and Olympics.

[CJ]

I can't do anything else than laugh at Finland. Now Slovenia tied the game 2-2. 13 minutes left of the game.

I am actually hoping they would drop to the B division. Maybe then the IHA would think twice before appointing a largely meritless coach for both World Cup and Olympics.

You have to remember also that we have one of the weakest teams in a looong time.

[A9L3E]

He did not have that excuse in the World Cup. Besides, I suspect the decliners who were there are just tired of him.

[CJ]

He did not have that excuse in the World Cup. Besides, I suspect the decliners who were there are just tired of him.

No of course not. But we have a very young and great generation coming up.

[Calv]

I can't do anything else than laugh at Finland. Now Slovenia tied the game 2-2. 13 minutes left of the game.

I am actually hoping they would drop to the B division. Maybe then the IHA would think twice before appointing a largely meritless coach for both World Cup and Olympics.

Then you would be slumming it with GB

[CJ]

OMG Finland... 2-2 against Norway. Going to OT.

[A9L3E]

OMG Finland... 2-2 against Norway. Going to OT.

Cannot hold a lead against a completely exhausted team.

[Alessandro]

Russia is a tank this year. Hopefully it'll be a Canada - Russia final.

[ClassicSwarley]

Still devastated by Team Latvia blowing a 3-1 lead against Team USA. Would've really liked to get at least a point in that match.. Oh well, we move on!

[Alessandro]

Still devastated by Team Latvia blowing a 3-1 lead against Team USA. Would've really liked to get at least a point in that match.. Oh well, we move on!

Latvia is doing great you should be proud even if you lost today.

[archibalduk]

I went to Denmark v Sweden yesterday. It was a pretty good game but Denmark did struggle. Some cracking goals - especially Nylander's second.

[Alessandro]

Looks like the TBL mafia got you good tickets

[archibalduk]

We should ask the IIHF for media passes!

[Alessandro]

We should ask the IIHF for media passes!

TBL Mafia shouldn't ask

[archibalduk]

The Denmark v Italy game was a bit dull (save for the comical own goal) but the Russia game was something else. Great atmosphere and a lot of skill on show. The Russian fans are completely mad. I was surprised to see so many military hats and uniforms along with a fair few USSR flags.

[Alessandro]

The Russian fans are completely mad.

LOL. What do you mean?