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Until, perhaps, the main event of the World Cup match between Canada and Russia is not so much time, emotion and feeling right now. Down-the-line.com tried to find out if this match is important in Canada, as for us, which ran Xia by leading Canadian publications, and asked what they are breathe.

“Salgary Nerald”: “Over the years, hockey confrontation Canada – Russia, it would be silly to say that this one particular game will come together all past grievances. It is most likely to say that the selection of Canadian hockey players to measure themselves with the selection of the Russian team, which we see a mix of little-known players in the KHL, as Sergei Zinoviev, Denis Zaripov and Alexei Morozov, the real stars of the NHL with Alexander Ovechkin and Ilya Kovalchuk. All they have to do – to win this match. This game – not part of the story is not an option for long stay in the memory of fans. It's only 60, maybe 65 minutes of the quarterfinal match of the championship of the world.

Canadian team did not have to look for the ghost, she does not play with any Yakushev, nor with Kharlamov, nor Tretyakov. It just has to throw at one goal more than their opponent. Yes, it would be difficult, since in this tournament the Canadians have not played against a strong team like Ovechkin and Kovalchuk's team. But the Russian is not something secret for Hitchcock, who had often played against them at the Olympics, and at previous world championships. He studied them and knows their strengths and weaknesses. Yes, experience on the side of the Russian team, but Canadians should not be confused by this. They have their own way, and the match against Russia, but the next stage of their career development. Besides, there is a new Russian problematic position. Once injured, Nabokov, took place at the gate, Konstantin Barulin, well spent season in the CHL, but not very impressive at the World Championships. Vasily Bykov and Koshechkin when not played yet “.

“In Russian, there is one big problem – they still can not play and find the best mix. They do not use the scoring chances, but still not enough to create a … “

“The Shronicle Nerald”: “Of the important aspects which should favorably affect the result of the game team Canadian girl, there are two. The first – the form and the role that will take the team leaders Jason Spezza (“Ottawa Senators”), Rick Nash (“Columbus Blue Jackets”), James Neal (“Pittsburgh Penguins”), Alex Petrandzhelo (“St. Louis Blues,” “), Dion Fanef (” Toronto Maple Leafs “) and Brent Burns (“Minnesota Wild”). If Canada is going to win, these guys should be on top. The second game will be the key to Jonathan Bernier (“Los Angeles Kings”), which will protect the Canadian gateway to the match. Bernier – a reserve goalkeeper in his club, only once this season, played in the NHL in a row more than one game, although the world championship is already in the third game in a row. But in this match he will have no margin for error – too strong and experienced opponent. As aptly pointed Hitchcock: “You can not beat the Russian goalkeeper no good.”

In Russian there is one big problem – they still can not play and find the best mix. They use the poor chances to score, but also a little behind them all. Although their structure has 12 players who participated in the Vancouver Olympics and completely composed of representatives of the CHL link: Sergei Zinoviev, Denis Zaripov, Alexei Morozov. After the departure of the Stanley Cup, “Washington” to join the team, Alex Ovechkin, but special in-game with the Czechs and the Finns did not deliver. A captain Ilya Kovalchuk, carrying for 8 world championship, is still looking for an opportunity to throw his first goal in the tournament. In his first World Cup games played with Ovechkin and Gorovikom Afinogenov, but there are suggestions that the game with Canada to distribute the Bulls to another three, to get them to play a more productive “.

“National Post”: Jonathan Bernier went to the World Cup as a reserve goalkeeper, and now he will play in the quarterfinals against Russia. “What can I say, I'm happy, I think it – says Bernier – what if I give play in one game is going to be great, and I was entrusted to just three games in a row! My goal was quiet as possible to enter the game and do not commit serious mistakes. Even though it say easier said than done, I think I still managed to join in the game rhythm. “But against Russia will not be easy. Russian are able to create pressure on the gate and dangerous moments. Even when the Olympic Games in Vancouver, the Canadians beat them 7:3, the simple life of Robert Luongo was not. However, at this tournament in case the decisive phase of their attacks Udit not as good as usual. Ilya Kovalchuk paid rivals on goal for 18 shots, while Ovechkin is 11, but to throw the puck to them and failed. But in any case, they will play a key role in this match. When will the big game, the first part goes willingness of leaders to lead partners. And the Canadians, if not all, much will depend on the game Nash, Spezza, Neil, Fanefa and how often they will provide an opportunity to throw Russian Bernier on goal “.

“Unfortunately, it usually happens that the World Cup is lost and forgotten for a series of play-off of the Stanley Cup. It happened at this time … “

“The Globe And Mail”: “Unfortunately, it usually happens that the World Cup is lost and forgotten for a series of play-off of the Stanley Cup. It happened at this time, despite the fact in Slovakia and the Canadians one of the strongest teams of the tournament in the very few who are interested in Canada. And for good reason. Canada has already managed to win 6 games: at Belarus, France, Switzerland, USA, Norway and Sweden and is now the main favorites, but on the way them to the finals to begin to cope with Russia. If we can beat the Russians in the semi-final, Canada will meet the winner of Finland – Norway. We offer a cursory walk through the lines of command.

Canada. At the gate will be Jonathan Bernier. In principle, Hitchcock is now roughly equal to two goalkeepers – Bernier and James Roemer of the “Toronto Maple Leafs.” But in the last games at James had a number of small errors, because the coach made its choice in favor of Jonathan. On defense, you can select five equal defenders, who can be relied equally – Fanef Dion, Brent Burns, Alex Petrandzhelo (“St. Louis Blues”), Mark Metot (“Columbus Blue Jackets”) and Luke Shann (“Toronto Maple Leafs “). On the sixth defender is at once a number of options. In the attack, the main rate will be made to the John Tavares (“New Jersey”), Jeff Skinner and Jason Spezza. But those moments on the ice, that Ken Hitchcock has provided Nash, Spezza, Neil, Ladd, Duchenne's and Stewart says that this team of sufficient depth to worry about dependence on one or two players.

Russia. The first number of the Russian team was Evgeni Nabokov, but because of the injury he was replaced by Konstantin Barulin. And although some questioned him, his impressive performance in the CHL speak for themselves. In defense, the Russians have always used the players in the KHL. Was no exception and this World Cup. Four of the best defenders – Vitali Atyushov, Ilya Nikulin, Fedor Tyutin and Dmitri Kalinin, Tyutin is only NHL – “Columbus Blue Jackets.” From the variety of forwards (Alex Radulov, Denis Zaripov, Sergei Zinoviev, Maxim Afinogenov, Alexei Morozov), then apart, of course, are Alex Ovechkin and Ilya Kovalchuk “.

Down-the-line.com: To sum up the monitoring of Canadian media, we note that, despite the relatively high interest for the upcoming match Canada – Russia, still stands out the truth, expressed by columnist “Sport” Dmitry Derov: “For Russians, the success of the World Cup is more important than for Canadians, it was necessary to” maple “blood from his nose victory in Bratislava – they would have collected under the banners of stars,” and Canada's national newspaper “The Globe And Mail “:” Unfortunately, usually it happens that the world championship is lost and forgotten for a series of play-off of the Stanley Cup. ” That boom, which calls the match in Russia, and near impossible to compare with the rather cool mood that prevails in Canada. Perhaps eating their compatriots will take place in the semifinals, will talk about it often, but now, the impression of Canadians much more concerned about the fate of opposition pair “San Jose Sharks” – “Detroit Red Wings,” winner of which will be released in the Western Conference finals on “Vancouver Canucks”. From which it can be very simple, but true conclusion. This victory is really much more important to us than the Canadians.

Prepared by Alexander

Neshta. Down-the-line.com

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