February 28, 2010
Canada Wins 3-2 in Overtime
— DrewM Okay, so itÂ’s not 1980 v. The Red Army but this is as big as international hockey competition gets.
The US has been the surprise team of this tournament going 5-0 to this point and securing the number one seed. The team has pretty much been what GM Brian Burke and Coach Ron Wilson built it to be, big and strong, timely scoring, solid defense (which has gotten better as the games have gone on) and outstanding beyond belief goal tending. 60 more minutes of that and the US will have gold.
I stand by my thought following the Canada-Slovakia gameÂ…the 1st goal today is going to be big. Canada has to be a little tight coming out with the pressure of expectations, the home crowd and last Sunday's loss. Add all that to a piss poor 3rd period against Slovakia that almost cost them their shot at gold and this could be a fragile team. Get the first goal against them and the US might be able to put them away. Conversely, the US hasn't trailed all tourney. If Canada scores first, the building will go nuts and the US will have to make a comeback. I think the US is better suited to survive falling behind but IÂ’d prefer they didnÂ’t.
As I said, this isnÂ’t 1980 and these arenÂ’t the Soviets but in some ways todayÂ’s game is going to be nastierÂ…fights between friends and family always are. Given that, hereÂ’s what I want the US to keep in mindÂ….
If you prefer something a little more traditional, try this.
Bottom line...kick there ass this afternoon and buy ‘em a beer tonight.
If you missed it, check out the connection between Team USA and some very special American Heroes. In that vein, where it counts, Canada and the USA are on the same team (via Lex).
Now on to tmi3rdÂ’s breakdown of the game.
So it's finally here.
One team, everyone expects to win. The other team, everyone figured would be okay but not great.
The roles are a bit reversed- the US is undefeated and quickly found its chemistry in the preliminary round. Canada, on the other hand, stumbled in the first round, and decided to change goaltenders midstream.
So what are we going to see? First of all, this will be a different Canada team than the one in the preliminary round. Here are the line combinations for Canada:
Line 1: Jarome Iginla- Sidney Crosby- Eric Staal
Line 2: Dany Heatley- Joe Thornton- Patrick Marleau
Line 3: Brenden Morrow- Ryan Getzlaf- Corey Perry
Line 4: Rick Nash- Jonathan Toews- Mike Richards
Patrice Bergeron is the 13th forward, primarily a penalty killer.
Morrow has come on of late, becoming a big body in front of the net on the Canadian power play. Iginla has benefited from being centered by Crosby, and Staal had a big goal against the US. The second line (known as the Sharks line- they all play for San Jose) has been the most consistently dangerous. The fourth line has a lot of scoring punch as well, and they definitely have better chemistry and flow than they did in the preliminary round.
The Canadian defense has been solid and chipped in a few timely goals as well. Scott Niedermayer and Shea Weber are the top Canadian defense pairing, followed by Brent Seabrook and Duncan Keith (they play together in Chicago), and are rounded out by Chris Pronger and Drew Doughty. Dan Boyle is the 7th defenseman.
The one question mark for the Canadians is their goaltending, and that has arguably let them down in these Olympics. Martin Brodeur made some crucial errors against the US that cost him his spot, to be replaced by Roberto Luongo. Luongo has made some critical saves, but the bottom line is that against solid opposition, Canada has not kept pucks out of their own net. Against a Russian team in disarray, Luongo was beaten high to the glove side (usually a strong side for goalies) twice, and gave up a stoppable breakaway shot for the third Russian goal. Against Slovakia, they gave up two late goals before a Pavol Demitra shot hit the crossbar late.
Meanwhile, the US has been steady- they got their lines together against Canada, and their biggest tests to date came against Switzerland (twice) and Canada.
Line 1: Zach Parise- Paul Stastny- Jamie Langenbrunner
Line 2: Patrick Kane- Ryan Kesler- Bobby Ryan
Line 3: Ryan Malone- Joe Pavelski- Phil Kessel
Line 4: David Backes- Chris Drury- Dustin Brown
Ryan Callahan is the 13th forward.
These lines have been solid and consistent. The early issues were more related to defensive responsibility, and those seem largely to have been coached into form. Adding size to the first line with Langenbrunner definitely helped, although they haven't scored quite as readily as might have been preferred. The most scoring punch has come from the second and third line.
The defensive pairings have been Brian Rafalski and Ryan Suter as the first, Erik and Jack Johnson as the second, and Tim Gleason and Brooks Orpik as the third. The seventh defenseman is Ryan Whitney. Rafalski has been one of the highest-scoring players in these Olympics, and the US defense has quietly been very consistent, giving up six goals over five games. Of course, Canada had the most goals against them with three.
And, finally, Ryan Miller has carried the US in net. He's arguably been the best player in the tournament, and that will need to continue today. He's given up five goals over five games (the goal by Finland came against Tim Thomas), and stopped over forty shots against Canada.
Today's game will largely be dictated by who scores first. The team to score first has won all but two of the games in these Olympics. Also, the US has not trailed in any game in these Olympics. One would not wish to count on that today
The first ten minutes of the game will be crucial- anything the US can do to take the crowd out of the game will greatly affect the outcome. The quick goal against Canada took the crowd out of the game early a week ago, and that was a key to the game.
The Canadian offense has been predicated on traffic in front of the net, much like the US. Clearing out the center in front of the net- giving Ryan Miller clear view of the puck- will be a key defensively, and the same applies for Canada with Luongo.
Finally, there are always interesting matchups to watch- mine is Patrick Kane versus Roberto Luongo. Kane had six goals for Chicago against Vancouver's Luongo last year in the playoffs. Luongo does not have a large resume of huge games on his resume- this will either cement him as one of the great Canadian goaltenders or relegate him to to the ranks of Canadian also-rans.
Not even going to hazard a prediction on this one- I'm no good at that when I'm emotionally involved. Let's just say that I'd like to see Canada end their gold medal run in these Olympics at 13.
Oh and kudos to Brad Dayspring, spokesman for House Minority Whip (and noted Jew) Eric Cantor for correctly predicting Team USA's run to the gold.
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Posted by: dagny at February 28, 2010 11:06 AM (CIHUr)
2. if the canucks win, i won't feel too bad knowing it prevented tens of thousands of canuck fan suicides by twisted aluminum beer cans.
3. Hobo season must be over with Ace working on a Sunday.
Posted by: Guy Fawkes at February 28, 2010 11:09 AM (cpuvG)
Posted by: Benson at February 28, 2010 11:11 AM (qzcNU)
"Burnt flesh and rubble from sea to dead shore Such a hideous theatre of war"
Bring it on ya' Fuckin Hosers!!!!
Posted by: garrett with a long distance GWARication at February 28, 2010 11:12 AM (GCcMu)
Posted by: Trish at February 28, 2010 11:12 AM (yqhkv)
Posted by: HH at February 28, 2010 11:16 AM (GkYyh)
I equate Canadian hockey to Univ. of Kentucky basketball: it's the only thing their fans have to live for.
With that said, America: Fuck Yeah!!
Posted by: laceyunderalls at February 28, 2010 11:17 AM (25+Ef)
Posted by: jcjimi at February 28, 2010 11:18 AM (XSikc)
Win you get the Gold.
Lose you get the Silver.
Posted by: Mortis at February 28, 2010 11:19 AM (QjuDE)
Posted by: B Obama, Nobel Prize Winner for Sports at February 28, 2010 11:20 AM (92zkk)
Posted by: B Obama, Nobel Prize Winner for Sport
Win
Posted by: Mortis at February 28, 2010 11:21 AM (QjuDE)
Posted by: alexthechick at February 28, 2010 11:21 AM (aSDGn)
"If you lose this game, you'll take it to your f---ing graves. Your f---ing graves!"
Posted by: Herb Brooks at February 28, 2010 11:22 AM (HZ2qw)
nbcolympicsdotcom aint the worst.
Posted by: helofixer at February 28, 2010 11:22 AM (o+IWE)
The red team goin' down, down, down......the red team goin' down...
down,down,down.......the red team goin' down.
Posted by: Ernie Douglas at February 28, 2010 11:23 AM (t72+4)
Hockey, beer and bitchin' 'bout the weather.
The three main staples of Canadian life.
Posted by: Shannow at February 28, 2010 11:24 AM (LJcef)
Posted by: tmi3rd at February 28, 2010 11:28 AM (u+G1L)
Posted by: Dean Wormer at February 28, 2010 11:29 AM (k/h/i)
Posted by: fozzy at February 28, 2010 11:29 AM (ccEuN)
All three of the starting Canadian Forwards also play on the same line together for the San Jose Sharks.
Posted by: mike d at February 28, 2010 11:31 AM (UVxde)
Posted by: HeatherRadish at February 28, 2010 11:31 AM (OkT2m)
nbcolympicsdotcom aint the worst.
Posted by: helofixer at February 28, 2010 03:22 PM (o+IWE)
Can't do it. Qwest isn't a partner
Posted by: jcjimi at February 28, 2010 11:31 AM (XSikc)
Posted by: ace at February 28, 2010 03:30 PM (jlvw3)
Pretty tame, actually. You should see MY kinda action!!!
Posted by: Tigger Woods at February 28, 2010 11:31 AM (49brQ)
Posted by: B Obama, Nobel Prize Winner for Sports at February 28, 2010 11:32 AM (92zkk)
Posted by: tmi3rd at February 28, 2010 11:33 AM (u+G1L)
Posted by: tmi3rd at February 28, 2010 11:35 AM (u+G1L)
Posted by: B Obama, Nobel Prize Winner for Sports at February 28, 2010 11:35 AM (92zkk)
Posted by: AmishDude at February 28, 2010 03:05 PM (Vo2Ef)
That's what she said.
Posted by: FUBAR at February 28, 2010 11:36 AM (1fanL)
this is as big as international hockey competition gets
Um, no.
The Stanley Cup is infinitely bigger and more exciting. And don't tell me that that is not an international hockey competition with all the foreign players in the NHL.
Posted by: Bender at February 28, 2010 11:39 AM (802+s)
Posted by: ace at February 28, 2010 11:39 AM (jlvw3)
Posted by: Mortis at February 28, 2010 11:39 AM (QjuDE)
Posted by: Bender at February 28, 2010 11:39 AM (802+s)
Posted by: tmi3rd at February 28, 2010 11:39 AM (u+G1L)
Posted by: Unclefacts, Summoner of Meteors, and buckets of scorn for the left at February 28, 2010 11:40 AM (erIg9)
Posted by: B Obama, Nobel Prize Winner for Sports at February 28, 2010 11:40 AM (92zkk)
Posted by: HeatherRadish
When you throw the puck in from your side of the red line into the other end and it doesn't get touched by anyone, and a defensive player can't get to it.
In the Olympics, there is 'no touch' icing. Normally a defensive player (not the goalie) has to touch it before an offensive player
Posted by: Mortis at February 28, 2010 11:41 AM (QjuDE)
Posted by: Mortis at February 28, 2010 11:42 AM (QjuDE)
Posted by: tmi3rd at February 28, 2010 11:42 AM (u+G1L)
Posted by: HeatherRadish at February 28, 2010 03:38 PM (OkT2
Clearing the puck all the way from your zone to behind the opponent's net.
Exceptions 1. If the goalie has to stop it, it's a shot on net. 2. If your team has a penalty you can clear it at will.
