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General Forums => The O' Club => Topic started by: oakranger on February 19, 2010, 05:48:33 PM
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This Sunday thee will be a great match: U.S. vs Canada. Lets see your vote who will win.
Canada
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GO TEAM USA!
(canada's gonna win, eh)
Personaly I'm still bitter over NBC jibbing me of the USA vs Norway game they were supposed to of broadcasted when they said they were gonna broadcast it.
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Well being a SJ Sharks fan I'm Leaning towards Canada. The Sharks 3 top forwards and their best D-Man will be playing for Canada, while Their 2nd Line Center will be going for Team USA. I just wanna see a good game. I won't be disappointed as long as it isn't a yawner.
Canada has ALL the pressure, if they don't win the gold it will be HUGE FAILURE(much like every SJ playoff run). So Canada has a lot to prove and so do my favorite players.
I am an American though, so it would do wonders for USA hockey to win it all. My two Daughters watched some of the USA women's team and wanna play hockey now. I just think more people in the States need to see more hockey so it isn't treated as the "other sport", and the Olympics is a great platform for that. A good run by the USA team will get a buzz going here again.
I think Canada will edge the US 5-4.
I just hope that that they can meet again in the Medal round for the Gold.
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Canada is good, real good.
Im hoping for a USA win.
USA curling team is 0-4 with 3 straight last rock losses. :(
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USA curling team is 0-4 with 3 straight last rock losses. :(
The woman's U.S team won today.
Gotta say I thought Curling was dumb, but it's actually pretty interesting to watch.
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Will be a great game. Miller is an amazing goaltender and Canada will have to come out firing if they expect to win. The Swiss gave us a good scare last night.
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The woman's U.S team won today.
Gotta say I thought Curling was dumb, but it's actually pretty interesting to watch.
Fun to play too :aok
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The woman's U.S team won today.
Gotta say I thought Curling was dumb, but it's actually pretty interesting to watch.
Men won too, beat the Frenches.
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Sunday is going to be crazy.
You realize all the medal winners from the past two Olympics are going that day? Russia, US, Can, Czechs, Swe, and Finland....all playing.
I'm eagerly awaiting the Russia vs Czech game.... both teams hate the other (Cold war never died there) and Russia really needs to win....it's by far the most important prelim game that day. That Group B is crazy... poor Latvia!
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Men won too, beat the Frenches.
Ya, after they benched Shuster... Kind of feel bad for the guy. He put the team together. Got to the Olympics. Then got benched by a "higher power".
Of course, he did pretty much blow it.
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Ya, after they benched Shuster... Kind of feel bad for the guy. He put the team together. Got to the Olympics. Then got benched by a "higher power".
Of course, he did pretty much blow it.
Yeah I was surprised by that too, but like you said, he had been choking.
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Ya, after they benched Shuster... Kind of feel bad for the guy. He put the team together. Got to the Olympics. Then got benched by a "higher power".
Of course, he did pretty much blow it.
Blow it is an understatement, choking 3 games in a row is not good.
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I found it interesting that they were saying unlike in other Olympic sports most Curler's have regular jobs, I believe it's only Canada & Germany were the Curling players make enough money from sponsorship or the government that they don't have to work, like on the U.S men's team I think one of them is a bartender.
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I found it interesting that they were saying unlike in other Olympic sports most Curler's have regular jobs, I believe it's only Canada & Germany were the Curling players make enough money from sponsorship or the government that they don't have to work, like on the U.S men's team I think one of them is a bartender.
One of them is a substitute teacher and another is a IC manager or something like that.
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I found it interesting that they were saying unlike in other Olympic sports most Curler's have regular jobs, I believe it's only Canada & Germany were the Curling players make enough money from sponsorship or the government that they don't have to work, like on the U.S men's team I think one of them is a bartender.
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USA....all da way :banana:
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Well looks like they put Shuster back in, hopefully he can redeem himself today against Sweden.
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I watched womens curling USA vs Russia... gotta admit part of me was cheering for Russia because the girls on that team were gorgeous.
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I watched womens curling USA vs Russia... gotta admit part of me was cheering for Russia because the girls on that team were gorgeous.
Lol, same here, that 19yr with the blond & black hair was really cute.
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U.S beat Sweden in curling! What a match that was.
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U.S beat Sweden in curling! What a match that was.
Yeah it was really good, Sweden kept making the clutch shot's they needed, I was afraid that the U.S was gonna blow it yet again, but Shuster & his team pulled it off, very competitive match.
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Gonna be a great hockey game. I can't wait. Being an American I want the US to win, but I also like many of the players of Canada. Russia is another team that I can't wait to watch.
:aok
PS Curling is actually very intriguing to watch once you sit down and watch it. I found myself reading the whole wiki page on it.
