February 21, 2014

US vs. Canada Hockey Semi-Final
— DrewM

NBCSN-Noon eastern, live stream here.

This is the rematch weÂ’ve been waiting for for four years.

Unfortunately itÂ’s in the semis, instead of the gold medal game because Canada couldnÂ’t take care of Finland (BenÂ’s favorite team) in regulation time of the last round-robin game.

So we will just have to extract our revenge when we can and look forward to playing Sweden who beat Finland in the Dirty Scandi Bowl (aka, the other semi-final) for the gold.

But is Team USA good enough to beat the team many had as the gold medal favorites coming into the tournament? Surprisingly the answer isÂ….I donÂ’t know.

The US was the 2nd ranked team behind Sweden after the round-robin and led all teams with 20 goals scored. This was particularly good news because goal scoring was expected to be a problem for this team.

So all is good for Team US, yes? Well, no.

While they had no problem handling teams like Slovenia, Slovakia and an elderly Czech Republic team in the quarterfinals, there was one noticeable blipÂ…the shootout win over Russia in the round-robin. Now a win is a win you may say and thatÂ’s true but Russia was the only remotely peer competitor the US has faced thus far and they almost blew it. If not for a disallowed goal with a little over 4 minutes left in the game the US might very well have lost to a disappointing Russian team that was bounced in the quarters by Finland. Even with the fortunate net off the mooring call it took 4 extra rounds in the shootout to put the Russians away. One less goal by T.J. Oshie or one less save by Jonathan Quick and the Russians win that game and the whole tournament might look very different at this point.

Fortunately things arenÂ’t exactly rosy across our northern border. Team Canada was supposed to be so loaded at forward that they were able to leave a guy like Claude Giroux home because hey, who needs another crazy talented forward on a team filled with perennial all stars, scoring leaders and future Hall of Famers? Well, it turns out Canada does. For all their fire power up front and my God do they have it, their forwards have been outscored by their defensemen. Two of their defensemen, Drew Doughty and Shea Weber to be exact. Doughty/Weber have 7 goals so far, all Canadian forwards have 6 (that includes 3 from Jeff Carter in a game against noted hockey power, er, Austria). That is not how Hockey Canada imagined this when they drew up their game plan.

This match up is happening in the semis and not the gold medal game because Canada couldnÂ’t put Finland away in overtime. And this match up almost didnÂ’t happen at all because they barely beat Latvia in a game that shouldnÂ’t have been any more challenging than an intra-squad scrimmage for them. A 20 year old AHLer making 50 plus saves against the mightiest of the mighty from the NHL? Sure, we all saw that coming.

So while Team USA has met every challenge put before it, thereÂ’s still a nagging feeling that they really havenÂ’t been tested by an A level team. On the other hand, Canada simply isnÂ’t playing like an A level team thus far. Will the scare from Latvia be the wake-up call this insanely talented group needs to get going or are they really just a collection of incredibly great players that canÂ’t seem to get out of each otherÂ’s way?

IÂ’m pretty confident that no matter which Team Canada shows up today, the US can handle them. TheyÂ’ve had two more days to practice together and work on some of the looseness that has occasionally snuck into their game (odd man rushes against and occasionally ill-advised breakout passes).

ThereÂ’s no doubt that the US can skate with Canada, especially on the blue line (watch the top US pair of Ryan Suter and Ryan McDonagh, so much talent). Up front the Kessel-Pavelsky-van Reimsdyck line has been flying and scoring almost at will, while the Backes-Brown-Callahan unit will run you over all day long while playing a skilled offensive game very few others in the world can match. In goalÂ…yeah. Look, Jonathan Quick is great. HeÂ’s a Conn Smythe Trophy winner (best player in the playoffs) and a Stanley Cup champion so heÂ’s got the game. ItÂ’s just not a game that makes you comfortable watching. He throws himself around like a reckless Dominick Hasek and while it works for him, itÂ’s scary as hell.

Canada meanwhile has to get their forwards going. ItÂ’s hard to imagine Canada getting to the gold medal game, let alone winning it, with Sidney Crosby stuck on 2 assists. Yes, he contributes a ton more than just offense but heÂ’s the best player in the world. That kind of offensive production isnÂ’t going to cut it. Unlike in an NHL game or series itÂ’s very hard to wear down defensemen with physical play on the big ice surface but unlike the other teams the Canadians have faced, the US forwards should be quick enough to get out and defend against Weber/Doughty and to make them think twice before joining the play as much as they have been (especially Doughty).

If this were a best of 3,5 or 7 series IÂ’d be very comfortable saying the US wins more often than not. In a one game elimination scenario a crazy hot goalie (Hello Latvia!) or a crazy bounce (Hello Russia) can turn the game.

But even though I donÂ’t think you can read too much into the play of either team coming into this one, the US clearly is the team playing most like it wants to be playing and executing closer to ideal in all areas of the game. For those reasons IÂ’m picking the US to win and advance to the Gold Medal game where they will face down the Scand menace from Sweden on Sunday.

Posted by: DrewM at 07:45 AM | Comments (507)
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1 Go Team!






Posted by: EC at February 21, 2014 08:00 AM (GQ8sn)

2 Let's go guys! USA! USA! USA!

Posted by: BlueStateRebel at February 21, 2014 08:00 AM (7ObY1)

3 Finns aren't Scandis. You are lucky you don't live near any Finns for having implied that they were.

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars™ [/i] [/b] [/s] [/u] at February 21, 2014 08:01 AM (HsTG8)

4 at least Ace didn't make this thread to jinx US

Posted by: The Dude at February 21, 2014 08:02 AM (bStrg)

5 Ok, OT but if you want to see a metric ton of cuteness, go here and watch the first couple of videos. http://facebook.com/butternutgoldens AND GO USA!

Posted by: DangerGirl and her Sanity Prod (tm) at February 21, 2014 08:02 AM (waJ+2)

6 I'm betting at least one guy named "Ryan" gets a point for the USA. Since we have 5 Ryans (out of 22 players) it should be a safe bet.

Posted by: BlueStateRebel at February 21, 2014 08:02 AM (7ObY1)

7 Mmmm, T.J. Oshie time!

Posted by: Hobbitopoly at February 21, 2014 08:03 AM (fk1A8)

8 3) Finns aren't Scandis.

You are lucky you don't live near any Finns...

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Absolutely right, because then we'd be living nearly filthy Scandis...

/dives for the dugout and popcorn.

Posted by: Cold Rage at February 21, 2014 08:03 AM (w+Fue)

9 http://gofirstrowus.eu/watch/241381/3/watch-ice-hockey:-usa-vs-canada.html

Posted by: Boss Moss at February 21, 2014 08:03 AM (6bMeY)

10 I've been looking forward to this game. I may tell the answering service that I'm...er...in a meeting, yeah, that's the ticket, I'm in conference, unavailable for the next 3 hours...

Posted by: Seamus Muldoon at February 21, 2014 08:03 AM (g4TxM)

11 So how was the movie?

Posted by: Your IT Guy at February 21, 2014 08:03 AM (RD7QR)

12 OT.  USA! USA! USA!
http://is.gd/D7YuZU

Posted by: HR at February 21, 2014 08:04 AM (ZKzrr)

13 Meh...I'll just drop in my DVD of Miracle tonight.

Posted by: Paladin at February 21, 2014 08:05 AM (+Wvn3)

14 Sad I cannot watch the game. What kind of tyrannical company is this!!!! *shakes fist*

Posted by: DangerGirl and her Sanity Prod (tm) at February 21, 2014 08:05 AM (waJ+2)

15 Drop the puck!!

Posted by: Seamus Muldoon at February 21, 2014 08:05 AM (g4TxM)

16 4 at least Ace didn't make this thread to jinx US
Posted by: The Dude at February 21, 2014 12:02 PM (bStrg)

Obama already jinked by beer betting with Canadian PM in favor of US. Everyone knows his pics turn to crap in hi hands. If US wins is in spite of Obama, not because of.

Posted by: LizLem at February 21, 2014 08:05 AM (BF+2f)

17 Here we go! USA USA!

Posted by: Lincolntf at February 21, 2014 08:05 AM (ZshNr)

18 WTF just happened!

Posted by: Canadian Economy at February 21, 2014 08:06 AM (NF2Bf)

19 Canada wins the critical opening faceoff.

Posted by: Waterhouse at February 21, 2014 08:06 AM (t8ySh)

20 aaaand we're off!

Posted by: BlueStateRebel at February 21, 2014 08:06 AM (7ObY1)

21 DrewM,

In the semis, do they get to choose their own music?

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at February 21, 2014 08:06 AM (QFxY5)

22 * prepares both sets of flags*


Go team!!!!!!


Posted by: EC at February 21, 2014 08:06 AM (GQ8sn)

23 I tend to jinx my faves too. I won't watch. You're welcome.

Posted by: Votermom at February 21, 2014 08:06 AM (GSIDW)

24 Looking for Stastny and Oshie to make something happen. We shall see.

Posted by: Seamus Muldoon at February 21, 2014 08:06 AM (g4TxM)

25 I heard it's the Canucks who are destabilizing Ukraine!

Posted by: Alex Jones Bitch at February 21, 2014 08:06 AM (Aif/5)

26 25) I heard it's the Canucks who are destabilizing Ukraine.

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/blame Canada!

Posted by: Cold Rage at February 21, 2014 08:07 AM (w+Fue)

27 Jump Puck?

Posted by: Boss Moss at February 21, 2014 08:07 AM (6bMeY)

28 My word, it's a movie review of a hockey game!

Posted by: tsrblke, PhD(c) (No Really!) at February 21, 2014 08:07 AM (hq5sb)

29 Keep Ace off of this thread, Drew. If he shows up here and we lose again, he should be ban hammered for a couple of hours.

Posted by: L, elle at February 21, 2014 08:08 AM (0xqKe)

30 Just gonna put this out there now...

FU SCOAMT for betting on this and probably jinxing us.

Posted by: Hate Miser at February 21, 2014 08:08 AM (QpTfm)

31 Looks like Team USA has Brian Dennehy in net.

Posted by: Seamus Muldoon at February 21, 2014 08:09 AM (g4TxM)

32 FU SCOAMT for betting on this and probably jinxing us. Worst part is, I highly doubt that the JEF has the first clue about hockey.

Posted by: BlueStateRebel at February 21, 2014 08:09 AM (7ObY1)

33 Fuckin' Hosers. Go USA!

Posted by: garrett at February 21, 2014 08:09 AM (vsrOi)

34 2 My word, it's a movie review of a hockey game!

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Don't you mean a book about a fight where a hockey game is scheduled to break out?

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This and all further smartass commentary courtesy of FRIDAY!
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Posted by: Cold Rage at February 21, 2014 08:09 AM (w+Fue)

35 Six players?

Posted by: Boss Moss at February 21, 2014 08:10 AM (6bMeY)

36 Where's whatshisface and the whining about gratuitous GOP bashing?

Posted by: Azenogoth (Freedom or Fire) at February 21, 2014 08:10 AM (f6ZLT)

37 Speaking of hockey movies, I'm again recommending the comedy "Goon", on Netflix streaming.

Posted by: Lincolntf at February 21, 2014 08:10 AM (ZshNr)

38 We blew it yesterday, allowing Canada to hop above us in the overall medal rankings. Time to turn the tide.

Posted by: artisanal 'ette at February 21, 2014 08:10 AM (IXrOn)

39 35 Six players? 5 skaters and a goalie. Unless it's a delayed penalty or the goalie is pulled.

Posted by: BlueStateRebel at February 21, 2014 08:11 AM (7ObY1)

40 22 * prepares both sets of flags*


Go team!!!!!!


Posted by: EC at February 21, 2014 12:06 PM (GQ8sn)

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I'm with you. Fiancee and I have our regular wine bet on. Our kids are going to be so messed up.

Posted by: Future Illegal Immigrant at February 21, 2014 08:11 AM (OPg+h)

41 Aaargh, my stream quality is fluctuating wildly between "stunning HD" and "Pong".

Posted by: Waterhouse at February 21, 2014 08:11 AM (t8ySh)

42 If US wins is in spite of Obama, not because of. True on many levels. Oh, for a legit way to watch this, the only Olympic event I give a rat about. Stupid fetters of work...

Posted by: Brother Cavil at February 21, 2014 08:11 AM (naUcP)

43

We blew it yesterday, allowing Canada to hop above us in the overall medal rankings.

Time to turn the tide.

 

Suck it!

Posted by: Canadian Curlers at February 21, 2014 08:12 AM (BrQrN)

44 So hockey is soccer with sticks but less scoring? That about right?heh

Posted by: Weirdflunky at February 21, 2014 08:12 AM (EXTT9)

45 We blew it yesterday, allowing Canada to hop above us in the overall medal rankings. Time to turn the tide. #Butfirst?

Posted by: rickb223 at February 21, 2014 08:12 AM (GjYxB)

46

37: "I'm again recommending the comedy "Goon", on Netflix streaming."

 

It had some good moments. Can't remember what they were at the moment, but I do remember the wife complaining about my laughing.

Posted by: Azenogoth (Freedom or Fire) at February 21, 2014 08:12 AM (LJpVo)

47 36 Where's whatshisface and the whining about gratuitous GOP bashing?

Posted by: Azenogoth (Freedom or Fire) at February 21, 2014 12:10 PM (f6ZLT)

 

I think you mean 'whatstheirfaces.'  There are several of them.

Posted by: buzzion at February 21, 2014 08:12 AM (LI48c)

48 Brian  Dennehy  is the hockey stadium.

Posted by: Count de Monet at February 21, 2014 08:12 AM (BAS5M)

49 Oh I wish I was back in Old Canada,
A     land that I never shall lampoon.
How I    pine   for the ice covering Lake Manitoba,
And the beauty that is Saskatoon!

Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Assault Hobbit [/u][/i][/s][/b] at February 21, 2014 08:12 AM (4df7R)

50 Finns aren't Scandis. You are certainly entitled to your opinion.

Posted by: garrett at February 21, 2014 08:12 AM (vsrOi)

51 My buddy Gail in Mississauga just e-mailed me to see if I'm watching. I told her I'm sorry but I cannot wish her luck.

Posted by: BlueStateRebel at February 21, 2014 08:12 AM (7ObY1)

52 You get way more guys in Foozeball.

Posted by: Boss Moss at February 21, 2014 08:12 AM (6bMeY)

53 Aaargh, my stream quality is fluctuating wildly between "stunning HD" and "Pong". I'm pretty sure someone did a version of Pong in HD, ya know.

