The USA, considered a favorite against the Lion, arrived in Stockholm. Based on the comments, Finland is not underestimated.
A USA, who plays in the Hockey World Championships in the Hockey World Championships, traveled from Herning, Denmark to Stockholm on Wednesday, on Wednesday.
The Lions were allowed to stay in Stockholm and took about an hour of ice training. The US day with their travel was different. On the ice, the team went relatively quickly.
– This was a hectic day with travel, but we got a feel for ice, environment and more. The guys are excited, US head coach Ryan Warsofsky convinced.
– Canada flew today, Austria flew and the Czech Republic also. No excuses. We are ready.
For the first time, Ryan Warsofsky is the US head coach at the World Cup. Pasi Liesimaa
Finnish scouted
The final positions of the blocks, the quarter -finals and the couple’s playgrounds were resolved late Tuesday.
The US played on Tuesday against the Czech Republic on Tuesday, and according to Warsofsky, the team’s coaching team immediately started background work in Finland when the opponent resolved.
– We have a good idea of how Finland plays. They play with a good structure and the team is really well trained, Warsofsky said.
In addition, the US coach has noticed that players have been selected for the Lion who are well suited to the team’s identity.
– We will continue working today and tomorrow and we will have a good game plan.
Basic disc
According to Warsofsky, US players in the World Cup have had to adapt to a bigger rink and, for example, opponents’ trap play.
However, the coach assured that the players had learned quickly.
– We must be patient with Finland. They do not give attacks, but we have to create an offensive game on their feet.
Warsofsky also emphasized the basics, such as defending the center and winning the goal. Warsofsky, who coaches San Jose Sharks, does not want to draw more patterns on the flip chart.
– We have to be ready for mentally and physically.
Concentrated USA
The US team is almost completely assembled from NHL players. Five of the players scored 50 power points or more in the NHL this season.
One of them is Vancouver Canucks Conor Garlandwho scored 19+31 = 50 power points in 81 matches.
– Finland is a great team. Tight match coming. We are looking forward to Garland.
– As tough the game is coming as you can. They always play hard. They have great players and a great goalkeeper.
Garland described his own team as a good, focused group.
– Let’s see if we get the job done.
The quarterfinals will be played on Thursday.
Conor Garland has scored as many power points for seven games in the World Cup. Pasi Liesimaa