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PS Curling is actually very intriguing to watch once you sit down and watch it. I found myself reading the whole wiki page on it.
I found the same thing, a week ago I would have said Curling was boring, but after watching it I've found it very entertaining, also looks like a lot of fun to play.
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I found the same thing, a week ago I would have said Curling was boring, but after watching it I've found it very entertaining, also looks like a lot of fun to play.
Same here. Try to find a curling club in Wichita but non was found. Might have to start one.
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Go Canada!
(http://fi.somethingawful.com/images/smilies/emot-canada.gif)
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WOW! Women curling got their butts kicked by Canada, 9-2
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WOW! Women curling got their butts kicked by Canada, 9-2
Title of thread.... Olympic Men's Hockey.
Main discussion on thread... Curling.
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WOW! Women curling got their butts kicked by Canada, 9-2
And that was not the full 10 ends, only in 7 ends.
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And that was not the full 10 ends, only in 7 ends.
Yea, i think they have "rule" or something that if a team is winning by a large margin, the loosing opponent can call to end the game.
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And that was not the full 10 ends, only in 7 ends.
Damn, they got there butts handed to them. The U.S team mens team really messed up in the 5th end I believe, they had 2 points if they had just put the hammer in the house, but they went for 3 points and ended up knocking all there stones out and gave the Brits a point, it was unbelievable.
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Yea, i think they have "rule" or something that if a team is winning by a large margin, the loosing opponent can call to end the game.
That is because there is no real chance of a comeback by the loosing team. The winning team will just keep peeling rocks.
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2-1 USA after first period
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4-2 USA woooooo
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4-2 USA woooooo
Ownage
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U.S. team is totally for real, and they are a gold medal round contender for sure.
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Hell ya, U.S.A all day, Canadian fans have to just be in disbelief right now, I was hoping for a U.S victory, but thought Canada would end up winning, it was an awesome game, Miller just owned that net.
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Miller just owned that net.
As I predicted. The only thing the Canadians could put in the net was Crosby.
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What a shocker. Go USA.....spectacular fingernail win at the end of that third period.
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What a game.
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USA 5 - 3 win!!! :O :aok
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Wooooot
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A classic great game. Congats USA. :aok
The only thing that kept the Americans in the game was the goal tender. Btw, Wilson was born in Canada.
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I'm incredibly depressed right now.
And I wish Miller was Canadian.
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50 years it took for U.S to beat the Canadians in Hockey! wow
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50 years it took for U.S to beat the Canadians in Hockey! wow
I would like to point-out that the win in 1980 at Lake Placid (the Miracle on Ice) does mean that the US team beat the Canadian team in abstencia de facto.
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Sweden beats Finland 3-0.
See you in the Finals USA.
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Sweden beats Finland 3-0.
See you in the Finals USA.
:banana: :banana:
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A classic great game. Congats USA. :aok
The only thing that kept the Americans in the game was the goal tender. Btw, Wilson was born in Canada.
Same could be said for Broder ... had he not had the game he had ... USA would have pummeled Canada.
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Same could be said for Broder ... had he not had the game he had ... USA would have pummeled Canada.
You got to be joking. Brodeur made 2 booners that cost Canada and put them in catchup mode. Besides Canada out shot USA 45-23.
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You got to be joking. Brodeur made 2 booners that cost Canada and put them in catchup mode. Besides Canada out shot USA 45-23.
Out shot them and still lost :headscratch: maybe they should of taken less slapshots and more quality shots eh? almost twice the shots and still lost :cry WTG!!! USA
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You got to be joking. Brodeur made 2 booners that cost Canada and put them in catchup mode. Besides Canada out shot USA 45-23.
Wow so it wasnt just the goalie that gave us the win....it was the Canadian offense as well :rofl
Sweden beats Finland 3-0.
See you in the Finals USA.
Bring it :rock :cheers: :salute
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Out shot them and still lost :headscratch: maybe they should of taken less slapshots and more quality shots eh? almost twice the shots and still lost :cry WTG!!! USA
:rock
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Besides Canada out shot USA 45-23.
I really hope your weren't trying to say that as some kind of bragging for the Canadian team because if so it was a fail on a couple levels.
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You got to be joking. Brodeur made 2 booners that cost Canada and put them in catchup mode. Besides Canada out shot USA 45-23.
maybe canada sucks...
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maybe canada sucks...
If you were on canadian territory and said that, they would send the mounties after you!
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If you were on canadian territory and said that, they would send the mounties after you!
OH noes!!!!! Not Sgt. Preston and his dog King!?!!!
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LOL,more like Dudley Doright these days Mash.
The game was a let down for Canadians for sure,but this is a tournment and it only means they haven't got a "by" in this next round.