Posted by: Brother Cavil at February 21, 2014 08:13 AM (naUcP)

54 Soccer is like jogging, with a higher than normal probability of tripping.

Posted by: Lincolntf at February 21, 2014 08:13 AM (ZshNr)

55 "I'm again recommending the comedy "Goon", on Netflix streaming." It had some good moments. Can't remember what they were at the moment, but I do remember the wife complaining about my laughing. Posted by: Azenogoth (Freedom or Fire) at February 21, 2014 12:12 PM (LJpVo) Yea, it was a fun movie. I saw it so long ago, I don't remember the funnies, either, but fun to watch.

Posted by: artisanal 'ette at February 21, 2014 08:13 AM (IXrOn)

56 So hockey is soccer with sticks but less scoring? *** More like a cross between golf and demolition derby, without grass, and with baggy pants.

Posted by: Seamus Muldoon at February 21, 2014 08:13 AM (g4TxM)

57 Canada. America's hat.

Posted by: Mainah at February 21, 2014 08:14 AM (659DL)

58 Soccer is like ice dancing,  but less manly.

Posted by: Count de Monet at February 21, 2014 08:14 AM (BAS5M)

59 Dream on, Amerikanski scum!  The polonium poisoning should be kicking in just about now....

Posted by: No longer the KGB *wink* at February 21, 2014 08:14 AM (tv7DV)

60 So hockey is soccer with sticks but less scoring?


I think of it more as rugby on ice.

Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Assault Hobbit [/u][/i][/s][/b] at February 21, 2014 08:14 AM (4df7R)

61 Canada, America's icebox.

Posted by: BlueStateRebel at February 21, 2014 08:14 AM (7ObY1)

62 Soccer is like jogging, with a higher than normal probability of tripping. Posted by: Lincolntf at February 21, 2014 12:13 PM (ZshNr) With ultra fancy footwork if you are Messi... And, it' more long distance running.

Posted by: artisanal 'ette at February 21, 2014 08:14 AM (IXrOn)

63 So close!

Posted by: Lincolntf at February 21, 2014 08:14 AM (ZshNr)

64 Aaargh, my stream quality is fluctuating wildly Need moar beer.

Posted by: rickb223 at February 21, 2014 08:15 AM (GjYxB)

65 Probably been posted but it deserves another. Quick's mask http://tinyurl.com/lujuhbc

Posted by: Adam at February 21, 2014 08:15 AM (Aif/5)

66 43 We blew it yesterday, allowing Canada to hop above us in the overall medal rankings. Time to turn the tide.

Suck it!

Posted by: Canadian Curlers at February 21, 2014 12:12 PM (BrQrN)

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Even if the US wins gold in men's hockey they'd still need another gold to come out ahead. 

As for the curling, I'm proposing the US be removed from Olympic curling so that Canada can field a second team.

Posted by: Future Illegal Immigrant at February 21, 2014 08:15 AM (OPg+h)

67 Suck it! Posted by: Canadian Curlers at February 21, 2014 12:12 PM (BrQrN) yea, I forgot, it was because of the stupid sport, lol. I totally forgot.

Posted by: artisanal 'ette at February 21, 2014 08:16 AM (IXrOn)

68 AMERICA!...... FUCK YEAH!

Posted by: Truck Monkey at February 21, 2014 08:16 AM (32Ze2)

69 my stream quality is fluctuating wildly They say cayenne is good for that.

Posted by: BlueStateRebel at February 21, 2014 08:16 AM (7ObY1)

70 DrewM thinks the established hockey players aren't doing their part to help team USA. Picks Canada to win 10-0 because team USA can't get out of it's own way.

Posted by: Adam Smith's Invisible Pimp Hand at February 21, 2014 08:16 AM (WdbF7)

71 Canada, America's     toupee.

Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Assault Hobbit [/u][/i][/s][/b] at February 21, 2014 08:16 AM (4df7R)

72 This isn't fair.

That Price guy is blocking all of the shots.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at February 21, 2014 08:16 AM (QFxY5)

73 Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Assault Hobbit at February 21, 2014 12:12 PM (4df7R) Not even the dulcet tones of the AoSHQ Poet Laureate can make that ok.

Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at February 21, 2014 08:16 AM (da5Wo)

74 America, Canada's pants.

Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Assault Hobbit [/u][/i][/s][/b] at February 21, 2014 08:17 AM (4df7R)

75 Quick's mask http://tinyurl.com/lujuhbc Love it

Posted by: BlueStateRebel at February 21, 2014 08:17 AM (7ObY1)

76 Kane is looking good, today.

Posted by: garrett at February 21, 2014 08:17 AM (vsrOi)

77

my stream quality is fluctuating wildly

 

avoid the asparagus 

Posted by: Count de Monet at February 21, 2014 08:17 AM (BAS5M)

78 There should no nations, colors, or militaristic national anthems at games and no awards, just letters of praise for all participants

Posted by: Liberals at February 21, 2014 08:17 AM (t3UFN)

79 Canada: America's mullet

Posted by: BlueStateRebel at February 21, 2014 08:17 AM (7ObY1)

80 Big save!

Posted by: Lincolntf at February 21, 2014 08:17 AM (ZshNr)

81 57 Canada. America's hat.

Posted by: Mainah at February 21, 2014 12:14 PM (659DL)

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I prefer the saying "if this were prison America would be Canada's B*itch. We're bigger and we're on top".

But you know, the hat thing works too.

I actually have no faith in this Canadian team. So I don't care if they lose.

Posted by: Future Illegal Immigrant at February 21, 2014 08:18 AM (OPg+h)

82

As for the curling, I'm proposing the US be removed from Olympic curling so that Canada can field a second team.

 

Our asses would have made a nice addition to the Olympics.

Posted by: Team Homan at February 21, 2014 08:18 AM (BrQrN)

83 Canada. America's Lace Wig.

Posted by: garrett at February 21, 2014 08:18 AM (vsrOi)

84 As a Blues season ticket holder, I am happy for Oshie but I want people to know that David Backes is a patriot. When he is not stapling people to the glass, he rescues puppies in St. Louis in his down time. He is leading an effort to bring dogs out of Sochi to North America. He lists Reagan in his dream celebrity lunch in one of the Blues yearbooks. In the lead up to the 2010's, he actively sought Canadian Olympians to fight. Again, David Backes is a patriot.

Posted by: Dave S. at February 21, 2014 08:18 AM (tWrwm)

85 On Beck's show today they played a clip of Canadian announcers being quite rude about the US after Canada won yesterday. A lady called in to Beck's show, was like "I'd like to ask that announcer to tell me how he felt when he was watching the Canadian moon landing. OH WAIT THERE WASN'T ONE." And then someone made the comment that the downside for Canada is that after the game, they still have to be Canada. Gave me my first LOL of the day. (Apologies to Canadian Rons and Ettes!)

Posted by: LizLem at February 21, 2014 08:18 AM (BF+2f)

86 There is really nothing left to root for in this Olympics other than this game, not that there ever was other than the vimens game also. Winter Olympics?

Posted by: Nevergiveup at February 21, 2014 08:18 AM (t3UFN)

87 Canada. It's not a real country anyway.

Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at February 21, 2014 08:18 AM (da5Wo)

88

America, Canada's pants.

 

Florida, Canada's dick.

Posted by: Lurking Canuck at February 21, 2014 08:19 AM (BrQrN)

89 Soccer is like ice dancing, but less manly. Posted by: Count de Monet at February 21, 2014 12:14 PM (BAS5M) Heh. Then you haven't seen FC Bayern Munich Goal keeper Manuel Neuer. He's more man then two... 6'4" 203 pounds A gorgeous specimen. Best soccer goalie atm, imho.

Posted by: artisanal 'ette at February 21, 2014 08:19 AM (IXrOn)

90 They are playing the second quarter on the beach.

Posted by: Boss Moss at February 21, 2014 08:19 AM (6bMeY)

91 That Kaitlyn Lawes of the Canadian women's curling team. She's kept ME watching.

Posted by: BlueStateRebel at February 21, 2014 08:19 AM (7ObY1)

92 Canada.  America's combover.

Posted by: Count de Monet at February 21, 2014 08:19 AM (BAS5M)

93

65: "Probably been posted but it deserves another.

Quick's mask"

Here is a better Quick

http://tinyurl.com/lkz9t92


 

Posted by: Azenogoth (Freedom or Fire) at February 21, 2014 08:19 AM (LJpVo)

94 I am happy for Oshie but I want people to know that David Backes is a patriot. When he is not stapling people to the glass, he rescues puppies in St. Louis in his down time. He is leading an effort to bring dogs out of Sochi to North America. He lists Reagan in his dream celebrity lunch in one of the Blues yearbooks. In the lead up to the 2010's, he actively sought Canadian Olympians to fight. Again, David Backes is a patriot. Posted by: Dave S. at February 21, 2014 12:18 PM (tWrwm) But is was Oshie who said when he was called a hero, that no he is not a hero. The Heros are wearing cammies

Posted by: Nevergiveup at February 21, 2014 08:20 AM (t3UFN)

95 Posted by: Team Homan at February 21, 2014 12:18 PM (BrQrN)

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I couldn't stand 2 weeks of her constant b*tch face. I could barely deal with Jennifer Jones, though she seems to have mellowed since she became a mother.

Posted by: Future Illegal Immigrant at February 21, 2014 08:20 AM (OPg+h)

96 Posted by: Nevergiveup at February 21, 2014 12:18 PM (t3UFN)

In four years it will be much better.

Both women's hockey and women's curling will be topless.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at February 21, 2014 08:20 AM (QFxY5)

97 Not even the dulcet tones of the AoSHQ Poet Laureate can make that ok.

Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at February 21, 2014 12:16 PM (da5Wo)


Don't blame me.  Blame MST3K!    http://tinyurl.com/d495fy



CROW:

Oh, I wish I was in the land that gave us Peter Jennings,

Alanis Morissette, Mike Myers, too!

No, I take that back, I wouldn't go there even if you paid me, 

Oh, Canada, you are a place I must eschew!



"The Final Sacrifice."  Easily in my top 5 favorite episodes.

Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Assault Hobbit [/u][/i][/s][/b] at February 21, 2014 08:20 AM (4df7R)

98 Why do they have dudes shoveling the ice instead of hot Russian blondes in skimpy outfits?

Posted by: Waterhouse at February 21, 2014 08:20 AM (t8ySh)

99 Beat those poutine sucking lumberjacks!

Posted by: buzzion at February 21, 2014 08:20 AM (LI48c)

100

WTF's burning a hole in me?

Posted by: Kaitlyn Lawes Ass at February 21, 2014 08:20 AM (BrQrN)

101 Florida, Canada's dick.

Posted by: Lurking Canuck at February 21, 2014 12:19 PM (BrQrN)


Flacid, and covered in herpes.

Posted by: Try the veal at February 21, 2014 08:20 AM (tv7DV)

102 87 Canada. It's not a real country anyway. Great Britain gave them their independence and they STILL keep the queen on their money and take all the Limey holidays. Ya don't see Mad King George on OUR money, dammit. Hosers.

Posted by: BlueStateRebel at February 21, 2014 08:21 AM (7ObY1)

103 In four years it will be much better. Both women's hockey and women's curling will be topless. Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at February 21, 2014 12:20 PM (QFxY5) But older than 14/15 I hope?

Posted by: Nevergiveup at February 21, 2014 08:21 AM (t3UFN)

104 I feel it's a moral imperative to remind any oh so superior Canucks of a simple two word phrase "Nuclear Umbrella". A bunch of self-important snow pimps. No offense.

Posted by: Weirdflunky at February 21, 2014 08:21 AM (EXTT9)

105 You know how I know Canada is gay? Quebec.

Posted by: garrett at February 21, 2014 08:21 AM (vsrOi)

Posted by: buzzion at February 21, 2014 08:21 AM (LI48c)

107 Florida, Canada's dick It's not home to a semenole?

Posted by: Lady of Spain at February 21, 2014 08:21 AM (FbMva)

108

I couldn't stand 2 weeks of her constant b*tch face.

 

Focus on the rest of us.

Posted by: Emma Miskew and the Naughty Librarians at February 21, 2014 08:21 AM (BrQrN)

109 Canada. Well...I mean...it's Canada. I don't even really need to say anything else.

Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at February 21, 2014 08:22 AM (da5Wo)

110 But older than 14/15 I hope?

Posted by: Nevergiveup at February 21, 2014 12:21 PM (t3UFN)


Pervert. The perfect age for topless women is 6.

Posted by: Mohammed at February 21, 2014 08:22 AM (tv7DV)

111 San Francisco: America's power glutes

Posted by: BlueStateRebel at February 21, 2014 08:23 AM (7ObY1)

112 Ya don't see Mad King George on OUR money, dammit. Hosers. Posted by: BlueStateRebel at February 21, 2014 12:21 PM (7ObY1) Thus the difference between being gifted your freedom and having to fight for every square inch of it?

Posted by: LizLem at February 21, 2014 08:23 AM (BF+2f)

113

Florida, Canada's dick.

Posted by: Lurking Canuck at February 21, 2014 12:19 PM (BrQrN)

 


Flacid, and covered in herpes

 

True.  Tends to happen when you keep fucking the Caribbean.

Posted by: Lurking Canuck at February 21, 2014 08:23 AM (BrQrN)

114 But older than 14/15 I hope?

Posted by: Nevergiveup at February 21, 2014 12:21 PM (t3UFN)

He's unflappable, but we pummeled him a bit.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at February 21, 2014 08:23 AM (QFxY5)

115 On Beck's show today they played a clip of Canadian announcers being quite rude about the US after Canada won yesterday. Posted by: LizLem at February 21, 2014 12:18 PM (BF+2f) Don't know if anyone saw the awful Dutch interview. He totally trashed the NFL. It was so distasteful. At least the news anchor gave him the finger, in word, though. Dutch Speed Skating Coach Slams ‘Foolish’ American Football on CNBC excerpt Anema told CNBC reporter Michelle Caruso-Cabrera that football was “meant to kill each other, to injure each other.” He also suggested that the United States would not be able to win speed skating in the future because Americans are “so narrow-minded.” http://tinyurl.com/l3jk2fs

Posted by: artisanal 'ette at February 21, 2014 08:23 AM (IXrOn)

116 Posted by: Dave S. at February 21, 2014 12:18 PM (tWrwm) Awesome, I already liked Backes, now I'm a big fan. Thanks for that!

