Clicks and Clippings: Getting ready for Super Sunday
by hockeymomof2 on Feb 20, 2010 1:59 PM EST
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Get your weekend chores in order by 3 pm tomorrow, and then get comfortable and behold what has the potential to be the three best Olympic hockey games you could ask for, steeped in skill and national rivalry, to be played out for your wonder and enjoyment, back-to-back-to-back on Sunday. Here's the line-up:
3pm EST: Russia takes on the Czech Republic on NBC
7:45pm EST: Canada vs USA on MSNBC
Midnight EST: Finland vs Sweden on MSNBC
The top 4 teams going into this hockey marathon? Team USA, the Czech Republic, Finland and Sweden stand at the top of the standings with 2 regulation wins, or 6 points each. Click on the countries above to refresh yourself on the host of talent each team brings to the rink.
The entire press corps of hockey media is drooling with anticipation of this triple-header. Here are just 2 pieces to get you in the mood:
Super Sunday: Hockey rivals square off with plenty at stake - Craig Custance On Sunday, three of the world's best rivalries will be played in a hockey tripleheader expected to be as intense as anything in these Olympic Games. Canada plays the United States, Russia plays the Czech Republic and Finland plays Sweden.
Ice Hockey: Golden rematches set for Super Sunday National Hockey League stars will be pitted against their arch rivals Sunday in Olympic rematches of the past three finals.
After the jump, more on these games, a little bit on Friday's late night beat-down of Finland over Germany, and even a few stories that don't take place in Vancouver.
What's at stake on Super Sunday?
What's at stake Sunday, other than entire nations' earning bragging rights built on decades of history between these rivals? Every team would like to finish in the top 4 in the standings, and earn a bye to the quarter-finals. Here's a great page to track the standings. Men's Ice Hockey : Standings and results from the Olympic Games official site. Bonus: If you click on the flags across the top you get to the roster stats for each team. Looking at this, you'll need to know the tiebreaking procedures:
The following criteria will be used in the order presented to determine this ranking following completion of the Preliminary Round (1D - 12D):
o Higher position in the group
o Higher number of points
o Better goal difference
o Higher number of goals scored for
o Better 2009 IIHF World Ranking
And if you'd rather someone just figured it out for you, here's a fanpost for you: Your Olympic men's post-preliminary playoff scenarios! - Japers' Rink A Caps' fan stayed up till 4am last night to work through 64 scenarios to determine who gets a bye in the next round. Enjoy the fruits of his obsession here (or you could just wait till Monday).
Also, check in on these mainstream and new media sites covering Ice Hockey in Vancouver for the latest re-caps, features and analysis:
More on Sunday's USA vs Canada game
The New York Times prepares their readers for the game between the Canada and the USA with ‘A Great Day for Hockey’ As the U.S. Faces Canada in Vancouver - NYTimes.com (Mostly I liked their photo)
The Roster statistics thus far for individual players for Team USA Men's Ice Hockey and for Team Canada Men's Ice Hockey
Shanny Says blog: Olympic thoughts - NHL.com Read Brendan Shanahan who is blogging from the games: While watching Team Canada squeak out a shootout victory against the Swiss, I couldn't help but wonder what coach Ron Wilson and General Manager Brian Burke were thinking.
Team USA's focus, excitement turn toward showdown against Canada - ESPN The United States' uneven win may be an indication of the Americans' anticipation of Sunday's showdown against host Canada.
'Brothers' USA, Canada face off Sunday with pool lead on line - USATODAY.com When Patrick Kane grew up in Buffalo, he remembers playing in Toronto where the debating was as heated as the competition.
Canada and U.S. are legit hockey rivals | Toronto Sun "There’s a lot of talent in the U.S. right now" said Team Canada executive director Steve Yzerman. "This is a legitimate rivarly and they’re a legitimate rival....The game is growing in the States and we can bad mouth the NHL that we’re in all these bad markets, but what’s happened in those markets is you’re starting to see hockey players developed. You’re starting to see players from Calfornia and St. Louis and other places where there were no players before." (As the mother of 2 boys who play youth hockey in North Carolina I really enjoyed this comment)
USA Hockey produced a lengthy USA Hockey Media guide: 250 pages on all three Olympic Ice Hockey teams. Among other pages of interest, Tim Gleason appears on pages 17-18.
