Clicks and Clippings: Wednesday's Olympic Action is Four "Game 7's" and Open Thread
by hockeymomof2 on Feb 24, 2010 2:07 PM EST
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If Sunday's Olympic hockey contests pitting rivals vs rivals was to your liking, then get ready for today' s four quarter-final elimination games, with the high-speed, bone-crunching do-or-die match-up of Russia vs Canada at the center of the attention.
Here's the schedule for Wednesday:
3:00pm USA vs Switzerland in a rematch of the first game of these Olympics. (NBC)
7:30pm Canada vs Russia (CNBC) Yes, it's true for every game today that the loser goes home with no medal for these Olympics. For this game, that's a stunner any way you look at it. (For those interested in TV ratings, the sub-title is Crosby vs Ovechkin.)
10:00pm Finland vs the Czech Republic (CNBC) to be played at the 2nd smaller ice rink in Vancouver.
Midnight Sweden vs Slovakia (CNBC)
After the jump some links on what they're saying about these games, who's saying it, and some NHL news too. The Hurricanes are back at practice at the RecZone at 2pm, with young defensman Alexandre Picard joining his new team for the first time since he was part of the trade that sent Matt Cullen to the Senators before the break.
Please feel free to use this post as the Open Thread for the games. If it gets large, we'll start another.
Looking at some numbers
Interesting Numbers From Olympics Preliminary Round - From The Rink Our Always Astute Cory Lavalette takes an in-depth look at some less-obvious statistics through the 2010 Olympic Men's Hockey's preliminary round, plus some all-time records that are ready to fall. Great stuff.
Olympic Rosters: The Salary Cap Edition - Fear The Fin Bob "the Boss" Waeghe did some number crunching comparing salaries for Canada and the US rosters yesterday. Then I found this post, from last month over at Fear the Fin: From Slovakia to Sweden, take a look at how much 6 of the contending Olympic Teams are paid when they are working.
Stories on the Teams and the Players in Vancouver
U.S. wounded warriors root on Team USA - NHL.com - All-Access Vancouver Team USA has a special group of supporters rooting them to Olympic success, American servicemen and women in Iraq and Afghanistan.
In net, USA's Ryan Miller is backbone of gold hockey hope - USATODAY.com Ryan Miller admits to being a recovering perfectionist.
NHL.com has put up some great video spots, and keeps them short for easy online viewing. Updated all day long - click over and check it out. Player interviews, Brian Burke, sit downs with Ovechkin and Crosby on what they expect today. Pierre McGuire picks his winners: Sweden, Finland, USA. For the BIG GAME, he really likes what he saw from the Canadians last night, specifically Eric Staal with Crosby and Jarome Iginla - but can't pick a winner in this battle, other than hockey fans who get to watch.
Jim Craig sees magic in U.S. Olympic squad - NHL.com - All-Access Vancouver That Miracle on Ice story is just too good to forget.
Five reasons why Canada will defeat the Russians - Puck Daddy (Greg Wyshynski)
Olympic hockey pressure: Game 7 after Game 7, just what stars love - USATODAY.com To understand the pressure level of Olympic hockey, you have to think of every Stanley Cup playoff series coming down to one game. From now on in the Olympic tournament, it's just Game 7 after Game 7.
2010 Winter Olympics -- Keys to the game for Team USA's quarterfinals clash vs. Switzerland - ESPN Heading into Wednesday's quarterfinal game between the United States and Switzerland, we take a look at what's at stake for the Americans. Video previewing both the Canadians' game vs the Russians. Brings up a good point: While everyone's hyping Crosby vs Ovechkin, what about Sidney Crosby vs Evgeni Malkin?
USA hockey players : the next American Idols?
via www.etonline.com
Battle Of The Olympians! Who's Your Fave On Team USA!? Entertainment Tonight has this Olympic Fan poll for you: Ryan Kesler vs Ryan Miller. Vote early, vote often.
Ryan Seacrest | What's Happening American Idol host and celebrity wrangler, Ryan Seacrest, and Ryan Miller. As the tweet from Seacrest put it:
Had goalie Ryan Miller from USA hockey call the show today...talked about his actress girlfriend (she's smokin!)
Celebs, Politicians, Newsmakers Weigh In Via Social Media on USA-Canada " Puck The Media Lists the best tweets and posts from non-hockey media, following the game between USA and Canada. Example:
Jason Whitlock, FoxSports.com: "Last three minutes was like the greatest round of Frazier-Ali fight. Wow. Hockey is what soccer wishes it was"
Olympic Hockey Then and Now | VF Daily | Vanity Fair Former Hurricane and USA Olympian Bret Hedican writing for Vanity Fair.com: This tournament is wide open for the team that wants it the most and plays with nothing but passion.
U.S. hockey deals with increased expectations, cult of celebrity - Puck Daddy - NHL Blog - Yahoo! Sports Is this a good thing?