Posted by: fozzy at February 28, 2010 11:43 AM (ccEuN)
Posted by: Mortis at February 28, 2010 11:43 AM (QjuDE)
Posted by: Mortis at February 28, 2010 11:43 AM (QjuDE)
Posted by: tmi3rd at February 28, 2010 11:47 AM (u+G1L)
Posted by: fozzy at February 28, 2010 11:47 AM (ccEuN)
Posted by: Mortis at February 28, 2010 11:47 AM (QjuDE)
Posted by: Al Gore at February 28, 2010 11:48 AM (DSeA5)
Posted by: qwerty1 at February 28, 2010 11:48 AM (AOqPA)
Posted by: Phil Jones at February 28, 2010 11:50 AM (92zkk)
Posted by: tmi3rd at February 28, 2010 11:50 AM (u+G1L)
US is playing way too slow and passive on the way up ice.
Lookin' good to me right now. I like the deliberate nature of their attack.
They are the visiting team. T
hey need to play as such and save their reserves for counterpunching the inevitable Canadian assaults.
Once they get the Canadian D into the rythm of the deliberate Offense, they can start jabbing and counterpunching.
This will get better and better as we draw down their tanks.
That said - Nash is scaring me...Marleau's absence is also palpable.
Posted by: garrett at February 28, 2010 11:50 AM (GCcMu)
Posted by: alexthechick at February 28, 2010 11:51 AM (aSDGn)
Posted by: tmi3rd at February 28, 2010 11:51 AM (u+G1L)
Posted by: bverwey at February 28, 2010 11:52 AM (RxzoZ)
Posted by: tmi3rd at February 28, 2010 11:52 AM (u+G1L)
Posted by: alexthechick
Olympics and the AHL don't have TV time outs, Alex, the NHL does.
Posted by: Mortis at February 28, 2010 11:54 AM (QjuDE)
Posted by: Algore, god of thunder at February 28, 2010 11:54 AM (sYxEE)
Posted by: ace at February 28, 2010 11:55 AM (jlvw3)
Posted by: Intrepid at February 28, 2010 11:55 AM (92zkk)
Posted by: pbr_pounder at February 28, 2010 11:56 AM (vXagV)
Yeah but I wouldn't put it past NBC to show commercials anyway.
Posted by: alexthechick at February 28, 2010 11:56 AM (aSDGn)
What's the difference between a hockey player and a Berkeley coed?
The hockey player showers after the third period
Posted by: kbdabear at February 28, 2010 11:56 AM (sYxEE)
Posted by: tmi3rd at February 28, 2010 11:56 AM (u+G1L)
They have ice girls, who shovel up the snow on the boards
Posted by: Mortis at February 28, 2010 11:57 AM (QjuDE)
Posted by: ace at February 28, 2010 11:58 AM (jlvw3)
Posted by: Mike f'in Milbury at February 28, 2010 11:58 AM (4Kl5M)
I've noticed that NBC has at least 3 different "tribute to Moms" type commercials, but zero tributes to dads.
I complained about this the other day. Obviously all those single mothers have the time and money to raise an olympic champion.
What's that? Father worked and bankrolled the entire operation while Mother stayed home and took the kiddie to the events? That can't be right!
Posted by: Dack Thrombosis at February 28, 2010 11:59 AM (P33XN)
Posted by: Chazz Michel Michaels at February 28, 2010 11:59 AM (jlvw3)
Posted by: Chazz Michel Michaels at February 28, 2010 12:00 PM (jlvw3)
Posted by: curious at February 28, 2010 12:01 PM (p302b)
Posted by: nevergiveup at February 28, 2010 12:01 PM (0GFWk)
Posted by: tmi3rd at February 28, 2010 12:01 PM (u+G1L)
Statistically, moms buy more laundry detergent than dads. I'm not defending them, I found them insulting, but attempting to understand.
Posted by: HeatherRadish at February 28, 2010 12:01 PM (OkT2m)
For a guy the size of a Deisel Truck, Nash is filthy slippery.
Guy is scary when he's surrounded with complimentary talent.
I am worried that Marleau and Getzlaf (aka- 'Dickslap') are laying up right now...those guys are game makers.
On the Plus side. Miller looks real good.
Luongo is still beatable on the high glove side and between his stick and his shoulder. Kane has the fastest roof shot in the league right now.
We need to get in Lou's kitchen and knock him around a little bit. Those Beaver get cagey when you smack'em around just so.
All in all, I am happy to be where we are and I am crankin' the Slayer in the Locker Room and preparing a Patton-esque speach for the next intermission!
"Let's Bathe Our Flesh in Blood and Maple Syrup, Boys!"
Posted by: garrett at February 28, 2010 12:02 PM (GCcMu)
Posted by: Tryin' to get it straight at February 28, 2010 12:03 PM (ucq49)
Posted by: tmi3rd at February 28, 2010 12:03 PM (u+G1L)
Posted by: ace at February 28, 2010 12:03 PM (jlvw3)
Posted by: HeatherRadish at February 28, 2010 12:04 PM (OkT2m)
Posted by: Intrepid at February 28, 2010 03:55 PM
Those are Proctor and Gamble commercials. I guess they played to the Moms because that's who buys most of their products. On the other hand, most sporting events commercialsfocus on Dads/guys because they are coaches, fans, etc. so It's nice to see some for us moms.
Posted by: Deanna at February 28, 2010 12:04 PM (v27hg)
P&G dropped a shitton of money into the "Thanks, Mom" campaign. You could probably take it up with them more than NBC.
Many athletes though will probably tell you that Mom was the person investing more time into taking care of the sports schedule.
Posted by: laceyunderalls with the giggles at February 28, 2010 12:04 PM (25+Ef)
Typically, if you're up against a team that counterattacks well (like Canada), it's supposed to keep more people back to defend. Especially when you have good team speed (like the US), it can be very effective setting up your own counterattack.
The problem is that a couple of the US wingers aren't skating aggressively enough into Canadian ice to help with the attack, and Canada's able to get free of the smaller Americans to skate up ice quicker.
Posted by: tmi3rd at February 28, 2010 12:06 PM (u+G1L)
161 -
In Hockeh, the Visitor plays for the Tie. The First Period looked to go almost by design. Their goal was a breakdown. Nerves and canservative play will make that happen.
The Canadian O has more risk and more reward.
The US approach has more control and deliberate use of the ice. Staying home will pay off in the Third.
Posted by: garrett at February 28, 2010 12:08 PM (GCcMu)
Apolo Ohno, on the other hand, was raised by his father after mom decided to ditch the family and go find herself. Dad busted his ass to raise his son and get him involved in sports.
No tribute to Mr. Ohno, though. Doesn't fit the narrative.
Posted by: Dack Thrombosis at February 28, 2010 12:08 PM (P33XN)
Has the shiat started yet? I'm still at work, somebody give me a scoring update (yeah, right, in a hockey game).
Posted by: Dang Straights at February 28, 2010 12:08 PM (fx8sm)
I read that (sans reading glasses) as "Goldie Hawn is in the house!". I was a bit confused until I read a bit closer.
Heh
Posted by: Intrepid at February 28, 2010 12:09 PM (92zkk)
Posted by: Intrepid at February 28, 2010 03:55 PM
Dads are morons. I can tell from watching commercials. As are, more generally, men. But the stupidest of all? White guys.
Posted by: FUBAR at February 28, 2010 12:11 PM (1fanL)
Posted by: tmi3rd at February 28, 2010 12:12 PM (u+G1L)
Posted by: garrett at February 28, 2010 12:12 PM (GCcMu)
Posted by: Pot Smoking Hippies Union Local 432 at February 28, 2010 12:12 PM (92zkk)
Posted by: bverwey at February 28, 2010 12:14 PM (RxzoZ)
Posted by: tmi3rd at February 28, 2010 12:14 PM (u+G1L)
Posted by: Squatch at February 28, 2010 12:15 PM (+/6so)
Posted by: HeatherRadish at February 28, 2010 12:16 PM (OkT2m)
Posted by: tmi3rd at February 28, 2010 12:17 PM (u+G1L)
Posted by: Intrepid at February 28, 2010 12:17 PM (92zkk)
Posted by: nevergiveup at February 28, 2010 12:18 PM (0GFWk)
Oh well, I'll feel dirty about it tomorrow.
Posted by: Shannow at February 28, 2010 12:18 PM (LJcef)
Canuck 1: I know, lets play 20 questions.
Canuck 2 : Ok, let me think of something.....ok, go ahead.
Canuck 1: Is it moose cock?
Canuck 2: How'd ya know?
Posted by: Guy Fawkes at February 28, 2010 12:19 PM (cpuvG)
Posted by: garrett at February 28, 2010 12:19 PM (GCcMu)
Posted by: tmi3rd at February 28, 2010 12:20 PM (u+G1L)
Posted by: Bill D. Cat at February 28, 2010 12:20 PM (a9UO0)
Posted by: FUBAR at February 28, 2010 12:20 PM (1fanL)
Posted by: mystry at February 28, 2010 12:20 PM (kmgIE)
Posted by: Steph at February 28, 2010 12:20 PM (IKebC)
There's always British Columbians crossing the border to shop where I live...gawd, they're gonna be so obnoxious..
Posted by: Emily M. at February 28, 2010 12:21 PM (SaGHc)
Posted by: qwerty1 at February 28, 2010 12:21 PM (AOqPA)
Posted by: HeatherRadish at February 28, 2010 12:21 PM (OkT2m)
Posted by: HeatherRadish at February 28, 2010 12:22 PM (OkT2m)
171 Of course there are exceptions and I didn't make the gender identity rules. It just seems that's how it typically plays out. But nice job on finding the exception. You sound like Olbermann defending the diversity of his network because he brings Eugene Robinson on his show and has Alison Stewart occasionally fill in for him.
The majority of the time, who gets the kids to practice? Who buys and preps the snacks for the kids at practice? Who coordinates spirit days at schools when kids have big athletic meets?
I don't think I ever said it enough as a kid involved in lots of sports, Thanks, Mom!
Posted by: laceyunderalls with the giggles at February 28, 2010 12:23 PM (25+Ef)
Posted by: nevergiveup at February 28, 2010 12:23 PM (0GFWk)
The USA power play looks like dogshit. It's like Canada still had six on the ice.
Posted by: Squatch at February 28, 2010 12:23 PM (+/6so)
Posted by: "Boon" Schoenstein at February 28, 2010 12:24 PM (AnTyA)
Posted by: McLovin at February 28, 2010 12:26 PM (o+bH/)
I promise, if Canada does win, I'll punish myself by eating poutine and drinking Canadian beer.
That's because I CARE, man. (I don't know how I'll get through it... BTW, what flavor is the gravy?)
Posted by: Squatch at February 28, 2010 12:26 PM (+/6so)
Posted by: bverwey at February 28, 2010 12:26 PM (RxzoZ)
Posted by: Jason at February 28, 2010 12:27 PM (AnTyA)
Posted by: Guy Fawkes at February 28, 2010 12:27 PM (cpuvG)
FUCK YEAH!!!!! BLACKHAWKS IN DA HOUSE!!!!
Posted by: Squatch at February 28, 2010 12:28 PM (+/6so)
Posted by: Shannow at February 28, 2010 12:28 PM (LJcef)
Posted by: Guy Fawkes at February 28, 2010 12:28 PM (cpuvG)
Posted by: nevergiveup at February 28, 2010 12:28 PM (0GFWk)
You bitches need to calm down.
I am in no way worried and that was before my prescience was affirmed!
Kane is good for at least one more if not two more points tonight.