The Russians have a good team too,I'd say Russia, USA and Canada as the medal winners,what order depends on who has the best game at the right time!
:salute
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The game was a let down for Canadians for sure,but this is a tournment and it only means they haven't got a "by" in this next round.
I have to say though, just to have the U.S team beat the Canadian team, and have it happen in their own country, was worth more then Gold to me as a fan.
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Wow so it wasnt just the goalie that gave us the win....it was the Canadian offense as well :rofl
Bring it :rock :cheers: :salute
Are you really that clueless? A shot on net is only counted if the puck would hit in the 4'x6' of the net. Miller saved the American asses.
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Are you really that clueless? A shot on net is only counted if the puck would hit in the 4'x6' of the net. Miller saved the American asses.
We whipped the Canadian team. No if ands or buts.
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Are you really that clueless? A shot on net is only counted if the puck would hit in the 4'x6' of the net. Miller saved the American asses.
He sure did,Miller put in 1 of the best games I've seen from him.At the other end though Marty didnt have his best game by a long shot..............
:salute
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Are you really that clueless? A shot on net is only counted if the puck would hit in the 4'x6' of the net. Miller saved the American asses.
Still wouldn't be trying to brag that your team put 45 shots on goal & only got 3 in, while the U.S team only put 23 shots on goal & got 5 in.
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Still wouldn't be trying to brag that your team put 45 shots on goal & only got 3 in, while the U.S team only put 23 shots on goal & got 5 in.
1 was empty net. :D
And really - Miller is in his prime. To stop 42 shots is incredible. There's no question in my mind as to why we lost.
I think Marty is PAST his prime by ten years... We shoulda had Luongo in net.
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Are you really that clueless? A shot on net is only counted if the puck would hit in the 4'x6' of the net. Miller saved the American asses.
Clueless, when it comes to hockey rules and how to play it? Yes im very ignorant but sports in general no I was actually a jock in school.
Ok I played Lacrosse for a states competitive team 4 years on Varsity. The difference between a Bad shot on goal and a Good shot is not much in distance or difference but the outcome is HUGE. Its even the same in the military with shooting at a target....Id rather have 10 well placed shots then 40 badly aimed shots.
EDIT:Forgot something..............nuff said
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Hey Canada, you still have the Woman's hokey team. There is no doubt that it will be a great match between U.S and Canada.
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1 was empty net. :D
And really - Miller is in his prime. To stop 42 shots is incredible. There's no question in my mind as to why we lost.
I think Marty is PAST his prime by ten years... We shoulda had Luongo in net.
Even though I was rooting for USA, I said that before the game started that Brodeur is past his prime. But hey you guys have Luongo starting in net against Germany. Personally I would have put Luongo in after the 3rd goal was given up.
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Congrats to Canadians Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir for the Gold medal in figure skating.
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The Russians have a good team too,I'd say Russia, USA and Canada as the medal winners,what order depends on who has the best game at the right time!
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That's not going to happen. Either Canada or Russia will go out in a quarterfinal. This is of course because they will meet eachother there.
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The Russians have a good team too,I'd say Russia, USA and Canada as the medal winners,what order depends on who has the best game at the right time!
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That can't happen. If Canada wins vs Germany.. they play Russia in the Quarterfinals. One of those two teams cannot win a medal. (technically both may not, if Canada loses to Germany then Russia loses to Germany...highly unlikely doesn't even begin to explain that)
The Seeds...
1. USA, 3-0-0-0, 9 points, +9 goals
2. Sweden, 3-0-0-0, 9 points, +7 goals (Has been my dark horse for the tournament)
3. Russia, 2-0-1-0, 7 points, +7 goals
4. Finland, 2-0-0-1, 6 points, +6 goals
5. Czech Republic, 2-0-0-1, 6 points, +3 goals
6. Canada, 1-1-0-1, 5 points, +7 goals
7. Slovakia, 1-1-0-1, 5 points, +5 goals
8. Switzerland, 0-1-1-1, 3 points, -2 goals
9. Belarus, 1-0-0-2, 3 points, -4 goals
10. Norway, 0-0-1-2, 1 point, -14 goals
11. Germany, 0-0-0-3, 0 points, -9 goals
12. Latvia, 0-0-0-3, 0 points, -15 goals
2010 Olympic Mens Hockey Bracket
Playoff Qualifier 1 Quarter-Final 1
#8 Switzerland #1 USA
#9 Belarus PQ1 Winner Semi-Final 1
Playoff Qualifier 2 Quarter-Final 2 QF1 Winner Gold Medal
#5 Czech Republic #4 Finland QF2 Winner SF1 Winner
#12 Latvia PQ2 Winner SF2 Winner
Playoff Qualifier 3 Quarter-Final 3
#7 Slovakia #2 Sweden
Bronze Medal
#10 Norway PQ3 Winner Semi-Final 2 SF1 Loser
Playoff Qualifier 4 Quarter-Final 4 QF3 Winner SF2 Loser
#6 Canada #3 Russia
QF4 Winner
#11 Germany PQ4 Winner
I honestly think the Czech Republic will make it through to play the US in the Semifinals...with the US winning that in a very close game.