Even the Wall Street Journal (which is not my father's WSJ it seems) is posting online videos to introduce these players to a those Americans who haven't cared about hockey in ages. Breakfast and iPod questions for Team USA.
Here in Raleigh
In case you didn't hear yesterday's good news: Canes' Ward could be back in net this season - NewsObserver.com There's a chance Cam Ward could be back in goal for the Carolina Hurricanes this season. .
Here's this week's Hurricanes' practice schedule before they all head to Toronto for Tuesday's game vs the Maple Leafs. Home again to play next Thursday vs the Ottawa Senators and Matt Cullen.
John Forslund on Team USA over Canada et al Forslund also anticipates a very busy few days for Jim Rutherford when the trade window re-opens at Midnight on Sunday and closed permanently at 3pm. Wednesday, March 3rd.
NHL Commissioner loves exposure Olympics provides - WRALSportsFan.com NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman discusses Olympic Hockey with Adam Gold and Joe Ovies
Let's hope for good news from Albany: Arena GM: AHL deal `potentially close,’ Rats’ name up in air - Hockey Spoken Here timesunion.com - Albany NY Times Union Center general manager Bob Belber said today a deal for a new AHL tenant could be in place by the first week in March, adding whether that team would be called the River Rats remained undetermined.
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I posted this in fan shots, but it is a clipping also
http://www.canescountry.com/2010/2/24/1324827/canadian-mcdonalds-trying-to-pass
Candian McDonalds are using footage of Caniacs cheering in the RBC Center and pretending it is Canadians!
I feel so honored by that commercial, makes me feel Canadian. Thats definitely a Canes game, too funny ,eh.
Curling is like HOCKEY......without goals, hockey sticks, and hockey players.
I didn’t comment in the other threads yet…but since you are liking curling…not sure if you are being serious though..:-p
the Triangle Curling Club is having an Open House on March 5, March 7 and March 12…followed by learn to curls later that month.
by Adam's Journey on Feb 24, 2010 2:50 PM EST up reply actions
I would love to learn to play curling but I’m two and a half hours away from Raleigh.
Curling is like HOCKEY......without goals, hockey sticks, and hockey players.
We have folks come in from Greensboro and beyond. There is an open house on Sunday, March 7th and I believe a few learn to curls on weekends.
We also will be having a spring league with games on Sunday.
by Adam's Journey on Feb 24, 2010 3:23 PM EST up reply actions
Wow! Good catch!
Pausing the video and zooming in (right click for zoom option) clearly reveals the Canes logo on those red jerseys.
Whoo-hoo!
I cannot take credit for catching it…….this canadian caniac posted the link on facebook and I figured he would have posted it here too by now if he frequented canescountry……speak up if the guy I am talking about is you though!
I am not trying to get credit lol, just sharing!
by camwardsaysno on Feb 24, 2010 2:37 PM EST up reply actions
or live through this forum…if work blocks streaming everything!
by Adam's Journey on Feb 24, 2010 3:23 PM EST up reply actions
if you have Sopcast and Internet Explorer, you can watch the game this way
by silent_shadow36 on Feb 24, 2010 3:20 PM EST reply actions
http://www.nbcolympics.com/video/assetid=bf9c2f97-8b8c-463d-bc9d-9af4a7c92ebd.html#mens+quarterfinal+united+states+vs+switzerland
What a first, better start off the second with a quick goal.
Curling is like HOCKEY......without goals, hockey sticks, and hockey players.
what chances that USA just can’t seem to finish
by silent_shadow36 on Feb 24, 2010 4:17 PM EST reply actions
I was going to say the same thing max. Not necessaily pro swiss just anti USA.
But lets not forget there were some very good chants of USA USA etc in the third period of the can/us game. Im sure USA has a good showing there.
by CarolinaCanes on Feb 24, 2010 4:31 PM EST up reply actions
Agree except, the crowd is prob already starting to fill up w/ canucks because of Canada’s game tonight
I’d definitely pulling for Russia now…………
Watching NHL Hockey is the most fun you can have with your clothes on!!
by lethalgrandma on Feb 24, 2010 4:36 PM EST up reply actions
Hiller still has his shutout going. shutouts are nice. hiller has one going now. Shut out. shutout. S word. Im thinking shutout for Jonas Hiller. I bet he’s thinking shutout for Jonas Hiller. SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSHHHHHHHHHHHHUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUTTTTTTTTTTTTOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTOOOOOOOOOOOUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT by Hiller
I never works but its worth a shot,lol
probably the one and only time you will ever hear me say that!!
"That’s what happens when you suck" - Tim Gleason
I knock on wood if i even think the S word. It is the only stupidstion I have. Im glad we have wood floors.
by CarolinaCanes on Feb 24, 2010 4:31 PM EST up reply actions
that’s good that their “iller” is getting more action than our “iller”. if they keep shooting, one has to go in. eventually. preferably before the horn.
by silent_shadow36 on Feb 24, 2010 4:32 PM EST reply actions
On I40 headed to Asheville
Exnihilo
by Caniac233 on Feb 24, 2010 4:40 PM EST via mobile reply actions
My fault y’all. Been on a call and unable to watch, just tuned in about 30 seconds before Parise scored.
