Sometimes champions are made by struggling. Not by succeeding. The US had several very close games and they found a way to win. Canada dominated the teams they took on and when they faced a challenging opponent they couldn't figure out how to solve them.
Kinda reminds me of Tampa Bay getting swept by Columbus. Bolts were dominant for the entire regular season, expected to at least make the Finals, and starting their cup run against a team that barely managed to claw their way into the playoffs in the first place. But once Columbus took back game 1, they suddenly felt the pressure of trailing for what felt like the first time that year. Never had to deal with it during the regular season and they obviously couldn't cope that well. Team Canada felt like that for the last half of the first and the first half of the second. They looked good in the third, but by that point they'd spent way too much time in their heads. Hopefully they didn't have a vacation planed hahaha
I remember thinking that the sweetheart draw we got for our pool, "maybe this might bite us.." in hindsight that passing thought may have some merit I guess
@@ryandeboer1928 that very well might be true ( I have no idea) as an American I'm gonna recommend you don't say to Americans as some might take it personally
@@ryandeboer1928 Canadian born Dr. James Naismith invented it in Springfield Mass and it was first played in the US and took off in the US. So the inventor was Canadian, but it was an American sport first.
What I want to happen is if Zegras is still a junior next year and makes the team Canada plays USA Someone should just LEVEL Zegras! PUT SOME DAMN RESPECT ON MY COUNTRY MAN!
@@anarchynate1 who said anything about hurting them? I said Level them. Believe it or not there are ways to absolutely destroy a guy without hurting him. Tie Domi made a career of that.
The States came out with something to prove, they wanted to beat one of the most hyped team Canada’s ever. Canada came out after crushing Russia and thought they were bulletproof and it showed. They did show up eventually, but they showed up late and it cost em. Shit happens, it’s hockey. GGs to the States
It was a sealed water barrel. Look them up. They look exactly like what they had on the ice. And if you saw the barrel from above you would see that it was sealed. Not to mention, they mentioned the whole barrel thing from the outset of the tournament. So yeah, I believe them.
Tears? Really? Are you a baby or something? Who cares, it is just a game. It is not like you won't see them win 10 more gold medals in your lifetime. It's only a 5 team tourny.
@@electricwhiterabbit I’m sorry but the first time I watched was last year and my favourite team is the leafs so I was hoping for a win from a Canadian leaf
I want that image to be etched into the guys that are available to return next year so they can come for revenge. If we win gold next year they should for sure bring out a barrel with the us logo on it imo.
J Fleming the biggest issue isn't they had a barrel or even with Canada's name on it. No no they brought it onto the ice for the official photo which is not okay and will not be forgotten. You keep that lack of respect off the ice or you accept the criticism.
@@ajiboy1919 youre getting angry for a dumb reason. Canada is well within their rights to use the barrel story as motivation cuz thats the only thing that happended here. Dont twist it
@@danpatrick9420 The best goalies let in tips and the side of the net goal was off a funny bounce. I'd say neither were sloppy play. He also stopped many good US chances. IMO he did really well.
The 'trash can' was a barrel and it was because the US uses a story called Focus as a sort of motivator for them. Its a US military story and the US team has used it for years. This year they just happened to make it literal. They did that for every team they faced, and the Team Canada one got brought out because they achieved that ultimate goal of beating Canada and winning gold. It never represented Team Canada themselves, it represented the goal of beating them to win gold.
THAT'S NOT A GARBAGE CAN! Maybe look at more footage? Seriously, it's pretty easy to find the story if you want to. Also it should be pointed out that they did this for each game and opponent.
despite canada being far in a way the best team at the tournament all tournament the usa played a better game here and earned gold. as much as i hate to say it, congratulations americans, you deserve it.
@HOCKEY HELL YA it was more so how they lost, outplayed and out worked early in the first and lacklustre and asleep to start the 2nd - and just couldn’t get anything going offensively, so they really did pull a leafs
Reminded me more of the Canucks game 7 vs Boston. Leafs don't lose championship games. They don't make championship games. They don't even make it out of round 1.
@@Ryan-pp7nn its like the leafs, way better on paper with 19 first round picks equivalent to the 40 million the leafs spend on just star forwards and we still fail
2:04 Zegras said "*hopefully* we get a couple by him". An important distinction when the conversation was about how cocky he was before the game. Edit: Also wasn't a garbage can. There are screenshots of their internal communications about the barrel story circulating on twitter and it was a topic of discussion earlier in the tournament.
