We kicked off day 1 of tournament week with some great action! Team USA and Sweden went to battle this morning in Game 1. The protege taking down his mentor 7-6. Coach Martin had a fantastic game plan and executed it to perfection. It's a shame that Coach Fredrickson couldn't keep up with mind games from Coach Martin.

Game 2 was a goal tending clinic....Over 72 shots in total. But it was Team Finland that up came big 3-2 over Team Canada. Rex Whealon picking up right where he left off and continuing his round robin dominance. 

Game 3 was a tale of two halfs...first half was USA dominance. Second half was ALL Russia. Russia answered the bell in the second with 5 unanswered. But USA didn't quit scoring 2 in the last 10 seconds to tie it. It was Deanovich playing hero in OT for Team Russia.

We are starting the day off with Canada and Sweden. Both teams haven't found the win column yet so it's shaping up to be a good game for someone to get of the schneid. 

Prediction: Sweden over Canada 7 to 5

Finland and Russia look to continue their winnings ways as they square off in Game 2. Coach Whealon was quoted as saying, "it's going to be nuts. Strap in everybody b/c the train in on the tracks". 

Prediction: Finland over Russia 5 to 3

Ending the day USA takes on Canada in Game 3. Coach Marty looking to rebound after a disappointing loss to Russia. But standing in his way is MVP Coaching Favorite Matty Taylor and Canada. 

Prediction: USA wins 8 to 4 

Tournament Predictions

Prediction Number 1: Canada starts coaching search for 2020 after consecutive losses

Prediction Number 2: Coach Schubert gets fired by Whealon for poor performance

Prediction Number 3: Canada hires Schubert after being fired by Finland