Bring on Canada - 2010 Olympics - Yahoo! Sports After dismantling Norway, the U.S. men's hockey team is set up for its game against Canada. "That’s OK," U.S. goaltender Ryan Miller said, smiling. "The whole house is going to be against us Sunday."
Juggling lines helped spark U.S. offense - NHL.com Team Canada will see a different look from Team USA Sunday as coach Ron Wilson is remaking his lines to get more offense.
Finland's shut-out of Germany and the big game vs Sweden
via d.yimg.com
There's our boy, #15, above, potting the first goal for Team Finland last night. Ruutu with Hurricanes' teammate Joni Pitkanen contributed success vs Germany in the wee hours last night. Here's one re-cap The Hockey News: Selanne sets all-time Olympic scoring record in Finns' 5-0 victory over Germany The Finns are hungry to redeem themselves after losing the gold medal to Sweden in 2006.
In case you just couldn't stay awake, here's a link to see the video of all 5 of Finland's goals last night. And the 5th goal was indeed Pitkanen's (despite the call of the NBC announcer)
Here are the current roster stats for Team Finland after two games. Ruutu is 3rd for TOI among forwards, only behind Teemu Selanne and Mikko Koivu. Pitkanen is enjoying a respite from the grueling minutes he gives us every night as a Hurricane, here averaging less than 20 minutes/game. He is also 3rd for TOI for D-men, behind Sami Salo and Kimmo Timonen.
The Team Finland media guide is available and covers all events and all Finnish athletes, each wearing those less-than-flattering open-neck shirts. To save you some time: Joni Pitkanen page 34 , Tuomo Ruutu page 45.
And last, this post will frame the history of the Finn's rivalry with Sweden. Battle with Sweden is personal for Finland - NHL.com While the Finnish hockey program has taken great strides, there’s still something to prove any time a game against rival nation Sweden comes along.
TV coverage and frustration with the quality thereof
Tales of NBC Angst: Bad hockey terminology, hotel CNBC failure Puck Daddy introduces a new mini-feature: Tales of NBC Angst. Email us with your scheduling nightmares, announcer gaffes, missed goals or general annoyance.
NBC will do it its way as long as ratings rule -- GazetteXtra For the first time since 2004, something beat Fox’s "American Idol" juggernaut between 9 and 10 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday.
NBC.com's Ice Hockey page with videos, photos, and links to live-streaming video of the games.
Back at home
Canes Now - Maurice stays tuned to hockey Paul Maurice said he thought the Canes' Eric Staal has played a grinding style, the kind the Canadians need. He mentioned a couple of hits by Tuomo Ruutu early in Finland's first game, and noted defenseman Tim Gleason has given the U.S. just the kind of play Team USA official expected when they added him to the team.
The Hockey News: Ask Adam: The replacements I'm a huge Canes fan and I'm wondering what you think about the Ray Whitney situation. Do you think he will be dealt? Is Carolina's asking price too high in your opinion? Matt, Richmond Hill, Ont. Just the fact that there's a "huge Canes fan" in Ontario was newsworthy to me.
Tlusty providing experience for Rats - (Troyrecord.com) With his impressive play, Jiri Tlusty is clearly showing poise beyond his years and not only because he’s emerged as one of Albany’s top offensive threats with eight (five goals-three assists) in 11 games.
With the River Rats packing it up for Charlotte after this season, the Capital district is wooing other American League franchises to relocate to Albany. It's getting contentious: Maine senator jumps into Pirates-to-Albany fray - timesunion.com - Albany NY
Southeast: Good future growing on the farm - NHL.com - Division Notebooks If their prospects continue to develop the way they have so far, it looks like the Southeast Division teams are in good shape moving forward.
Just for fun
Hilary Duff And Hockey Player Mike Comrie Are Engaged! " Hollywood Crush First Fisherwood. Now, we have Duffrie?
via www.mtv.com
USA Hockey A Look inside Team USA's dressing room (Ryan Suter is the only player in the photo spread.)
Kane and ice dancers? U.S., Canada hockey stars talk downtime - Fourth-Place Medal "To be honest, I'm interested in seeing the curling. I've never gotten into it before, but I've played it on Wii, which I got for Christmas. I'd like to see how it is live," said Team USA's Bobby Ryan. "It's a strategic sport. I've never done it myself. Just on Wii."