I had a feeling Canada was going to lose this game. Man this was such a great tournament for this Canadian team and it sucks that they couldn't finish it off
Steve, the USA team had some newsletter with a story about the barrel(s) and crossing the desert from the outset of the tournament, its some story that ends with the phrase "one barrel at a time" and the thing they brought out was pretty obviously sealed at the top... so I believe it.
Just a small correction, but Zegras said "and hopefully we get a couple by him." He never said they would get a couple by him. As with the game, my god it was so stressful, I wouldn't mind the NHL pushing back the start of the season a couple weeks to give my heart a chance to recover. My reaction to this game can be summed up like this Me an American: I am so glad that Zegras and Turcotte are Americans Commentators: Kings and Ducks fans should be excited by the 10 players in their organizations playing in this game. Me, a Sharks fan: vomit
From an American Av fan...you handled that with great class. I am not a World Jr expert...I only saw the gold medal game,& if not for Byram, Newhook,& Baron on Canada,& the US dman, Av prospect-forget his name-I probably dont watch the whole game. But I was shocked we beat you. 19-1st round picks, I think we had like 8 or 9, as far as I could find out. Apparently a couple not yet drafted will be 1st rounders. But no 5 on 5 goals allowed, not even 1 second tied...let alone behind-except 0-0,& an average score of like 6-.5 or something...ya dont have to be an expert, or watched the whole tourney to realize that's a stacked,& unbelievably talented roster. Best of 7 series, Im pretty sure Canada wins. Also not having tens of thousands of Canadian fans had to make life easier. Home ice advantage is far less significant than in basketball or football. But it still is an edge, probably more so in these International tourneys. But you did a great...many props. Cant wait to see Byram in an Av sweater soon, & Newhook probably next season or maybe this playoffs. We will see on the other guys, I heard those 2 were great, but Baron had a rough tourney.
No matter who you rooted for in this tournament this gold medal game was great to watch. Team Canada was team Canada and team USA was team USA. Both are in the top tier of teams because they are that good. When it comes down to it both are amazing and, at least to me, beating team Canada is a right of passage to get to that top tier. Canada is proud of the success an prowess, as they should be, but the USA has caught up in the recent times. Unfortunately some Canadian fans, most likely the vocal minority, seem to think that team USA isn't and shouldn't be considered on the same level, and that is a little disappointing. I will now and forever respect team Canada and will look forward to the next matchup because they are always amazing.
Great game by the boys! This team had so much heart, worked hard, and played the right way. Zegras was a stud Knight got better every game and every guy did their part! Future NHL stars on both sides! Happy to have USA Hockey back on top! 2-0 W 🇺🇸🥇
Despite who won, it was a great game. USA put there hearts in it from the start and came out with the win. Canada did not want to give up and played very hard and fast in the third but Spencer Knight put on a show. He also got very lucky with a friend helping him out on a lot of shots (the post). Again great game, GO USA!
I stayed up till 3 am excited and thrilled. Things haven't been good for us in the US right now (Even less in boston losing a lot of our stars) This has been my happiest moment in over a year. I am sorry Steve, BUT WE GOT IT USA BEAT CANADA!!
Nobody is mentioning Theresa Feaster on any of these reviews. She becomes not only the first ever female assistant coach in the world juniors but also the First to win gold!!!!
Don Cherry said it last time when Canada ran up the score on Denmark that the hockey gods will get you. Canada ran up the score on Germany and the hockey gods got them again.
That’s why I like watching you Steve, you respect the game and all the people who play it. You’re good at talking to fans of your team as well as your opponents team
There is literally nothing I enjoy more in this world then watching Canadians lose. It brings me a immense amount of joy to harvest all the salt coming from comment sections and twitter. so I'm a bit disappointed that you gave a pretty fair and level-headed analysis instead of blowing up and screaming and crying like I wanted you to. That being said, there are plenty of Canadians saying "EiGhTeEn MeDaLs!!!!!!!!" and "UsA gOt LuCkY!!!!!" on twitter to fulfill my Salt Quotas at least until the Maple Leafs first or second round exit in this year's playoffs
I wish every Canadian is like Steve. Of course I know not all Canadians were talking trash before the game but a ton of you were. Besides that you guys played very good. Ggs. And I love the garbage can because it’s going to add Cole to the fire.
Nate Leaman was the wildcard in this tourney. He has a way of making teams better the longer they are together. His run to the NCAA National championship with Providence was similar on a larger scale. His teams are fast and usually better conditioned than their opponents. I would not be surprised to see him in the pro ranks soon.
