Latvia won yesterday, but just after penalties. Now it's almost impossible for ghem to reach playoffs. They now have 5 points after 5 games, Czechia have 7 after 4 games.
Now there is interesting game between USA and Sweden were Sweden leading 2:1 in 2nd period.
Later today Switzerland will play against Canada, what is likely to be game for 1st place in group.
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Team Norway were on 4th place in group yesterday. I think I did not pay attention to number of games CZE had, a they are now on 4th place.
As for the games on May 20, Latvia vs Austria will be most competitive and interesting to watch. Germany - Italy, Germany will win obviously. GB vs Finland at 16:20. It is 5 o`clock time, which means Finland will win (just kidding
). Kazakhstan vs Slovakia. Kazakhstan havent recovered fully from game against Canada. We are left with Latvia vs Austria. Austria had 1 day extra to rest.
In 2019 Latvia already beat Austria (Latvia dominated 3rd period with 4:1). That year Austria got kicked to Division 1. This means that Latvia is stronger, on the paper... Both teams have same number of points. Latvia need that win to get 3 points, then beat GB and finish 4th in group. Austria will face Finland this Sunday and definitely would lose. Norway, that are on 5th will lose to Sweden and Czech. Plus Czech will lose to Finland and if they lose to USA, than Latvia has chances to go play-off. In todays game between Latvia vs Austria the faith of Latvia will be decided, as other teams in group will lose to a stronger opponents. That is why todays game gonna be hot
As for the games on May 20, Latvia vs Austria will be most competitive and interesting to watch. Germany - Italy, Germany will win obviously. GB vs Finland at 16:20. It is 5 o`clock time, which means Finland will win (just kidding
). Kazakhstan vs Slovakia. Kazakhstan havent recovered fully from game against Canada. We are left with Latvia vs Austria. Austria had 1 day extra to rest. In 2019 Latvia already beat Austria (Latvia dominated 3rd period with 4:1). That year Austria got kicked to Division 1. This means that Latvia is stronger, on the paper... Both teams have same number of points. Latvia need that win to get 3 points, then beat GB and finish 4th in group. Austria will face Finland this Sunday and definitely would lose. Norway, that are on 5th will lose to Sweden and Czech. Plus Czech will lose to Finland and if they lose to USA, than Latvia has chances to go play-off. In todays game between Latvia vs Austria the faith of Latvia will be decided, as other teams in group will lose to a stronger opponents. That is why todays game gonna be hot
@TopTort777, not bad prediction, Kazakhstan were able to stay in the game for long. But I expect that in 3rd period Canada will score few more goals, as result of Kazakhs getting tired after playing big intensity.
About whole tournament so far, good point from you, I also would like to add that we didn't had any big upsets.
Tomorrow's games doesn't looks very attractive, maybe Latvia - Austria might be interesting, but both teams isn't likely to fight for playoffs.
Team Norway is doing great so far. They have always end at +12th place, now they are already in quarterfinals. Which means they will be on 8th place minimum.
So far this years tournament is rather quite. No scandals. No huge penalties. And I have watched only 1 game
Are you sure about Norway? They are 5th now with 3 games remaining. Games with direct competitors Czechia and USA will be decisive for them.So far this years tournament is rather quite. No scandals. No huge penalties. And I have watched only 1 game
About whole tournament so far, good point from you, I also would like to add that we didn't had any big upsets.
Tomorrow's games doesn't looks very attractive, maybe Latvia - Austria might be interesting, but both teams isn't likely to fight for playoffs.
The faith of the game Canada vs Kazakhastan is already predicted, yet Kazakhstan can show competitive (or close to it) game in first period. They have lost to Switzerland 2-3, which is kinda a strong last years, and even won last period 2-1. I expect something like 0-2 or 0-3 in first period against Canada. During the rest of the game, Canada will try to test unusual tactics, combinations and etc. That is why it wont be a total beating in this game.
Team Norway is doing great so far. They have always end at +12th place, now they are already in quarterfinals. Which means they will be on 8th place minimum.
