*Disclaimer: this thread contains ice hockey*
Is there a general interest in the games? Who's been watching?
I wish I would've had time to create this game earlier to see who's the Nostradamus of hockey with predictions.
My predictions for the groups, and their overall standings:
Group A
#1 SWE, not their best team, but in an easy group. Finishes surprisingly low, 4-8th.
#2 SUI, the Swiss play better then expected but still has a long way to go.
4-8th.
#3 LAT, a tough tournament for Latvia. Not in the top 8.
#4 ITA, not really a competitor but a filler of the groups. Journey ends here.
Group B
#1 USA, tough start but a good overall tournament. Finishes in the top 4.
#2 CZE, strong as usual, finishes in the top 4.
#3 BLR, did their best but didn't reach the top 8.
#4 AUT, would've deserved better, but had tough opponents.
Group C
1# SVK, a strong contender for the top 4 but doesn't quite reach it. 4-8th.
2# CAN, a strong contender as well and makes it to the top 4.
3# GER, a good tournament but still not quite on the level with the stronger teams. Unlucky finish just outside the top 8.
4# NOR, not on par with the rest of the group.
Group D
1# RUS, starts off strong but folds under pressure. 4-8th.
2# FIN, shapes up and reaches the top 4.
3# UKR, beats Denmark but that's their only victory.
4# DEN, unable to surprise like they've done in the past. 0 points.
So, what do you think?