The Canadians are going to have a really tough time getting through their bracket....After mopping up a lackluster German team, they'll be ostensibly playing the Russian squad in the Quarters and then, most likely, a very tough Swedish team in the Semis that went undefeated in the Prelims...
So...US vs Canada for the Gold....I still think Canada will win it, unfortunately. The talent is just too deep...I just can't think they won't show up. I will be wearing my USA jersey, but I don't think we win in a rematch...the Canadians won't look past us again. I would love to see the US team beat the Canadians for the gold... would do wonders for the sport.
Gold - Canada
Silver- US
Bronze - Sweden
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I'm American but I would like to see Canada win the gold. It is their national sport and they are hosting the games. We have enough medals.
My hoped for results: (1) Canada
(2) Sverige
(3) Suomi
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Sweden beats Finland 3-0.
See you in the Finals USA.
Yeah, see you there...
Your boys are have a really great time watching the game from the stands.
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1 was empty net. :D
That 1 empty net goal reflected the game as a whole.
USA hustled throughout the game and wanted the win.
Canada was lackluster and was expecting the win (as did just about everyone in the world).
No doubt Miller played a fantastic game, but Canada cannot lay the complete blame on Brodeur for all 5 goals scored. Canada was flatfooted and their forechecking was less than stellar ... had the forwards and defense done a better job and taken the USA guys a little more serious, Brodeur might have been the hero.
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Well the Swiss just beat Belarus so looks like were going to be playing the Swiss in our next game.
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TBH,I hadn't checked the schedule of who plays who next round!
I was mearly pointing out my top picks as the best teams,unfortunately sometimes the best teams dont get to "go for the gold" because of the tournment style they use for the games.
Canada beat Germany handily,was a good first period but I lost interest after the score ran up to 7or 8 to 1,dont even know the final score. :lol :lol simply because it doesnt matter,only the medal round games really matter,well atleast to me!
:salute
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I's kind of lame that Canada and Russia have to meat in the quarter finals. It should be a great game between two elite teams. It's a shame only one will even get a chance to win a medal after tomorrow.
The US team should handle the Swiss, but I saw Hiller steal a few games last April. I hope he gives up 10 goals and pulls a groin(won't even be his probably :headscratch:).
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Yeah we shouldn't have any problem with the Swiss team, I think the only reason it was even close in there first game against each other was the U.S team hadn't even practiced together yet.
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Oh this match is a big one! Here in Montreal people are leaving work early today to prep the beer and nachos.
No matter the outcome, the first game (USA vs Canada) was excellent - the pace was just unmatched, Miller was the hero of the day. Today's game is looking to be just as good, or even better.
Go Canada!!!
<S>
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Big props to Swiss in the tourney, they were total underdogs but they gave Canada a run for the money once and the United States now twice. I am interested to see the outcome of Canada vs Russia, which are ranked #1 and 2 in the world coming into the olympics, as well as Sweden vs Slovakia. Sweden did win Pool C, but they were not very strong in the preliminaries, beating Belarus and Germany by small scores. Slovakia could stage an upset over Sweden if they play there cards right. Also, after Czech's near loss to Latvia, I expect to see them win over Finland, as I think it was a wake-up call for them.
Predictions:
Gold Medal Round - United States vs Russia
Bronze Medal Round - Slovakia vs Czech
Gold - United States
Silver - Russian Federation
Bronze - Czech Republic
United States returns to the gold medal stand 30 years after winning in Lake Placid. There heart and determination can't be matched by any other team in the tournament.
Quarterfinals:
Canada is beat by Russia 5-4 in OT
Sweden is beat by Slovakia 3-2 in OT.
Finland loses to Czech 4-2
Semifinals:
United States defeats Czech Rep. 3-1
Russia defeats Slovakia 6-3 (they (Slovakia) won in overtime over Russia in the preliminaries, but with the gold medal round on the horizon, Russia will be balls to the wall)
Gold Medal Round:
United States 3
Russian Federation 2
Bronze Medal Round:
Czech Rep. 3
Slovakia 1
(as you can tell I have a lot of faith in slovakia beating sweden :))
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Yeah I was surprised by how well the Swiss played in the Olympics so far, they've come real close to beating some of the best teams there.
As for the Canada Vs. Russia game tonight I'm thinking it will be Canada that wins.
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Well so far looks like I might be right about Canada beating Russia, Canada's just lighting the Russians up, 3-0 in the first with the last 2 goals scored just 46 sec apart.