Posted by: garrett at February 28, 2010 12:29 PM (GCcMu)
Posted by: Guy who never played hockey but can say stuff with 20/20 hindsight at February 28, 2010 12:30 PM (cpuvG)
Posted by: pbr_pounder at February 28, 2010 12:30 PM (vXagV)
Posted by: Canucklehead at February 28, 2010 12:31 PM (Vc/xe)
What, wrong sport?
Okay, then just go ahead with the frantic scurrying around, then.
Posted by: Vile Roman at February 28, 2010 12:31 PM (iBzKc)
Five left in the period and then intermission.
RUN for the beer.
Posted by: Shannow at February 28, 2010 12:32 PM (LJcef)
Posted by: Chris R at February 28, 2010 12:32 PM (AO4qz)
Posted by: tmi3rd at February 28, 2010 12:33 PM (u+G1L)
Posted by: bverwey at February 28, 2010 12:33 PM (RxzoZ)
Posted by: tmi3rd at February 28, 2010 12:34 PM (u+G1L)
Posted by: Shannow at February 28, 2010 12:35 PM (LJcef)
Posted by: Wyatt Earp at February 28, 2010 12:35 PM (oJZe6)
All the weight I gained since moving to Syracuse is from Timbits. I like to eat them while reading Mark Steyn, although I have to read the American translation instead of the original Canadian.
Posted by: HeatherRadish at February 28, 2010 12:36 PM (OkT2m)
Posted by: tmi3rd at February 28, 2010 12:36 PM (u+G1L)
Posted by: mesablue at February 28, 2010 12:37 PM (jc7YC)
So do I bail out, grab a 12-er, and watch the rest or what? Somebody help me out here.
Nah, you can go now and be back in time for the forth quarter 
Posted by: laceyunderalls at February 28, 2010 12:37 PM (25+Ef)
Posted by: Shannow at February 28, 2010 12:38 PM (LJcef)
Posted by: Dang Straights at February 28, 2010 04:30 PM (fx8sm)
I'm jealous you can buy a 12-er on a Sunday...so go buy it.
Posted by: Tami at February 28, 2010 12:38 PM (VuLos)
Posted by: bverwey at February 28, 2010 12:39 PM (RxzoZ)
Besides, Emerick used to call Flyers games. Always thought he sucked ass.
Posted by: Wyatt Earp at February 28, 2010 12:40 PM (oJZe6)
Posted by: Bill D. Cat at February 28, 2010 12:40 PM (a9UO0)
Posted by: tmi3rd at February 28, 2010 12:40 PM (u+G1L)
Posted by: tmi3rd at February 28, 2010 12:41 PM (u+G1L)
Posted by: Squatch at February 28, 2010 12:41 PM (+/6so)
Posted by: Wyatt Earp at February 28, 2010 12:41 PM (oJZe6)
Posted by: The Ghost of Herb Brooks at February 28, 2010 12:43 PM (yQWNf)
USA started looking real good halfway through the last period. They looked like they did in the first meeting. They need to come out guns a'blazing in the third and pour it on Loo.
Posted by: Blazer at February 28, 2010 12:44 PM (t72+4)
Well, maybe put one or two big teammates in front of him. Guy's not that big and his defenders are.
Posted by: Guy of Gisbourne at February 28, 2010 12:44 PM (+2NeJ)
Only if they're straight. Gay white guys are witty, smart, hip, compassionate and all knowing. Reference: Will & Grace
Posted by: kbdabear at February 28, 2010 12:44 PM (sYxEE)
Posted by: FUBAR at February 28, 2010 12:44 PM (1fanL)
Posted by: Their Women at February 28, 2010 12:45 PM (cpuvG)
Posted by: Locus Ceruleus at February 28, 2010 12:46 PM (tzcjs)
Posted by: Wyatt Earp at February 28, 2010 12:46 PM (oJZe6)
Posted by: Guy Fawkes at February 28, 2010 12:47 PM (cpuvG)
Look at all the attention to Johnny Weir, and he didn't even come close to a Bronze medal. Middle of the pack.
Yet he's getting his own tv show on a cable network
Posted by: kbdabear at February 28, 2010 12:47 PM (sYxEE)
Well, you know, ten bucks is ten bucks.
Posted by: Geddy Lee at February 28, 2010 12:47 PM (+2NeJ)
Posted by: Guy Fawkes at February 28, 2010 12:49 PM (cpuvG)
Posted by: Guy Fawkes at February 28, 2010 04:47 PM
Don't you love GE for telling you that by buying their water heater with all the LED dials on it, you can take a hot bath with a clean conscience that you are killing mother earth a bit slower.
Posted by: kbdabear at February 28, 2010 12:49 PM (sYxEE)
Posted by: Wyatt Earp at February 28, 2010 04:48 PM (oJZe6)
Yeah, you can almost see some skin. But I guess it's better than the opera.
Posted by: FUBAR at February 28, 2010 12:50 PM (1fanL)
Where do the Canadians get all that skunky flavoring for their beer?
Are there big skunk ranches out there in the plains provinces?
Is it called the Calagary Stampede cuz all the Canucks are running like hell to get out so the don't get all stinky?
Posted by: beedubya at February 28, 2010 12:50 PM (AnTyA)
Go out there, play nice, be respectful, and maybe Canada will give us a loan when China calls due their markers.
Oh, and we need one more touchdown, because a tie would be as effective a diplomatic tool as my many bows to foreign royalty. (except I didn't bow to that white old lady over in England, because, well, she's you know.)
Posted by: B Obama, Nobel Prize Winner for Sports at February 28, 2010 12:50 PM (92zkk)
Posted by: Guy Fawkes at February 28, 2010 04:49 PM (cpuvG)
And commit identity theft.
Posted by: FUBAR at February 28, 2010 12:50 PM (1fanL)
Posted by: George W. Bush at February 28, 2010 12:51 PM (wlE4Z)
Let them have their "best" health care or go to Cuba.
Posted by: Kemp at February 28, 2010 12:51 PM (2+9Yx)
Posted by: George W. Bush at February 28, 2010 04:51 PM (wlE4Z)
Did you really have to turn the earthquake machine on Chee-lei so soon after Haiti?
Posted by: FUBAR at February 28, 2010 12:52 PM (1fanL)
Posted by: Wyatt Earp at February 28, 2010 12:52 PM (oJZe6)
Where do the Canadians get all that skunky flavoring for their beer?
They don't have foreskins
Posted by: bverwey at February 28, 2010 12:52 PM (RxzoZ)
Posted by: pbr_pounder at February 28, 2010 12:53 PM (vXagV)
Nah, Canucks will hang on.
(I hope)
Posted by: Mike Myers at February 28, 2010 12:53 PM (LJcef)
Posted by: George W. Bush at February 28, 2010 04:51 PM (wlE4Z)
Everyone knows earthquakes are caused by global warming.
Posted by: Al Gore at February 28, 2010 12:53 PM (tgXx6)
Posted by: Guy Fawkes at February 28, 2010 12:53 PM (cpuvG)
I am in a good place.
I have confidence that our Boys are where they expected to be after 2.
We need to keep up a modicum of discipline while we pour it on with increasing intensity.
D men - Pinch responsibly.
O men - Keep your head on a swivel. Keep your eyes open. Cover your D. Support the Puck.
Put the Fuckin' Puck on the Net and Follow it.
Also, I'd Roll Kaner to the point on the Power Play. I wouldn't post him there. But I'd swap Rafalski onto the Half-Boards and give Kaner more space to work his magic. He can thread the puck through traffic at will.
I fear Nash and Dickslap. I fear Niedermeyer. He's won absolutely everything there is to win in Hockey. He might fuck baby goats, but he knows how to bring home the mutton.
Lou is the weakest link. He can cough it up, and in a hurry. We need to keep crowding him and getting those tumbling wristers moving towards the net.
Syd is a wallflower, today. One good hit. Let's keep him feeling young and intimidated...
Posted by: garrett at February 28, 2010 12:53 PM (GCcMu)
Christ! I hope we don't win gold..I don't want to have to apologize for American exceptionalism again
Posted by: Barry Obama at February 28, 2010 12:53 PM (AnTyA)
Posted by: George W. Bush at February 28, 2010 12:54 PM (wlE4Z)
It's time we paid Canada back for Anne Murray. Let's do this!
Posted by: Wyatt Earp at February 28, 2010 04:52 PM (oJZe6)
......and Celine Dion
Posted by: Blazer at February 28, 2010 12:54 PM (t72+4)
Dude, you're not still on about that?
Did we not send you Celine Dion as reparation?
Posted by: Shannow at February 28, 2010 12:54 PM (LJcef)
Did you really have to turn the earthquake machine on Chee-lei so soon after Haiti?
It was aimed at Venezeula but kinda missed. Needs a little fine tuning and a shot of WD-40, then it'll be good to go.
Posted by: Speller at February 28, 2010 12:54 PM (o0R2E)
Great, Wyatt. Now I've got that stupid high school homecoming song "You Needed Me" running through my head. I'll probably dream it tonight too.
You suck.
Posted by: B Obama, Nobel Prize Winner for Sports at February 28, 2010 12:56 PM (92zkk)
Posted by: Wyatt Earp at February 28, 2010 04:52 PM (oJZe6)
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......and Celine Dion
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Well, they did give us Shania Twain, and as least she's got teh hawt going for her...
Posted by: Vile Roman at February 28, 2010 12:56 PM (iBzKc)
Posted by: HeatherRadish at February 28, 2010 12:56 PM (OkT2m)
Posted by: tmi3rd at February 28, 2010 12:57 PM (u+G1L)
Posted by: Keanu Reeves at February 28, 2010 01:00 PM (wlE4Z)
Posted by: Vile Roman at February 28, 2010 01:01 PM (iBzKc)
Posted by: HeatherRadish at February 28, 2010 01:01 PM (OkT2m)
The stop'n rob didn't have any Molson, so I got a sixer of Foster's oilcans. Figure it's close enough eh.
Posted by: Dang Straights at February 28, 2010 01:02 PM (+mlng)
Posted by: garrett at February 28, 2010 01:03 PM (GCcMu)
Posted by: Stale '80s Canadian Routine at February 28, 2010 01:03 PM (iBzKc)
Posted by: Steph at February 28, 2010 01:04 PM (IKebC)
Posted by: Rickshaw Jack at February 28, 2010 01:04 PM (Kptrc)
Meh. To invoke Monty Python, they're both just like making love in a rowboat: fucking close to water.
Posted by: Vile Roman at February 28, 2010 01:05 PM (iBzKc)
Posted by: pbr_pounder at February 28, 2010 01:05 PM (vXagV)
Posted by: mystry at February 28, 2010 01:05 PM (kmgIE)
If they got rid of the goalies and shrunk the net this would be much more entertaining. Or keep the goalies and make the net bigger.
Posted by: Dang Straights at February 28, 2010 01:05 PM (+mlng)
Posted by: Canucklehead at February 28, 2010 01:07 PM (Vc/xe)
Posted by: tmi3rd at February 28, 2010 01:07 PM (u+G1L)
Posted by: Guy Fawkes at February 28, 2010 01:07 PM (cpuvG)
Posted by: bverwey at February 28, 2010 01:07 PM (RxzoZ)
The U.S. looks kind of helpless when the Canucks just pick their pockets. Shouldn't we work on that or something?
Posted by: Dang Straights at February 28, 2010 01:08 PM (+mlng)
Posted by: HeatherRadish at February 28, 2010 01:09 PM (OkT2m)
Posted by: Wyatt Earp at February 28, 2010 04:52 PM
Also for Michael J Fox and Avril Lavigne
Posted by: kbdabear at February 28, 2010 01:09 PM (sYxEE)
Guy's we are looking good.
