2015 Men's World Hockey Championships

[scotian1]

Players are already being confirmed for teams. So far here are players confirmed for Canada.  Hopefully Marchand and Bergeron will also decide to go. Cassie Campbell Verified account ‏@CassieCampbell 12h12 hours ago
Players confirmed for Team Canada at WC so far...Hall, Eberle, RNH, Seguin, Spezza, Ekblad, Mike Smith, Giroux, Duchene @Sportsnet
If Erie is eliminated, McDavid is expected to join Canada. Any word on US invites and will Eichel go?
 

 

[Dummy Hoy]

Man, I'm jealous of Canadians sometimes. The regular season ends and instantly those without playoffs are onto more hockey somewhere else.
 
Eichel has been invited (as was Jimmy Vesey), but aside from that I have seen nothing about it. Too busy watching our women win the worlds I guess. 

 

[scotian1]

Three top college NHL prospects, including high-profile Detroit Red Wings draft pick Dylan Larkin of the University of Michigan, have committed to play for the USA at the World Championships.
Nashville Predators prospect Jimmy Vesey of Harvard and Columbus Blue Jackets draft pick Mike Reilly of the University of Minnesota also are expected to be on the roster. Former University of New Hampshire player Steve Moses, a 36-goal scorer for Jokerit in the Kontinental Hockey League, also will play for the USA.

 

[scotian1]

Cody Eakin. Tyson Barrie, Ryan O’Reilly and Nathan MacKinnon are expected to join Team Canada. Matt Hendricks, Justin Faulk and Jack Eichel have agreed to play for team USA.

 

[scotian1]

Richards name coach of Team USA.
http://www.usahockey.com/news_article/show/502991?referrer_id=752796

 

[Jettisoned]

@CassieCampbell 12h12 hours ago
Players confirmed for Team Canada at WC so far...Hall, Eberle, RNH, Seguin, Spezza, Ekblad, Mike Smith, Giroux, Duchene @Sportsnet

 
Not a whole lot of guys who backcheck in that forward group...

 

[scotian1]

The US has added John Moore and Connor Murphy.JVR has been invited but hasn't decided yet while Phil Kessel has declined his invite.

 

[scotian1]

Canada names their coaching staff led by Todd McLennan.
http://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/news/Coaching-staff-named-for-2015-mens-worlds

 

[RedOctober3829]

Torey Krug is going to be playing for Team USA.  It is his first ever appearance at any level for Team USA.

 

[scotian1]

Here is Canada's roster at this moment:
GOALTENDERS (2) Martin Jones North Vancouver, B.C. Los Angeles Kings (NHL) Mike Smith Kingston, Ont. Arizona Coyotes (NHL) DEFENCE (5) Tyson Barrie Victoria, B.C. Colorado Avalanche (NHL) Brent Burns Barrie, Ont. San Jose Sharks (NHL) Aaron Ekblad Windsor, Ont. Florida Panthers (NHL) Jake Muzzin Woodstock, Ont. Los Angeles Kings (NHL) David Savard St. Hyacinthe, Ont. Columbus Blue Jackets (NHL) FORWARDS (12) Matt Duchene Haliburton, Ont. Colorado Avalanche (NHL) Cody Eakin Winnipeg, Man. Dallas Stars (NHL) Jordan Eberle Regina, Sask. Edmonton Oilers (NHL) Tyler Ennis Edmonton, Alta. Buffalo Sabres (NHL) Claude Giroux Hearst, Ont. Philadelphia Flyers (NHL) Taylor Hall Calgary, Alta. Edmonton Oilers (NHL) Nathan MacKinnon Cole Harbour, N.S. Colorado Avalanche (NHL) Ryan Nugent-Hopkins Burnaby, B.C. Edmonton Oilers (NHL) Ryan O'Rielly Clinton, Ont. Colorado Avalanche (NHL) Tyler Seguin Brampton, Ont. Dallas Stars (NHL) Jason Spezza Toronto, Ont. Dallas Stars (NHL) Tyler Toffoli Scarborough, Ont. Los Angeles Kings(NHL)
They can list 6 more players.

 

[scotian1]

I wonder if Brad Marchand was invited for Canada.

 

[scotian1]

Here are the first 15 players confirmed for Team USA.
Marc Arcobello F Arizona Coyotes (NHL) Justin Faulk D Carolina Hurricanes (NHL) Jake Gardiner D Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL) Matt Hendricks F Edmonton Oilers (NHL) Torey Krug D Boston Bruins (NHL) Dylan Larkin F University of Michigan (Big Ten) Trevor Lewis F Los Angeles Kings (NHL) Alex Lyon G Yale University (ECAC Hockey) John Moore D Arizona Coyotes (NHL) Jeremy Morin F Columbus Blue Jackets (NHL) Steve Moses F Jokerit (KHL) Connor Murphy D Arizona Coyotes (NHL) Mike Reilly D University of Minnesota (Big Ten) Dan Sexton F Nizhnekamsk Neftekhimik (KHL) Ben Smith F San Jose Sharks (NHL) Ten more players can be added to the roster.