Well the Russians are coming to life, 3-1 now.
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Well so far looks like I might be right about Canada beating Russia, Canada's just lighting the Russians up, 3-0 in the first with the last 2 goals scored just 46 sec apart.
Well the Russians are coming to life, 3-1 now.
That is crazy, 3 goals in what...2 mins
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4 - 1 end of first,21 shot on net for the Canuks!!
:salute
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4 - 1 end of first,21 shot on net for the Canuks!!
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Yeah I think the Russians have just about that many too, it's a crazy game.
I thought that Canada would win, but I thought that the Russians would have at least kept it a close game, but Canada is just blowing them away, and it's only the end of the 1st. Maybe the loss to the U.S just really got a fire going under the Canadians.
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Man what happen to the Russian team, they're getting beat on like they were a team from some unknown country, 6-1 now. I can't believe they haven't pulled their goalie.
And now another score, but now by the Russians, 6-2. I've never seen a Hockey game have this high a score this early in the game.
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Well Canada won 7-3, so looks like in all likelihood we'll be facing them in the Gold medal round, a rematch of Sunday nights game, so if we can beat them and take gold it will definitely show that it wasn't a fluke that we beat them in the first game.
Also did anyone catch that woman's speed skating relay race, I just saw the last few minutes but Korea ended up getting a DQ after having won the gold because they slightly bumped into the racer from China near the end of the race, that has to suck, thinking you just won gold then finding out you've been disqualified, especially since this would have been the 5th consecutive gold for Korea in this event, but turned out to be a good thing for the U.S as they finished last in 4th, so they moved into 3rd for bronze.
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US. beat swiss 2-0. HUH, must took a day off or something.
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US. beat swiss 2-0. HUH, must took a day off or something.
Yeah they were the afternoon game, started at 2:00 P.M CST
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US. beat swiss 2-0. HUH, must took a day off or something.
You shoulda seen the puck right above the swiss goal line literally at 0.0 seconds in the second half.
Intense :)
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Finland beat Czech Republic 2-0, so looks like were playing Finland in the next round.
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Sweden out :furious
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ah my little slovaks held out :)
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Sweden out :furious
;)
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pfft wow that Russian goalie choked in the first period. Hey who let Canada back in the tourney. :D
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US. beat swiss 2-0. HUH, must took a day off or something.
Actually the swiss team is backed by a fantastic goalie and several highly skilled players.
That game was alot closer than the 2-0 score would lead you to believe,I think the swiss team was/is the surprize of the Olympic hockey and they deserve some sort of "proxie" award. :aok
For a team that wasn't regaurded as a "A" class team they put up a tough fight against what will eventually be the Gold and Silver medal winners.
:salute
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Actually the swiss team is backed by a fantastic goalie and several highly skilled players.
That game was alot closer than the 2-0 score would lead you to believe,I think the swiss team was/is the surprize of the Olympic hockey and they deserve some sort of "proxie" award. :aok
For a team that wasn't regaurded as a "A" class team they put up a tough fight against what will eventually be the Gold and Silver medal winners.
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I did not think that the swiss team was that good. thx for the telling me on that.
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pfft wow that Russian goalie choked in the first period.
Yeah I couldn't believe they left him in there too, I thought for sure when they came back out for the 2nd period that it was over for him.
Did anyone stay up to watch that Sweden Slovakia game, it was kinda weird, Slovakia scored it's first 2 goals exactly 37 sec apart, then Sweden scored it's first 2 goals exactly 37 sec apart, what are the odds of that.
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Yeah I couldn't believe they left him in there too, I thought for sure when they came back out for the 2nd period that it was over for him.
Apparently the Russian coach has a philosophy where he sticks with the goalie he starts regardless... And apparently his record was nearly spotless (I think only 1 loss prior).
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CRAP! I forgot the Canada and U.S women hockey are play each other. 2-0 Canada.
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Have any of you actually seen what the Olympic medals look like, I just saw them for the first time when I saw the U.S woman's hockey team getting their medals, I think there really ugly, the surface of them isn't flat like they've always been, it's an undulating surface said to represent the west coast's landscape of mountains, waves, & snow drifts, they look like a old record that was left in the sun too long and got all warped.
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(http://www4.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/Unveiling+Vancouver+2010+Olympic+Paralympic+oOiB2PRW2s_l.jpg)
(http://www2.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/Unveiling+Vancouver+2010+Olympic+Paralympic+CSdz8pXjXi7l.jpg)
(http://www1.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/Unveiling+Vancouver+2010+Olympic+Paralympic+kVuVf5qdI5Cl.jpg)
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Bronze looks a lot more like copper.