Posted by: BlueStateRebel at February 21, 2014 08:24 AM (7ObY1)

117 Florida, Canada's dick.


Posted by: Lurking Canuck at February 21, 2014 12:19 PM (BrQrN)



Does that make Mexico America's hemorrhoid?

Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Assault Hobbit [/u][/i][/s][/b] at February 21, 2014 08:24 AM (4df7R)

118 Thus the difference between being gifted your freedom and having to fight for every square inch of it? Posted by: LizLem at February 21, 2014 12:23 PM (BF+2f) Excellent point.

Posted by: BlueStateRebel at February 21, 2014 08:25 AM (7ObY1)

119 Michelle Caruso-Cabrera -------- If that was my name I'd probably be a pussy too.

Posted by: Adam at February 21, 2014 08:25 AM (Aif/5)

120 Anema told CNBC reporter Michelle Caruso-Cabrera that football was “meant to kill each other, to injure each other.” He also suggested that the United States would not be able to win speed skating in the future because Americans are “so narrow-minded.”




http://tinyurl.com/l3jk2fs


Posted by: artisanal 'ette at February 21, 2014 12:23 PM (IXrOn)



A guy with the last name "Anema" should not be throwing stones.   

Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Assault Hobbit [/u][/i][/s][/b] at February 21, 2014 08:25 AM (4df7R)

121

Florida, Canada's dick

 

 


Well I guess that makes Texas   Canada's . . .   Just neveryoumind then.

 

 

'Taint true anyhows.

Posted by: Count de Monet at February 21, 2014 08:25 AM (BAS5M)

122 Does that make Mexico America's hemorrhoid? Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Assault Hobbit at February 21, 2014 12:24 PM (4df7R) Dingleberry.

Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at February 21, 2014 08:25 AM (da5Wo)

123 Do you know how Canada was named?

They put the letters of the alphabet in a hat and drew 3 out.

C eh N eh D eh

Posted by: Buzzsaw at February 21, 2014 08:25 AM (tf9Ne)

124 Ah shit, meant to copy Anema.

Posted by: Adam at February 21, 2014 08:26 AM (Aif/5)

125 Thus the difference between being gifted your freedom and having to fight for every square inch of it? Posted by: LizLem at February 21, 2014 12:23 PM (BF+2f) The difference? Usually the ability and desire to maintain it

Posted by: Nevergiveup at February 21, 2014 08:26 AM (t3UFN)

126 I'm not equal to this level of trash-talking so I guess it's off to lunch. Let's try to keep this (as) civil (as the horde is capable of being), okay?

Posted by: joncelli at February 21, 2014 08:26 AM (RD7QR)

127 The crowd is decidedly Pro Canadian.

Posted by: Truck Monkey at February 21, 2014 08:26 AM (32Ze2)

128 How I Met Your Mother rerun last night was one of the Robin Sparkles eps, those are my faves, where we delve in to Robin's history as a Canadian teen pop idol. It ended up in the Hoser Hut with Robin and her old friend singing "Two Beavers are Better Than One." Great ep. Okay, I cant get any livestreams to work. Need play by play updates from the Rons/Ettes! What's happening?

Posted by: LizLem at February 21, 2014 08:26 AM (BF+2f)

129 I thought they named it after Canola Oil.

Posted by: Boss Moss at February 21, 2014 08:27 AM (6bMeY)

130 "He also suggested that the United States would not be able to win speed skating in the future because Americans are “so narrow-minded.”



Speed skating is the dutch way to avoid the rest of the world in track and field.


Posted by: Adam Smith's Invisible Pimp Hand at February 21, 2014 08:27 AM (WdbF7)

131 C'mon PK!

Posted by: MikeH at February 21, 2014 08:27 AM (ZdA3v)

132 Canada. America's combover.

Posted by: Count de Monet at February 21, 2014 12:19 PM (BAS5M)



Thats fucking funny. lol

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at February 21, 2014 08:27 AM (FMbng)

133 127 The crowd is decidedly Pro Canadian. That will make their tears more delicious.

Posted by: BlueStateRebel at February 21, 2014 08:27 AM (7ObY1)

134 Crap. Kill it, boys!

Posted by: BlueStateRebel at February 21, 2014 08:27 AM (7ObY1)

135 The crowd is decidedly Pro Canadian. Posted by: Truck Monkey at February 21, 2014 12:26 PM (32Ze2) Or anti-American. Hey what the hell happened to that reset?

Posted by: Nevergiveup at February 21, 2014 08:28 AM (t3UFN)

136 Are we trash talking?   Personally I'm just teasing our northern neighbors   because it's fun and they're good sports about it.   ^_^  


Well, usually.   I don't know how our resident Canucks will react if their team loses.   Will it be Bruins defeat Vancouver in the Stanley Cup all over again?

Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Assault Hobbit [/u][/i][/s][/b] at February 21, 2014 08:28 AM (4df7R)

137 Posted by: LizLem at February 21, 2014 12:26 PM (BF+2f) Absolutely nothing

Posted by: Weirdflunky at February 21, 2014 08:28 AM (EXTT9)

138 I am 1/8th Canadian, so I hereby absolve myself from any charges of anti-Canadianism. Hey, this absolving ones self is great. Must be how the IRS feels when they investigate themselves.

Posted by: BlueStateRebel at February 21, 2014 08:29 AM (7ObY1)

139

Canada:

Canadians live there so we don't have to.

Posted by: Roland THTG at February 21, 2014 08:29 AM (QM5S2)

140 Posted by: Weirdflunky at February 21, 2014 12:28 PM (EXTT9) LOL thanks.

Posted by: LizLem at February 21, 2014 08:29 AM (BF+2f)

141

Let's try to keep this (as) civil (as the horde is capable of being), okay?

 

I think  we can all agree that whoever wins, just make sure the filthy Scandis don't take the gold.  That way everyone ultimately wins.

Posted by: Lurking Canuck at February 21, 2014 08:29 AM (BrQrN)

142 Filthy Canucks seem to be controlling the puck more now.

Posted by: bestie21 at February 21, 2014 08:30 AM (N2nqi)

143 YEA! Nice PK

Posted by: MikeH at February 21, 2014 08:30 AM (ZdA3v)

144 Canada, from the Iroquois word for "village."

Of all the stuff I learned in history class, why is it    random snippets like THIS that I remember?

Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Assault Hobbit [/u][/i][/s][/b] at February 21, 2014 08:30 AM (4df7R)

145 Don't know if anyone saw the awful Dutch interview. He totally trashed the NFL. It was so distasteful. At least the news anchor gave him the finger, in word, though. Dutch Speed Skating Coach Slams ‘Foolish� American Football on CNBC excerpt Anema told CNBC reporter Michelle Caruso-Cabrera that football was “meant to kill each other, to injure each other.� He also suggested that the United States would not be able to win speed skating in the future because Americans are “so narrow-minded.� Sprechen Sie Deutsch? Nein? You're welcome. //America

Posted by: rickb223 at February 21, 2014 08:30 AM (GjYxB)

146 Highest admiration for hockey announcers, especially this guy.

Posted by: grammie winger at February 21, 2014 08:30 AM (oMKp3)

147 Pizza isn't here yet, so I'm checking in. I am completely surrounded. I am denying rooting for the USA because if they win, Canada gets Bieber back. That gets some laughs. But seriously, that single-payer shit? I may need it before the end of the day.

Posted by: grognard at February 21, 2014 08:30 AM (/29Nl)

148 Zach Parise is the son of one of my North Star favorites J.P. Parise.

Posted by: Truck Monkey at February 21, 2014 08:31 AM (32Ze2)

149 Does that make Mexico America's hemorrhoid?

Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Assault Hobbit at February 21, 2014 12:24 PM (4df7R)


Well, if they were going to give North America an enema thats where they would put it.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at February 21, 2014 08:31 AM (FMbng)

150 US gotta stop crossing the puck in front of their own damn net.

Posted by: Adam Smith's Invisible Pimp Hand at February 21, 2014 08:31 AM (WdbF7)

151 It's time for the Olympics to eliminate all this ice dancing shit that can't be judged definitively or honestly. Same with ski and snowboard half pipe - too subjective. However, they found a winner in the ski-cross and snowboard-cross events. Really exciting and everyone knows who the winner is at the end.

Posted by: jwest at February 21, 2014 08:32 AM (u2a4R)

152 148 Zach Parise is the son of one of my North Star favorites J.P. Parise. And Jeep was one of my favorites when he played for those great Islanders teams.

Posted by: BlueStateRebel at February 21, 2014 08:32 AM (7ObY1)

153 Florida, Canada's dick. Posted by: Lurking Canuck at February 21, 2014 12:19 PM (BrQrN) http://youtu.be/32iCWzpDpKs NSFW

Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at February 21, 2014 08:32 AM (da5Wo)

154 Thought for the day: if they wanted me to give a damn, they should've given me more damns.

Posted by: WalrusRex at February 21, 2014 08:32 AM (x4XMF)

155 Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Assault Hobbit at February 21, 2014 12:30 PM (4df7R) I don't know; I think that's an quite interesting thing to remember. :^) I didn't know that. Thanks.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at February 21, 2014 08:32 AM (XyM/Y)

156 150 US gotta stop crossing the puck in front of their own damn net. Posted by: Adam Smith's Invisible Pimp Hand at February 21, 2014 12:31 PM (WdbF7) and they are damn sloppy on the shift changes, they almost got caught twice

Posted by: MikeH at February 21, 2014 08:32 AM (ZdA3v)

157 I just want to see Cindy Crosby cry.

Posted by: garrett at February 21, 2014 08:32 AM (vsrOi)

158 Well, usually. I don't know how our resident Canucks will react if their team loses. __________________ IF?

Posted by: Truck Monkey at February 21, 2014 08:32 AM (32Ze2)

159 The US isn't looking to keen. They allow the Canucks too much time near the net.

Posted by: weft cut-loop[/i] [/b] at February 21, 2014 08:33 AM (xrX4n)

160 and they are damn sloppy on the shift changes, they almost got caught twice We'll need to clean that up for the 2nd.

Posted by: garrett at February 21, 2014 08:33 AM (vsrOi)

161

Well, usually. I don't know how our resident Canucks will react if their team loses. Will it be Bruins defeat Vancouver in the Stanley Cup all over again?

 

Every one of those fucking fucktards should have been fucked in their fucking fuckholes by a herpe-ridden Florida sized dick.

 

 

Posted by: Lurking Canuck at February 21, 2014 08:33 AM (BrQrN)

162 What does supposedly being narrow minded have to do with winning speed skating?

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at February 21, 2014 08:33 AM (XyM/Y)

163 162 What does supposedly being narrow minded have to do with winning speed skating? About as much as being rayciss has to do with opposing the Preezy's policies.

Posted by: BlueStateRebel at February 21, 2014 08:34 AM (7ObY1)

164 136 Are we trash talking? Personally I'm just teasing our northern neighbors because it's fun and they're good sports about it. ^_^


Well, usually. I don't know how our resident Canucks will react if their team loses. Will it be Bruins defeat Vancouver in the Stanley Cup all over again?

Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Assault Hobbit at February 21, 2014 12:28 PM (4df7R)

----

I don't know about other Canadian's in the horde but I'll be fine. I was more worried about the curling this morning. Winning this would just be icing on my day.

Posted by: Future Illegal Immigrant at February 21, 2014 08:34 AM (OPg+h)

165 Power plays were key for US against the Russians

Posted by: 5/8s Hollow at February 21, 2014 08:34 AM (FbMva)

166 Is Oshie doing anything exciting? Or as my Minnesotan friend calls him, Oshie Begoshie, heh. And that Bieber billboard is priceless. But talk about gifting someone a white elephant! Great White North elephant?

Posted by: LizLem at February 21, 2014 08:34 AM (BF+2f)

167 Canada, from the Iroquois word for "village.">>

A small town near our cabin in northern minnesota is named Swatara which is a Iroquois Indian word meaning "Where we fed on eels."

You're not the only one with random snippets.

Posted by: Buzzsaw at February 21, 2014 08:34 AM (tf9Ne)

168 USA will lose. Obama bet on us.

Posted by: AmishDude at February 21, 2014 08:34 AM (T0NGe)

169 Canada.  All that space.  About the same population as Texas.  Both places good for babes and beer.

Posted by: Count de Monet at February 21, 2014 08:35 AM (BAS5M)

170 What does supposedly being narrow minded have to do with winning speed skating?

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at February 21, 2014 12:33 PM (XyM/Y)


Right?   That was my question, too!   If you're narrow-minded does that somehow infringe upon your ability skate very quickly around an enclosed oval   track?

Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Assault Hobbit [/u][/i][/s][/b] at February 21, 2014 08:35 AM (4df7R)

171 Let's just get out of this period tied at zero and regroup...

Posted by: BlueStateRebel at February 21, 2014 08:35 AM (7ObY1)

172 161 Well, usually. I don't know how our resident Canucks will react if their team loses. Will it be Bruins defeat Vancouver in the Stanley Cup all over again?

Every one of thosefucking fucktards should have been fucked in their fucking fuckholes by a herpe-ridden Florida sized dick.

Posted by: Lurking Canuck at February 21, 2014 12:33 PM (BrQrN)

--

I second this.

Posted by: Future Illegal Immigrant at February 21, 2014 08:35 AM (OPg+h)

173 http://youtu.be/32iCWzpDpKs

NSFW

Posted by: BCochran1981

 

Will have to check it later then.  Figure I'm already pushing it by posting here and watching the game (although pretty much everyone's watching in the office)

Posted by: Lurking Canuck at February 21, 2014 08:35 AM (BrQrN)

174 Indian word meaning "Where we fed on eels." San Francisco.

Posted by: garrett at February 21, 2014 08:35 AM (vsrOi)

175 Every one of thosefucking fucktards should have been fucked in their fucking fuckholes by a herpe-ridden Florida sized dick.



Posted by: Lurking Canuck at February 21, 2014 12:33 PM (BrQrN)




Don't hold back, LC.   Tell us how you REALLY feel.    

Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Assault Hobbit [/u][/i][/s][/b] at February 21, 2014 08:36 AM (4df7R)

176 169 Canada. All that space. About the same population as Texas. Both places good for babes and beer. Posted by: Count de Monet at February 21, 2014 12:35 PM (BAS5M) Global warming will make Canada a lot more usable. Just saying.