On balance we (Canada) were outplayed and deserved to lose. The days of Canada just showing up and expecting to win by divine right are over. They've been over for quite a while.
thank you for such a cool series. I didn't know wjfr was a thing but it was cool to stick a toe in. I watched a little of the bronze game but had other plans during the gold game. glad you keep a level head with the junior players. as a Texan who grew on football being a ride or die sport. it all ways make me cringe when full grow adult act like a 18 year should be [explicit violence] for no making a catch. just exciting to see such talent get a chance to play a wide range of people from other cultures. edit also we don't say one barrel at at time, what in tarnation
@@zachlesk5685 i jumped on Colorado's bandwagon back in 95 when i was 12. You remember when we swept fla for that easy cup? Even tho i live in penguin territory now still represent the foote clan all these years later.
@@joshuaclark6467 you tell me which team had the most prospects in this tournament, much less all the way to the final four. While I can admit that yeah the Avs time might be now, I’ve at least got the knowledge that the Panthers had 5 prospects not just in the tournament, but in the semi finals and eventually less in the finals. Meanwhile, your gong show of a prospect Bowen Byram couldn’t even get one past Spencer Knight. Team Canada got carried by a phenomenal goalie prospect, who Roberto Luongo, (hm, does that name sound familiar?) scouted him and said that he is one of the goalies of the future, which is why the cats picked him
American here and I'm sure it sucks to lose after playing so well the rest of the tournament. For the Canadian players remembering this 10 years from now, what a incredible, unique memory playing and bonding in a bubble. Hopefully they are the only world junior players to need to play in a bubble.
American here, I think your answer is spot on on both takes, one barrel at a time, lol. Let's build up the rivalry and have fun. I love hockey and get most of my content from Canada, I didn't think we had a chance based on the media/podcasts. As long as it is not malicious, i love bringing this element to the rivalry. Just tell us to check the Olympic scoreboard but us yanks have to take the wins when we get them. Thanks for all you do.
This game reminded me A LOT like the 2019 Blues @ Bruins S.C. Finals game 7.. USA played a fast and heavy game in the O-zone, the defense did a fantastic job boxing out Canada, making them take shots from the outside corners. With a Trap style defense, a terrific goalkeeper, a speedy and heavy on the puck offensive attack, just like StL. played specifically in game 7. I could be wrong but either way I'm super stoked for these boys!! Way to go team USA!!!
Honestly I can’t even imagine being 17-19 years old and having a whole country watching you and hoping that you win a gold medal... good game on both sides. Just not a lot of puck luck for Canada
Steve, buddy, I love you but please pause the video of team USA bringing the barrel onto the ice. You can CLEARLY see that the top is covered with a small white cap for the liquids, good luck putting trash into that. Then look up Uline Barrel and you'll see the EXACT barrel. For the record, I'm an American and I wish they had actually brought out a trash can and just chirped tf out of the Canadians. Much love from the States.
I'm not saying the barrel/trash can incident wasn't meant how it came off, but when the US lost to Russia they made the comment about "moving on to the next barrel" (which I thought was odd and had never heard before) so it's not like they came up with that phrase or idea just to rag on Canada, if anything it was their motto all tournament, but we only saw it at the medal picture. (Could have just kept that a locker room thing though, not necessary to bring it out on the ice)
Canadians hate Zegras forever, but the USA earned the gold. Canada showed they could’ve won the game in the 3rd period but it was too late and the USA was too good to give it up then. Definitely if a few bounces went Canada’s way it could’ve been different, but that’s hockey.
Until 2019, or 1 B.C. (before covid), I watched hockey every night before bed. I was just happy to see some games and get some sleep last week. I hope you're getting some sleep, SteveDaddy.
As an American, major props to team Canada. Sometimes you don’t get any bounces, team USA saved their most complete game for the last one. Knight was unreal in the third.
Canada didn’t have to worry about any team in the tournament because they knew they would win. They didn’t think the US would come in to the game with the confidence they had and they blew it. Canada deserved to be on the trash can
I'm an American, didn't raise my hand. A great rivalry is elevated even more when the two teams are elite. Just about any other game I'd be rooting for Canada, but it's a proud day for North American hockey overall.
The USA team stepped up last night. Canada was amazing throughout the tournament and I actually thought they would get the gold. Watching the tournament gave me great excitement for the years coming up when these young men will populate and delight the NHL and its fans.
What you said at the end rings so true. I’m a Leafs fan living in Upstate NY and one thing I have noticed is how hard the Canadian fans are on these young players. I actually think it gives the US guys motivation and can use the underdog status and simply play their game while the Canadians always seem so timid in these big games. Buds all day.