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(http://www4.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/Unveiling+Vancouver+2010+Olympic+Paralympic+oOiB2PRW2s_l.jpg)
(http://www2.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/Unveiling+Vancouver+2010+Olympic+Paralympic+CSdz8pXjXi7l.jpg)
(http://www1.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/Unveiling+Vancouver+2010+Olympic+Paralympic+kVuVf5qdI5Cl.jpg)
Yeah there ugly, especially when you see them from the side, you can really see the warped look then.
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Sweden beats Finland 3-0.
See you in the Finals USA.
:neener:
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Actually the swiss team is backed by a fantastic goalie and several highly skilled players.
That game was alot closer than the 2-0 score would lead you to believe,I think the swiss team was/is the surprize of the Olympic hockey and they deserve some sort of "proxie" award. :aok
For a team that wasn't regaurded as a "A" class team they put up a tough fight against what will eventually be the Gold and Silver medal winners.
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The US had two goals called back, one highly questionable. Here nor there, the Swiss held Canada to a shoot out while Canada was in a funk. Otherwise, they were basically outclassed by lack of offense.
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Congratulation Canada women Hockey team for defeating U.S. and winning the gold. Hope that the IOC dose not rip you medal away for the stunt you pull on the ice.
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Congratulation Canada women Hockey team for defeating U.S. and winning the gold. Hope that the IOC dose not rip you medal away for the stunt you pull on the ice.
Why what happened?
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Looking forward to the USA-Finland game tonight. Bronze is the best achievable standing I predicted for us in the start of the tournament. Considering that the both North American teams, atleast on paper, can put together 3-4 teams matching the skill and talent of the Finns, Finland is the severe underdog in tonight's game. But in life and hockey anything can happen. :)
EDIT/Hopefully the referees don't wet themselves and can keep the game honest regarding to penalties/EDIT
OT: Btw, WTG Finland's women's team for getting the Bronze! :) Swedes were sure about their win considering they won 6 out of the 7 games they've had against Finland this season. You just gotta win the right games. :neener:
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USA 6 Finland 0 after the first. Finland is still fighting hard. The USA mens team looks better this game.
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Good job US team.
At least we did a one goal. The Winter-War spirit lighted up tad too late :(
Well, the Olympic Bronze medal is way much better than no medal at all :neener:
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Well, the Olympic Bronze medal is way much better than no medal at all :neener:
The Finn's don't have a medal yet, they still need to win one more game for that.
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The Finn's don't have a medal yet, they still need to win one more game for that.
Exactly. :cheers:
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The Finn's don't have a medal yet, they still need to win one more game for that.
You miss The Point here...
The Finland is way much closer to the Olympic Bronze, than the Sweden... :neener:
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You miss The Point here...
The Finland is way much closer to the Olympic Bronze, than the Sweden... :neener:
Well you can repeat that over and over again before you go to sleep. You are much closer to the Olympic Bronze, then the Sweden. Geez.
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Well, if Canada beats Slovk, they will play U.S AGAIN for the gold medal.
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Well you can repeat that over and over again before you go to sleep. You are much closer to the Olympic Bronze, then the Sweden. Geez.
Hit and sunk.
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Well, if Canada beats Slovk, they will play U.S AGAIN for the gold medal.
I hope Canada beats them tonight, I'd like to see the U.S beat Canada again.
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Hit and sunk.
Sweden 3 - Finland 0
That says it all really. Now shoo before i start posting pictures of Swedish girls vs Finnish girls.
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I hope Canada beats them tonight, I'd like to see the U.S beat Canada again.
It could end differently.
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Anyone watching this gold medal round for women's Curling Canada Vs. Sweden, I thought for sure Canada had it there, Sweden just self imploded there in the second half, and even down to the last 2 stones in the 10th end it looked like they had it, but Sweden just pulled it out by having Canada blow it to give Sweden 2 pts to tie it up. Canada is gonna be mad if they lose this.
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Watching it.
:O
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Watching it.
:O
Wow, what a game, I thought for sure Canada had it locked up, especially after, I think it was the 7th end, when Sweden blew their last stone and gave Canada 2pts instead of taking 1pt themselves & giving them the lead. It seemed after that that Sweden had just given up, all their throws were just horrible but they ended up pulling it off and winning, wtg Sweden.
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Yep thought it was a loss when they goofed lol. Good game for sure.
:cheers:
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Canada's looking good to win this one, their just controlling the puck, Slovakia is barely even able to get it down to their end, let alone get any shots.
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Yep, sure win to Canada, think im hitting the bed.
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Canada just tied Germany for most gold medals at 9 with the gold won in the speed skating 500m, the U.S has 8. Canada would of had the lead at 10 if their women's Curling team hadn't blown that game.
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Slovakia is starting to make it interesting, they just scored 2 goals in the last 10 min of the game to make it 3-2.