Posted by: AmishDude at February 21, 2014 08:36 AM (T0NGe)

177 This is exciting as any hockey game I've seen at Kaminsky Arena !

Posted by: TFG at February 21, 2014 08:36 AM (nCSwS)

178 The Rockies: America's speedbump

Posted by: BlueStateRebel at February 21, 2014 08:36 AM (7ObY1)

179 I don't know about other Canadian's in the horde but I'll be fine. I was more worried about the curling this morning. Winning this would just be icing on my day.

Posted by: Future Illegal Immigrant

 

And I second all of that.

Posted by: Lurking Canuck at February 21, 2014 08:36 AM (BrQrN)

180 Wish I went to the bar to watch the game

Posted by: The Dude at February 21, 2014 08:37 AM (bStrg)

181 So will this be one of those rare occasion when Canadians don't say: excuse me, sorry, pardon me, you first, let me get that for you.

Posted by: YIKES! at February 21, 2014 08:37 AM (mETGQ)

182 I love the loser keeps Bieber billboard.

Posted by: alexthechick - SMOD. Mmmm. Blondies with whipped cream. at February 21, 2014 08:38 AM (VtjlW)

183 Don't hold back, LC. Tell us how you REALLY feel.

Posted by: MWR

 

lol - How I really feel might get me banned.

Posted by: Lurking Canuck at February 21, 2014 08:38 AM (BrQrN)

184 179 I don't know about other Canadian's in the horde but I'll be fine. I was more worried about the curling this morning. Winning this would just be icing on my day. Posted by: Future Illegal Immigrant And I second all of that. Posted by: Lurking Canuck at February 21, 2014 12:36 PM (BrQrN) That's 3 out 4 now for Canada, give us this

Posted by: MikeH at February 21, 2014 08:38 AM (ZdA3v)

185 Bloody Mary and Cheetos. A surprisingly satisfying hockey game snack.

Posted by: grammie winger at February 21, 2014 08:38 AM (oMKp3)

186 Anybody score a touchdown yet?

Posted by: RWC at February 21, 2014 08:39 AM (fWAjv)

187 Bieber still says he's "retired" -- ha! He'll go thru his money in no time and will be back on tour in a few months. He's also suppose to be in Atlanta and studying to be a hip hop artist which contradicts his claim that he is retired.

Posted by: Judge Pug at February 21, 2014 08:39 AM (6Nj7A)

188 Ryan Kesler, Ryan Suter, Ryan Callahan, Ryan McDonagh, Ryan Miller Would one-a youse Ryans please score? Well, not Miller, he's the backup goalie. But one-a youse others?

Posted by: BlueStateRebel at February 21, 2014 08:39 AM (7ObY1)

189 Well, team USA had a pretty timid 1st. That won't do in the 2nd.

Posted by: garrett at February 21, 2014 08:39 AM (vsrOi)

190 That's 3 out 4 now for Canada, give us this

Posted by: MikeH

 

Sounds like dirty RINO talk to me!  Molon labe!

Posted by: Lurking Canuck at February 21, 2014 08:40 AM (BrQrN)

191 I just want to see Cindy Crosby cry. Posted by: garrett at February 21, 2014 12:32 PM (vsrOi) hehe, yea I'm always worried Crosby will be hurt permanently due to his history of concussions.

Posted by: artisanal 'ette at February 21, 2014 08:40 AM (IXrOn)

192 Whew. Lots of game left.

Posted by: BlueStateRebel at February 21, 2014 08:41 AM (7ObY1)

193 Bibber, if you're reading this, Metropolitan Avenue is where all the big hip hop stars in ATL go to hang out. Usually after dark. And make sure you go alone, so you don't scare all the cool kids off.

Posted by: Adam at February 21, 2014 08:41 AM (Aif/5)

194 186 Anybody score a touchdown yet? Posted by: RWC at February 21, 2014 12:39 PM (fWAjv) No, but there was a googly that spun off the wicket

Posted by: MikeH at February 21, 2014 08:41 AM (ZdA3v)

195 Modern Olympics (with pro athletes) are like parades: I don't watch, but I'm glad others  still do.

Posted by: CJ at February 21, 2014 08:41 AM (9KqcB)

196 Awesome first period. I'm glad Phil Kessel is on our team. I wish Patrice Bergeron was too.

Posted by: MTF at February 21, 2014 08:41 AM (F58x4)

197 ...and fuck you DrewM.

Posted by: Dominic Hasek at February 21, 2014 08:41 AM (vsrOi)

198 T.J. Oshies father is in attendance. Great story.

Posted by: Truck Monkey at February 21, 2014 08:42 AM (32Ze2)

199 Did Canada win the Gold in Lesbian Hockey?

Posted by: Boss Moss at February 21, 2014 08:42 AM (6bMeY)

200 Did Canada win the Gold in Lesbian Hockey? Thanks to Ace, yes.

Posted by: garrett at February 21, 2014 08:43 AM (vsrOi)

201 Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Assault Hobbit at February 21, 2014 12:35 PM (4df7R) Unless it means that unless you enthusiastically endorse gay marriage,abortions without restriction and all social programs (which is probably a big way leftists might define not being "narrow minded) you won't be able to compete anymore. The way things are going you will probably will have to compete a questionnaire on your beliefs before you are allowed to compete..

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at February 21, 2014 08:44 AM (XyM/Y)

202 Did Canada win the Gold in Lesbian Hockey?

Posted by: Boss Moss at February 21, 2014 12:42 PM (6bMeY)


Aren't they on ice right now?

Posted by: Bazinga! at February 21, 2014 08:44 AM (tv7DV)

203 In another big Canadian Win, Dr Tim bell just kicked "hockey stick" Mann's ass in court.

Posted by: Jean at February 21, 2014 08:44 AM (3hIs0)

204 Bloody Mary and Cheetos. A surprisingly satisfying hockey game snack. Posted by: grammie winger at February 21, 2014 12:38 PM (oMKp3) *sidles over* Hi. How you doin'?

Posted by: alexthechick - SMOD. Mmmm. Blondies with whipped cream. at February 21, 2014 08:44 AM (VtjlW)

205 I'm glad Jonathan Quick got the start in goal rather than the back-up goalie, Billy Slow-as-Molasses.

Posted by: Seamus Muldoon at February 21, 2014 08:45 AM (g4TxM)

206 Better a narrow-minded American than a fat-assed Dutchman.

Posted by: LC LaWedgie at February 21, 2014 08:45 AM (KQp38)

207 Not hockey, but...


I take a thimble full of pleasure in knowing that because of the screwing the Russians gave the Korean ice dancer, whatever pride they might have had in putting on these olympics, they tossed...


like a gut full of vodka and borcht cookies.

Posted by: LoneStarHeeb at February 21, 2014 08:45 AM (BZAd3)

208 Anybody score a touchdown yet? Posted by: RWC at February 21, 2014 12:39 PM (fWAjv) No, but there was a googly that spun off the wicket Posted by: MikeH Wicked pissah!

Posted by: rickb223 at February 21, 2014 08:45 AM (GjYxB)

209 National Hockey League afficionados I salute you!

Posted by: John F'n Kerry at February 21, 2014 08:45 AM (LxRVI)

210 Some of those Hockey babes are hot, and I would wager that their Ghey percentage is far less than that of the WNBA. I would bet that at least 80% enjoy engaging in a good Pickle Tickle and toss every now and then.

Posted by: Truck Monkey at February 21, 2014 08:46 AM (32Ze2)

211 Posted by: LoneStarHeeb at February 21, 2014 12:45 PM (BZAd3) What happened to the Korean Ice Dancer? I haven't seen any of the Olympics.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at February 21, 2014 08:46 AM (XyM/Y)

212 No, but there was a googly that spun off the wicket Posted by: MikeH at February 21, 2014 12:41 PM (ZdA3v) Crikey!

Posted by: RWC at February 21, 2014 08:46 AM (fWAjv)

213 The announcer said that Quick was seeing the puck really well, like a beach ball. Gives me an idea for a new sport. **to the drawing board**

Posted by: Seamus Muldoon at February 21, 2014 08:46 AM (g4TxM)

214 Posted by: alexthechick - SMOD. Mmmm. Blondies with whipped cream. at February 21, 2014 12:44 PM (VtjlW) ============ .......... Slides vegetable based alcohol beverage through USB port with slightly orange tinged fingers ......

Posted by: grammie winger at February 21, 2014 08:47 AM (oMKp3)

215 I take a thimble full of pleasure in knowing that because of the screwing the Russians gave the Korean ice dancer, whatever pride they might have had in putting on these olympics, they tossed...

Posted by: LoneStarHeeb at February 21, 2014 12:45 PM (BZAd3)


I thought South Korea was going to declare all out war after that result.

Posted by: Adam Smith's Invisible Pimp Hand at February 21, 2014 08:47 AM (WdbF7)

216

Ryan Kesler, Ryan Suter, Ryan Callahan, Ryan McDonagh, Ryan Miller

 

Reminds me of the MP skit..."Is your name not Bruce then ?  Mind if we call you Bruce ?"

Posted by: TFG at February 21, 2014 08:47 AM (nCSwS)

217 "A 20 year old AHLer making 50 plus saves against the mightiest of the mighty from the NHL? Sure, we all saw that coming." ============================= I totally saw it coming.

Posted by: Steve Yzerman at February 21, 2014 08:47 AM (F58x4)

218 What happened to the Korean Ice Dancer? I haven't seen any of the Olympics.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at February 21, 2014 12:46 PM (XyM/Y)


Russian judges gave the gold to one of theirs after she stumbled, after a flawless skate by the Korean.

Posted by: LoneStarHeeb at February 21, 2014 08:48 AM (BZAd3)

219 But is Team USA good enough to beat the team many had as the gold medal favorites coming into the tournament? I seem to recall TFG made a bet with Harper, so they're going to end up with the silver medal just like the women's team.

Posted by: Blacque Jacques Shellacque at February 21, 2014 08:48 AM (AQTz3)

220 What happened to the Korean Ice Dancer? I haven't seen any of the Olympics. Mortared at center ice.....

Posted by: rickb223 at February 21, 2014 08:48 AM (GjYxB)

221 What happened to the Korean Ice Dancer? I haven't seen any of the Olympics. Posted by: FenelonSpoke at February 21, 2014 12:46 PM (XyM/Y) Millions of fans of South Korean figure skater Yuna Kim, angered by her loss to Adelina Sotnikova, have started a petition on Change.org, addressed to the International Skating Union (ISU), to demand an investigation into judging decisions of Women's Figure Skating and a "rejudgement at the Sochi Olympics". Kim, known as the "Queen" in South Korea, finished at 219.11 points for silver, while Adelina of Russia won the gold with 224.59 points. Italy's Carolina Kostner came in third at 216.73. Several leading skating figures and researchers also came in support of Kim, who now has announced her decision to retire from the sport. German figure skater Katarina Witt tweeted: "Shame Gold Medal, Yuna Kim is a real queen," while American Sports Journalist posted: "Kim didn't win...unbelievable...scandal written all over this...Russian Sotnikova wins, fans going crazy, Kim disappears, wrong, wrong."

Posted by: RWC at February 21, 2014 08:48 AM (fWAjv)

222 203 In another big Canadian Win, Dr Tim bell just kicked "hockey stick" Mann's ass in court.

Posted by: Jean at February 21, 2014 12:44 PM (3hIs0)

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nice.

Posted by: Future Illegal Immigrant at February 21, 2014 08:48 AM (OPg+h)

223 Can you imagine how much Pussy Henrik Lundqvist is getting in Sochi!?

Posted by: garrett at February 21, 2014 08:48 AM (vsrOi)

224 All Canadian children are forced into hockey camp at age 5.

Posted by: Roland THTG at February 21, 2014 08:49 AM (QM5S2)

225 Bieber still says he's "retired" -- ha! I'm surprised he hasn't tried an "acting" career. That's sort of the natural way things are going.

Posted by: AmishDude at February 21, 2014 08:49 AM (T0NGe)

226 I hope the Candians win.  Here in Vermont many of us identify more with the Canadians than America, especially francisfone Canada.  My neighbors and me wanted to start a petition to have Brattleboro succed from the U.S. and become part of Canada, but we changed our mind when Barak Obama was elected as President.  We were proud, but the tea parties are taking that all away, and I'm again sad to be American.  But we still suuport Barak Obama!!!

Posted by: Mary Cloggenstein from Brattleboro, VT at February 21, 2014 08:49 AM (/Mla1)

227 Russian judges gave the gold to one of theirs after she stumbled, after a flawless skate by the Korean. Posted by: LoneStarHeeb at February 21, 2014 12:48 PM (BZAd3) _________________ The East German Judges gave her a 0.0

Posted by: Truck Monkey at February 21, 2014 08:50 AM (32Ze2)

228 Alberta: Canada's Texas

Posted by: BlueStateRebel at February 21, 2014 08:50 AM (7ObY1)

229 Vermont is Canada's goiter.

Posted by: Lincolntf at February 21, 2014 08:50 AM (ZshNr)

230 So will this be one of those rare occasion when Canadians don't say: excuse me, sorry, pardon me, you first, let me get that for you.

Canadian politeness is vastly overstated.

Quebecois people have to be near the top of the "biggest dickheads on the planet" rankings too.

Posted by: bonhomme[/i][/b][/i][/b][/s][/s] at February 21, 2014 08:50 AM (gtjN1)

231 224 All Canadian children are forced into hockey camp at age 5. Posted by: Roland THTG at February 21, 2014 12:49 PM (QM5S2) They use laser sticks in close proximity and are called padawans. They never see their family and are forbidden to love.

Posted by: AmishDude at February 21, 2014 08:51 AM (T0NGe)

232 True Facts : Mimes are a protected species in the Eastern Half of Canada.

Posted by: garrett at February 21, 2014 08:51 AM (vsrOi)

233 Russian judges gave the gold to one of theirs after she stumbled, after a flawless skate by the Korean. -------- Guess where the 2018 Olympics are.

Posted by: Adam at February 21, 2014 08:51 AM (Aif/5)

234 224 All Canadian children are forced into hockey camp at age 5. Posted by: Roland THTG at February 21, 2014 12:49 PM (QM5S2) that's the downside, upside is the get all the Molson they can pound down

Posted by: MikeH at February 21, 2014 08:51 AM (ZdA3v)

235 Posted by: alexthechick - SMOD. Mmmm. Blondies with whipped cream. at February 21, 2014 12:44 PM (VtjlW) =========================== Is there anyone alive who doesn't love blondes with whipped cream? And maybe some handcuffs.