Lou is looking sketchy and we are right there.
More Meat.
More Potatoes.
Posted by: garrett at February 28, 2010 01:10 PM (GCcMu)
Posted by: pissoir dubuque at February 28, 2010 01:10 PM (Hlrwj)
http://tinyurl.com/ydgaqcv
I remember hearing an interview from some Olympic athlete. He said that the Olympic village becomes a complete orgy after the athletes are finished competing.
Posted by: Ombudsman at February 28, 2010 01:11 PM (y4B2y)
Posted by: Canucklehead at February 28, 2010 01:11 PM (Vc/xe)
Posted by: bverwey at February 28, 2010 01:11 PM (RxzoZ)
Posted by: garrett at February 28, 2010 01:11 PM (GCcMu)
Posted by: Wyatt Earp at February 28, 2010 04:52 PM
Also for Michael J Fox and Avril Lavigne
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And Mike Fucking Myers. Gawd, I hate that Austin Powers shit.
Posted by: Vile Roman at February 28, 2010 01:12 PM (iBzKc)
Gotta love NHL referees. Otherwise this would be a boring penalty fest
Posted by: Shannow at February 28, 2010 01:12 PM (LJcef)
just another NHL game without the hitting.~pissoir dubuque
This is for Olympic Gold. The Stanley Cup is only made out of silver.
Posted by: Speller at February 28, 2010 01:12 PM (o0R2E)
Posted by: Guy Fawkes at February 28, 2010 01:12 PM (cpuvG)
Posted by: Pat at February 28, 2010 01:12 PM (R0lVr)
Posted by: HeatherRadish at February 28, 2010 01:13 PM (OkT2m)
Posted by: tmi3rd at February 28, 2010 01:13 PM (u+G1L)
Posted by: Steph at February 28, 2010 01:13 PM (IKebC)
And Mike Fucking Myers. Gawd, I hate that Austin Powers shit.
Yeah but Scottish Dad from Axe Murderer is hysterical.
Posted by: Dang Straights at February 28, 2010 01:13 PM (+mlng)
Posted by: garrett at February 28, 2010 01:13 PM (GCcMu)
Posted by: Canucklehead at February 28, 2010 01:14 PM (Vc/xe)
Thank you. I thought I was the only one who thought that Austin Powers crap was funny as a crutch.
Posted by: Ombudsman at February 28, 2010 01:14 PM (y4B2y)
After their on ice party, the Canadian Women's Hockey team probably went looking for male figure skaters to defile
Lindsey Vonn is married. I doubt her husband wants to come home to an angry wife with legs that powerful
Posted by: kbdabear at February 28, 2010 01:15 PM (sYxEE)
Posted by: Guy Fawkes at February 28, 2010 01:15 PM (cpuvG)
Posted by: HeatherRadish at February 28, 2010 01:15 PM (OkT2m)
Posted by: garrett at February 28, 2010 01:15 PM (GCcMu)
I'll give him that, but he's gotta take back all that annoying Wayne's World shit in return.
Posted by: Vile Roman at February 28, 2010 01:15 PM (iBzKc)
Posted by: tmi3rd at February 28, 2010 01:16 PM (u+G1L)
Posted by: Guy Fawkes at February 28, 2010 01:16 PM (cpuvG)
Yeah, he says the same thing in Buffalo about three times a week.
Posted by: Shannow at February 28, 2010 01:16 PM (LJcef)
Good luck with that. I don't think a whole lot of male figure skaters would be interested.
Posted by: Ombudsman at February 28, 2010 01:17 PM (y4B2y)
Posted by: Bill D. Cat at February 28, 2010 01:17 PM (a9UO0)
Posted by: qwerty1 at February 28, 2010 01:17 PM (AOqPA)
I have always wondered why there was never an album titled "Dolly Parton's Biggest Hits"
Posted by: kbdabear at February 28, 2010 01:19 PM (sYxEE)
Posted by: qwerty1 at February 28, 2010 01:19 PM (AOqPA)
Let's not hate on Canada too much. They did give us Ryan Reynolds.
*drools*
Reynolds is a solid "meh" if you ask me.
Posted by: Emily M. at February 28, 2010 01:19 PM (SaGHc)
Posted by: HeatherRadish at February 28, 2010 01:20 PM (OkT2m)
And Pamela Anderson. sort-of-drool
Posted by: Ombudsman at February 28, 2010 01:20 PM (y4B2y)
Posted by: Guy Fawkes at February 28, 2010 01:20 PM (cpuvG)
And Pamela Anderson
You have to be a pretty disgusting pig to end up with Hep Z like she did. No thanks.
Posted by: Dang Straights at February 28, 2010 01:21 PM (+mlng)
*drools*
And we also got Alannah Myles in the deal.
*slurp*
Posted by: Vile Roman at February 28, 2010 01:21 PM (iBzKc)
Posted by: Canada 3rd period game plan at February 28, 2010 01:22 PM (cpuvG)
I meant back in the day, the Baywatch-vintage Pammy. Before she weirded out and put those huge balloons in her chest, the Tommy Lee and Vince Neil videos, etc. Now, I wouldn't do her with YOUR dick.
Posted by: Ombudsman at February 28, 2010 01:23 PM (y4B2y)
Why hate Canada at all?
Posted by: bverwey at February 28, 2010 05:21 PM (RxzoZ)
I doubt any of us really hates Canada. It's a competitive game...we can't do a little bashing?
Posted by: Emily M. at February 28, 2010 01:23 PM (SaGHc)
I don't hate Canada -- I just hate losing to poncy socialistic dipshits no matter what country they're from.
Posted by: Vile Roman at February 28, 2010 01:25 PM (iBzKc)
Posted by: Bill D. Cat at February 28, 2010 01:26 PM (a9UO0)
I subscribe to the newsletter of to each his own, however, "meh". Really??
Yeah, pretty much. Now, Robert Downey Jr....yum.
Posted by: Emily M. at February 28, 2010 01:27 PM (SaGHc)
You can take the goalie out to have an extra skater.
Posted by: Shannow at February 28, 2010 01:27 PM (LJcef)
Posted by: Bill D. Cat at February 28, 2010 01:27 PM (a9UO0)
492 @ 485 I doubt any of us really hates Canada.
I don't hate Canada -- I just hate losing to poncy socialistic dipshits no matter what country they're from.
Let's check out who is running your country.
Posted by: bverwey at February 28, 2010 01:27 PM (RxzoZ)
Posted by: Vile Roman at February 28, 2010 01:27 PM (iBzKc)
Posted by: tmi3rd at February 28, 2010 01:27 PM (u+G1L)
To get another skater on the ice. Doesn't matter if you lose 2-1 or 3-1
Posted by: Ombudsman at February 28, 2010 01:27 PM (y4B2y)
Posted by: mystry at February 28, 2010 01:28 PM (kmgIE)
Posted by: HeatherRadish at February 28, 2010 01:28 PM (OkT2m)
Posted by: Bear Mtn. Bob at February 28, 2010 01:29 PM (0dpcg)
Now, Robert Downey Jr....yum
That's cool. I hear he shares his crackpipe. I keed! I like him, too.
Posted by: laceyunderalls at February 28, 2010 01:29 PM (25+Ef)
Posted by: Bill D. Cat at February 28, 2010 01:29 PM (a9UO0)
Posted by: Vile Roman at February 28, 2010 05:27 PM (iBzKc)
Don't give up. Don't ever give up.
Free hockey, bitches!
Posted by: Jim Valvano at February 28, 2010 01:30 PM (49brQ)
Do I have a heart attack now, or during the shootout? Holy shit...
Posted by: Squatch at February 28, 2010 01:30 PM (+/6so)
Posted by: HeatherRadish at February 28, 2010 01:30 PM (OkT2m)
Posted by: Puddy from Seinfeld at February 28, 2010 01:30 PM (+2NeJ)
Posted by: jakeman at February 28, 2010 01:31 PM (k/h/i)
Posted by: Steph at February 28, 2010 01:31 PM (IKebC)
Posted by: HeatherRadish at February 28, 2010 05:30 PM (OkT2m)
I was thinking the same thing Heather. Although, I don't really have a team to root for. I'm in S. Connecticut. Rangers, I guess.
Posted by: Tami at February 28, 2010 01:31 PM (VuLos)
545
Wow ! This is f'cking awesome! All of Canada just collectively shit their pants.
I can't even finish of my poutine after that goal.
Posted by: bverwey at February 28, 2010 01:31 PM (RxzoZ)
Posted by: Santos L. Helper at February 28, 2010 01:32 PM (xm23C)
Posted by: jeff at February 28, 2010 01:32 PM (HScbI)
Posted by: Detroit Pistons Fans at February 28, 2010 01:32 PM (iBzKc)
Posted by: bverwey at February 28, 2010 01:33 PM (RxzoZ)
Posted by: The Hammer at February 28, 2010 01:33 PM (YBTwf)
Posted by: tmi3rd at February 28, 2010 01:33 PM (u+G1L)
Posted by: Mortis at February 28, 2010 01:33 PM (QjuDE)
Posted by: HH at February 28, 2010 01:33 PM (GkYyh)
Bashing is one thing but we are friends I hope, at least in the hockey realm.
Posted by: bverwey at February 28, 2010 05:25 PM (RxzoZ)
Whoo, before all the excitement, I was gonna respond to you. Anyway, I think you need to lighten up. I actually love Canadians because they're always friendly and contribute a lot to the my local economy. And they've always been our allies...so, we joke about Canada, but I've always thought of it as light-hearted ribbing.
Posted by: Emily M. at February 28, 2010 01:33 PM (SaGHc)
Posted by: Bill D. Cat at February 28, 2010 01:33 PM (a9UO0)
Posted by: I Need A Beer at February 28, 2010 01:33 PM (H8tl6)
Posted by: jimmytheleg at February 28, 2010 01:34 PM (HGkXK)
Posted by: President Obama at February 28, 2010 01:34 PM (wlE4Z)
Posted by: tmi3rd at February 28, 2010 01:35 PM (u+G1L)
You guys got 5 minutes to win this game, or you'll take it to your graves.
RON WILSON:........
RON WILSON: Your fucking graves!!!
Posted by: McLovin at February 28, 2010 01:35 PM (o+bH/)
Posted by: Vile Roman at February 28, 2010 01:35 PM (iBzKc)
Posted by: laceyunderalls at February 28, 2010 01:35 PM (25+Ef)
USA USA USA USA.
If we win Canada is going to burn itself down. It will smell like burnt timber and maple syrup.
Posted by: Ben at February 28, 2010 01:35 PM (qVmY7)
Posted by: laceyunderalls at February 28, 2010 05:35 PM (25+Ef)
Oh wow! I really have been missing something not watching hockey.
Posted by: Tami at February 28, 2010 01:36 PM (VuLos)
Posted by: tmi3rd at February 28, 2010 01:36 PM (u+G1L)
Posted by: mpfs at February 28, 2010 01:36 PM (QuP9W)
Posted by: marianne at February 28, 2010 01:36 PM (jSigh)
Canadian morons- I love each and every last one of you. I'm so pleased it's our two countries for hockey supremacy, and I consider you dear friends. Thanks for sharing your game with us.
Heather, you thought it was exciting before? You ain't seen nothin' yet.
Posted by: tmi3rd at February 28, 2010 01:38 PM (u+G1L)
--Big banner at Kandahar read: "Brothers in Arms, But Not on the Ice"
Posted by: logprof at February 28, 2010 05:37 PM (omtdM)
Heh.