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For the Gold:
Canada Vs. USA
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For the Gold:
Canada Vs. USA
The way Canada fell apart there at the end of the game gives me a lot of hope for the U.S to win the gold.
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slovakia will destroy finland tomorrow.
united states will win gold against canada 4-2 on an empty netter at the end of the game to win gold.
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It is a rematch! :O
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When do we play the Russkies?
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Canada just tied Germany for most gold medals at 9 with the gold won in the speed skating 500m, the U.S has 8. Canada would of had the lead at 10 if their women's Curling team hadn't blown that game.
Canadian judge screws over Apollo Ohno.
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When do we play the Russkies?
We don't, Canada eliminated them in the previous round.
Canadian judge screws over Apollo Ohno.
I'm a fan of Apolo & was hoping he'd win, but I think it was a good DQ, he did put his hand on the other guy in the turn, if that guy wouldn't of fell then he wouldn't have been DQ, you could even tell after he crossed the finish that he knew he was gonna get DQ'd for that, I remember even thinking when I saw him going into the turn, "why is he putting his hand on that guys hip?".
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Im not usually a big hockey fan, but Ill be watching this one
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Final score will be: USA 3 (with 22 shots-on-goal), Canada 1 (with 34 shots-on-goal); and one team or the other is going to get a goal called back.
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slovakia will destroy finland tomorrow.
united states will win gold against canada 4-2 on an empty netter at the end of the game to win gold.
QFT :old:
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The referees did their best but even so, Finland STILL won!!! :lol
Where's Sweden? :D
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slovakia will destroy finland tomorrow.
:rofl
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"The Olympic Bronze medal is way much better than no medal at all :neener:"
:aok
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"The Olympic Bronze medal is way much better than no medal at all :neener:"
:aok
Quoted for thruth. :D
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The referees did their best but even so, Finland STILL won!!! :lol
Where's Sweden? :D
Sweden was busy winning gold in Curling :P
Congrats to the Bronze :cheers:
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this is going to be some amazing hockey... I cant wait! :rock
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Woot!!! Tie game.
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Dam good game
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Congrad canada
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Congrats Canada :salute
As always you had the referees on your side. But one of the best games i ever seen.
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:cry :cry
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:cry :cry :cry :cry
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:cry blame Canada for our silver medals
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Great game, longest overtime in Olympic history. Well done Canada. :salute
To the US team who had such a heartbreaking loss. You did good guys. :salute
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Good game all around, both teams ended with the same record, just unfortunately we won the first game.
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-------> NOW <------- they know who's game their playing. Great game, ended way better than if Canada would of scored on an empty net with less than one minute left in the game. :aok
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-------> NOW <------- they know who's game their playing. Great game, ended way better than if Canada would of scored on an empty net with less than one minute left in the game. :aok
little arrogant?
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-------> NOW <------- they know who's game their playing. Great game, ended way better than if Canada would of scored on an empty net with less than one minute left in the game. :aok
Lol, yeah they sure showed us. Canada barely won "their" game.
With the talent you had, you should have had a 25-3 goal differential through the tournament. As it is, you barely beat the Slovaks (if Dimitra doesn't whiff in close, you're watching at home) and allowed every team to come back and either beat you outright (US) or need overtime. The only team Canada BEAT was the Russians, who were obviously too uppity as individuals to play as a team, as usual for them.
(Germany and Norway don't really count... with maybe 6 NHL players combined...)
Way to prove it's "your" game. LMAO...can't forget needing a shootout of 9 frames to beat the swiss....
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Lol, yeah they sure showed us. Canada barely won "their" game.
With the talent you had, you should have had a 25-3 goal differential through the tournament. As it is, you barely beat the Slovaks (if Dimitra doesn't whiff in close, you're watching at home) and allowed every team to come back and either beat you outright (US) or need overtime. The only team Canada BEAT was the Russians, who were obviously too uppity as individuals to play as a team, as usual for them.
Way to prove it's "your" game. LMAO
Sorry I was to busy basking in the glory of a Canadian Gold medal in hockey to read this :D
Damn good game, US played well
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Sorry I was to busy basking in the glory of a Canadian Gold medal in hockey to read this
Great for you. Must be even more rewarding to know you almost lost.
To say "they know who's game they're playing NOW" is just ludicrous. You hung on by your fingernails the entire tournament, with the most stacked roster that walked through the door.
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Way to go Canada ! :rock
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I see the sour grapes has started. :x
If the Yanks had won, Canadians would have had the loss rubbed in their faces to no end.
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I see the sour grapes has started. :x
If the Yanks had won, Canadians would have had the loss rubbed in their faces to no end.
We already did beat you sweetie
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I see the sour grapes has started. :x
If the Yanks had won, Canadians would have had the loss rubbed in their faces to no end.