Posted by: Bill Clinton at February 21, 2014 08:51 AM (F58x4)

236 One of the Russian judges had been previously sanctioned for trying to rig scoring.

Posted by: LoneStarHeeb at February 21, 2014 08:51 AM (BZAd3)

237 223 Can you imagine how much Pussy Henrik Lundqvist is getting in Sochi!? He's pulling more tail than a busload of special needs kids on a field trip to the petting zoo.

Posted by: BlueStateRebel at February 21, 2014 08:51 AM (7ObY1)

238 Quebecois people have to be near the top of the "biggest dickheads on the planet" rankings too. But in a uniquely Canadian way. The French are rude to your face. Quebecois are passive-aggressive about it.

Posted by: AmishDude at February 21, 2014 08:51 AM (T0NGe)

239 Alberta: Far North Texas.

Posted by: rickb223 at February 21, 2014 08:51 AM (GjYxB)

240 Vermont is Canada's Skin Tag goiter.

Posted by: garrett at February 21, 2014 08:51 AM (vsrOi)

241 We get all the poutine we want in the hockey camps too.

Posted by: Canadian Kids at February 21, 2014 08:52 AM (7ObY1)

242 Posted by: BlueStateRebel at February 21, 2014 12:51 PM (7ObY1) All Balls.

Posted by: Deaf Frat Guy at February 21, 2014 08:52 AM (vsrOi)

243 Toronto: Far Northeast Texas

Posted by: rickb223 at February 21, 2014 08:52 AM (GjYxB)

244 I'm surprised he hasn't tried an "acting" career. That's sort of the natural way things are going.

Posted by: AmishDude at February 21, 2014 12:49 PM (T0NGe)


He probably already has.  Maybe curious will be around to post some links to his movies.

Posted by: Wuzzup, selfish bitches? at February 21, 2014 08:52 AM (tv7DV)

245 Of all the figure skating events,   ice dancing is by    far the most tainted when it comes to biased judges.   This is not the first time an ice dancing medal has been awarded to a skater or skaters who clearly didn't deserve it as much as a competitor.  

Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Assault Hobbit [/u][/i][/s][/b] at February 21, 2014 08:52 AM (4df7R)

246 I'm ok with the figure skating results. All the Russians were getting inflated points even in Team events, but in women's the Russian girl really did skate a harder program, faster speed, more energy and with more point collecting opportunities. She reminded me of the Japanese guy who won gold. The Korean skater's program was beautiful and flawless, but slower in speed and less jumps so she had a lower max possible score. The judging system they use now is actually harder to be unfair on then the more subjective one they used to have.

Posted by: Votermom at February 21, 2014 08:53 AM (GSIDW)

247 Bieber will be a strung out crack addict in a few short years. He will be lucky to see 30.

Posted by: Truck Monkey at February 21, 2014 08:53 AM (32Ze2)

248 Canadians say "sorry" a lot, but they don't mean it. And they pronounce it "soory" because CANADIAN.

Posted by: BlueStateRebel at February 21, 2014 08:53 AM (7ObY1)

249 He probably already has. Maybe curious will be around to post some links to his movies. I did the imdb search. Nothing really.

Posted by: AmishDude at February 21, 2014 08:53 AM (T0NGe)

250 We already beat the Russkis and inflicted a butthurt on some trolls, so this game is just a nice-to-have.

Posted by: boulder toilet hobo at February 21, 2014 08:53 AM (WaedO)

251 There's rigged judging in ice dancing? I'm shocked. Shocked I tell you.

Posted by: Seamus Muldoon at February 21, 2014 08:53 AM (g4TxM)

252 Down with Canada and their fake bacon!

Posted by: Votermom at February 21, 2014 08:54 AM (GSIDW)

253 This is not the first time an ice dancing medal has been awarded to a skater or skaters who clearly didn't deserve it as much as a competitor.

Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Assault Hobbit at February 21, 2014 12:52 PM (4df7R)


This was pretty overt.  They substituted the regular judges with judges who had taint on them.

Posted by: LoneStarHeeb at February 21, 2014 08:54 AM (BZAd3)

254 224 All Canadian children are forced into hockey camp at age 5. Posted by: Roland THTG at February 21, 2014 12:49 PM (QM5S2) A few precious elites escape this by becoming curlers.

Posted by: future illegal immigrant at February 21, 2014 08:54 AM (OPg+h)

255 But in a uniquely Canadian way. The French are rude to your face. Just speak German to the french.

Posted by: rickb223 at February 21, 2014 08:54 AM (GjYxB)

256 Canadian politeness is vastly overstated.

Quebecois people have to be near the top of the "biggest dickheads on the planet" rankings too.

Posted by: bonhomme

 

Totally agree.  On both counts.  The politeness certainly exists among all the people you would expect it to (like it does in America), but the percentage that likes to trumpet the supposed national politeness are usually passive aggressive douchebags.

 

And yes, the Quebecois are fucking huge dickheads...though they do have lots of the hot wimmins.

Posted by: Lurking Canuck at February 21, 2014 08:54 AM (BrQrN)

257 2nd Period. Long Change.

Posted by: garrett at February 21, 2014 08:54 AM (vsrOi)

258 He's pulling more tail than a busload of special needs kids on a field trip to the petting zoo. Posted by: BlueStateRebel at February 21, 2014 12:51 PM (7ObY1) ____________________ Sheer poetry. This is why I came here.

Posted by: Truck Monkey at February 21, 2014 08:55 AM (32Ze2)

259 For those of you unable to view the game, let me do a little play-by-play commentary for you. Ummm...some guy skates up the ice, passes the puck to some other dude...something happens over in the corner... (Crap, this is harder than I thought it would be)

Posted by: Seamus Muldoon at February 21, 2014 08:55 AM (g4TxM)

260 Quebecois people have to be near the top of the "biggest dickheads on the planet" rankings too. Posted by: bonhomme at February 21, 2014 12:50 PM (gtjN1) Aye.

Posted by: artisanal 'ette at February 21, 2014 08:55 AM (IXrOn)

261 Actually, their bacon is delicious. I wouldn't give up real 'Merkan bacon, but Canadian bacon is a nice switch, especially on breakfast sandwiches.

Posted by: BlueStateRebel at February 21, 2014 08:55 AM (7ObY1)

262 Down with Canada and their fake bacon! It's just a tiny little ham.

Posted by: garrett at February 21, 2014 08:55 AM (vsrOi)

263 Posted by: alexthechick - SMOD. Mmmm. Blondies with whipped cream. at February 21, 2014 12:44 PM (VtjlW)

I got a box from you last night at our mini-meet-up.

It's moving, and whatever is inside seems angry.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at February 21, 2014 08:55 AM (QFxY5)

264 Speed skating is the dutch way to avoid the rest of the world in track and field. Posted by: Adam Smith's Invisible Pimp Hand at February 21, 2014 12:27 PM (WdbF7) I thought it was the way to get away from germans, unsuccessfully, when they invade your country for the umpteenth time.

Posted by: Judge Pug at February 21, 2014 08:55 AM (6Nj7A)

265 245 Of all the figure skating events, ice dancing is by far the most tainted when it comes to biased judges. This is not the first time an ice dancing medal has been awarded to a skater or skaters who clearly didn't deserve it as much as a competitor. Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Assault Hobbit at February 21, 2014 12:52 PM (4df7R) I feel that we need to clarify that this russia/korea thing was in the women's competition not in ice dance.

Posted by: future illegal immigrant at February 21, 2014 08:55 AM (OPg+h)

266 meh.

Posted by: artisanal 'ette at February 21, 2014 08:56 AM (IXrOn)

267 damn it

Posted by: Adam Smith's Invisible Pimp Hand at February 21, 2014 08:56 AM (WdbF7)

268 Shit!

Posted by: Lincolntf at February 21, 2014 08:56 AM (ZshNr)

269 FUCK

Posted by: garrett at February 21, 2014 08:56 AM (vsrOi)

270 Turkey has become a principal financial hub for terrorists under the leadership of Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, whose government has helped Iran skirt sanctions, supported jihadi groups in Syria, and provided financial backing to Hamas, according to a new report by the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD). Turkey, a key U.S. ally, “has turned a blind eye” to terror financing and is potentially on the verge of crossing the line to becoming an official state sponsor of terrorism, according to the Friday report, which cites the Erdogan government’s close ties to some of the world’s top terror organizations and operatives. The report comes just a day after 84 U.S. lawmakers and former government officials urged President Barack Obama to confront Erdogan over his harsh repression of political opponents. As Turkey’s support for terrorism expands, the Obama administration has remained silent out of fear of offending Erdogan, whom the White House considers a strategic asset, according to the report authored by FDD’s Jonathan Schanzer, a former terrorism finance analyst at the U.S. Treasury Department. Fuckin idiots and Canada scores

Posted by: Nevergiveup at February 21, 2014 08:56 AM (t3UFN)

271 Canada draws first blood.

Posted by: grammie winger at February 21, 2014 08:56 AM (oMKp3)

272 Shit! What did the Russian judge say about that shot?

Posted by: Bill Clinton at February 21, 2014 08:56 AM (F58x4)

273 Le fuque!

Posted by: BlueStateRebel at February 21, 2014 08:56 AM (7ObY1)

274 Actually, their bacon is delicious. I wouldn't give up real 'Merkan bacon, but Canadian bacon is a nice switch, especially on breakfast sandwiches. Posted by: BlueStateRebel at February 21, 2014 12:55 PM (7ObY1) Good peameal bacon on an eggs benny. Hot damn. With belly bacon on the side.

Posted by: grognard at February 21, 2014 08:57 AM (/29Nl)

275 Down with Canada and their fake bacon!

Posted by: Votermom

 

And that's why we just scored.

Posted by: Lurking Canuck at February 21, 2014 08:57 AM (BrQrN)

276 54 40 or fight!

Posted by: boulder toilet hobo at February 21, 2014 08:57 AM (WaedO)

277 And yes, the Quebecois are fucking huge dickheads...though they do have lots of the hot wimmins.

Posted by: Lurking Canuck at February 21, 2014 12:54 PM (BrQrN)



Since my poor state is unfortunate enough to border Quebec, the Quebecois are the Canucks I      most often    encounter.    They   are aggravating as hell.

Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Assault Hobbit [/u][/i][/s][/b] at February 21, 2014 08:57 AM (4df7R)

278 hehe in order of vulgarity 266 meh 267 damn it 268 Shit! 269 FUCK lol 269 wins

Posted by: artisanal 'ette at February 21, 2014 08:57 AM (IXrOn)

279 Shit

Posted by: bestie21 at February 21, 2014 08:57 AM (N2nqi)

280 And yes, the Quebecois are fucking huge dickheads...though they do have lots of the hot wimmins.

They sure do.  Lots of hotties running around Montreal.  Like dancers they live off coffee and cigarettes. 

Posted by: bonhomme[/i][/b][/i][/b][/s][/s] at February 21, 2014 08:58 AM (gtjN1)

281

Can you imagine how much Pussy Henrik Lundqvist is getting in Sochi!?

 

>>>

 

He's pulling more tail than a busload of special needs kids on a field trip to the petting zoo.

 

 

Posted by: BlueStateRebel at February 21, 2014 12:51 PM (7ObY1)

 

>>>

 

He's shish-ka-bob-ing more pussy than  a  Chinese  Buffett  restaurant.

Posted by: Count de Monet at February 21, 2014 08:58 AM (BAS5M)

282 Perry is real good at taking defender's sticks off the ice, in front of the net.

Posted by: garrett at February 21, 2014 08:58 AM (vsrOi)

283 I think in the interests of Horde comity we can agree that all the bacons can be delicious.

Posted by: Lurking Canuck at February 21, 2014 08:58 AM (BrQrN)

284 All these nutty Finns who immigrated to the US and Canada and who had children born in those countries immigrated to soviet russia and they and their children received a bullet to the back of the neck for it.

Posted by: Judge Pug at February 21, 2014 08:58 AM (6Nj7A)

285 “The type of stuff Fallon does, from a [political] strategist point of view, will be a lot more helpful, because you’re actually showing a side of a politician most people can’t see, which is really fun,” Smith said. “When Obama slow-jammed with Fallon, he was talking about student loans. He got his message across. That was more effective than going on a talk show.” What is it that Fallon does?

Posted by: RWC at February 21, 2014 08:58 AM (fWAjv)

286 283 I think in the interests of Horde comity we can agree that all the bacons can be delicious. In the spirit of US-Canadian relations, I second that motion.

Posted by: BlueStateRebel at February 21, 2014 08:58 AM (7ObY1)

287 who needs forwards? Another goal by the D.

Posted by: future illegal immigrant at February 21, 2014 08:59 AM (OPg+h)

288 crap

Posted by: phoenixgirl @phxazgrl 6 days until spring training at February 21, 2014 08:59 AM (u8GsB)

289 The grocery store down here sells "jowl bacon", I've never tried it. You can see the shape of a pig's cheek, sliced as if for a microscope slide.

Posted by: Lincolntf at February 21, 2014 08:59 AM (ZshNr)

290 Yeah, Canadian bacon is good for some recipes. It's way less in calories/fat, too. But, regular bacon, can't beat it.

Posted by: artisanal 'ette at February 21, 2014 08:59 AM (IXrOn)

291 Wow is my stream ever slow.

Posted by: Truck Monkey at February 21, 2014 08:59 AM (32Ze2)

292 What is it that Fallon does? Posted by: RWC at February 21, 2014 12:58 PM (fWAjv) Shills for the dems. He is the enemy

Posted by: Nevergiveup at February 21, 2014 08:59 AM (t3UFN)

293 Damn it. I should've bet SCOAMT for the XL pipeline.

Posted by: PM Harper at February 21, 2014 08:59 AM (QpTfm)

294 Since my poor state is unfortunate enough to border Quebec, the Quebecois are the Canucks I most often encounter. They are aggravating as hell.

Posted by: MWR,

 

My condolences. I work for a Quebec based company so I feel your pain.  Work in Ontario and 'work' in Quebec are vastly different things.