Posted by: Emily M. at February 28, 2010 01:38 PM (SaGHc)
Posted by: laceyunderalls at February 28, 2010 01:39 PM (25+Ef)
Posted by: nevergiveup at February 28, 2010 01:39 PM (0GFWk)
i thought olympic hockey was 20 minute OT then shoot out
nhl is five minute ot, then shootout, then potato sack race.
Posted by: Ben at February 28, 2010 01:39 PM (qVmY7)
Posted by: mystry at February 28, 2010 01:40 PM (kmgIE)
Posted by: TheJane at February 28, 2010 01:40 PM (TGIED)
Posted by: Bill D. Cat at February 28, 2010 01:40 PM (a9UO0)
I don't, but if I wanted to, here would be two very good reasons:
David "Trouser Crease" Brooks
David Frum
Posted by: Canucklehead at February 28, 2010 01:41 PM (Vc/xe)
Posted by: Mortis at February 28, 2010 01:41 PM (QjuDE)
Posted by: tmi3rd at February 28, 2010 01:41 PM (u+G1L)
unfortunately for us, 4 on 4 hockey favors the canadians. they play better when the game is opened up. Also i think Canada has the advantage in the shoot out.
Here is hoping USA scores first.
Posted by: Ben at February 28, 2010 01:41 PM (qVmY7)
I'd like to see the USA win but The Stand is on.
I know Stephen King is an anti-military cock-sucking hippie, but it's a really good story and one of the best book to movie productions I've seen.
Posted by: Tinian at February 28, 2010 01:41 PM (7+pP9)
Posted by: enoxo at February 28, 2010 01:41 PM (QlPoa)
This whole Olympics was North American dominance. US beat the record for overall medals, and Canada has matched for gold...awesome 2 weeks.
Posted by: Emily M. at February 28, 2010 01:41 PM (SaGHc)
Posted by: Trish at February 28, 2010 01:41 PM (yqhkv)
My prediction is an awkward shot leads to the gold.
a tumbling wrister or a 2/3 speed point shot.
Look for a plumber like Pavelski or Rufalski to be the shooter.
I fear Niedermeyer's 2/3 shot/pass from the point. In 4 on 4 Hockeh he is dangerous.
Posted by: garrett at February 28, 2010 01:41 PM (GCcMu)
Posted by: Presidents Obama & Carter at February 28, 2010 01:42 PM (wlE4Z)
Posted by: Rickshaw Jack at February 28, 2010 01:42 PM (Kptrc)
Posted by: beerologist at February 28, 2010 01:42 PM (tgXx6)
591 @ 586 10 minutes 4 on 4. Then a 3-man shootout.
A shootout? What is this, fuckin' soccer?
This is a sudden death, championship game. Play until you drop.
Posted by: AmishDude at February 28, 2010 01:42 PM (Vo2Ef)
Ben, if the Olympics had any balls, we'd go indefinitely.
as a pittsburgh penguins fan, i've seen plenty of 3-4 OT games in my life. They are the best. I remember when Darius Kasparitis of all people ended a game like that.
Posted by: Ben at February 28, 2010 01:42 PM (qVmY7)
Posted by: thunderb at February 28, 2010 01:42 PM (Scrz2)
Posted by: Pat at February 28, 2010 01:42 PM (R0lVr)
Posted by: nevergiveup at February 28, 2010 01:42 PM (0GFWk)
Posted by: Banky Edwards at February 28, 2010 01:43 PM (iBzKc)
If this goes on and on and NBC breaks to the closing ceremonies, I'll be pissed.
don't worry, knowing NBC they will preempt the game and move it to MSNBC.
Posted by: Ben at February 28, 2010 01:43 PM (qVmY7)
Posted by: Guy Fawkes at February 28, 2010 01:43 PM (cpuvG)
Posted by: tmi3rd at February 28, 2010 01:43 PM (u+G1L)
Posted by: qwerty1 at February 28, 2010 01:44 PM (AOqPA)
Posted by: jakeman at February 28, 2010 01:45 PM (k/h/i)
Posted by: jcjimi at February 28, 2010 01:45 PM (XSikc)
Ben, howsabout Nedved vs the Caps? Sorry, Caps fans...
if i remember correctly, Sergei Gonchar was screening the caps goalie when it went in. IT worked out though because gonchar just won a cup here last year
Posted by: Ben at February 28, 2010 01:45 PM (qVmY7)
Posted by: mystry at February 28, 2010 01:46 PM (kmgIE)
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at February 28, 2010 01:46 PM (9Lm5R)
Posted by: Pat at February 28, 2010 01:46 PM (R0lVr)
theoretically, what would happen if after the OT and shootout, it was still tied?
Posted by: Emily M. at February 28, 2010 01:47 PM (SaGHc)
Posted by: Mortis at February 28, 2010 01:47 PM (QjuDE)
Posted by: tmi3rd at February 28, 2010 01:47 PM (u+G1L)
Posted by: laceyunderalls at February 28, 2010 01:47 PM (25+Ef)
theoretically, what would happen if after the OT and shootout, it was still tied?
Posted by: Emily MPenis length
Posted by: Mortis at February 28, 2010 01:47 PM (QjuDE)
Posted by: nevergiveup at February 28, 2010 01:47 PM (0GFWk)
626 *confiscates Tinian's man card*
Posted by: Mortis at February 28, 2010 05:42 PM (QjuDE)
I'm watching the game when I've already seen The Stand scenes.Posted by: Tinian at February 28, 2010 01:48 PM (7+pP9)
Posted by: mama winger at February 28, 2010 01:49 PM (Ue9UN)
Posted by: Mortis at February 28, 2010 01:49 PM (QjuDE)
Oh yeah, this game is so excit . . . zzzzzz.
Yawn. Did I miss anything?
It's got all the excitement of an NHL pre-season exhibition game, and just as much meaning.
Posted by: Bender at February 28, 2010 01:49 PM (802+s)
Posted by: garrett at February 28, 2010 01:50 PM (GCcMu)
Posted by: Vile Roman at February 28, 2010 01:50 PM (iBzKc)
Posted by: Elizabeth at February 28, 2010 01:51 PM (QjuDE)
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at February 28, 2010 01:51 PM (9Lm5R)
Posted by: Guy Fawkes at February 28, 2010 01:51 PM (cpuvG)
Posted by: Mortis at February 28, 2010 01:51 PM (QjuDE)
Posted by: Squatch at February 28, 2010 01:53 PM (+/6so)
Posted by: mystry at February 28, 2010 05:46 PM (kmgIE)
Yep. Actually, it works for soccer. Tired players will play pretty good defense and exhausted teams will just play to a stalemate. In hockey, the prospect of an eternal game is much less likely.
Posted by: AmishDude at February 28, 2010 01:53 PM (Vo2Ef)
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at February 28, 2010 01:53 PM (9Lm5R)
Posted by: nevergiveup at February 28, 2010 01:54 PM (0GFWk)
I've figured it out -- hockey is the Canukistan version of basketball.
They won.
Return to The Stand.
Posted by: Tinian at February 28, 2010 01:54 PM (7+pP9)
Awright, unless Lindsey Vonn and some of the snowboarding chicks are going to do a lingerie show during the closing ceremonies, no reason at all left to watch this.
*click*
Posted by: Dang Straights at February 28, 2010 01:54 PM (+mlng)
Posted by: Vile Roman at February 28, 2010 01:55 PM (iBzKc)
Posted by: Guy Fawkes at February 28, 2010 01:55 PM (cpuvG)
It was a good run. Thanks Team USA!!!
...and if anyone had to win besides us, I'm OK with it being the Canuckistanis....
Posted by: NC Ref at February 28, 2010 01:55 PM (49brQ)
Posted by: HH at February 28, 2010 01:55 PM (GkYyh)
Posted by: curious at February 28, 2010 01:55 PM (p302b)
Posted by: Shannow at February 28, 2010 01:55 PM (LJcef)
Posted by: Socratease at February 28, 2010 01:55 PM (sE6Ao)
Syd will suffocate under a mountain of Beaver Pelts, tonight!
Way to go , Hosers. Enjoy it.
See you poseurs in four.
Posted by: garrett at February 28, 2010 01:55 PM (GCcMu)
Posted by: Bill D. Cat at February 28, 2010 01:55 PM (a9UO0)
Posted by: Kanye West at February 28, 2010 01:56 PM (4Kl5M)
Posted by: Big Fat Meanie at February 28, 2010 01:56 PM (YjsS4)
Posted by: Lincoln at February 28, 2010 01:56 PM (UqJ8A)
Posted by: scr_north at February 28, 2010 01:57 PM (PghNl)
Posted by: Al Gore at February 28, 2010 01:57 PM (jlvw3)
Posted by: Guy Fawkes at February 28, 2010 01:57 PM (cpuvG)
Posted by: tmi3rd at February 28, 2010 01:57 PM (u+G1L)
Posted by: HeatherRadish at February 28, 2010 01:57 PM (OkT2m)
Posted by: schizuki at February 28, 2010 01:58 PM (ESLGV)
Will anyone care tomorrow?
Or by the time The Amazing Race comes on?
Utterly pointless, meaningless exhibition game.
Bring back the amateurs, or at least limit it to minor leaguers, then I'll start to care.
Posted by: Bender at February 28, 2010 01:58 PM (802+s)
I'd give it to him for the helmet alone.
Posted by: Vile Roman at February 28, 2010 01:58 PM (iBzKc)
Posted by: Ryan Miller at February 28, 2010 01:58 PM (jlvw3)
It's not just the hockey game for me, it's the cheating in the speed skating...that got to me.
Posted by: curious at February 28, 2010 01:58 PM (p302b)
Posted by: nevergiveup at February 28, 2010 01:58 PM (0GFWk)
Posted by: Socratease at February 28, 2010 01:59 PM (sE6Ao)
Next time I'm at the United Center, I'm going to strangle Toews with a...Jonathan Toews jersey.
Posted by: Big Fat Meanie at February 28, 2010 01:59 PM (YjsS4)
Well, except for that whole Olympic Gold Medal thing.
Posted by: Vile Roman at February 28, 2010 01:59 PM (iBzKc)
Posted by: tmi3rd at February 28, 2010 02:00 PM (u+G1L)
Posted by: ace at February 28, 2010 02:00 PM (jlvw3)
Will anyone care tomorrow?
Or by the time The Amazing Race comes on?
Utterly pointless, meaningless exhibition game.
Bring back the amateurs, or at least limit it to minor leaguers, then I'll start to care.
Shut the f*ck up, you whiny little bitch.
Posted by: Waterhouse at February 28, 2010 02:00 PM (tQ4k7)
Posted by: Bill D. Cat at February 28, 2010 02:00 PM (a9UO0)
Posted by: HeatherRadish at February 28, 2010 02:00 PM (OkT2m)
Posted by: eman at February 28, 2010 02:01 PM (D7/BU)
Posted by: ace at February 28, 2010 02:01 PM (jlvw3)
Bettman is indeed THAT stupid. He did an interview just the other day (during the olympics) saying that he is "unsure" whether or not *he* will allow the NHL players to go to the next olympics. He is an epic douchebag.
Posted by: Elizabeth at February 28, 2010 02:01 PM (QjuDE)
Posted by: qwerty1 at February 28, 2010 02:01 PM (AOqPA)
Posted by: Emily M. at February 28, 2010 02:02 PM (SaGHc)
He'll still sound stupid but he'll look good.
