Saturday, May 17, 2008

Canada and Russia go for Fold, Stralman stars for Sweden



Tomorrow's game will be a classic match up between Canada and Russia. Both countries are undefeated although the Russians needed overtime twice to win games. Canada's top line has been dominant in particular Dany Heatley. Heatley is a gifted player but he makes be nervous because he occasionally disappears in big games (which makes him a good fit for the Senators). In 2006 he and Rick Nash did a disappearing act against the Russians. Let's hope they show up tomorrow.

Two Maple Leafs players played in the tournament. Tomas Kaberle was captain of the Czech team and was second in tournament scoring for defensemen. He was also player of the game for Sweden against Switzerland. Anton Stralman who should have been playing for the Marlies finished 5 in scoring among defensemen. He scored 2 goals against Canada and was selected as player of the game.