Posted by: Lurking Canuck at February 21, 2014 08:59 AM (BrQrN)

295 291 Wow is my stream ever slow. Posted by: Truck Monkey at February 21, 2014 12:59 PM (32Ze2) for some reason, NBC has a minute delay on the feeds

Posted by: MikeH at February 21, 2014 09:00 AM (ZdA3v)

296 278 Concur with artisanal 'ette, that play-by-play was awesome. Knew just what had happened even though I am not watching the game. Carry on.

Posted by: Piercello on the road at February 21, 2014 09:00 AM (5Jtal)

297 canadian bacon is more like ham.....and it's round.....bacon should look like bacon.....i do like canadian bacon on my hawaiian pizza though.....

Posted by: phoenixgirl @phxazgrl 6 days until spring training at February 21, 2014 09:00 AM (u8GsB)

298 Power play US- high sticking Getzlaf (unlike most of my jokes)

Posted by: Seamus Muldoon at February 21, 2014 09:00 AM (g4TxM)

299 289 The grocery store down here sells "jowl bacon", I've never tried it. You can see the shape of a pig's cheek, sliced as if for a microscope slide. Wegman's sells that. I'm not brave enough to try it. The other night on Extreme Cheapskates, I watched a guy eat a goat's head, brains and eyeballs and all.

Posted by: BlueStateRebel at February 21, 2014 09:01 AM (7ObY1)

300 We need to send a forward through the crease to take a piece of Price. He's easy to knock off his game.

Posted by: garrett at February 21, 2014 09:01 AM (vsrOi)

301 294 Since my poor state is unfortunate enough to border Quebec, the Quebecois are the Canucks I most often encounter. They are aggravating as hell. Posted by: MWR, My condolences. I work for a Quebec based company so I feel your pain. Work in Ontario and 'work' in Quebec are vastly different things. Posted by: Lurking Canuck at February 21, 2014 12:59 PM (BrQrN) ------- even Ontario is bad. I moved there from Manitoba. Lasted 3 years before I went home. They don't call it Friendly Manitoba for nothing.

Posted by: future illegal immigrant at February 21, 2014 09:01 AM (OPg+h)

302 I think in the interests of Horde comity we can agree that all the bacons can be delicious.

Agreed.  Except fake bacon, like "turkey bacon". 

Posted by: bonhomme[/i][/b][/i][/b][/s][/s] at February 21, 2014 09:01 AM (gtjN1)

303 Damn it. I should've bet SCOAMT for the XL pipeline. Posted by: PM Harper at February 21, 2014 12:59 PM (QpTfm) nice. But, the JEF is too much of a p*$$y to take a real bet.

Posted by: artisanal 'ette at February 21, 2014 09:01 AM (IXrOn)

304 The BBC is about 10 seconds ahead of the CBC, but they can't speak English properly.

Posted by: Boss Moss at February 21, 2014 09:01 AM (6bMeY)

305

In the spirit of US-Canadian relations, I second that motion.

 

Bacon...is there anything it can't do?

 

No, no there isn't.

Posted by: Lurking Canuck at February 21, 2014 09:02 AM (BrQrN)

306 Has anyone scored a touchdown yet?

Posted by: hello, it's me also a creep-assed cracka.. at February 21, 2014 09:02 AM (9+ccr)

307 Turbacon is a Commie plot.

Posted by: BlueStateRebel at February 21, 2014 09:02 AM (7ObY1)

308 I think if I were to have to flee America, I wouldn't mind living in Canada. I already live in Wisconsin. How different could it be?

Posted by: grammie winger at February 21, 2014 09:03 AM (oMKp3)

309 I saw an episode of CSI where Bieber gets all shot up. He did a good job of jerking around. He had a movie released last year and it bombed big time. I'm surprised his groupies didn't prop it up. It appears the big money these days is in touring.

Posted by: Judge Pug at February 21, 2014 09:03 AM (6Nj7A)

310 No guns?

Posted by: Boss Moss at February 21, 2014 09:04 AM (6bMeY)

311 Shills for the dems. He is the enemy Posted by: Nevergiveup at February 21, 2014 12:59 PM (t3UFN) You're a lot nicer than I am. What I was thinking shouldn't be said in a polite society.

Posted by: RWC at February 21, 2014 09:04 AM (fWAjv)

312 I got a box from you last night at our mini-meet-up. It's moving, and whatever is inside seems angry. Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at February 21, 2014 12:55 PM (QFxY5) Oh pish posh, it's not angry. It just wants to hug your face with its claws.

Posted by: alexthechick - SMOD. Mmmm. Blondies with whipped cream. at February 21, 2014 09:04 AM (VtjlW)

313 Well, storm knocked the power out so I'm outta here. Enjoy the game.

Posted by: Jinx the Cat at February 21, 2014 09:04 AM (LxRVI)

314 275 Down with Canada and their fake bacon! Posted by: Votermom And that's why we just scored. Posted by: Lurking Canuck at February 21, 2014 12:57 PM (BrQrN) --- God damn, now I can jinx a game even without watching. BBL

Posted by: Votermom at February 21, 2014 09:04 AM (GSIDW)

315 Valerie Jarrett Tells Women To Nag Their Men To Sign Up For Obamacare… Take out the trash, put the toilet seat down… sign up for crappy overpriced health care. Via Washington Examiner: White House Senior adviser Valerie Jarrett wants women to get the men in their lives to sign up for Obamacare. “We know that women also have the ability to encourage the men in their lives, whether it’s brothers, sons, husbands, friends. So women’s reach extends beyond themselves,” she explained in a special interview published in Cosmopolitan Magazine. During the interview, Jarrett acknowledged that more women were signing up for Obamacare than men. “That should be no surprise!” she noted. “Women are very responsible, particularly younger women. Scrunt. And Canada still up 1

Posted by: Nevergiveup at February 21, 2014 09:04 AM (t3UFN)

316

even Ontario is bad. I moved there from Manitoba. Lasted 3 years before I went home. They don't call it Friendly Manitoba for nothing

 

We'll be looking at our options in the next few years.  Due to family it may or may not work out but I'm hoping so.  This province is going to shit.

Posted by: Lurking Canuck at February 21, 2014 09:05 AM (BrQrN)

317 this is off topic, but, I noticed a few days ago that the Breitbart site included two new tabs: Breitbart London Breitbart Texas interesting choices, there

Posted by: artisanal 'ette at February 21, 2014 09:05 AM (IXrOn)

318 Entertaining commentary on Olympic skater apparel:

http://preview.tinyurl.com/l6vo6rp

Posted by: Lizzy at February 21, 2014 09:05 AM (POpqt)

319 I fuckin' hate Corky Perry.

Posted by: garrett at February 21, 2014 09:05 AM (vsrOi)

320 I don't really know that athletes get a lot of time to have sex at the Olympics. I mean, you're probably practicing a lot or you share a room with other people. After the Olympics-yes, but if they are up all hours of the night it wouldn't help their performances in their sports if they hope to win medals.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at February 21, 2014 09:05 AM (XyM/Y)

321 Ok. Done with the Cheetos. I need a different taste now.

Posted by: grammie winger at February 21, 2014 09:05 AM (oMKp3)

322 Come on America; clear the damn puck!

Posted by: MTF at February 21, 2014 09:06 AM (F58x4)

323 GOLDEN GIRL MAKES HISTORY! US TEEN MIKAELA SHIFFRIN YOUNGEST EVER TO WIN OLYMPIC SLALOM Breitbart Sports pretty cool

Posted by: artisanal 'ette at February 21, 2014 09:06 AM (IXrOn)

324 308 I think if I were to have to flee America, I wouldn't mind living in Canada. I already live in Wisconsin. How different could it be? Posted by: grammie winger at February 21, 2014 01:03 PM (oMKp3) Bigger mosquitoes.

Posted by: Judge Pug at February 21, 2014 09:06 AM (6Nj7A)

325 I don't really know that athletes get a lot of time to have sex at the Olympics. You are kidding, right?

Posted by: garrett at February 21, 2014 09:06 AM (vsrOi)

326 Since my poor state is unfortunate enough to border Quebec, the Quebecois are the Canucks I most often encounter. Just looked at a map, and for some weird reason, what caught my eye was that there's a town in Quebec called "Magog".

Posted by: Blacque Jacques Shellacque at February 21, 2014 09:07 AM (AQTz3)

327 Who Would Brian Boitano Do?

Posted by: Lincolntf at February 21, 2014 09:07 AM (ZshNr)

328 you got to feel sorry for canada, hockey is the only thing they are sort of good at..oh and canadian women are really good at sweeping floors curling

Posted by: runner at February 21, 2014 09:08 AM (yrk2K)

329 Breitbart London Breitbart Texas interesting choices, there Yeah, I caught that too. What is up with that? No "Big London" and "Big Texas?"

Posted by: BlueStateRebel at February 21, 2014 09:08 AM (7ObY1)

330 There is an italian bacon that is all fat. They cure it in spices for about a year and slice it thin. It's suppose to be very good.

Posted by: Judge Pug at February 21, 2014 09:08 AM (6Nj7A)

331 During the interview, Jarrett acknowledged that more women were signing up for Obamacare than men. “That should be no surprise!� she noted. “Women are very responsible, particularly younger women. Go ahead ladies. Especially if you don't mind strange men's fingers in your cooter.

Posted by: rickb223 at February 21, 2014 09:08 AM (GjYxB)

332 I love international Hockey. The playing surface is huge and allows for a lot of freestyle shit you don't get to see much in the NHL.

Posted by: Truck Monkey at February 21, 2014 09:09 AM (32Ze2)

333 Lardo. It's a Salumi.

Posted by: garrett at February 21, 2014 09:09 AM (vsrOi)

334 My live stream cut off; any score yet?

Posted by: Retread at February 21, 2014 09:09 AM (a94gW)

335 Is prosciutto a form of bacon? Love that stuff.

Posted by: Lincolntf at February 21, 2014 09:09 AM (ZshNr)

336 Oh pish posh, it's not angry. It just wants to hug your face with its claws.

Posted by: alexthechick - SMOD. Mmmm. Blondies with whipped cream. at February 21, 2014 01:04 PM (VtjlW)

CBD, I think what she's sayin' - in the words of the immortal Bachman Turner Overdrive is...

You met a devil woman. She took your heart away. She said, "You had it coming to you.  But you wanted it that way".

Posted by: Sean Bannion [/i][/s][/u][/b] at February 21, 2014 09:10 AM (JpC1K)

337 330 There is an italian bacon that is all fat. They cure it in spices for about a year and slice it thin. It's suppose to be very good. Pancetta. It's very flavorful, you only need a little bit to get a ton of bacon-y flavor. You can use just an ounce in a whole soup pot and still get lots of flavor. So it's bad for you, but you only use a l'il bit...

Posted by: BlueStateRebel at February 21, 2014 09:10 AM (7ObY1)

338 Don't they do Pastrami also?

Posted by: Boss Moss at February 21, 2014 09:10 AM (6bMeY)

339 Western Canada is awesome. Eastern Canada (except for the lakes around Temagami) is home ground for TFG, and sucks. Didn't the shithead land at Ottawa and thank everyone for working so hard for his election back in '08?

Posted by: MTF at February 21, 2014 09:10 AM (F58x4)

340 Once they finnish their competition, they fuck like bunnies. I heard it reached orgy levels in London 2012.

Posted by: Judge Pug at February 21, 2014 09:10 AM (6Nj7A)

341 Prosciutto is a ham.

Posted by: garrett at February 21, 2014 09:10 AM (vsrOi)

342 http://gofirstrowus.eu/watch/241381/5/watch-ice-hockey:-usa-vs-canada.html 1-0 Snow Monkeys.

Posted by: Boss Moss at February 21, 2014 09:11 AM (6bMeY)

343 Retread- 1-0 Canuckistan- tip in goal early in 2nd period, now down to last half of period 2

Posted by: Seamus Muldoon at February 21, 2014 09:11 AM (g4TxM)

344 I don't really know that athletes get a lot of time to have sex at the Olympics. I mean, you're probably practicing a lot or you share a room with other people. After the Olympics-yes, but if they are up all hours of the night it wouldn't help their performances in their sports if they hope to win medals. Posted by: FenelonSpoke at February 21, 2014 01:05 PM (XyM/Y) From everything I have seen written, they are fucking like bunnies

Posted by: Nevergiveup at February 21, 2014 09:11 AM (t3UFN)

345 mmmm...delicious ham.

Posted by: Lincolntf at February 21, 2014 09:11 AM (ZshNr)

346 Don't they do Pastrami also? Cheeses, only. I'm not some sort of freak.

Posted by: Chris Pagano at February 21, 2014 09:11 AM (vsrOi)

347 334 My live stream cut off; any score yet? ------------ 1-0. Maple leaf people.

Posted by: grammie winger at February 21, 2014 09:11 AM (oMKp3)

348 I heard they were doing it in parks in London, too. I guess finding privacy when everyone has roommates can be a problem. Therefore, another argument for orgies.

Posted by: Judge Pug at February 21, 2014 09:11 AM (6Nj7A)

349 You know why Canadian Wommenz feet are so small don't you? So they can stand closer to the sick when washing the dishes....

Posted by: Truck Monkey at February 21, 2014 09:11 AM (32Ze2)

350 I don't really know that athletes get a lot of time to have sex at the Olympics. I mean, you're probably practicing a lot or you share a room with other people. After the Olympics-yes, but if they are up all hours of the night it wouldn't help their performances in their sports if they hope to win medals.

Lots of the athletes have time once they're done competing.  Also, they're well aware of all the "OMG they're using zillions of condoms!" panic, and they think it's funny.  So they grab boxes of free condoms to feed that panic, even if they're not using them.  Again, it's funny.

I'm not saying there's not a ton of the secks going on, I'm sure there is.  But probably lots less than the condom counts are saying there is.

Posted by: bonhomme[/i][/b][/i][/b][/s][/s] at February 21, 2014 09:12 AM (WhJf8)

351 Is prosciutto a form of bacon? Love that stuff.

Posted by: Lincolntf at February 21, 2014 01:09 PM (ZshNr)

No.  It's ham.

Posted by: Sean Bannion [/i][/s][/u][/b] at February 21, 2014 09:12 AM (JpC1K)

352 You know how I know the Olympians are fucking like jackrabbits? ALL of their wives are there.

Posted by: garrett at February 21, 2014 09:12 AM (vsrOi)

353 So they can stand closer to the sick when washing the dishes.... The sick. That's what happens when you wash down poutine with Molson's.