Vancouver Ice Hockey quiz Take it now and tell us how you did!
Finally, for all you science geek puckheads: Science of the Olympic Winter Games - Slapshot Physics (Hockey) Take a look.
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I’ll second that +1 and even add 11 more to it.
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
Ummm – not much to report as it turned out. I actually fell asleep early in the 1st intermission of the Fin vs Ger game. When I came down at 8am, all but one boy was sound of sleep, propped up on furniture in odd ways, a few snoring. Good news: All my beer was accounted for. They finished 2 12-packs of soda though, and woke up for pancakes at 9am. All were gone by noon. Overall I think they did very well and my son considers me his hero. That’s the best part.
My new “teenager” is sleeping it off now. We have to leave in an hour or so for a hockey game in Garner. Tournament time!
by hockeymomof2 on Feb 20, 2010 4:28 PM EST up reply actions
If people right-click on the graphic and select open in new window, they too will enjoy the eye candy you found. I had no idea she could look that way. Maxim has a way with women, that’s for sure.
by hockeymomof2 on Feb 20, 2010 4:30 PM EST up reply actions
Hmm, I still can’t seem to get it. Guess I just don’t have as much experience posting pictures as you ladies seem to!
Still not a crook!
WOW! I would sooo leave my wife for that! How you doing? My name is Eric.
Curling is like HOCKEY......without goals, hockey sticks, and hockey players.
Jeremy Roenick is talking about how impressed he is with the Finns on MSNBC right now during the Swiss vs Norway game.
Nope HM2 no pic…must have been a corrupt file…have fun @ the turnament…and who’d ah thought 3-3 after 2 between the Swiss & Norway !! And many fans really don’t care if Roenick is impressed…I’m waiting for MM to give him a Tim Gleason A knuckle Sandwhich !! USA,USA,USA OMG !! Is that U Hockey MOM ?? Caniac Steve inadvertly druels…and turns to run away…
Relax !! Even Micro Wave Popcorn takes time !! Go Canes !!
Justin Peters
Hey, the paper in Naples has a story on Justin Peters.
http://www.naplesnews.com/news/2010/feb/20/blades-page-peters-points-time-florida-after-gradu/
there are many canes fans all over canada
not just in ontario, but even in quebec…most of us remember the whalers, which were only a 4 hour drive from the border and my favourite team growing up as a child. don’t forget your roots!
Thank you – That’s wonderful! Please consider Canes Country your link to the now – we welcome everyone who considers him/herself a member of the Caniac Nation. And yes, I think we all remember the whale.
by hockeymomof2 on Feb 20, 2010 9:44 PM EST up reply actions
I’m wondering about the 8 who are rooting for Canada tomorrow: Are you Canadians? or Big Staal-lovers? contrarians? Just curious.
:cough canescup cough:
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
he probably had all 8 votes or maybe 4, empty net has the other 4??
"That’s what happens when you suck" - Tim Gleason
Jen – did you read the USA Hockey media guide page on Timmy? It had some hobbies and interests of his that were new to me. Wondered if these were news to you (and T-Leaf) as well.
by hockeymomof2 on Feb 20, 2010 10:10 PM EST up reply actions
I did and was not aware that he spoke spanish, or wanted to open a restaurant..was news to me!!
"That’s what happens when you suck" - Tim Gleason
I am surprised. I thought you knew all things Gleason!
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
He’s like one of those onion people – you learn things in layers….
by hockeymomof2 on Feb 20, 2010 10:18 PM EST up reply actions
I thought “reading” and “boating” were a little quieter and non-competitive than I expected. I also noticed he didn’t mention CanesCountry as one of his favorite websites……
by hockeymomof2 on Feb 20, 2010 10:17 PM EST up reply actions
Don’t know about that – this was the original Gleason for Emperor campaign headquarters…He’d be among friends.
by hockeymomof2 on Feb 20, 2010 10:19 PM EST up reply actions
Have y’all read the Canes Media Guide? Because I’m 99% sure all that’s in there.
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
I had quite a while ago. Mostly I look at the player bios on the Canes’ site.
by hockeymomof2 on Feb 20, 2010 10:21 PM EST up reply actions
See?