Posted by: Shannow at February 28, 2010 02:02 PM (LJcef)
Posted by: Guy Fawkes at February 28, 2010 02:02 PM (cpuvG)
Posted by: Bill D. Cat at February 28, 2010 02:02 PM (a9UO0)
Posted by: Miss'80sBaby at February 28, 2010 02:03 PM (sZ+lP)
Posted by: Ericdrumz at February 28, 2010 02:03 PM (lvJaW)
The discussion should be pretty much settled for now.
Posted by: forest at February 28, 2010 02:03 PM (cRmbe)
Posted by: Johnny I at February 28, 2010 02:03 PM (9RRbi)
I hope you furbacks realize we love you and teased you like only a brother can.
Thanks for kicking the crap out of the Russians and giving us this thrilla in the chilla. I'm happy for you and I'm glad we gave you such a heart-stopping game to tell your grandkids about.
Posted by: schizuki at February 28, 2010 02:03 PM (ESLGV)
Posted by: HeatherRadish at February 28, 2010 02:03 PM (OkT2m)
Posted by: Lincoln at February 28, 2010 02:03 PM (UqJ8A)
Posted by: tmi3rd at February 28, 2010 02:04 PM (u+G1L)
Ovechkin(sp) and (I think) Malkin have said they're playing in Russia if the NHL is there or not.
Could put Bettman in a bad spot.
Posted by: Shannow at February 28, 2010 02:04 PM (LJcef)
Posted by: Z Ryan at February 28, 2010 02:04 PM (cMo6P)
Anyway, congrats Canada, except Crosby. Fuck that guy.
Posted by: BSR at February 28, 2010 02:05 PM (AJreE)
I saw a French flag at the beginning of the game.
Posted by: Waterhouse at February 28, 2010 02:05 PM (tQ4k7)
Utterly pointless, meaningless exhibition game.
Bring back the amateurs, or at least limit it to minor leaguers, then I'll start to care.
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Is it physically painful to be that stupid?
Posted by: schizuki at February 28, 2010 02:06 PM (ESLGV)
Posted by: laceyunderalls at February 28, 2010 02:06 PM (25+Ef)
Posted by: Waterhouse at February 28, 2010 02:06 PM (tQ4k7)
Posted by: Squatch at February 28, 2010 02:06 PM (+/6so)
Could put Ovechkin and Malkin in a bad spot too with their contracts... because I doubt any team would give them an Olympic waiver to allow them to leave mid-season if the NHL doesn't shut down for that time.
Posted by: Elizabeth at February 28, 2010 02:06 PM (QjuDE)
Posted by: Guy Fawkes at February 28, 2010 02:07 PM (cpuvG)
Posted by: tmi3rd at February 28, 2010 02:07 PM (u+G1L)
Happy all of the NHL made it out safe and sound.
Bettmen would be an idiot to take that stance at this point. The NHL is with 3 years of being where it was before the Lockout.
Miller MVP, for sure.
Posted by: garrett at February 28, 2010 02:08 PM (GCcMu)
Shut the f*ck up, you whiny little bitch.
Ha! The funny this is -- only a whiny little bitch would whine and bitch like you just did.
Posted by: Bender at February 28, 2010 02:08 PM (802+s)
Posted by: Big Fat Meanie at February 28, 2010 02:08 PM (YjsS4)
This is, after all, the NHL. They'll find some way to fuck this up.
Posted by: Ombudsman at February 28, 2010 02:09 PM (y4B2y)
Posted by: Guy Fawkes at February 28, 2010 02:10 PM (cpuvG)
Posted by: ace at February 28, 2010 02:10 PM (jlvw3)
I have to go to work now, but thanks so much to all the Morons for taking this wonderful ride with Drew and with me... congratulations, Canada. See you next time.
Posted by: tmi3rd at February 28, 2010 02:10 PM (u+G1L)
Posted by: curious at February 28, 2010 02:10 PM (p302b)
"Bettmen would be an idiot to take that stance at this point. The NHL is with 3 years of being where it was before the Lockout."
You sort of answered your own question. Always trust Bettmen to do what is in the worst interest of hockey.
Posted by: Pat at February 28, 2010 02:10 PM (R0lVr)
Posted by: Emily M. at February 28, 2010 02:10 PM (SaGHc)
/Can I now say how much I hate that pretty boy Sid Crosby?
Posted by: Miss'80sBaby at February 28, 2010 02:11 PM (sZ+lP)
Posted by: tmi3rd at February 28, 2010 02:11 PM (u+G1L)
Posted by: AmishDude at February 28, 2010 02:11 PM (Vo2Ef)
Yeah, all right! One group of NHLers beat another group of NHLers.
BFD
I'd rather have a Cup than a professional-Olympics medal.
Posted by: Bender at February 28, 2010 02:11 PM (802+s)
Yes, that's the back-up goalies back-up goalie who wasn't wearing a uniform until a few minutes ago when he came onto the ice to get his medal.
Posted by: Elizabeth at February 28, 2010 02:12 PM (QjuDE)
Posted by: tmi3rd at February 28, 2010 06:11 PM (u+G1L)
It's still weird.
Posted by: Emily M. at February 28, 2010 02:12 PM (SaGHc)
Posted by: BuddyPC at February 28, 2010 02:13 PM (nSkOL)
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at February 28, 2010 02:13 PM (9Lm5R)
Posted by: beedubya at February 28, 2010 02:13 PM (AnTyA)
Canada won the gold and the Americans overachieved. Everybody's happy.
But no sour grapes here, either - I wanted us to win this thing. Badly.
If I'm not mistaken, that gold made Canada the all-time single Olympics leader in gold medals. And us Yanks got the record for overall medal count.
North America rocks. Suck it, Europe.
Posted by: schizuki at February 28, 2010 02:13 PM (ESLGV)
wow. bitter sweet. As a pens fan I love crosby, but I love america more. As someone who watches him every game, I know you need to hold your breath when he is on the ice. He excels at 4 on 4.
Tuesday the Pens play the Sabres, I'll be there and I hope there is a loud cheer for Ryan Miller
Posted by: Ben at February 28, 2010 02:13 PM (qVmY7)
Posted by: Guy Fawkes at February 28, 2010 02:14 PM (cpuvG)
Awesome. Fucking Game.
Congrats to the US on a phenomenal effort!
Salut!
Have to sing the National Anthem at the top of my lungs now
Posted by: NorthernX at February 28, 2010 02:14 PM (MV9zD)
I'm sure Quick for the US is dressed the same way.
Posted by: Shannow at February 28, 2010 02:15 PM (LJcef)
They do.
Posted by: Miss'80sBaby at February 28, 2010 02:15 PM (sZ+lP)
Yeah, keep posting about how little you care about seeing the best players in the game play.
You whiny little stupid shithead.
Posted by: Waterhouse at February 28, 2010 02:15 PM (tQ4k7)
Posted by: Pat at February 28, 2010 02:15 PM (R0lVr)
Posted by: HeatherRadish at February 28, 2010 02:15 PM (OkT2m)
Posted by: Guy Fawkes at February 28, 2010 02:16 PM (cpuvG)
Posted by: curious at February 28, 2010 02:16 PM (p302b)
Posted by: Ben at February 28, 2010 02:17 PM (qVmY7)
Ya hey.
Posted by: mama winger at February 28, 2010 02:17 PM (Ue9UN)
Elizabeth, I think the owner of the Capitals has said that he will allow Ovie to play in Sochi even if the NHL does not shut down.
good. He can lose there too. Ovie, the best player to never win jack shit.
Sidney Crosby, one cup, one gold, and on the road to repeat.
Posted by: Ben at February 28, 2010 02:18 PM (qVmY7)
They do
I thought that was in the past now that The Smartest Man Ever to Walk the Earth would bring universal love upon America
Posted by: kbdabear at February 28, 2010 02:19 PM (sYxEE)
Posted by: curious at February 28, 2010 02:20 PM (p302b)
It's like losing to your brother. You don't want it to happen, you want to win, but if you lose it ain't so bad.
i think Seth Bishop beat Amy Bishop in a street hockey game, the last mistake he ever made
Posted by: Ben at February 28, 2010 02:20 PM (qVmY7)
Yeah, I thought it was kind of like Belgium.
Posted by: Nigel Farage at February 28, 2010 02:20 PM (XIUQZ)
If anyone needs a laugh, Office Space is on Comedy Central.
We're looking up money laundering in a dictionary??
Posted by: laceyunderalls at February 28, 2010 02:21 PM (25+Ef)
Posted by: LtE113 (Mike in Chicago) at February 28, 2010 02:21 PM (wtdUn)
Posted by: Jeremy Roenick at February 28, 2010 02:22 PM (hjyb5)
Posted by: LtE113 (Mike in Chicago) at February 28, 2010 02:22 PM (wtdUn)
Toronto's full of immigrant gangs with illegal guns.
We'll meet in Gananoque.
Posted by: HeatherRadish at February 28, 2010 02:22 PM (OkT2m)
Niedermyer will be on the Blackhawks by the deadline on the 3rd.
they can't afford it. not enough cap space, unless he plays for nothing
Posted by: Ben at February 28, 2010 02:24 PM (qVmY7)
Posted by: beedubya at February 28, 2010 02:24 PM (AnTyA)
Always liked Oh Canada, as national anthems go. I think we need to adopt "America the Beautiful". Oh, wait- it mentions God. So much for that. "Gaia shed her grace on thee?"
Posted by: Ombudsman at February 28, 2010 02:25 PM (y4B2y)
Women's hockey - Gold
Men's curling - Gold
Women's curling - Silver
By my calculation, the Olympics have be 75% successful.
Posted by: qwerty1 at February 28, 2010 02:26 PM (AOqPA)
LtE113 (Mike in Chicago) at February 28, 2010 06:21 PM (wtdUn)
Keith. Seabrook. Toews. Kane...
LET'S GO BLACKHAWKS!!
Posted by: Squatch at February 28, 2010 02:26 PM (+/6so)
Posted by: CanaDave at February 28, 2010 02:27 PM (9MgYG)
And a good blonde, buxom Swedish downhill skier thrashing, once those emergency condoms arrive.
Posted by: Ombudsman at February 28, 2010 02:27 PM (y4B2y)
Me too. I like the bombs.
Posted by: mama winger at February 28, 2010 02:28 PM (Ue9UN)
Women's hockey - Gold
Men's curling - Gold
Women's curling - Silver
By my calculation, the Olympics have be 75% successful.
Posted by: qwerty1 at February 28, 2010 06:26 PM (AOqPA)"
I guess your Canadian, let me remind you about the fact that there were too many dark clouds over this Olympics. You might have your medals but at what cost?
Posted by: curious at February 28, 2010 02:29 PM (p302b)
Posted by: curious at February 28, 2010 02:35 PM (p302b)
Posted by: qwerty1 at February 28, 2010 02:36 PM (AOqPA)
Posted by: CanaDave at February 28, 2010 02:39 PM (9MgYG)
Congrats to the Yanks for an amazing, hard-fought series. And especially to Miller for being the best goalie on the ice.
But... this is our game!
Thanks for coming to visit these past two weeks. Never seen my city come alive like this... it's been great. It's gonna be crazy downtown tonight.
Posted by: Toboti at February 28, 2010 02:40 PM (k3O59)
Posted by: Bill D. Cat at February 28, 2010 02:41 PM (a9UO0)
Posted by: Barrack H Obama at February 28, 2010 02:42 PM (hjyb5)
BFD
I'd rather have a Cup than a professional-Olympics medal.