Posted by: BlueStateRebel at February 21, 2014 09:12 AM (7ObY1)

354 We mustn't lose sight of the omelet for all the broken eggs.

My omelet will be the size of Cambodia by the time I'm done.

Posted by: Prez'nit 404 at February 21, 2014 09:13 AM (Dwehj)

355 From everything I have seen written, they are fucking like bunnies Chicken caught a break.

Posted by: rickb223 at February 21, 2014 09:13 AM (GjYxB)

356 Man, I haven't had a Molson's since elementary school.

Posted by: Seamus Muldoon at February 21, 2014 09:13 AM (g4TxM)

357 Mmm...ham omelet....

Posted by: Lincolntf at February 21, 2014 09:13 AM (ZshNr)

358 The Northwest Territories: Canada's Siberia

Posted by: BlueStateRebel at February 21, 2014 09:13 AM (7ObY1)

359 Do they still make Moosehead?

Posted by: Boss Moss at February 21, 2014 09:13 AM (6bMeY)

360 Big save by Quick!! Glove save diving to his left.

Posted by: Seamus Muldoon at February 21, 2014 09:14 AM (g4TxM)

361 NW Territories : Alaska's Driveway

Posted by: garrett at February 21, 2014 09:14 AM (vsrOi)

362 Do they still make Moose head?

----

Watch it Buster.....

Posted by: Rocky the Flying Squirrel at February 21, 2014 09:15 AM (nELVU)

363 Quick is making some great saves. Of course, he has to since the US has decided to not clear the damn puck.

Posted by: MTF at February 21, 2014 09:15 AM (F58x4)

364

 I don't really know that athletes get a lot of time to have sex at the Olympics.

 

 

#twominutes 

Posted by: Count de Monet at February 21, 2014 09:15 AM (BAS5M)

365 They should try to keep the puck on the other end of the court.

Posted by: Boss Moss at February 21, 2014 09:16 AM (6bMeY)

366 The sick. That's what happens when you wash down poutine with Molson's.

I don't drink, so I know nothing about beers.  However, I don't know why people slag poutine.  That stuff is great!  Steak fries with brown gravy and cheese curds.  Yum!

Posted by: bonhomme[/i][/b][/i][/b][/s][/s] at February 21, 2014 09:16 AM (WhJf8)

367 Oooof, he got decked!

Posted by: Lincolntf at February 21, 2014 09:17 AM (ZshNr)

368 I'd take a plate of poutine over a plate of nachos any day. 

Posted by: bonhomme[/i][/b][/i][/b][/s][/s] at February 21, 2014 09:17 AM (WhJf8)

369 I don't drink, so I know nothing about beers. However, I don't know why people slag poutine. That stuff is great! Steak fries with brown gravy and cheese curds. Yum! Posted by: bonhomme at February 21, 2014 01:16 PM (WhJf I was just kiddin'. I'm that rarity of rarities, an American poutine fan. Helps that I can see Canada from my house.

Posted by: BlueStateRebel at February 21, 2014 09:17 AM (7ObY1)

370 Poutine. The only decent thing to ever come out of Quebec.

Posted by: future illegal immigrant at February 21, 2014 09:18 AM (OPg+h)

371 All right. Time to do something on this f'n power play.

Posted by: Hate Miser at February 21, 2014 09:18 AM (QpTfm)

372 The guy who got knocked down committed the penalty.

Posted by: Boss Moss at February 21, 2014 09:18 AM (6bMeY)

373 Kunitz has been asked to go sit in the corner for 2:00 and reflect on the nature of his actions in front of the net.

Posted by: Seamus Muldoon at February 21, 2014 09:18 AM (g4TxM)

374
I'm here to counteract the Otyrant jinx.

Somebody bet me a beer. I'll take Canada.

Posted by: Guy Mohawk at February 21, 2014 09:18 AM (n0DEs)

375 Double justice.

Posted by: Lincolntf at February 21, 2014 09:18 AM (ZshNr)

376 Icing? Any clue?

Posted by: Boss Moss at February 21, 2014 09:19 AM (6bMeY)

377 I had hemp beer in Toronto. There's no TCH in it. But it's still illegal here because NANNYSTATE!

Posted by: BlueStateRebel at February 21, 2014 09:19 AM (7ObY1)

378 mmmm...icing.

Posted by: BlueStateRebel at February 21, 2014 09:19 AM (7ObY1)

379 THC not TCH. Damned dyslexia.

Posted by: BlueStateRebel at February 21, 2014 09:20 AM (7ObY1)

380 I was just kiddin'. I'm that rarity of rarities, an American poutine fan.

Helps that I can see Canada from my house.

High five.  I think most people just use it as a touchstone joke.  It sounds gross, right?  Poo - tin.  But it's yummy heart-attack on a plate bar food.

Posted by: bonhomme[/i][/b][/i][/b][/s][/s] at February 21, 2014 09:20 AM (WhJf8)

381 The US is playing to not go down by 2. That won't cut it.

Posted by: garrett at February 21, 2014 09:20 AM (vsrOi)

382 Quick is ...... quick.

Posted by: Truck Monkey at February 21, 2014 09:20 AM (32Ze2)

383 Not a good period for USA so far. A goal would make it all better though.

Posted by: MTF at February 21, 2014 09:20 AM (F58x4)

384 Posted by: alexthechick - SMOD. Mmmm. Blondies with whipped cream. at February 21, 2014 01:04 PM (VtjlW)

You should have joined us last night.

The bar had really high bar stools that would have been perfect for you to sit at the table with us.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at February 21, 2014 09:21 AM (QFxY5)

385 *poking at the puck at the Canadian net*

That's your home! Don't you want to go to your home?!?!?!

Posted by: Happy Gilmore at February 21, 2014 09:21 AM (QpTfm)

386 Quick can't do it alone, guys...he can't score for you too.

Posted by: BlueStateRebel at February 21, 2014 09:21 AM (7ObY1)

387 You should have joined us last night. The bar had really high bar stools that would have been perfect for you to sit at the table with us. Word is the serving wench had talent, too.

Posted by: garrett at February 21, 2014 09:22 AM (vsrOi)

388 They have to start pinching the Ds in, they are keeping one back to stop a breakaway

Posted by: MikeH at February 21, 2014 09:22 AM (ZdA3v)

389
bet me dammit.  remember I was rooting for the broncos.

Posted by: Guy Mohawk at February 21, 2014 09:22 AM (n0DEs)

390 Thanks, Seamus and grammie.

Posted by: Retread at February 21, 2014 09:22 AM (G+w7R)

391 Word is the serving wench had talent, too. Posted by: garrett at February 21, 2014 01:22 PM (vsrOi) She said she was a Republican. And she did have a nice ass from what I could see and a few tats on her arm

Posted by: Nevergiveup at February 21, 2014 09:23 AM (t3UFN)

392 370 Poutine. The only decent thing to ever come out of Quebec. Posted by: future illegal immigrant at February 21, 2014 01:18 PM (OPg+h) =============================== Let's not get all crazy here; there are some fantastic bars in Montreal where the women wear just the right amount of clothes.

Posted by: MTF at February 21, 2014 09:23 AM (F58x4)

393 Send in the Hanson brothers!

Posted by: Count de Monet at February 21, 2014 09:23 AM (BAS5M)

394 And she did have a nice ass from what I could see and a few tats on her arm The ones with ink take it in the stink. ...or at least, that's what people say.

Posted by: garrett at February 21, 2014 09:24 AM (vsrOi)

395 Much more fun than a NHL game. At least in my opinion. And much much better than an NBA game

Posted by: Nevergiveup at February 21, 2014 09:24 AM (t3UFN)

396 The US needs a 3 pointer....

Posted by: Truck Monkey at February 21, 2014 09:25 AM (32Ze2)

397 "Backes rides Crosby gently into the window." Heh

Posted by: Seamus Muldoon at February 21, 2014 09:25 AM (g4TxM)

398 Can;t concentrate on the Nuge thread till this period is over...

Posted by: BlueStateRebel at February 21, 2014 09:25 AM (7ObY1)

399 bet me dammit. remember I was rooting for the broncos.

Posted by: Guy Mohawk

OK, on that note, I'll raise you a six-pack and take the USA.

Posted by: Hobbitopoly at February 21, 2014 09:25 AM (fk1A8)

400 The ones with ink take it in the stink. ...or at least, that's what people say. Posted by: garrett at February 21, 2014 01:24 PM (vsrOi) Oh we were all over that one

Posted by: Nevergiveup at February 21, 2014 09:25 AM (t3UFN)

401 The ones with ink take it in the stink.

...or at least, that's what people say.

Inferior orifice.

Posted by: Phil R[/i][/b][/i][/b][/s][/s] at February 21, 2014 09:25 AM (WhJf8)

402 "And she did have a nice ass from what I could see..."

Posted by: Nevergiveup at February 21, 2014 01:23 PM (t3UFN)

I had an excellent view, and it was, in fact, a delightful ass.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at February 21, 2014 09:26 AM (QFxY5)

403 Let's not get all crazy here; there are some fantastic bars in Montreal where the women wear just the right amount of clothes. Niagara Falls, Ontario excels at that too. Ah, The Canadian Ballet. It's cultural. Plus pole dancing.

Posted by: BlueStateRebel at February 21, 2014 09:26 AM (7ObY1)

404 And yes, the Quebecois are fucking huge dickheads...though they do have lots of the hot wimmins.

Posted by: Lurking Canuck at February 21, 2014 12:54 PM (BrQrN)


Noticed that on vacation in Montreal. I decided that hot makes up for rude every time.

Posted by: joncelli at February 21, 2014 09:26 AM (RD7QR)

405 400 The ones with ink take it in the stink. I have ink and I'll take it anywhere.

Posted by: Sandy Fluke at February 21, 2014 09:27 AM (7ObY1)

406 Oh we were all over that one

Posted by: Nevergiveup at February 21, 2014 01:25 PM (t3UFN)

I'm leaving it to J.J. Sefton to share with the horde that wonderful bit of dating advice.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at February 21, 2014 09:27 AM (QFxY5)

407 End of two periods. Canada- 1 USA- 0 Well, as they say in figure skating, "It's in the hands of the judges now."

Posted by: Seamus Muldoon at February 21, 2014 09:27 AM (g4TxM)

408 Noticed that on vacation in Montreal. I decided that hot makes up for rude every time.  Posted by: joncelli at February 21, 2014 01:26 PM (RD7QR)

Not in my book.

But...the resulting angry sex does.

Posted by: Sean Bannion [/i][/s][/u][/b] at February 21, 2014 09:28 AM (6T8Ay)

409 I have ink and I'll take it anywhere. Posted by: Sandy Fluke at February 21, 2014 01:27 PM (7ObY1) *** But how do you feel about Moosehead?

Posted by: Seamus Muldoon at February 21, 2014 09:29 AM (g4TxM)

410 Omaha. Omaha.

Posted by: Peyton Manning at February 21, 2014 09:29 AM (6bMeY)

411 We once went on vacation to Montreal when I was a kid. After a few days of being insulted non-stop, followed by getting ripped off by a cabdriver, my dad finally had enough when a French waiter got all mouthy with him. My dad stood right up in the restaurant and said, let's go, we're getting the hell out of here. We walked right out, freshly arrived food still on the table. We drove back down to the Adirondacks and had a very nice if impromptu vacation.

Posted by: BlueStateRebel at February 21, 2014 09:29 AM (7ObY1)

412 &&&&&&&&&&

Posted by: Boss Moss at February 21, 2014 09:30 AM (6bMeY)

413 Canada is obviously winning because of a superior health care system.

Posted by: Prez'nit 404 at February 21, 2014 09:30 AM (Dwehj)

414 "Whichever team   wants it  more,  makes the better halftime  adjustments, will win and move on to the finals."

Posted by: Count de Monet at February 21, 2014 09:31 AM (BAS5M)

415 Yeah, that Nugent Thread will get real interesting.

Posted by: garrett at February 21, 2014 09:32 AM (vsrOi)

416 >>“That should be no surprise!� she noted. “Women are very responsible, particularly younger women." - Jarrett

Uh, maybe it also has something to do with what HHS determined to be mandatory offerings: birth control, etc. Not like *that* was intentional, huh?

It should also be no surprise that young men don't see the need to buy an expensive plan - expensive specifically because it covers all that girls-only stuff.

Posted by: Lizzy at February 21, 2014 09:32 AM (POpqt)

417
ok hobbit your on.  that should at least even things up.

Posted by: Guy Mohawk at February 21, 2014 09:35 AM (n0DEs)

418 415 Yeah, that Nugent Thread will get real interesting. Yikes, I'm staying away from that thing. I sense some banhammering coming up.

Posted by: BlueStateRebel at February 21, 2014 09:37 AM (7ObY1)

419 Let's win one for the Gipper!

Posted by: BlueStateRebel at February 21, 2014 09:37 AM (7ObY1)

420
I hate that TSA commercial with the jeans, making the TSA look like they aren't subhuman.

That girl has a nice butt though.

Posted by: Guy Mohawk at February 21, 2014 09:39 AM (n0DEs)

421 Shouldn't they drop the puck through the hole in the side of the table?

Posted by: Boss Moss at February 21, 2014 09:39 AM (6bMeY)

422 Thoid period...

Posted by: BlueStateRebel at February 21, 2014 09:39 AM (7ObY1)

423 That TSA ad looked totally lesbo with the mute button pushed. I was on the phone with my office and I was very curious about the ad but couldn't turn on the sound.

Posted by: MTF at February 21, 2014 09:41 AM (F58x4)

424 yeah, I'm staying here. That Nugent thread looks like trouble.

Posted by: Seamus Muldoon at February 21, 2014 09:41 AM (g4TxM)

425 Zombie Herb Brooks is what Team USA needs.

Posted by: Truck Monkey at February 21, 2014 09:42 AM (32Ze2)

426 That TSA ad looked totally lesbo with the mute button pushed. I was on the phone with my office and I was very curious about the ad but couldn't turn on the sound. Posted by: MTF at February 21, 2014 01:41 PM (F58x4) *** Yeah, it's for Old Navy, but I had the same reaction.