Tim has a girlfriend and spends his summers in Clarkston, MI… He enjoys jet skiing and golf in the off-season, and took part in the United States Olympic orientation camp in August… His favorite hockey team growing up was Detroit and his favorite player was Steve Yzerman… His first youth team was Little Caesars in Michigan…Tim is involved with charities supporting cancer research and women’s hockey and also works with a foundation that supports veterans wounded in battle…His favorite movie is Braveheart, favorite television show is Rescue Me, favorite
magazine is Maxim and favorite books are James Patterson books… The mostplayed song on his iPod is "People are Crazy" by Billy Currington… Tim’s most prized possession is a Wayne Gretzky autographed stick… His favorite food is sushi and favorite Web sites are Hotmail.com, YouTube.com and hockeyfights.com… The person from history he would most like to meet is George Washington and the current celebrity he would most like to meet is Megan Fox… His favorite holiday is Christmas and favorite vacation spot is Cabo… He wears number 6 because it was his number in junior hockey… Tim speaks Spanish and likes to watch movies
and play cards to kill time on the road… His game-day ritual includes going for a walk and reading the newspaper… Tim hopes to own a restaurant when his hockey career is over… His favorite athlete outside of hockey is Brett Favre… His all-time favorite former teammate is Mattias Norstrom and his favorite thing about playing pro hockey is doing what he always dreamed of doing… His favorite road arena is the Bell Centre, favorite road city is Montreal and favorite team to play against is Detroit… Tim’s favorite thing to do in the Triangle is go to North Hills.
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
Wow that was a lot longer than I thought.
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
ha ha!! they have updated that quite a bit since the last last time I saw it, Canescup saw that post from across the room and asked if it was an A-Dog post!!! ROFL!!
"That’s what happens when you suck" - Tim Gleason
Hahaha it is a little A.Dog like isn’t it?
And they update it every season. It’s one of my favorite signals that the season is about to start. The things you learn about these guys…
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
Next season it’ll be different I’m sure.
I love that the two people he wants to meet are George Washington and Megan Fox. He’s all over the map.
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
But once again, totally honest. Maxim? Sheez.
by hockeymomof2 on Feb 20, 2010 10:34 PM EST up reply actions
at least he didn’t say playboy, although it may as well be…
"That’s what happens when you suck" - Tim Gleason
He did say he wanted to named Hugh (for Hefner) if he could change, didn’t he?
by hockeymomof2 on Feb 20, 2010 10:36 PM EST up reply actions
And Ruutu said Jussi. – that was a great one.
by hockeymomof2 on Feb 20, 2010 10:37 PM EST up reply actions
80 something years old and not in control of all of his faculties? Sounds like a dream come true. ;)
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
while that may be true there arent many 80 yr olds who have live in 18 yr old GF’s and unlimited supply of little blue pills
"That’s what happens when you suck" - Tim Gleason
It’s so gross. Have you heard those girls talk? They might as well be made of plastic for all they have going on between the ears.
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
ROFL, I don’t think their intellectual prowess is what he’s after
"That’s what happens when you suck" - Tim Gleason
I thought you were gonna say legs, not ears.
by hockeymomof2 on Feb 20, 2010 10:44 PM EST up reply actions
Oh my. This thread has taken a one way trip right into the gutter.
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
Yup. I think we may need some hockey player eye candy to make up for the Maxim shots earlier on in the thread.
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
I better get to bed. I have another squirt game in the morning. And a few hockey games to watch tomorrow. But any eyecandy you can find I’ll be sure to enjoy before heading off to Cary in the morning.
by hockeymomof2 on Feb 20, 2010 10:47 PM EST up reply actions
Gee Who knew Tim Gleason was such a complete guy ??
Relax !! Even Micro Wave Popcorn takes time !! Go Canes !!
by CaniacSteve on Feb 20, 2010 11:10 PM EST up reply actions
ADog is really settling in to the blog mood tho, don’t ya think? He’ll be making double-entendre comments in the gamethreads by next season I think. (hope he reads this)
by hockeymomof2 on Feb 20, 2010 10:36 PM EST up reply actions
whoa, he goes on hockeyfights.com?! i love that website, i was just watching some of his fights on it last night…
by silent_shadow36 on Feb 20, 2010 10:33 PM EST up reply actions
damn he has a hat on?? I hadn’t noticed with all the muscles and tattoos ;)
"That’s what happens when you suck" - Tim Gleason
yea, it took me a while to notice it…
by silent_shadow36 on Feb 20, 2010 11:08 PM EST up reply actions
he does have some pretty sweet tattoos :) (and muscles)
"That’s what happens when you suck" - Tim Gleason
I think there may be more now.
