Category Archives: World Senior Championship
IIHF MWC: USA-Finland Recap, Tournament Retrospective
Eight seconds. That was all that separated the U.S. from the end of regulation and a chance in the overtime period against defending champion Finland. Alas, Jesse Joensuu was left open on the doorstep of the American net and he … Continue reading
IIHF MWC Quarterfinals: USA vs. Finland
Single elimination changes everything. Every shot, every goal, every mistake drastically increases in importance. An off night may cost a team its shot at a medal. With a thin margin for error and a medal well within reach for both … Continue reading
IIHF MWC: USA-Switzerland Recap, Quarterfinals Set
The U.S. Men’s National Team overcame a lackluster start to earn a 5-2 win over Switzerland and clinch second place in the Helsinki Group, setting up a quarterfinal rematch with Finland. The U.S., which finished with a 4-2-0-1 (W-OTW-OTL-L) record, … Continue reading
IIHF MWC: USA-Switzerland Preview
Though the U.S. has secured its spot in the quarterfinals at the Men’s World Championship, the game against Switzerland still carries some significance in terms of seeding. Team USA sits in third place, just two points behind Finland, three points … Continue reading
IIHF MWC: USA-Finland Recap
The U.S. Men’s National Team did their mommas proud on Mother’s Day. A 5-0 win over defending champion Finland showed what Team USA looks like at its very best. The win vaulted Team USA into second place in the Helsinki … Continue reading
IIHF MWC: USA-Kazakhstan Recap
When is a win not a win? Team USA’s 3-2 overtime win against Kazakhstan is probably a good place to start. The U.S. started out OK, but faded as the game went on and lost leads twice in the game. … Continue reading
IIHF MWC: USA-Kazakhstan Preview
Coming into this game, there isn’t a whole lot to analyze or break down. The U.S. Men’s National Team, with a roster made up almost exclusively of NHL talent and with three wins under its belt, is going up against … Continue reading
IIHF MWC: USA-Belarus Recap
There was good news and bad news coming out the U.S. Men’s National Team’s game against Belarus Thursday. The good news was that the U.S. won, 5-3. The bad news was, Team USA is still struggling to play a complete … Continue reading
IIHF MWC: USA-Belarus Preview
Bouncing back will be on the minds of the U.S. Men’s National Team ahead of its Thursday match-up against Belarus. It’s not that bouncing back would be good for Team USA’s self esteem, it’s starting to become a necessity. Over … Continue reading
IIHF MWC: USA-Slovakia Recap
Coming off a confidence-building 5-4 overtime win against Canada, the U.S. Men’s National Team did not get the result it wanted against a scuffling Team Slovakia. With a 4-2 loss Monday, the U.S. fell to 1-1-0-1 (W-OTW-OTL-L) in tournament play … Continue reading