Posted by: Seamus Muldoon at February 21, 2014 09:42 AM (g4TxM)

427
Looks like the Canucks are gonna play pump and dump in the 3rd.

Posted by: Guy Mohawk at February 21, 2014 09:42 AM (n0DEs)

428 I wish Amanda Kessel was here to explain why her brother hasn't yet scored

Posted by: MTF at February 21, 2014 09:42 AM (F58x4)

429 This looks like a fucking Canadian power play.

Posted by: MTF at February 21, 2014 09:45 AM (F58x4)

430 I wish Amanda Knox were here to show me the meaning of an "Italian job."

Posted by: BlueStateRebel at February 21, 2014 09:45 AM (7ObY1)

431 Kessler is better looking

Posted by: MTF at February 21, 2014 09:47 AM (F58x4)

432 We had the live stream going on the TV in the conference room here at work. It wasn't long after we lost it that my boss claimed he was going out to get something to eat. I expect we won't see him until after the game is over.

A heavy rain storm is threatening the power now so I'm counting on the horde for updates, atleast until the UPS shuts down.

Posted by: Retread at February 21, 2014 09:47 AM (G+w7R)

433 #Kessel#

Posted by: MTF at February 21, 2014 09:47 AM (F58x4)

434 They need a basket.

Posted by: Boss Moss at February 21, 2014 09:49 AM (6bMeY)

435 We have to put bodies on Price.

Posted by: garrett at February 21, 2014 09:49 AM (vsrOi)

436 Ace is loaded for bear (and he is correct, but being hyperbolic) in the Nugent thread.

You guys are more fun.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at February 21, 2014 09:49 AM (QFxY5)

437 Right now we are getting pounded. The Canucks are camping out in front of Quick. The Canadian team is using the bigger ice really well and they clear rebounds instantly 13 minutes left though

Posted by: MTF at February 21, 2014 09:51 AM (F58x4)

438 US Team hint: shot the puck at the holes not the goalie

Posted by: MikeH at February 21, 2014 09:51 AM (ZdA3v)

439
holy crap. the oblather jinx is strong.

Posted by: Guy Mohawk at February 21, 2014 09:52 AM (n0DEs)

440 440 holy crap. the oblather jinx is strong. Posted by: Guy Mohawk at February 21, 2014 01:52 PM (n0DEs) It helps Obie to have Satan's non-published cell phone number

Posted by: MikeH at February 21, 2014 09:53 AM (ZdA3v)

441 Yikes, I'm staying away from that thing. I sense some banhammering coming up.

Yup.


I went out for lunch, watched part of the game even though I don't quite understand what I'm seeing, and when I returned the TV in the breakroom was showing Kardashians.  Time to start circulating my resume.

Posted by: HR at February 21, 2014 09:54 AM (ZKzrr)

442 Omaha.

Posted by: Boss Moss at February 21, 2014 09:54 AM (6bMeY)

443 What is it that Fallon does? Posted by: RWC at February 21, 2014 12:58 PM (fWAjv) Be a millennial- friendly, LIV propagandistic shill? I didn't mean to but I turned to NBC during setting up my TIVO, he, Will Ferrel And Michelle Obama did a bad atempt at an SNL skit where all of them played valley girls and Michelle hawked kale chips. It was awful; you could practically see her place the jester's crown on his head, anoint him as entertainer for teh one. I was embarrassed for Jimmy.

Posted by: LizLem at February 21, 2014 09:55 AM (jUtTt)

444 Orlon needed to be much quicker on that shot

Posted by: MTF at February 21, 2014 09:55 AM (F58x4)

445 TIME OUT!

Posted by: Andy Ried at February 21, 2014 09:57 AM (32Ze2)

446 This is a good  time for a timeout.

Posted by: Andy Reid at February 21, 2014 09:57 AM (BAS5M)

447 40 seconds left in Canada power play, 8:30 left in the game, still 1-0. The ice has been tilted Canada's way the whole game.

Posted by: Seamus Muldoon at February 21, 2014 09:57 AM (g4TxM)

448 "Orpik" not Orlon. Fucking Apple auto complete

Posted by: MTF at February 21, 2014 09:58 AM (F58x4)

449 446 TIME OUT! Posted by: Andy Ried at February 21, 2014 01:57 PM (32Ze2) I don't think they can hear you in Sochi, type louder

Posted by: MikeH at February 21, 2014 09:58 AM (ZdA3v)

450 Back at full strength 7.40 left

Posted by: MTF at February 21, 2014 09:58 AM (F58x4)

451 they should keep pro hockey players out of the olympics, go back to amateurs.  better for the sport.  you can't get a serious team together without playing together.  just throw a couple of pros on the ice and hope for the best, yeah great strategy.

Posted by: runner at February 21, 2014 09:58 AM (yrk2K)

452

The ice has been tilted Canada's way the whole game.

 

 

See!  It happens!!!

Posted by: Hank Johnson at February 21, 2014 09:58 AM (BAS5M)

453 6 and a half minutes left. Canada playing keep away.

Posted by: Seamus Muldoon at February 21, 2014 09:59 AM (g4TxM)

454 Parisi has done nothing in this game

Posted by: MTF at February 21, 2014 10:00 AM (F58x4)

455 Stastny to Pacioretti a good scoring chance- misses high.

Posted by: Seamus Muldoon at February 21, 2014 10:00 AM (g4TxM)

456 Thanks for the updates. Hope the battery back-up lasts through 7 more minutes.

Posted by: Retread at February 21, 2014 10:00 AM (G+w7R)

457 Wow. Quick. Keeps giving the US a chance.

Posted by: Hate Miser at February 21, 2014 10:01 AM (QpTfm)

458 USA pressing the play a little more. under 5 minutes

Posted by: Seamus Muldoon at February 21, 2014 10:01 AM (g4TxM)

459 452 they should keep pro hockey players out of the olympics, go back to amateurs. better for the sport. you can't get a serious team together without playing together. just throw a couple of pros on the ice and hope for the best, yeah great strategy.

Posted by: runner at February 21, 2014 01:58 PM (yrk2K) 

---

most national ice hockey associations have gone to a national team program where the same kids will keep coming together from across the country for national tournaments. Between that and the World Championships it's not like these guys have never played together.

Posted by: Future Illegal Immigrant at February 21, 2014 10:02 AM (OPg+h)

460
Finally a shot.  they need to just throw it to the net.

Never up, never in.

Posted by: Guy Mohawk at February 21, 2014 10:02 AM (n0DEs)

461 I can't believe Saad isn't on this team. We need a power forward right now.

Posted by: garrett at February 21, 2014 10:03 AM (vsrOi)

462 Sid the Squid plays keep away in the offensive zone. They are killing off this clock. Stoppage with 4:00 left.

Posted by: Seamus Muldoon at February 21, 2014 10:04 AM (g4TxM)

463 USA has gotten in the offensive zone several times, but getting only wide angle shots and no rebounds. 2:26 to go.

Posted by: Seamus Muldoon at February 21, 2014 10:05 AM (g4TxM)

464 Carlson with a sick D play.

Posted by: garrett at February 21, 2014 10:06 AM (vsrOi)

465 2:00 minutes left. This ain't gonna happen is it?

Posted by: Hate Miser at February 21, 2014 10:06 AM (QpTfm)

466 come on, dammit SCORE for le fuque's sake.

Posted by: BlueStateRebel at February 21, 2014 10:06 AM (7ObY1)

467 Canada 2 on 1, broken up by a sliding save by US.

Posted by: Seamus Muldoon at February 21, 2014 10:06 AM (g4TxM)

468 Two minutes left. This is when the Canadian women made the game interesting. Maybe our guys can too. We are pressing the puck more in the zone so you never know

Posted by: MTF at February 21, 2014 10:06 AM (F58x4)

469 Time to say fuck it and pull Quick for the extra skater?

Posted by: BlueStateRebel at February 21, 2014 10:07 AM (7ObY1)

470 Pull the fucking goalie!

Posted by: MTF at February 21, 2014 10:07 AM (F58x4)

471 Goalie pulled.

Posted by: Hate Miser at February 21, 2014 10:07 AM (QpTfm)

472 Empty net USA- :45 left

Posted by: Seamus Muldoon at February 21, 2014 10:07 AM (g4TxM)

473 last chance denied.

Posted by: Guy Mohawk at February 21, 2014 10:08 AM (n0DEs)

474 Fuuuuuuucccccccccckkkkkkkkk!!!!!!

Posted by: Hate Miser at February 21, 2014 10:08 AM (QpTfm)

475 1-0 final

Posted by: Seamus Muldoon at February 21, 2014 10:08 AM (g4TxM)

476 Crap

Posted by: grammie winger at February 21, 2014 10:08 AM (oMKp3)

477 I think Bergeron won every face off he took

Posted by: MTF at February 21, 2014 10:08 AM (F58x4)

478

Sacre Bleu!

Posted by: Count de Monet at February 21, 2014 10:08 AM (BAS5M)

479 Crowd sourcing hockey play-by-play- what a concept.

Posted by: Seamus Muldoon at February 21, 2014 10:08 AM (g4TxM)

480 Goddamn fucking snowmonkeys

Posted by: garrett at February 21, 2014 10:09 AM (vsrOi)

481 1 goal... 1 measly damn goal...

Posted by: Hate Miser at February 21, 2014 10:09 AM (QpTfm)

482 U.S.eh!

Posted by: Seamus Muldoon at February 21, 2014 10:09 AM (g4TxM)

483 Our coaching wasn't the best. We played poorly too, in the second period and a good part of the third

Posted by: MTF at February 21, 2014 10:09 AM (F58x4)

484 Fuck fuckity fuck fuck fuck. I blame Booooosh. Fuck. Now I have to take le shit from my Canadian friends. FUCK!!!!!

Posted by: BlueStateRebel at February 21, 2014 10:10 AM (7ObY1)

485 Good Luck with Finland guys. They were the team I feared the most.

Posted by: Future Illegal Immigrant at February 21, 2014 10:10 AM (OPg+h)

486 Congrats to Canada

Posted by: MikeH at February 21, 2014 10:10 AM (ZdA3v)

487 TFG curse intact, it would appear.

Posted by: Blacque Jacques Shellacque at February 21, 2014 10:10 AM (AQTz3)

488 Now I have to take le shit from my Canadian friends.


Haha...

It was a great game! 

Posted by: EC at February 21, 2014 10:11 AM (GQ8sn)

489 Congratulations Canada. Go Sweden !

Posted by: grammie winger at February 21, 2014 10:12 AM (oMKp3)

490 pretty terrible offensive performance, just clearing the puck and praying for a good bounce, I felt like I was watching the american soccer team. Great defense by Canada, gave no easy shots.

Posted by: Adam Smith's Invisible Pimp Hand at February 21, 2014 10:12 AM (WdbF7)

491 Thanks for the updates.

Posted by: Retread at February 21, 2014 10:12 AM (G+w7R)

492 on well. bronze is nice.

Posted by: Guy Mohawk at February 21, 2014 10:12 AM (n0DEs)

493 Yeah. Congrats to Canada. The best team won today.

Posted by: South Korea at February 21, 2014 10:13 AM (F58x4)

494 488 TFG curse intact, it would appear. You said it. And the worst part is, I'm sure the fuckstick JEF knows nothing about hockey to begin with.

Posted by: BlueStateRebel at February 21, 2014 10:15 AM (7ObY1)

495 I tip my you to you, Canada.

Posted by: USA at February 21, 2014 10:16 AM (QpTfm)

496 Best part of this game for me is no one got hurt and Quick did a great job.

Posted by: MikeH at February 21, 2014 10:16 AM (ZdA3v)

497 At least we beat Russia. Wish I had been able to see that game live.

Posted by: LizLem at February 21, 2014 10:19 AM (jUtTt)

498 Bring on the Filthy Scandis!

Posted by: Holdfast at February 21, 2014 10:21 AM (JA7G/)

499 So Canada has to take Bieber back, then?

Posted by: OregonMuse at February 21, 2014 10:23 AM (xm1A1)

500 Their set of defensemen is the best you will ever see in international play. I still really started to beleive this was the year. USA hockey is getting better and better. More depth to pick from than ever before.

Posted by: Dave S. at February 21, 2014 10:26 AM (JCIjD)

501 I know hockey s always a goalie game, but holy crap was this a goalie game. Huge props to Quick - he got to play target/punching bag for an all-star NHL team and only let in one measly goal. Price was great too, but Quick faced a barrage.

Posted by: Holdfast at February 21, 2014 10:28 AM (JA7G/)

502 Late to the figure skating topic, work got busy... My take was that Yuna should have skated a harder program technically, if she was really set on winning; the Russian's starting scores or her long program were way higher after they were practically dead even in scores from the first day. But her big moment was four years ago; anything else is gravy for her. That being said, while the Russian was great I think she was wildly over scored. Eighteen points higher than her previous best score ?? Give me a break. But everything is so subjective. Eh, at least the Yulia phenom didn't medal, something about her bugged me. Also, how emotionally manipulative is it to play a holocaust victim in your free skate? Yeesh. Oh, and our celebs/politicians could take a page from Yuna Kim; donated her whole yearly salary to natural disaster victims. Is richer than god but very giving of her money.

Posted by: LizLem at February 21, 2014 10:31 AM (jUtTt)

503 We get Bieber and the Canadians get Ackerman. This is not right.

Posted by: Goatweed at February 21, 2014 10:51 AM (8HrdX)

504 #155 For Fenelon about "canada" the Indian word:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1jG58nghRo

Posted by: [/i]andycanuck[/b] at February 21, 2014 11:21 AM (14um2)

505 Somebody should ask Aackerman who she's pulling for in the gold medal game, since she's half Swedish (the good half, I hasten to mention).

Posted by: MTF, descendant of Swedish illegal immigrants at February 21, 2014 11:41 AM (F58x4)

506 America's Hat wins again.

Groan.

Posted by: miked at February 21, 2014 12:44 PM (xaIQZ)

507 I wish I had seen this earlier so that I could comment before the game. So much dumb "analysis." Obviously, the story of this game (and Canada's entire tournament) was their stifling defense. Apparently, no one learned anything from the Super Bowl, when the Seahawks defense throttled the record-setting Broncos offense. This was basically the hockey version of that.

Everyone focused on Canada's lack of scoring. No one was talking about the fact that they had allowed just three goals in the entire tournament (two deflections and a trick play right out of the Mighty Ducks playbook). Anyway, I was far from convinced that Canada would win the game (though I thought they would), but the dumbest thing is that Drew thinks that the US would win a best-of-seven against Canada. No way. Canada would win in six at most. They're just quite a bit better than the Americans.

Posted by: John at February 21, 2014 06:05 PM (yp/39)

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