Canada struggled to play basic hockey and the US played a great shut down game. That being said I'm super impressed by team GERMANY and everything they overcame.
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Canada played like Toronto vs cbj in game 5
yep
Yeah. That just stings
Ottawa is going to shock the leaf's this season mark my word.
@@paulouellette6934 Really?
@@paulouellette6934 dont hold your breath
Sometimes champions are made by struggling. Not by succeeding.
The US had several very close games and they found a way to win. Canada dominated the teams they took on and when they faced a challenging opponent they couldn't figure out how to solve them.
Kinda reminds me of Tampa Bay getting swept by Columbus. Bolts were dominant for the entire regular season, expected to at least make the Finals, and starting their cup run against a team that barely managed to claw their way into the playoffs in the first place. But once Columbus took back game 1, they suddenly felt the pressure of trailing for what felt like the first time that year. Never had to deal with it during the regular season and they obviously couldn't cope that well. Team Canada felt like that for the last half of the first and the first half of the second. They looked good in the third, but by that point they'd spent way too much time in their heads. Hopefully they didn't have a vacation planed hahaha
That's a really important point. If all you get is easy games, you have no idea how to play through adversity. Or play defense.
I remember thinking that the sweetheart draw we got for our pool, "maybe this might bite us.." in hindsight that passing thought may have some merit I guess
We faced FINLAND AND RUSSIA and beat them
@@sawyerwoodhouse2008 But they were both crap.
Welcome to the feeling of being a Swede....
To win all matches except the one that matters most...
Well this year we didn't :'(
He’s already a leafs fan. He’s well accustomed to falling short when the games start counting.
kinda like being a leafs fan...
USA played their hearts out, Spencer Knight was incredible! GG Americans :D
No Canada choked that’s all it was. You can say USA played great and all that, but it’s a choke and an embarrassment to us with the team we had. Choke
Gg mate 🇨🇦🤝🇺🇸
Canada should have been holding the head as low as possible, they sucked in this game and they are the best losers again.
@@Anderson-ns9st we just congratulated you and that’s what you say? Stay classy USA
@@zacharyweaver392 He’s Canadian, you should learn how to actually read, maybe go back to school?
I was gunna chirp at Canada and say something like “beat em at their own game” or something but you guys are too nice
Lol plus you already beat us all the time at our own game. Basketball is Canadian. (Invented by a Canadian)
Cheers though, USA had a monster team this year. GG
@@ryandeboer1928 that very well might be true ( I have no idea) as an American I'm gonna recommend you don't say to Americans as some might take it personally
@@ryandeboer1928 Canadian born Dr. James Naismith invented it in Springfield Mass and it was first played in the US and took off in the US. So the inventor was Canadian, but it was an American sport first.
@@ColdToesNow sounds like 50/50 to me, jk lol
"One barrel at a time"
Ahhh!! the classic Donkey Kong strategy!!
Shit I’ve been taking barrels two and three at a time all my life! I gotta rethink this!
and Team USA reached the Princess
that is what I thought too.
Zegras called his shot like Messier. “A couple”
What I want to happen is if Zegras is still a junior next year and makes the team Canada plays USA Someone should just LEVEL Zegras! PUT SOME DAMN RESPECT ON MY COUNTRY MAN!
@@davidfitzpatrick4254 relax
@@davidfitzpatrick4254 so u want someone to purposely hurt someone?
@@anarchynate1 who said anything about hurting them? I said Level them. Believe it or not there are ways to absolutely destroy a guy without hurting him. Tie Domi made a career of that.
@@davidfitzpatrick4254 agreed
The States came out with something to prove, they wanted to beat one of the most hyped team Canada’s ever. Canada came out after crushing Russia and thought they were bulletproof and it showed. They did show up eventually, but they showed up late and it cost em. Shit happens, it’s hockey. GGs to the States
g20 sweet vids dude
@@dawsonbauman6156 thank you! 💙
@@OneTeeGlory have a wonderful day man
I’m in Spain but without the S
same
The only thing that Canada shot into the net was a hockey stick.
Exactly 😭
@@IbrahimKhizar11 how well do you think the flames will do this year
@@seaworld5653 I think they will be ok, not the best but not the worst. With the new addition, they should be good
@@seaworld5653 ... anyways
It was a sealed water barrel. Look them up. They look exactly like what they had on the ice. And if you saw the barrel from above you would see that it was sealed. Not to mention, they mentioned the whole barrel thing from the outset of the tournament. So yeah, I believe them.