Not everyone is like you.
:salute Canada and U.S.A. for a great game. I think Gold and Silver for the men and the women says a lot about North American hockey :aok
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I gotta chuckle at both sides when they trash talk... who cares? It was a great tourney and a great final... the closest one in recent Olympic history. I'm very happy Canada pulled through but the US team was superb and I'm glad each team met in the final. Congratulations on the silver. :aok
Wilson/Burke made a great impression in the tournament with the team they brought together and coached... wonder if they'll ever get that same success with the Leafs. :rofl
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Lol, it was funny how when they won they started playing American music.. :rofl
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My question is this... What would the Canadians have done for the closing ceremony if the US had won the Gold Medal game?
Seemed a bit arrogant to design such a large portion of the closing ceremonies around a Hockey Victory...
Just saying...
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My question is this... What would the Canadians have done for the closing ceremony if the US had won the Gold Medal game?
Seemed a bit arrogant to design such a large portion of the closing ceremonies around a Hockey Victory...
Just saying...
It really do not matter. This was the best winter Olympics i have seen in my 30 years. Canada did a find job of hosting it and there was a lot of exciting competitions. Especially the men hockey game.
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Seemed a bit arrogant to design such a large portion of the closing ceremonies around a Hockey Victory...
1. We are hardly arrogant.
2. Hockey is life.
What more do we need to explain?
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as a complete neutral I watched this game last night. I don't know nothing about Ice hockey and i think this was the first time i've sat and watched an entire game.
I felt like the Canadians were the better team. The Americans relied heavily on their inspired goalie and canada hit the post twice during that 2nd or 3rd period can't remember which.
The Americans hustled more and got stuck in to their opponents but I felt they would have robbed the canadians had they scored in overtime. Credit to the canadians for stepping up and taking the game to the US in overtime you could see that they must have had one hell of a team talk at the end there.
It was a great final to watch though.
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"you almost lost"
Oh please, are we in Elementary School? :lol
Most of the great games in sports have been close, thats what makes them great?
The 1972 Canada vs Red Army tourney was won by a single goal.
The "Miracle on Ice" 1980 score was 4-3.
Canada lost only one game in the 2010 hockey tourney (to the USA) and the USA only lost one game in the tourney (to Canada).
:salute to the USA Team, it was a great game and a great series.
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Canadian disclaimer....
It was a great win for Canada because this same US team had beaten them badly a few days ago. And done it with the play looking the same, the canadians passing well and shooting well but the US hanging in there with grit and hitting hard and the goalie standing on his head.You could see the canadians had adjusted to the US goal tender, they were taking shots from a distance and putting them in the air, in the first game the US goalie stopped everything on the ice, and the canadians never seemed to adjust to that.
To me the story of this game was security, I have friends that were involved and to have nothing go wrong is fantastic, but it cost a fortune. I know an RCMP guy who pulled 13 hour shifts at an intersection in Whistler without relief for the whole games, every day. And the US winter program coming to maturity. Canada still held on but the rest of the world was pretty much raped by the US medal haul. The whole difference between 7? US medals in Calgary and 35? in vancouver came out of European pockets. And they love winter olympics. Maybe it was just a rare group of US athletes this time around, but I don't think so, I think they are getting very good at these winter sports. And have a very good program in place.
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Moray37, you take this way too seriously :D It was a great hockey game. Take a beer or two, the Americans still won a silver medal. :aok
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Moray37, you take this way too seriously :D It was a great hockey game. Take a beer or two, the Americans still won a silver medal. :aok
Lol.... I just hate seeing people crowing when the most stacked roster that team Canada has ever had has a horrible tourney. Crowing about how it's "their game" etc.
Anyone who thinks that Team Canada had a good tournament is flag blinded.
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Look, in the end, USA won anyways......
Canada is the 51st state of the US so....win/win :devil :x
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Lol.... I just hate seeing people crowing when the most stacked roster that team Canada has ever had has a horrible tourney. Crowing about how it's "their game" etc.
Anyone who thinks that Team Canada had a good tournament is flag blinded.
Thanks for the humbling remarks. You're too keen on this subject for the rest of us. Wish I knew as much about the sport as you do.
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Look, in the end, USA won anyways......
Canada is the 51st state of the US so....win/win :devil :x
Duel me Raider. :D
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Duel me Raider. :D
LOL, tonight?
Any more Canadians want to hate me a little?
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Thanks for the humbling remarks. You're too keen on this subject for the rest of us. Wish I knew as much about the sport as you do.
You're quite welcome. Anytime you'd like to step on the ice, let me know.
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They have the culinary olypmics..my question is when are we gonna have the Aces High Olympics?.. :O. I wanna support Team Italia