“The Germans were a big, physical team. They played to their strengths really well of getting to the inside on the forecheck. That was something that we knew they were going to do,” Kampfer said.
“When we moved our feet we got out of pressure really quick, but when we stopped skating and slowed it down, we let them play to their identity. It’s something that we have to learn going forward knowing that we might possibly play them again.”
That is a distinct possibility as the Germans will face Slovakia in the qualification round with the winner drawing the top-seeded Americans.
In the meantime, the U.S. will gladly take the extra day. After such a physical game, any down time is good for soothing the aches and pains that comes from playing three games in four days.
“Having that extra day is something that we strived for when we first got here,” Kampfer said. “It gives guys a day rest and a little extra time to prepare because when the puck drops in a couple…
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