If that is true it is indeed the dumbest thing I have ever heard - "One barrel at a time," lmao
It's sad just how hard people try to find something to be outraged over. Bunch of sore losers.
@@widehalk I am an American and a fan of USA hockey and I approve this message.
@mattsky I'm not sure how much getting across a desert parallels the game of hockey but I'll take your word for it haha
It’s a legitimate saying. I’ve heard it before.
All people were saying was how amazing Canada was and how it was going to be a blood bath. This might be the sweetest gold medal the US has ever won.
anyone can say something, it's the action that's remembered.
Canada did their best. USA came out with a great game plan and an amazing goalie. Even tho I was in tears, Usa deserved it
@Gamer77 So u didn’t see the video yet
Tears? Really? Are you a baby or something? Who cares, it is just a game. It is not like you won't see them win 10 more gold medals in your lifetime. It's only a 5 team tourny.
@@electricwhiterabbit they liked the team, and were saddened that they lost. Chill out let them say what they want
@@electricwhiterabbit I’m sorry but the first time I watched was last year and my favourite team is the leafs so I was hoping for a win from a Canadian leaf
IMO, Canada was the better team, but they couldn't hit the net when they had the opportunity. That, and USA's hot goalies
barrel story was legit steve. they talked about it before the tournament that that was going to be their mentality
But did they have to put the Canada logo on it why couldn’t they just bring out a regular barrel out with nothing on it
I want that image to be etched into the guys that are available to return next year so they can come for revenge. If we win gold next year they should for sure bring out a barrel with the us logo on it imo.
@@cameronknox139 the barrel symbolized the next challenge the next step and that just happened to be Canada it was nothing personal.
J Fleming the biggest issue isn't they had a barrel or even with Canada's name on it. No no they brought it onto the ice for the official photo which is not okay and will not be forgotten. You keep that lack of respect off the ice or you accept the criticism.
@@ajiboy1919 youre getting angry for a dumb reason. Canada is well within their rights to use the barrel story as motivation cuz thats the only thing that happended here. Dont twist it
I just feel bad for Levi. Canada looked outplayed except for him. He did a great job.
I felt like after the first half that's true but that second half they put it all on the ice
A true champion can take their losses like they take their wins...and Levi is a champ. He'll bounce back.
He played like crap he let in a weak tip and a even weaker side of the net goal.
@@danpatrick9420 The best goalies let in tips and the side of the net goal was off a funny bounce. I'd say neither were sloppy play. He also stopped many good US chances. IMO he did really well.
@@danpatrick9420 you’re either trolling or totally nuts. Or both!
The 'trash can' was a barrel and it was because the US uses a story called Focus as a sort of motivator for them. Its a US military story and the US team has used it for years. This year they just happened to make it literal. They did that for every team they faced, and the Team Canada one got brought out because they achieved that ultimate goal of beating Canada and winning gold. It never represented Team Canada themselves, it represented the goal of beating them to win gold.
It was fuckin dumb lmao
@@ThisIsSparta300 eh
It was really disrespectful from a team with barely 9 future NHL players
@@mathysgosselin259 yet they won lol.
@@zodiac5375 I never said they played bad
THAT'S NOT A GARBAGE CAN! Maybe look at more footage? Seriously, it's pretty easy to find the story if you want to. Also it should be pointed out that they did this for each game and opponent.
I can't get angry about kids losing a game. They tried hard, sometimes it just doesn't work out.
Exactly i just hope where we are in a different division next yr the round robin will be more exciting
Dang, those Americans looked amazing. They talked the talk & walked the walk....good game, boys.
despite canada being far in a way the best team at the tournament all tournament the usa played a better game here and earned gold. as much as i hate to say it, congratulations americans, you deserve it.
that being said the garbage can and zegras’ comments before the game were absolute trash
Those are my thoughts too. That being said Knight played incredible. This game could've been a lot different without that lucky second goal too
@@Hockeyhobo89 USA was the better team
USA was the better team
@@deadlves you need a tissue hot rod, lol
They really pulled a leafs
LMFAOO FACTSS
@HOCKEY HELL YA it was more so how they lost, outplayed and out worked early in the first and lacklustre and asleep to start the 2nd - and just couldn’t get anything going offensively, so they really did pull a leafs
Reminded me more of the Canucks game 7 vs Boston. Leafs don't lose championship games. They don't make championship games. They don't even make it out of round 1.
No I think USA is just a better team
@@Ryan-pp7nn its like the leafs, way better on paper with 19 first round picks equivalent to the 40 million the leafs spend on just star forwards and we still fail
Rough game, but respect to our boys 🇨🇦
I believe the barrel at a time, cole Caufield talked about it in an interview before the gold meld game
USA v Canada 2022 olympics is gonna be straight fire!!!!
