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dallasj
Top Prospect
Canada
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 Posted - 02/21/2006 : 14:05:46
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The quarterfinals are all set. Should be some great matchups as this tournament really gets going and the hearts will be in the throats of many around the world tomorrow. Predictions anyone?
Switzerland v Sweden - So which teams are going to show up? The Swiss team that beats Canada and the Czechs or the one that struggles to tie Germany and Italy? And Sweden has been more than a little inconsistent (a theme I figure in the prelim round for a lot of teams). I'm thinking that the slipper doesn't fit on Switzerland and Sweden win this one.
Finland v USA - As well as the US played in the Russia game, I don't see them beating Finland. Although I haven't seen Slovakia, Finland has been the best team I have seen.
Slovakia v Czech Rep. - This is nearly as big as a game as the Canad-Russia game given the history of the two nations. The Czechs haven't been playing nearly as well as they are capable of and Vokoun looked weak against Canada, but I picked the Czech Rep. to win the tournament and I won't go back on that now.
Russia v Canada - The "big one" of the quarterfinals. Both teams have been inconsistent throughout the prelims, but Canada has shown improvement in the Czech game. On any given night, the Russians could light up the scoreboard or self destruct, so it's just a matter of what team will play. At times today, they looked like scoring at will and will prove a real test for the Canadian defence. Like the previous game, I picked Canada to win silver and won't go back on that now as I have a feeling that no matter how the team plays, Brodeur will put them on his back to at least two more wins.
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