Posted by: Bender at February 28, 2010 06:11 PM (802+s)
we get it already- you're too cool for this
FUCK OFF ALREADY
Posted by: Jones at February 28, 2010 02:42 PM (JL3qV)
Bummer. Oh well, at least Obama won't have to apologize to another country concerning American Imperialist Aggresion.
Posted by: stillers at February 28, 2010 02:43 PM (XSi5N)
I had a real world friend over to watch the game.
Thanks to everyone for reading, Ace for putting up with it and tmi3rd for bringing the real knowledge.
We might try some Stanley Cup finals blogging when the time comes. If you are new to hockey and thought this was fun, wait to you see some playoff hockey. It doesn't have the nationalistic element but damn it's fun stuff.
Posted by: DrewM. at February 28, 2010 02:43 PM (9B5OK)
Women's curling - Silver
So why is there women's curling anyway? It's not like they are physicallly unable to keep up with the men.
Plus, they should be at an advantage, having a lot of practice with sweeping.
*ducks*
Posted by: AmishDude at February 28, 2010 02:44 PM (Vo2Ef)
Posted by: CanaDave at February 28, 2010 02:45 PM (9MgYG)
Posted by: robtr at February 28, 2010 02:45 PM (fwSHf)
--I've done what I can for that shit town.
I wash my hands of the affair.
I missed this upthread. I LOLed, I did.
Posted by: Miss'80sBaby at February 28, 2010 02:46 PM (sZ+lP)
Posted by: Bill D. Cat at February 28, 2010 02:47 PM (a9UO0)
Posted by: Ben at February 28, 2010 02:54 PM (qVmY7)
Posted by: Ben at February 28, 2010 02:56 PM (qVmY7)
Posted by: Bill D. Cat at February 28, 2010 02:59 PM (a9UO0)
Posted by: curious at February 28, 2010 02:59 PM (p302b)
Posted by: curious at February 28, 2010 03:02 PM (p302b)
You mean the ones the American's beat the Canadians in this year.
Posted by: DrewM. at February 28, 2010 03:04 PM (9B5OK)
Posted by: curious at February 28, 2010 03:06 PM (p302b)
Posted by: grognard at February 28, 2010 03:06 PM (mKB5r)
Posted by: curious at February 28, 2010 03:08 PM (p302b)
What? Bullshit. It was on tv. They waited for the Canadians to celebrate and then had to wait for the medal ceremony. When it was over, Team Canada took the traditional photo and the US left the ice.
Perfectly civil and professional all around.
Posted by: DrewM. at February 28, 2010 03:09 PM (9B5OK)
Refused to shake hands with who? They all went thru the congratulations line at the end of the game like always.
Posted by: mama winger at February 28, 2010 03:10 PM (Ue9UN)
Posted by: grognard at February 28, 2010 03:11 PM (mKB5r)
God I hope not: I came here to say something nice and respectful about the American team.
Which I'll continue with as that is as yet unconfirmed.
The tournament sure worked in one sense: It picked the best two teams to be on the ice for the final. The Americans played with great heart and motivation (going in I thought they were extremely well lead and motivated) whereas, if you know anything about hockey, the Canadian team just rocked at passing.
Without their exceptional passing game, they'd never have made it to the final nor won today.
Posted by: Christoph at February 28, 2010 03:11 PM (0fq7b)
There's no way in hell CTV would do any such thing. As far as networks go, it's mainly a good one. Besides, the story that Canada beat an awesome team of great sports, brothers in arms but not on the ice (as the sign made by Canadian Forces members stationed in Afghanistan said) is a lot better and more palatable to take for Canadians than we beat a bunch of immature a-holes.
So, I'm hoping it is indeed untrue. If it's true, well, bad sportsmanship.
Posted by: Christoph at February 28, 2010 03:14 PM (0fq7b)
Looks to me like they all did. A couple of them even hugged a little.
Posted by: ChrisinMB at February 28, 2010 03:15 PM (IFpg4)
Posted by: stillers at February 28, 2010 03:16 PM (XSi5N)
Perfectly civil and professional all around."
That was my impression.
I saw the Americans when they received their medals, for example, stoic and hardly exuberant, but polite to the people giving them the medals.
So I'm inclined to say bullshit too and that the American team behaved as well after the game as they played during it, unless someone can provide a reference for it.
Posted by: Christoph at February 28, 2010 03:16 PM (0fq7b)
Posted by: curious at February 28, 2010 03:16 PM (p302b)
Posted by: Christoph at February 28, 2010 03:17 PM (0fq7b)
The word is that the Americans refused to shake hands after the game? Anyone know anything about this?
Refused to shake hands with who? They all went thru the congratulations line at the end of the game like always.
What, they showed it on tv. how did they not see this?
Posted by: Ben at February 28, 2010 03:18 PM (qVmY7)
My apologies if anyone got worked up over it - I was under the impression it was being covered that way on the air.
Posted by: grognard at February 28, 2010 03:19 PM (mKB5r)
I think it's that they lost. I mean as professional athletes, they're obviously not going to mentally prepare themselves to feel joy at coming in second.
For a guy who is an amateur and gets a silver, and is the second best in the world, sure that's a big deal. But for professional athletes who expect to and are paid to win, it's probably as much of a letdown as anything.
Posted by: Christoph at February 28, 2010 03:20 PM (0fq7b)
Posted by: curious at February 28, 2010 03:20 PM (p302b)
Posted by: Christoph at February 28, 2010 03:21 PM (0fq7b)
I know cindy is supposed to be "the best player in the game" but Miller and ovechkin are much more intelligent and better looking. Eventually, you have to join the real world and make a living.
Ovechkin is better wlooking? are you high? He looks like his parents conceived him on the Chernobyl reactor while it was melting down and his mother was using a spent plutonium rod as a diaphram.
Just ask Gabe who'd he rather bang, Sid or Ovie. I guarantee it would be sid.
Also how many medals and cups does ovie have?
Posted by: Ben at February 28, 2010 03:21 PM (qVmY7)
Ben, all the women here say Ovechkin and Miller are waaaaay better looking that cindy, way better. Let's see who gets the babes tonight. cindy will get em cause he was on the winning team but will they be as good looking as the ones miller and ovechkin get?
Posted by: curious at February 28, 2010 03:23 PM (p302b)
There's a saying, you win Gold and Bronze but lose the Silver.
I think some of them may appreciate what they accomplished later but in that moment most of them looked shell shocked and like they would have thrown the medals away if they could have.
They were just destroyed emotionally. It's the great thing about sports at every level...the highs and the lows. It's all about scoreboard, it's not something you can spin and there are no 'moral victories', just real ones and losses.
Posted by: DrewM. at February 28, 2010 03:24 PM (9B5OK)
Ben, all the women here say Ovechkin and Miller are waaaaay better looking that cindy, way better. Let's see who gets the babes tonight. cindy will get em cause he was on the winning team but will they be as good looking as the ones miller and ovechkin get?
where is here? School of the Blind? The marsupial section of the Zoo?
Also, I'm sure you know that Ovechkin is a raging coke head.
Did you see the footage of him decking a female fan while leaving vancouver?
I honestly heve never hear the phrase "good looking" and ovechkin used in the same sentence.
Posted by: Ben at February 28, 2010 03:26 PM (qVmY7)
Like those athletes, win or lose.
Posted by: Christoph at February 28, 2010 03:27 PM (0fq7b)
Posted by: mark at February 28, 2010 03:28 PM (lPWL+)
ok, guess you don't talk to females much.
Also, all of us women and there are a lot here tonight...think that the US hockey team was the hottest team ever....
Posted by: curious at February 28, 2010 03:29 PM (p302b)
ok, guess you don't talk to females much.
Also, all of us women and there are a lot here tonight...think that the US hockey team was the hottest team ever....
I will agree, the US team is filled with good looking guys. Miller is a good looking guy. No argument at all. However, when you say ovechkin is good looking that is where we diverge.
Posted by: Ben at February 28, 2010 03:30 PM (qVmY7)
795 I don't know if Canada is faster or has more hustle but they were always outnumbering us.
Posted by: ace at February 28, 2010 06:10 PM (jlvw3)
I think the Americans were better on the hustle, which is the only reason it was even close.
Posted by: Christoph at February 28, 2010 03:30 PM (0fq7b)
That's truly remarkable. Wow,
Posted by: mama winger at February 28, 2010 03:30 PM (Ue9UN)
Posted by: DrewM. at February 28, 2010 07:04 PM (9B5O) </quote>
Yup, the one Canada won 5X's in a row before that.
Posted by: Syd the Kid at February 28, 2010 03:31 PM (hjyb5)
Anyone want to make any guesses what teams will do at the trade deadline this wed?
i'm guessing the pens snag Ray Whitney for a draft pick
Posted by: Ben at February 28, 2010 03:31 PM (qVmY7)
It's never one or the other. That's another great thing about sports, you never know what combination of skill, mentality, emotions, etc will carry the day. And there's no formula, sometimes it's one set and the next day the next.
As for this match up, it's hard to look at the US players as upstarts given their success at the NHL level but almost no one thought they'd get this far. There's only one guy on the US who people thought was good enough to crack the Canadian line up and that was Zach Pariese. He would have been a 3rd line guy at best on Canada and for the US he was number 1.
Now coming out, Team Canada would have loved to have had Ryan Miller in goal. The Canuks won in spite of Marty and Bobby Lou, not because of them.
Posted by: DrewM. at February 28, 2010 03:33 PM (9B5OK)
Now coming out, Team Canada would have loved to have had Ryan Miller in goal. The Canuks won in spite of Marty and Bobby Lou, not because of them.
They should have played Fleury. He has been to two cup finals and won a cup in the past two years. Whereas Luongo and Brodeur have 1 cups between them in their long careers. It doesn't matter now, but I think they probably would have won the first USA Canada game had Marc Andre played.
Posted by: Ben at February 28, 2010 03:35 PM (qVmY7)
It's all over for another 4 years...I am sucking back some skunky Canadian beer and life just doesn't get any better than that....unless sex is in the cards for dessert.
Thanks for the thread allowing all sides to hang out for some fun and entertainment.
Posted by: bverwey at February 28, 2010 03:37 PM (RxzoZ)
Yeah, tmi3rd and talked about all week. Must have been a seniority thing.
And yes he was good enough but just barely. If he doesn't box a shot and give up a rebound, that tying goal isn't scored. He damn near cost them both the Slovakia and US games.
In the end, they survived him
Posted by: DrewM. at February 28, 2010 03:38 PM (9B5OK)
Posted by: Ben at February 28, 2010 03:39 PM (qVmY7)
I totally agree. But I think the passion comes first, and the confidence comes later as a consequence of being good due to the experiences which comes with pursuing one's passion.
Posted by: Christoph at February 28, 2010 03:40 PM (0fq7b)
I'm not sure how many Stanley Cups the Devils have, but they do have a few and Brodeur was the goalie in all of them. I'm glad they didn't play Fleury. He'll be rested for the Penguins playoff run. :-)
Posted by: stillers at February 28, 2010 03:43 PM (XSi5N)
Posted by: Bill D. Cat at February 28, 2010 03:46 PM (a9UO0)
Ha!
I was having a pissing match with a commenter here who was urging me to kill myself yesterday... when the phone rang and the woman on the other end said, "I want to come over and get [redacted]."
I said, "Sure, you can come over, but I'm going out after."
So she came over and then, at my urging, she left. I resumed my online thread reading to see the other person had left several long angry comments.
That is as pretty much as near a victory as one can get in an online debate against someone who responds via cultural programming vs. trying to understand core issues.
That, and the Olympic hockey gold -- and more gold medals than any country has won during a winter Olympics -- adds up to a nice weekend.