Unless they let NHL players play I'm not really looking forward to it
What a game, respect to Canada but I gotta be soooo proud of my boys
Brought to you courtesy of the red, white, and blue. -Toby Keith
I really liked tweet from Matthew Barnaby: „I'd rather lose gold than be in the States right now.“
speaking of the US and speed. Remember Herb Brooks: " boys, the legs feed the wolf". Still relevant 40 years later.
🇺🇸 Proud to be an American BABY! 🇺🇸
All of Canada knows what it's like to be a Leafs fan.
USA, USA, USA!!!
Respect to the US and Canadian teams as well your self Well said
I like the one barrel at a time story
USA 🇺🇸 🥇🇺🇸🥇🇺🇸🥇🇺🇸
2:04 Zegras said "*hopefully* we get a couple by him". An important distinction when the conversation was about how cocky he was before the game.
Edit: Also wasn't a garbage can. There are screenshots of their internal communications about the barrel story circulating on twitter and it was a topic of discussion earlier in the tournament.
I had a feeling Canada was going to lose this game. Man this was such a great tournament for this Canadian team and it sucks that they couldn't finish it off
can I just say Pellitier was a man and gave ALL his team mates a hug after the game? What a guy :) Also GGs to USA
Love you Steve and I'm sorry it's come to this but, USA USA USA USA USA!!!!!!!!!
Steve, the USA team had some newsletter with a story about the barrel(s) and crossing the desert from the outset of the tournament, its some story that ends with the phrase "one barrel at a time" and the thing they brought out was pretty obviously sealed at the top... so I believe it.
Just a small correction, but Zegras said "and hopefully we get a couple by him." He never said they would get a couple by him.
As with the game, my god it was so stressful, I wouldn't mind the NHL pushing back the start of the season a couple weeks to give my heart a chance to recover.
My reaction to this game can be summed up like this
Me an American: I am so glad that Zegras and Turcotte are Americans
Commentators: Kings and Ducks fans should be excited by the 10 players in their organizations playing in this game.
Me, a Sharks fan: vomit
From an American Av fan...you handled that with great class. I am not a World Jr expert...I only saw the gold medal game,& if not for Byram, Newhook,& Baron on Canada,& the US dman, Av prospect-forget his name-I probably dont watch the whole game. But I was shocked we beat you.
19-1st round picks, I think we had like 8 or 9, as far as I could find out. Apparently a couple not yet drafted will be 1st rounders. But no 5 on 5 goals allowed, not even 1 second tied...let alone behind-except 0-0,& an average score of like 6-.5 or something...ya dont have to be an expert, or watched the whole tourney to realize that's a stacked,& unbelievably talented roster. Best of 7 series, Im pretty sure Canada wins. Also not having tens of thousands of Canadian fans had to make life easier. Home ice advantage is far less significant than in basketball or football. But it still is an edge, probably more so in these International tourneys. But you did a great...many props.
Cant wait to see Byram in an Av sweater soon, & Newhook probably next season or maybe this playoffs. We will see on the other guys, I heard those 2 were great, but Baron had a rough tourney.
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First of Go USA. But I have to say USA vs Canada is one of the best rivalry in sports ever. It's good to have a great rival like Canada.
Byram's backhand shorty chance was so close, and then seeing him after the game was just... heartbreaking.
He'll be raising Lord Stanley soon enough
Canada didn't show up on time really. USA wanted it way more and played like it.
they did in 3rd but was to late.
USA USA USA USA
No matter who you rooted for in this tournament this gold medal game was great to watch. Team Canada was team Canada and team USA was team USA. Both are in the top tier of teams because they are that good. When it comes down to it both are amazing and, at least to me, beating team Canada is a right of passage to get to that top tier. Canada is proud of the success an prowess, as they should be, but the USA has caught up in the recent times. Unfortunately some Canadian fans, most likely the vocal minority, seem to think that team USA isn't and shouldn't be considered on the same level, and that is a little disappointing. I will now and forever respect team Canada and will look forward to the next matchup because they are always amazing.
Great game by the boys! This team had so much heart, worked hard, and played the right way. Zegras was a stud Knight got better every game and every guy did their part! Future NHL stars on both sides! Happy to have USA Hockey back on top! 2-0 W 🇺🇸🥇
That felt wayyyyyy to much like the first leafs game 🤣. Ample opportunities, tons. Just didnt bounce the right way . Im used to this haha
LMFAO ..."just own it" love the fingers! Very funny!!
