GoHawks 0 Report post Posted April 20, 2007 Hey, I caught a game between Finland and the Czech Rep. on tv yesterday, and the Finnish team had a ton of players from the NHL in this game. It is the norm that if your team doesn't make the playoffs, you go play in the IIHF stuff for a while? There was a player from the Bruins, one from Florida, and Tuomo Ruutu of the Blackhawks. I wonder if it makes the team chemistry weird, having to play alongside some of your opposition in the NHL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DarkStar50 679 Report post Posted April 20, 2007 That is what happens in the Olympics playing for your country. I think there is more pride playing with your country men than playing for an NHL team. Think of Team Sweden in Turin. That may be Sundin's greatest championship experience. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DamnLocust 0 Report post Posted April 20, 2007 Well Sundin hasn't had any championship experience in the NHL, but I won't go there. er, too late. Even as teams get eliminated from the playoffs, if the tournament is still going on, they'll join their country's team for the remainder. I agree with DS that most guys take more pride in playing for your country, especially for europeans. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoHawks 0 Report post Posted April 20, 2007 It just kind of surprised me because I'd think after a full season in the NHL they might want to take some time to recover, since a lot of times you don't have enough time to recover, but I see where you're coming from with the pride thing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sven 1 Report post Posted April 20, 2007 A very close friend plays for Team Luxembourg in the 3rd Division of the IIHF . At the moment the WC are in Ireland and the game will be broadcasted on Irish television but unfortunately i dont have satellite TV and the official interenet stream is not working :(If anyone has a clue how i can watch the game, message me! Its starting 8pm GMT Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swede 50 Report post Posted April 20, 2007 Doesn't the Luxembourg team have a Swedish coach? I remember i was watching a short resumé from the C-WC on Swedish tv last year. Luxembourg was playing against Bulgaria and some other c-nation. Not quality ice hockey but still fun to watch Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sven 1 Report post Posted April 20, 2007 Yeah, as far as i know the coach is Hakan Gronlund.Well this country has less than 500.000 people living in, what do you expect ;)But seriously, its really not that highskilled hockey, but when your friend plays on TV, you just have to see it.I called 7 (Irish) Pubs in my area and not a single one had Irish TV.. guess because all the owners are locals who run this biz (and are not irishmen). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Allsmokenopancake 0 Report post Posted April 21, 2007 www.iiha.org is the IRish hockey site, they are streaming the games, however tonights game is audio stream, tehy had been doing video, not sure if they are again.Although its being held in dundalk, so not sure they have TV's down there yet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sven 1 Report post Posted April 21, 2007 The webpage is offline.... Where can i get a link to the audiostream? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dougie8 0 Report post Posted April 22, 2007 It just kind of surprised me because I'd think after a full season in the NHL they might want to take some time to recover, since a lot of times you don't have enough time to recover, Crosby will now have enought time to recover.. <_< Smyth has also backed down saying he's got a strained ligament in his knee. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Go HABS GO 0 Report post Posted April 22, 2007 Hey Sven who is your friend from the luxembourgish national team? Yves Desseroux?(I play and practice with them 2-3 times a week) I couldn't go to the world championship because i'm not luxembourgish... Ya i know it's kind of late now but it was a pretty high level game last night compared to what the players usually give out at practice. Eneded up in penalty shootout. It was pretty exciting Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sven 1 Report post Posted April 22, 2007 My friends name is Joel Holtzem... I used the IIHA audiostream, because the sportsnetwork Setanta (sp?) cant be seen over the internet.Whats your name actually? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Go HABS GO 0 Report post Posted April 22, 2007 Etienne Billette. I don't really know Joel cause he plays for a team in Germany i think. He only showed up to practice for the last 2 weeks before the world championship. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sven 1 Report post Posted April 22, 2007 Etienne Billette. I don't really know Joel cause he plays for a team in Germany i think. He only showed up to practice for the last 2 weeks before the world championship.Thats right, he lives in germany and studies there in Heidelberg. Thats actually how we met. Hes such an awesome guy and my best friend. I wanted to go to Ireland as well but my exams were in this very week (which p*ssed me off, thats for sure) and so thats why i couldnt go there.When you can pics from the WC, please let me know im really interested. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hede 2 Report post Posted April 22, 2007 Hi Sven are you a MODO fan? I din´t know the played hockey in Luxembourg. My sis lives there. Any shops in Luxembourg? Maby i´ll take my skates with me next time i am there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sven 1 Report post Posted April 22, 2007 Hi Sven are you a MODO fan? I din´t know the played hockey in Luxembourg. My sis lives there. Any shops in Luxembourg? Maby i´ll take my skates with me next time i am there.Im a Modo fan.. somehow.The level isnt NHL like, thats whats for sure, but as long as the guys are having fun, its cool. The guy is a close friend and im pretty sad that my exams were in that very week where the WC was. I mean, the year has 52 weeks and that week all comes together.All in all, New Zealand placed 1st, Ireland 2nd and Luxembourg 3rd.Here are some pics by the way: http://www.michaelcooper.com/buy/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hede 2 Report post Posted April 22, 2007 Yes i could see it from the sm guld. Alot of very good player´s are from MODO. Forsberg, Næslund and the Sedin´s. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