 

[scotian1]

Forward Jimmy Vesey (North Reading, Mass./Harvard University) has been added to the 2015 U.S. Men's National Team.

 

[scotian1]

Team Canada Men @HC_Men Follow

Sean Couturier & @Bschenn_10 have been added to #TeamCanada for @2015IIHFWorlds. ROSTER: http://bit.ly/1CWLBVm 

2:41 PM - 16 Apr 2015

 

[scotian1]

Defenseman Zach Redmond (Traverse City, Mich.) has been added to the 2015 U.S. Men's National Team roster.

 

[Dummy Hoy]

I'm thinking Team Canada may be a bit better than Team USA. Just a hunch.

 

[kenneycb]

I'm thinking Team Canada may be a bit better than Team USA. Just a hunch.

I mean, that Minnesota potential FA D is decent.  So that's something.  Christ we are relying on Byfuglien to be a contributor.  Oh well, nobody cares.

 

[TeddyBallgame'sDirtbagSon]

We need STL to get KOd so teamUSA can fill out its roster

 

[scotian1]

Well kind of surprised at this news. Sid has accepted the invitation to play for Canada.
http://www.tsn.ca/crosby-added-to-canada-s-whc-roster-1.267188
 
American Leaguer goaltender Connor Hellebuyck has been added to the U.S. team.

 

[scotian1]

Nick Bonino, Vancouver Canucks, has been added to the U.S. team.

 

[scotian1]

Well Day 1 ended with both the U.S. and Canada having victories. The U.S. downed Finland 5-1 and Canada beat Latvia 6-1. Was travelling back from Boston after the Sox/Jays series so missed the games on TV but happy to note the two Nova Scotia guys scored half of Canada's goals.
Canada's game:
http://www.tsn.ca/spezza-leads-canada-past-latvia-in-whc-opener-1.272063
 
The U.S. game>:
http://www.tsn.ca/americans-top-finland-at-worlds-1.272102
 
Interesting that TSN is broadcasting every game of the top 6 countries , 56 in total.

 

[MiracleOfO2704]

Interesting that TSN is broadcasting every game of the top 6 countries , 56 in total.

Well, it's not like they have a lot to do on their 5 channels in May these days. Gord's gotta work somehow.

Also buried in the Canada-Latvia game is that Kaspars Daugavins scored Latvia's only goal.

 

[The Napkin]

oh sure, now he scores

 

[scotian1]

The U.S. faces off vs Norway at 2pm Eastern today.

 

[scotian1]

Well yesterday the U.S. struggled with Norway edging them 2-1.
http://www.usahockey.com/news_article/show/510259?referrer_id=75279 
Today Canada had their way with the Germans and scored a 10-0 win.
Here is Crosby's game winning short-handed goal.
http://www.tsn.ca/video/must-see-crosby-strikes-short-handed-1.273924
Taylor Hall scored a hat-trick, Cody Eakin marked twice, while Sidney Crosby, Aaron Ekblad, Claude Giroux, Tyler Ennis and Matt Duchene all found the net as Canada cruised to a convincing 10-0 victory over Germany at the World Hockey Championship. Martin Jones made 16 saves to earn the shutout for Canada, who moved to 2-0 for the tournament.

 

[TSC]

Torey Krug with a SNIPE on the PP to put US up 2-1 over Russia.

 

[scotian1]

With less than 10 min to go the U.S. still leads 2-1 over the Russians who have Malkin, Tarasenko an Kovalchuk on the team.

 

[scotian1]

Now 3-1 with 8 min to go.

 

[scotian1]

Game ends 4-2 with an empty net goal. Well this little heralded U.S. team is playing pretty solid hockey so far in this tournament and have improved their record to 3-0. The have beaten the only other strong teams as well is you don't count Slovakia.  Canada plays the host Czechs later this afternoon.

 

[scotian1]

Canada downed the Czechs 6-3 in the late game today. Interesting on the powerplay how well Crosby and Giroux are playing together.
http://www.tsn.ca/canada-dominates-czechs-at-world-championship-1.274974

 

[scotian1]

Canada potted Sweden a 3-0 first period lead before rallying to score a 6-4 win for sole possession of first in their group.
http://www.tsn.ca/canada-rallies-for-win-over-sweden-at-worlds-1.276685

 

[scotian1]

In an upset this afternoon the U.S. lost to the minnows from Belarus 5-2.
http://www.tsn.ca/hockey-canada/mens-worlds/game/belarus-united-states-20150507/Stats
 
http://www.tsn.ca/video/belarus-stuns-the-americans-1.277347
 
U.S.A. Hockey's game story:
http://www.usahockey.com/news_article/show/512389?referrer_id=752796

 

[scotian1]

Charlie Coyle of the Wild added to U.S. team.