So far this years tournament is rather quite. No scandals. No huge penalties. And I have watched only 1 game
Team Norway is doing great so far. They have always end at +12th place, now they are already in quarterfinals. Which means they will be on 8th place minimum.
So far this years tournament is rather quite. No scandals. No huge penalties. And I have watched only 1 game
Sad to see to low interest to IIHF. Or people wait for play-off, time where real challenge starts.
As for today, I suggest not to miss Finland vs Sweden match. Team Sweden is packed with a lot of players from U18, that are 2021 champions. Finland is Finland. They will show usual dirty hockey with a lot of pressure.
I think I am gonna follow team Germany games. They improve from year to year and often make upsets during group stage.
Tomorrow Canada vs Kazakhstan might be a funny game to watch
Yeah, I expected a bit more activity when I made this topic. But on the other hand, interest in hockey is low on Bitcointalk in general, we don't even have active NHL thread.As for today, I suggest not to miss Finland vs Sweden match. Team Sweden is packed with a lot of players from U18, that are 2021 champions. Finland is Finland. They will show usual dirty hockey with a lot of pressure.
I think I am gonna follow team Germany games. They improve from year to year and often make upsets during group stage.
Tomorrow Canada vs Kazakhstan might be a funny game to watch
Finland - Sweden is good game indeed, fight for 1st place in group, nothing surprising that it went to ET and penalties where only Sweden goal let them to win.
Yeah, Kazakhstan - Canada should be fun, I'm going to look for goals over markets there
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Sad to see to low interest to IIHF. Or people wait for play-off, time where real challenge starts.
As for today, I suggest not to miss Finland vs Sweden match. Team Sweden is packed with a lot of players from U18, that are 2021 champions. Finland is Finland. They will show usual dirty hockey with a lot of pressure.
I think I am gonna follow team Germany games. They improve from year to year and often make upsets during group stage.
Tomorrow Canada vs Kazakhstan might be a funny game to watch
As for today, I suggest not to miss Finland vs Sweden match. Team Sweden is packed with a lot of players from U18, that are 2021 champions. Finland is Finland. They will show usual dirty hockey with a lot of pressure.
I think I am gonna follow team Germany games. They improve from year to year and often make upsets during group stage.
Tomorrow Canada vs Kazakhstan might be a funny game to watch
And now there is few interesting results, though, not an upsets yet. Norway won against Great Britain just after penalties, while USA won against Austria after extra time.
Sweden won against Czechia 5:3 in best tournament game so far.
Latvia achieved first win by beating Norway today. It's important win in fight for playoff spot.
Canada continue to dominate, while hosts Finland got easy win against USA.
Sweden won against Czechia 5:3 in best tournament game so far.
Latvia achieved first win by beating Norway today. It's important win in fight for playoff spot.
Canada continue to dominate, while hosts Finland got easy win against USA.
In early today's games no surprises, Canada and Norway confident leading against Italy and Great Britain.
Later today we have one of tournament favorites playing each other - Czech Republic and Sweden. Should be interesting.
. I'm not even sure that hockey is played in Australia.
Later today we have one of tournament favorites playing each other - Czech Republic and Sweden. Should be interesting.
glad to see teams like France and Australia being added to this year hock championship. Good luck
Austria, not Australia . I'm not even sure that hockey is played in Australia. 
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Thanks for opening up a hockey discussion thread for the 2022 round at list since the various football leagues are gradually winding down we can get more engaged in hockey discussions and predictions on this thread and glad to see teams like France and Australia being added to this year hock championship. Good luck
2022 Ice Hockey World Championship 2022 in Finland started on Friday. I haven't found thread about it, so I made this one. Here is the current situation in both groups and so far there were no surprises:
4 best teams get out of group to 1/4 final and team which finish last in each group drops to lower division. Russia and Belarus were removed from tournament because of war in Ukraine and they were replaced by France and Austria.
All details about tournament on officila website:
https://www.iihf.com/en/events/2022/wm
4 best teams get out of group to 1/4 final and team which finish last in each group drops to lower division. Russia and Belarus were removed from tournament because of war in Ukraine and they were replaced by France and Austria.
All details about tournament on officila website:
https://www.iihf.com/en/events/2022/wm
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