Despite who won, it was a great game. USA put there hearts in it from the start and came out with the win. Canada did not want to give up and played very hard and fast in the third but Spencer Knight put on a show. He also got very lucky with a friend helping him out on a lot of shots (the post). Again great game, GO USA!
Wooo USA USA USA
I stayed up till 3 am excited and thrilled. Things haven't been good for us in the US right now (Even less in boston losing a lot of our stars) This has been my happiest moment in over a year. I am sorry Steve, BUT WE GOT IT USA BEAT CANADA!!
Nobody is mentioning Theresa Feaster on any of these reviews. She becomes not only the first ever female assistant coach in the world juniors but also the First to win gold!!!!
Don Cherry said it last time when Canada ran up the score on Denmark that the hockey gods will get you. Canada ran up the score on Germany and the hockey gods got them again.
That’s why I like watching you Steve, you respect the game and all the people who play it. You’re good at talking to fans of your team as well as your opponents team
There is literally nothing I enjoy more in this world then watching Canadians lose. It brings me a immense amount of joy to harvest all the salt coming from comment sections and twitter. so I'm a bit disappointed that you gave a pretty fair and level-headed analysis instead of blowing up and screaming and crying like I wanted you to. That being said, there are plenty of Canadians saying "EiGhTeEn MeDaLs!!!!!!!!" and "UsA gOt LuCkY!!!!!" on twitter to fulfill my Salt Quotas at least until the Maple Leafs first or second round exit in this year's playoffs
stay classy now.
@@red3here never
I wish every Canadian is like Steve. Of course I know not all Canadians were talking trash before the game but a ton of you were. Besides that you guys played very good. Ggs. And I love the garbage can because it’s going to add Cole to the fire.
usa baby 🇺🇸
Nate Leaman was the wildcard in this tourney. He has a way of making teams better the longer they are together. His run to the NCAA National championship with Providence was similar on a larger scale. His teams are fast and usually better conditioned than their opponents. I would not be surprised to see him in the pro ranks soon.
On a serious team Canada was fucking amazing. absolutely beauty’s it was a great game
On balance we (Canada) were outplayed and deserved to lose. The days of Canada just showing up and expecting to win by divine right are over. They've been over for quite a while.
thank you for such a cool series. I didn't know wjfr was a thing but it was cool to stick a toe in. I watched a little of the bronze game but had other plans during the gold game. glad you keep a level head with the junior players. as a Texan who grew on football being a ride or die sport. it all ways make me cringe when full grow adult act like a 18 year should be [explicit violence] for no making a catch. just exciting to see such talent get a chance to play a wide range of people from other cultures.
edit also we don't say one barrel at at time, what in tarnation
As a Panthers fan, I’m incredibly excited about the future of our goaltending, if they’re able to hold on to both Knight and Levi
Fla wont. In the meantime have fun with Bobrovsky
@@joshuaclark6467 what a fail that is.
@@joshuaclark6467 alright bud, which bandwagon did you jump on? You wanna trash my team I’ll come right back swinging jackass
@@zachlesk5685 i jumped on Colorado's bandwagon back in 95 when i was 12. You remember when we swept fla for that easy cup? Even tho i live in penguin territory now still represent the foote clan all these years later.
@@joshuaclark6467 you tell me which team had the most prospects in this tournament, much less all the way to the final four. While I can admit that yeah the Avs time might be now, I’ve at least got the knowledge that the Panthers had 5 prospects not just in the tournament, but in the semi finals and eventually less in the finals. Meanwhile, your gong show of a prospect Bowen Byram couldn’t even get one past Spencer Knight. Team Canada got carried by a phenomenal goalie prospect, who Roberto Luongo, (hm, does that name sound familiar?) scouted him and said that he is one of the goalies of the future, which is why the cats picked him
American here and I'm sure it sucks to lose after playing so well the rest of the tournament. For the Canadian players remembering this 10 years from now, what a incredible, unique memory playing and bonding in a bubble. Hopefully they are the only world junior players to need to play in a bubble.
As an American, I say Levi was easily the best goalie at that tournament
I’ve heard the phrase before regarding barrel racing not whatever that weird story of crossing the desert was
I just remember 1 Canadian forward taking on 4 collapsing defense, over and over and over.
American here, I think your answer is spot on on both takes, one barrel at a time, lol. Let's build up the rivalry and have fun. I love hockey and get most of my content from Canada, I didn't think we had a chance based on the media/podcasts. As long as it is not malicious, i love bringing this element to the rivalry. Just tell us to check the Olympic scoreboard but us yanks have to take the wins when we get them. Thanks for all you do.
