2009 World Juniors Hockey tournament

[Paul B]

It all (http://http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Junior_Hockey_Championships) starts Boxing day. :D
IIHF under 20 website (http://www.iihf.com/channels0809/wm20)
http://cdn.nhl.com/images/upload/2008/01/canada_celebrates_gold_medal_world_junior_hockey_4 80x285.jpg

http://www.eurohockey.net/wjc/photos08/canadagold1.jpg

[Jonseredbred]

Paul, do you pay any attention to the OHL? Windsor Spitfires?

[Paul B]

not much, I can name a few teams but honestly I dont take the time to watch, heck I think I have watched maybe 3 NHL games so far this year. The juniors I try to watch the good games, being off at this time of year usually it has become a tradition. Started watching in the early 90's.
My buddy and I watched in 96 (I think) and we said if they win, we buy team jerseys, they did, we did. I still sport it these days when its appropriate, only a couple bloodstains in it from when I wore it to pick up hockey a number of years ago. :)

[Paul B]

well, Canada beat Russia tonight in a shootout after overtime after tying 5-5, they scored with 5.6 seconds let to get the tie, talk about a nail biter.

Now we play Sweden on Monday for the gold/silver medal. 4pm PST if you are interested.

The last two games (USA then Russia) were two of the best games I have seen in this tournament in many years, very intense, lots of effort and reasonably matched skills.

http://www.tsn.ca/world_jrs/story/?id=261814&lid=headline&lpos=topStory_main
I have been on the edge of my seat for the last three hours, I am spent, gotta recharge tomorrow for the next game, being a spectator can be draining too ya know! :D

[stehansen]

Is it on ESPN?

[Paul B]

Dunno, dont get ESPN up here. We have TSN (http://www.tsn.ca/), it may be on satellite or US cable. US is out though so I am not sure if they would continue to cover the series?

[stehansen]

I like kids sports like that.

[Paul B]

Its usually pretty good. Most of the players have been drafted but havent seen any pro play yet, still trying to impress the higher ups and not soiled by sponsors etc as bad as the seasoned pros.

[stehansen]

We have minor league hockey in Stockton about 45 minutes away. I should take my kid.

[Paul B]

so far, halfway through the second period its Canada 2 Sweden 0. pretty good game !
:D

[Paul B]

Yahooo!!!!! 5-1 Canada vs Sweden, GOLD!!! for Canada! 5 in a row!!!

[MasterBlaster]

Well slap me around and call me Susan!

[Paul B]

more celebration... :D

[CurSedVoyce]

Looks like Bubb thoroughly enjoyed that game with daddy ;)

[Paul B]

he was home for the third period only, momma took him out to the doc for a visit. :D He was pleased with the result. I have watched the tournament annually since about 1990, I was 18, he watched parts this year, before he is 1. I hope its the start of a tradition. :D

[CurSedVoyce]

Judging by the grin on his face I think you could safely bet on that Paul :)

[Paul B]

Team shot.

[sotc]

top of the page looks like your on tv paul!!

[Swe#kipp]

Well played Canada !!