Comments on: 2008 IIHF World Championship Bracket – Semifinal Update

By: pucksandbooks

pucksandbooks — Thu, 15 May 2008 17:23:02 +0000

A bittersweet feat, Bears112. He sure looks like a riser of a prospect.

By: Bears112

Bears112 — Thu, 15 May 2008 17:13:03 +0000

How about Sami Lepisto scoring the OT goal for Finland to knock out the Americans?? http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app?articleid=363494&page=NewsPage&service=page

By: usiel

usiel — Thu, 15 May 2008 16:39:58 +0000

I’ve watched almost every Russian game and I would have to agree Semin probably has the edge as the best player. Definitely bodes well for the Caps this next season.

By: Stokley Rose

Stokley Rose — Thu, 15 May 2008 15:17:10 +0000

That’s just asking to break something…stay healthy, Sasha!!

By: Victor

Victor — Thu, 15 May 2008 14:56:33 +0000

Stokley Rose, it’s obvious he’s flying. It’s a bird…it’s a plane…it’s SUPER SEMIN!!!
(But, yeah, he’s at least four feet in the air, it seems!)

By: Gustafsson

Gustafsson — Thu, 15 May 2008 14:42:12 +0000

Stokley Rose, That picture is as it appears on the IIHF web site.

By: Stokley Rose

Stokley Rose — Thu, 15 May 2008 14:36:46 +0000

Is that photo doctored? What the hell is Semin doing that high in the air?

By: Bryan

Bryan — Thu, 15 May 2008 12:47:39 +0000

Hmm, same four finalist teams as last year.

By: SovSport

SovSport — Thu, 15 May 2008 11:52:52 +0000

Here' the same goal from more angles: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FV1rrxdo1xw&feature=related

By: SovSport

SovSport — Thu, 15 May 2008 11:49:29 +0000

Semin is actually one of the best players this year for Team Russia. If not THE best.
On of our hockey experts at Sovetsky Sport, when asked to name the best player on the team so far, told us: “I would have to say it is Semin. This forward is playing with style, showing an elegant and physical game at the same time. He can pass, screen the goaltender, beat two defensemen if he gets a chance. He also scores. I also like how Semin handles being under pressure from any opponent. He stays absolutely calm, without any visible effort.”
I think Semin is showing the great game he had during the playoffs in the NHL. Great for him, great for the Caps.
On a different note, please check out one of the worst own goals in hockey history. Russia played Switzerland last night at the Worlds. A Swiss defenseman tried to clear the puck along the boards when this happened:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0vbjUDYWhE