4-1 against Austria and the full pot after four World Cup matches.
But despite this, there are a lot of unanswered questions about the American team.
– They are very careless in defense, says Maria Roth, an expert on SVT in broadcasting.
The United States opened the Ice Hockey World Cup by defeating host nation Finland 4-1.
Since then, the results have been rolling for the Americans, who, after defeating Austria, won all matches in the tournament after regular time.
But despite leading the Sweden group on 12 points, they were not convinced, according to the SVT experts, who pointed out that the defense leaves a lot to be desired.
Did Sweden play like this in defence? Mostly not. They (the United States) are very lenient on defense. It starts in the midsection, and maybe it starts with someone like Touch (Alex) who’s going to be involved in the back-checking process. They do not have the same structure as Sweden, but it is worth considering whether this team can go further, not only today, a weak defense, as Maria Ruth says in the broadcast.
“sheer horror”
Supported by Jonas Anderson:
Relevant note. Defensively the United States was unimpressed, except perhaps against Finland. Defensive work is also work effort, we must remember this, and the United States was not willing to put in the effort required to play well defensively in the end. They got away with a mere anti-German scare and probably will today too. He says it’s not good ice hockey on the American side.
Celebration of talent – spreading star
USA beat Austria 4-1, including the solo goal by 19-year-old linebacker Len Hutson.
– will be especially noticeable with Hutson, who is willing to do the job and who has the temperament to play and thinks it’s fun to play ice hockey. Compare that with Touch, which barely gets involved, says Jonas Anderson.
Sweden and the United States meet in the final group stage match on May 23.
In the second match in the afternoon, Latvia won 2-1 against Norway. SHL file Rodrigo Apóles, Rugley, scored the goal 1-0. After four rounds, Latvia has five points and Norway four, so both teams have a chance at the playoffs.