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
I like backup goalies.
Curling is like HOCKEY......without goals, hockey sticks, and hockey players.
Jen – that looks like you in the goalie gear. Really – I never knew.
by hockeymomof2 on Feb 21, 2010 3:54 PM EST up reply actions
Olympic hottie part two
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
And sadly almost never shirtless.
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
At least once or twice a season there should be a shirtless photo requirement. Maybe we can get that in the next CBA.
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
We may have to talk to each player rep individually. Gee what a hardship.
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
Yes we will. Who is our player rep? Is it E.Cole?
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
Hmmm…. although my favorite Olympian is also a Hurricane, I have a couple of ideas for contributions that I’ll attempt to post later.
In the meantime, this is too awesome not to share. There’s a poster at LGC who is actually in Vancouver and was at the Finland/Germany game last night.
Check out this video about how the players entered the ice last night for warmups!
Sees the world through ruuu-colored glasses...
Sisu
Thats hilaroius, they are probably so tired of it, although I’m not???
"That’s what happens when you suck" - Tim Gleason
Me neither. It’s on my iPod as is the Nickelback song they used in the open this year which BTW, they refilmed and re-did! I was shocked and dismayed to look up on Saturday and see myself in the video. Oy.
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
Luckily I wasn’t doing anything really weird or humilating.
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
Like not being able to spell...
*humiliating
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
how funny. But then it reminds me I still miss Jussi.
by hockeymomof2 on Feb 21, 2010 8:09 AM EST up reply actions
sorry i’m having trouble with google translations today so you’ll have to translate this on your own, but according to this Finnish website, Ruutu is the sexiest single Finn male
by silent_shadow36 on Feb 20, 2010 11:25 PM EST reply actions
Is that the woman pauhau…something something one?
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
Yeah, I don’t think HM ever got a successful translation on that one. I may have to take it on as a pet project.
Sees the world through ruuu-colored glasses...
Sisu
Yes, I voted for Canada not so much for Staal but more because I hate B. Burke.
Final score 5-3 Canada.
Curling is like HOCKEY......without goals, hockey sticks, and hockey players.
me too but i like Timmy better than Staal, so i’m rooting for USA
by silent_shadow36 on Feb 21, 2010 12:25 PM EST up reply actions
Same here...
And, well, I live in the US. ;)
by Raccoon Fink on Feb 21, 2010 4:00 PM EST up reply actions
The only thing I have seen around are some generic USA Hockey T’s at Target, have you checked The Eye? I thought they were supposed to get some stuff?
"That’s what happens when you suck" - Tim Gleason
did you check Dicks Sporting Goods?
by silent_shadow36 on Feb 21, 2010 11:59 AM EST up reply actions
The game between Canada and the USA is going to be an epic battle. Miller has to have a better game than Hiller did the other night for USA to have a chance. Staal has pretty much been a non-factor…. but I fully expect him to come out ready for this one. Brodeur is also going to be ready for this game. Beers are chillin…. GO USA!
Miller needs to be great, but I don’t think he has to be quite as stellar as Hiller was the other night. We have much more firepower offensively than the Swiss did, but you’re right, we certainly don’t want to get into a shootout with these guys.
Still not a crook!
something to pass the time some quotes from The Emperor
"That’s what happens when you suck" - Tim Gleason
I’ve been sick all this weekend which means I’ve either been in bed watching the Olympics or on the sofa watching Olympics, and have watched a good bit of curling. I’m kind of getting into it. There’s quite of bit of strategy. Both the Mens and Womens USA teams were in some intense matches yesterday.
I wish there was more snowboarding on today.
More Olympic Favorites.
A non-Hurricane Olympic favorite…
Since y’all all went USA, I’ll switch it up and… SURPRISE… I’ll go Finn. Now, he doesn’t hold a candle to his linemate, but I will admit I also enjoy watching Val Filppula when he’s on the ice.
Sees the world through ruuu-colored glasses...
Sisu
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