Posted by: Christoph at February 28, 2010 03:49 PM (0fq7b)
I'm not sure how many Stanley Cups the Devils have, but they do have a few and Brodeur was the goalie in all of them. I'm glad they didn't play Fleury. He'll be rested for the Penguins playoff run. :-)
Brodeur will be playing the next ten years to pay off his ex wife. That's what happens when you cheat on your wife with her sister.
Posted by: Ben at February 28, 2010 03:49 PM (qVmY7)
Whatever you may think of Sidney Crosby, for whatever reason, check this out and see if you don't at least party agree that it's karma:
Clicky
Cheers to my wonderful southern neighbours; and thanks for a great afternoon.
Posted by: Russtovich at February 28, 2010 03:49 PM (ZXGQD)
Posted by: curious at February 28, 2010 03:50 PM (p302b)
Posted by: Bill D. Cat at February 28, 2010 03:54 PM (a9UO0)
It gets better. Canada set a record for gold medals in any Olympic games, not just of host nations. The previous was 13 held by Russia and Canada received 14.
Posted by: Christoph at February 28, 2010 03:59 PM (0fq7b)
Brodeur has three cups, and whether you think of him as a system goalie or not, you've got to accept the #1 job was his to lose.
Posted by: SDH at February 28, 2010 04:03 PM (4fofT)
Posted by: curious at February 28, 2010 04:03 PM (p302b)
Posted by: 48%er at February 28, 2010 04:04 PM (gxpfq)
Posted by: Bill D. Cat at February 28, 2010 04:07 PM (a9UO0)
Posted by: Bill D. Cat at February 28, 2010 04:08 PM (a9UO0)
Posted by: mark at February 28, 2010 07:28 PM (lPWL+)"
guys I'm looking for an explanation of this post?
Posted by: curious at February 28, 2010 04:11 PM (p302b)
Posted by: Bill D. Cat at February 28, 2010 04:14 PM (a9UO0)
Posted by: curious at February 28, 2010 04:14 PM (p302b)
2002-2003 Shattuck-St. Mary's-High-MN 57 72 90 162
The Kid did play there. My apologies to whoever made that post.
Posted by: Shannow at February 28, 2010 04:20 PM (LJcef)
Posted by: curious at February 28, 2010 04:20 PM (p302b)
Posted by: chicocano at February 28, 2010 04:26 PM (6p3E9)
Posted by: Bill D. Cat at February 28, 2010 04:35 PM (a9UO0)
Dibs on Sarah McLachlan in the same outfit.
Posted by: Waterhouse at February 28, 2010 04:40 PM (tQ4k7)
Posted by: CoolCzech at February 28, 2010 04:42 PM (9IHmo)
Posted by: CoolCzech at February 28, 2010 04:42 PM (9IHmo)
Posted by: Rick at February 28, 2010 04:43 PM (Aauui)
Posted by: qwerty1 at February 28, 2010 04:44 PM (AOqPA)
Posted by: CoolCzech at February 28, 2010 04:47 PM (9IHmo)
Posted by: curious at February 28, 2010 04:48 PM (p302b)
Posted by: curious at February 28, 2010 04:50 PM (p302b)
Posted by: Bill D. Cat at February 28, 2010 04:53 PM (a9UO0)
Posted by: curious at February 28, 2010 04:53 PM (p302b)
Florida. the Québécois flock to the Ft. Lauderdale/Hollywood area.
Posted by: VermillionSky at February 28, 2010 04:54 PM (SUHMd)
He looked close to tears, if not actually crying, at the end of the game.
He had a hell of a tournament and game, might as well enjoy it.
Posted by: DrewM. at February 28, 2010 04:55 PM (9B5OK)
Posted by: Shannow at February 28, 2010 04:55 PM (LJcef)
We put them of ice floes to feed the polar bears
Posted by: Shannow at February 28, 2010 04:56 PM (LJcef)
Posted by: chicocano at February 28, 2010 08:26 PM (6p3E9)
It's "cannabis," you fucking retarded jerk.
Posted by: Peace-and-Love Hippie at February 28, 2010 04:58 PM (1fanL)
Posted by: curious at February 28, 2010 04:59 PM (p302b)
Posted by: chicocano at February 28, 2010 08:26 PM (6p3E9)
It's "cannabis," you fucking retarded jerk.
Posted by: Peace-and-Love Hippie at February 28, 2010 08:58 PM (1fanL)"
you try doing those precision moves on drugs, bet you couldn't do them not on drugs.
Posted by: curious at February 28, 2010 05:01 PM (p302b)
What does a blonde chick say after sex? So, are you guys all on the same team?
Posted by: FUBAR at February 28, 2010 05:01 PM (1fanL)
Posted by: CoolCzech at February 28, 2010 05:02 PM (9IHmo)
Posted by: Bill D. Cat at February 28, 2010 05:04 PM (a9UO0)
I really felt for Ryan Miller, who did an amazing job.. Really, all the goals scored today were not really netminder errors, just oddball shots. Miller really did a fantastic job, this easily could have gone the other way. That said, Scott Nedermeier probably should not worry about buying drinks in Canada for a year or two.
Thanks for putting on such an excellent show. A great game. God, North America rocks so much.
Posted by: Delicious Lead Paint at February 28, 2010 05:04 PM (5Ykni)
Thanks for putting on such an excellent show. A great game. God, North America rocks so much.
Posted by: Delicious Lead Paint at February 28, 2010 09:04 PM (5Ykni)
Brown-noser.
Posted by: FUBAR at February 28, 2010 05:06 PM (1fanL)
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Posted by: Shannow at February 28, 2010 05:09 PM (LJcef)
Where the hell is Canada, anyway?
Ain't that one of those Scandi countries?~CoolCzech
Canada is where your Leftists say they'll run away to if they don't win an election.(as though they're little kids that don't know how the world works and are running away from home to throw a tantrum)
Then the find out that Canada has winter 9 months of the year and shut their pieholes and stay put.
After the game today I ran my dogs in the off leash area of my little Alberta city and most of us were wearing T-shirts.
It was +6 degrees Celsius and sunny.
Posted by: Speller at February 28, 2010 05:18 PM (o0R2E)
Posted by: FUBAR at February 28, 2010 05:18 PM (1fanL)
Posted by: Bill D. Cat at February 28, 2010 05:19 PM (a9UO0)
Posted by: RicardoVerde at February 28, 2010 05:21 PM (PBTsv)
Heh , you in C-town Speller ?~ Bill D. Cat
Used to live there for 37 years, now I'm in the city(heh) just North of Cross Iron Mills.
Posted by: Speller at February 28, 2010 05:23 PM (o0R2E)
Posted by: Bill D. Cat at February 28, 2010 05:26 PM (a9UO0)
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Posted by: qwerty1 at February 28, 2010 05:35 PM (AOqPA)
Millenium ?~Bill D. Cat
Sorry, I don't get your meaning. Speaking of the Bass Pro Shop though, I love it. Especially the second floor. Man every time I go there I drop a couple hundred bucks.
Posted by: Speller at February 28, 2010 05:35 PM (o0R2E)
Posted by: mpfs at February 28, 2010 05:39 PM (QuP9W)
My goal was to lift you Philistines out of your football stupor. Mission Accomplished!
Now, I just need to get DaveInTexas in on it.
Posted by: DrewM. at February 28, 2010 05:41 PM (9B5OK)
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Posted by: Bill D. Cat at February 28, 2010 05:48 PM (a9UO0)
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Posted by: President Chinthrust at February 28, 2010 05:53 PM (tQ4k7)
qwerty1, well I never lived in a small town. My dad was RCAF and we lived on CFBs a lot. He retired at Penhold, the one with the infamous Diefenbunker that the Hells Angels tried to buy. 32 years in by 1972, Dad joined the Airforce in 1940. We moved to C-Town from Penhold. I loved Calgary and was a volunteer at the Stampede many of my teen years.
Went to High School at Sir Winston Churchill. Excellent group of people there. Many of us keep in touch to this day.
MRC after that, some SAIT. I've owned my own business since the mid '90s. We're doing really well. Oil company consultants. Own my 2200 sq ft house outright, zero debt, stock portfolio gained 17% overall in 2009.
My stock analyst was an Obama supporter. I said to him, "Everything that Obama says or does, I'll bet against him and win." He had to eat crow last week when the wife and I went in and invested again to offset our taxes. I've feel for the guy, though. He's come down with Crone's disease, which is rare for men. I think it's stress for having to face a lot of losses and bad decisions. Last year I said we should invest in American ammunition companies and he said, "No, our firm won't do that because of ethics." I said screw that, and did it independently.
Energy and Ammo, yeah, that's the ticket.
Posted by: Speller at February 28, 2010 05:53 PM (o0R2E)
Posted by: qwerty1 at February 28, 2010 05:57 PM (AOqPA)
Posted by: Bill D. Cat at February 28, 2010 06:02 PM (a9UO0)
Posted by: Bill D. Cat at February 28, 2010 06:05 PM (a9UO0)
Posted by: Bill D. Cat at February 28, 2010 06:10 PM (a9UO0)
I used to live down there, and there was a fair amount of French, too, almost as much as Spanish in that part of town. My Publix carried a French Quebec newspaper and magazines.
Posted by: VermillionSky at February 28, 2010 06:11 PM (SUHMd)
Posted by: Bill D. Cat at February 28, 2010 06:13 PM (a9UO0)
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Posted by: qwerty1 at February 28, 2010 06:17 PM (AOqPA)
Hi. I am... *insert name here*....and I am Canadian.
...but I live in the US and make oodles of money and have comapartively low tax obligations...and oh yeah..I have great healthcare there too
Posted by: beedubya at February 28, 2010 06:21 PM (AnTyA)
Posted by: Waterhouse at February 28, 2010 06:22 PM (tQ4k7)
Hi. I am... *insert name here*....and I am Canadian.
...but I live in the US and make oodles of money and have comapartively low tax obligations...and oh yeah..I have great healthcare there too
Posted by: beedubya at February 28, 2010 06:22 PM (AnTyA)
Getting tired of seeing a bunch of people who became famous and made their money in the United States, and still live in the United States, talk about how they're all for Canada.
Me too. Take Kiefer Sutherland for example. Grandson of Tommy Douglas, the Father of Canadian Socialized Medicine. Bastid came up here a few years back to support the Liberals when my Premier Ralph Klein was trying to bring in private facilities. That SOB Sutherland lives in the U.S. and gets the best American private care that he needs and fights to keep Canadians under a Soviet style system?
Screw him with a burning road flare.
Posted by: Speller at February 28, 2010 06:24 PM (o0R2E)
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Posted by: Bill D. Cat at February 28, 2010 06:29 PM (a9UO0)
After the game today I ran my dogs in the off leash area of my little Alberta city and most of us were wearing T-shirts.
It was +6 degrees Celsius and sunny.
Us Canadian morons and moronettes are tough. Most people would have to wear pants as well at that temperature.
Posted by: kadreco at February 28, 2010 06:29 PM (uPkbz)
Us Canadian morons and moronettes are tough. Most people would have to wear pants as well at that temperature. ~kadreco
So that's why strange dogs kept coming up and sniffing me!
Good thing I had my American Spaniels there to ward them off.
Posted by: Speller at February 28, 2010 06:33 PM (o0R2E)
I have never seen her... in snow boots.
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Posted by: curious at March 01, 2010 05:04 AM (p302b)
I don't think there was much left of the closing, anyway, after the giant beavers and flying maple leaves.
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