 

[scotian1]

Canada ran their record to 5-0 on Saturday but not without a scare. Going into the third period with a 3-1 lead it appeared like they thought they could coast their way to a win but the French fought back to tie the game and forced Canada to score the winner on a powerplay to secure a 4-3 win. Tyler Seguin was the player of the game for Canada scoring two goals.
.http://www.tsn.ca/video/whc-canada-4-france-3-1.279051

 

[scotian1]

The U.S. downed Slovenia 3-1 his morning, game story: http://www.usahockey.com/news_article/show/513359?referrer_id=1093254

 

[scotian1]

In a late game this afternoon, Canada downed the Swiss 7-2 in a sloppy game.
http://www.tsn.ca/hockey-canada/mens-worlds/game/canada-switzerland-20150510/Stats

 

[scotian1]

In the early game this morning, Canada thumped Austria 10-1 and will play Belarus in the QFs.
http://www.tsn.ca/canada-to-face-belarus-at-whc-quarters-1.281062
 
The U.S. game against Slovakia is just about to begin.

 

[scotian1]

Jack Eichel scored with 28 seconds left in OT to give the U.S. a 5-4 win over Slovakia. It gives the U.S. first place in their division and they will play the Swiss in the QFs.

 

[ifmanis5]

Hat trick for Seguin in a 9-0 win and the US beat the Swiss 3-1 to advance to the semifinals. Sweden and Russia just started.

 

[ifmanis5]

Final 4 set for the 16th: Canada vs. Czech Rep and USA vs. Russia. Gold Medal game is the 17th.

 

[scotian1]

Canada earned a spot in the Gold Medal game this morning blanking the Czechs 2-0. They also hit a cross bar, 2 goal posts and missed a 2-0 breakaway. The Czech goalie was their top player but Jagr even at his age was awesome as well. Canada outshot their opponents 41-23 but decided to shut down the game in the third outshooting the Czechs 6-5. Taylor Hall and Jason Spezza scored for the Canucks. They will play the winner of the U.S./Russia game for the Gold.
 
http://stats.hockeycanada.ca/game/show/10699865?subseason=177896&referrer=1341063&referrer=1341063&_ga=1.30399165.387228130.1404413609

 

[scotian1]

It was already 4-0 for Russia when I got home and the Russian goalie was Player of the Game for Russia so does that mean the game was closer than the score  indicates? Anyway I think the U.S. team and their fans should be very pleased with their performance in this tourney especially after most observers didn't give them much of a chance. Good luck in the Bronze Medal game against the Czechs.
Game story:       
 
http://www.usahockey.com/news_article/show/515581?referrer_id=752796

 

[behindthepen]

I didn't watch it but the USA/Russia game was scoreless through 2, and the shots were pretty even at that point.    Not sure we had the right guys to match up vs. Ovechkin and Malkin.

 

[twothousandone]

 Not sure we had the right guys to match up vs. Ovechkin and Malkin.

Kesler, Stepan, Callahan and Kane had schedule conflicts. Nice game, Ovi.

 

[scotian1]

Well congrats to the U.S. for winning the Bronze, I don't think very many gave them a chance at the beginning of this event so these guys did a great job. Well done! Now for the big game.

 

[Greg29fan]

Russia adds Ovechkin, Russia gets destroyed.
 
Not a coincidence.

 

[scotian1]

Wow, not even close Canada wins 6-1 to capture Gold. Could have been even worse, Russia was held to just 1 shot in the second period. Crosby becomes a member of the Triple Gold Club and Canada holds the Olympic, World and World Jr. Championships at the same time. When Giroux and Crosby were on the ice together, it was magic. As you might tell, I am pretty happy. Claude Giroux was named Player of the Game for Canada. By going unbeaten in the tournament Canada wins an additional $1,3 million dollars, hope to be given to youth hockey.
MVP of the Tournament was Jagr.
 
Game summary:  http://www.tsn.ca/hockey-canada/mens-worlds/game/russia-canada-20150517/Stats#/home

 

[scotian1]

Jason Spezza led the tournament in scoring with 14 points while Tyler Seguin led it in goals with 9.
Here are the complete individual stats.
http://www.iihfworlds2015.com/en/statistics/#players
 
Gold game story:  http://www.iihfworlds2015.com/en/news/gold/

 

[DeltaForce]

Russia adds Ovechkin, Russia gets destroyed.
 
Not a coincidence.

Russia managed to win the worlds last year (and two other times) with Ovechkin.  My guess is that his presence was not the reason than Canada pummeled them today.

 

[Greg29fan]

You can't add guys THAT late when the rest of the team has been playing together for two weeks and have it work.