#whc 2016

[aliceinhabsland]

They played one of their best games of the tournament, and we weren't at our best," Finland forward Jussi Jokinen (Florida Panthers) told the IIHF website. "It's tough to say why, but they deserved to win tonight. I've not often seen Canada play like that. It was a really smart game plan from them.

NHL.com

[pottercastleminds]

Final thoughts about WHC 2016:

It was a great tournament by all teams

There were close games and blowouts. There were upsets and shockers.

There were so so many heartwarming moments that reminded me why we love this game.

From Hungary’s first win in decades (and their fans finally getting to sing their national anthem with music), Laine admitting he won’t wash his jersey after being hit by Ovie, to watching Pavel Datsyuk's final game.

As a Canadian, I’m over the moon by Canada’s win. But as a hockey fan, I’m thrilled by the quality of play I saw in these past weeks.

Finally, to everyone who liked or reblogged by posts: Thank you. This was my first ever experience liveblogging and I had a blast!

PS: to my non-hockey followers, thank you for putting up with all my posts :)

[aliceinhabsland]

happy thinking about how happy and proud Tie must be of his boy

[pottercastleminds]

GALLY LOOKS AMAZING WITH A GOLD MEDAL! *heart eyes*

[pottercastleminds]

THEY’RE PLAYING ‘WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS’ YAASSSS

[pottercastleminds]

Congrats on the win, great game! Canada was clearly the best team so losing to you guys isn't as bad as it could be... But you can still go suck a dick with your 26th gold medal :p Greetings, a sad, bitter finn

Hahaha. 100% understandable reaction. I would have the same reaction if the tables would have turned. Still: CANADA WON GOLD. AAAHHHHHHHHH YAAAASSSSS

[pottercastleminds]

CANADA DEFEATS FINLAND 2-0 To Win 2nd Consecutive GOLD

Summary of the Post-Game Presentation:  Gold Medal: Canada (back-to-back Gold medals) Silver Medal: Finland Bronze Medal: Russia Triple Gold Club for Corey Perry!  Connor McDavid is the youngest player to win all 3 WHC levels!  SOG Canada: 33 SOG Finland: 16 Cam Talbot gets another shutout!  Player of the Game Canada: #97 Connor “McJesus” McDavid (GWG) Player of the Game Finland: #19 Mikko Koskinen (Goalie) MVP Award: #29 Patrick Laine (Tied for most points in the tournament) Holy Crap Putin is there. There was a gasp in the crowd. He gave a speech congratulating the 3 medal winning teams. He called Canada the “founding fathers of Ice Hockey.”  Medals were given out to both teams. Heartwarming hand shakes, especially given that the players know each other.  M. Koivu and C. Perry getting the 2nd and 1st place trophies for their team. 

[aliceinhabsland]

CONGRATS  COREY PERRY ON YOUR TRIPLE GOLD!!!