This game reminded me A LOT like the 2019 Blues @ Bruins S.C. Finals game 7.. USA played a fast and heavy game in the O-zone, the defense did a fantastic job boxing out Canada, making them take shots from the outside corners. With a Trap style defense, a terrific goalkeeper, a speedy and heavy on the puck offensive attack, just like StL. played specifically in game 7. I could be wrong but either way I'm super stoked for these boys!! Way to go team USA!!!
Oh btw, I don't understand what happened with the barrel thing? Can someone explain that?
Honestly I can’t even imagine being 17-19 years old and having a whole country watching you and hoping that you win a gold medal... good game on both sides. Just not a lot of puck luck for Canada
I can vouch that the barrel thing is true. They even talked about it way earlier in the tournament
Steve, buddy, I love you but please pause the video of team USA bringing the barrel onto the ice. You can CLEARLY see that the top is covered with a small white cap for the liquids, good luck putting trash into that. Then look up Uline Barrel and you'll see the EXACT barrel. For the record, I'm an American and I wish they had actually brought out a trash can and just chirped tf out of the Canadians. Much love from the States.
no class what so ever.
@@red3here No Gold what so ever. :)))))))) stay salty my friend
I believe they wanted the chat and people at home to take a photo with them. lmao
I'm not saying the barrel/trash can incident wasn't meant how it came off, but when the US lost to Russia they made the comment about "moving on to the next barrel" (which I thought was odd and had never heard before) so it's not like they came up with that phrase or idea just to rag on Canada, if anything it was their motto all tournament, but we only saw it at the medal picture. (Could have just kept that a locker room thing though, not necessary to bring it out on the ice)
Canadians hate Zegras forever, but the USA earned the gold. Canada showed they could’ve won the game in the 3rd period but it was too late and the USA was too good to give it up then. Definitely if a few bounces went Canada’s way it could’ve been different, but that’s hockey.
Until 2019, or 1 B.C. (before covid), I watched hockey every night before bed. I was just happy to see some games and get some sleep last week. I hope you're getting some sleep, SteveDaddy.
It's literally a barrel.
Stever, your comments were perfect. Well done.
As an American, major props to team Canada. Sometimes you don’t get any bounces, team USA saved their most complete game for the last one. Knight was unreal in the third.
Canada didn’t have to worry about any team in the tournament because they knew they would win. They didn’t think the US would come in to the game with the confidence they had and they blew it.
Canada deserved to be on the trash can
I'm an American, didn't raise my hand. A great rivalry is elevated even more when the two teams are elite. Just about any other game I'd be rooting for Canada, but it's a proud day for North American hockey overall.
Also excited for NHL to return
I'm excited for my new hockey jersey to return.
I loved that there was an ad when you said three, two, one, love ya
5:03 I was eating, man 😭😂
U-S-A! U-S-A!
Thank you for not making the same excuses as everyone else... Covid, Dach, etc.
USA wanted it more.
“Respect Your Opponent”
Dach shouldn’t have smacked a guy who didn’t even have the puck.
That's right! Murica'
Respect to our boys
I like how Canada's one claim to fame is hockey and now the US is passing them on that too, and it's not like we're even trying.
Maybe the term "one barrel at a time" is like "shooting fish in a barrel"
IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS THE SAME WAY I WAIT FOR LEAFS BRUINS GAME 7 RECAPS
what does that have to do with anything?
@@red3here Cuz I’m from Boston bud.
The USA team stepped up last night. Canada was amazing throughout the tournament and I actually thought they would get the gold. Watching the tournament gave me great excitement for the years coming up when these young men will populate and delight the NHL and its fans.
I’m happy we won but I have a lot of respect for Canada 🇨🇦 and I think the barrel was hilarious 🤣
Now the whole of Canada can understand leafs fans
What really matters is these are the guys we will be watching in a few years. Future looks great.
What you said at the end rings so true. I’m a Leafs fan living in Upstate NY and one thing I have noticed is how hard the Canadian fans are on these young players. I actually think it gives the US guys motivation and can use the underdog status and simply play their game while the Canadians always seem so timid in these big games. Buds all day.
Canada had dominated the tournament until they ran into a team that could skate with them. They didn't handle the USA speed very well.
Canada struggled to play basic hockey and the US played a great shut down game. That being said I'm super impressed by team GERMANY and everything they overcame.
All I can say is FEELS GOOD MAN 🇺🇸