I’m here now, so hopefully order is restored.
ETA: Yep, post.
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Sisu
Did any of ya’ll see Brian’s (puckdrops) tweet on how close we were to getting the goal at the end of the second?
Holy crap it was that close
yes, he’s been mentioned a lot today
by silent_shadow36 on Feb 24, 2010 4:57 PM EST up reply actions
Is it just me or do the announcers for some reason actually say “Carolina Hurricanes” more than any other team.
I feel like any time they say one of our players names, be it staal gleason ruutu or pitkanen, it is always followed by “of the carolina hurricanes” whereas other players dont get that recognition :P Is it because less people know about us?
hrm – seems to me they mention all the players teams – but maybe it’s our guys are sticking out more and therefore they talk about the more. Or maybe the Hurricanes’ press book is better.
Well when Staal is on the ice in the #1 line..and if Gleason is getting more playing time – there’s your answer.
by Adam's Journey on Feb 24, 2010 5:12 PM EST up reply actions
Not watching today's game
But they pretty much mention every team. The US/Canada game you heard Mike RIchards – Philadelphia Flyers captain. The “young” New jersey Devils netminder. Or Brooks Orpik of the ‘pittsburgh penguins’ checks his penguin teammate but canadian rival Sidney Crosby.
It honestly depends on who touches the puck…last night with Staal on the #1 line and three assists his name is going to be mentioned more.
But from what I have been seen there’s no more instances of “carolina hurricanes” than “pittsburgh penguins” or any other team.
by Adam's Journey on Feb 24, 2010 5:12 PM EST up reply actions
is it just me, or does it look like Miller is hurting a little…? he keeps cringing…
by silent_shadow36 on Feb 24, 2010 5:03 PM EST up reply actions
anyone else...
amazed how lopsided the shot totals have been in some of these games?
by Adam's Journey on Feb 24, 2010 5:14 PM EST up reply actions
I’m ready for another sprawling empty netter from kesler
"That’s what happens when you suck" - Tim Gleason
Whew!
And a tttooouuugghoo!ghh win for the good guys! Woo
"It's better to give than to receive." -Tim Gleason
Well, if he didn't say it he should have.
Hey-anything else on tonight? Maybe ice dancing?
"It's better to give than to receive." -Tim Gleason
Well, if he didn't say it he should have.
i’m surprised you are not already taking a nap getting ready for tonight
"That’s what happens when you suck" - Tim Gleason
WOOOOOOOOO!!!!!
Curling is the next lacrosse – haven’t you heard? This time next year every town will have a curling…uh…thing.
"It's better to give than to receive." -Tim Gleason
Well, if he didn't say it he should have.
Ah yes – the Scandinavian lilt.
"It's better to give than to receive." -Tim Gleason
Well, if he didn't say it he should have.
+10000000!!!!!!!!
U S A ! U S A ! U S A ! U S A !
by hockeymomof2 on Feb 24, 2010 6:06 PM EST up reply actions
I like the top one. Looks like a tough guy in a Western. or Cool Hand Luke?
U S A ! U S A ! U S A ! U S A !
by hockeymomof2 on Feb 24, 2010 6:10 PM EST up reply actions
Thanks y’all. Eventually I’ll clean these all up (color’s kind of wonky coming off the TV screen) and put together a little Olympics album on flickr just for fun. Got more of Zach, Kesler, Miller, Lundqvist, Selanne, some group shots, etc. Action shots are next to impossible to capture but I have a few more still shots.
Sees the world through ruuu-colored glasses...
Sisu
Now we need IHeartMASN to get us the voiceover talking about how incredible Gleason is, because Ron Francis said so. We could put that on a loop and put it in a fanshot for those who need their TimmyFix at all hours of the day and night.
If they’d thrown in Tom Rowe’s describing Timmy as “Old Time Hockey” I just might have swooned.
U S A ! U S A ! U S A ! U S A !
by hockeymomof2 on Feb 24, 2010 6:09 PM EST up reply actions
Oh I am so going to have to watch it on replay in order to hear that part.
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
It was in a PK in the third. After he’d blocked a shot and hobbled off the bench and then won a battle on the boards and then cleared it.
U S A ! U S A ! U S A ! U S A !
by hockeymomof2 on Feb 24, 2010 6:11 PM EST up reply actions
I got that text message from my mother. It said “oh crap Tim’s hurt!”. I almost had a heart attack.
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
Never fear! Typical Timmy the Emperor stuff. He didn’t miss a shift. And Emrick and Olczyk noticed that. That’s what started the Timmy love. Only complaint: He needs more minutes though. Wish they had a break down for TOI on PP and PK.
Timmy also took several nice shots from the point that really got some good chances going. More than he does for the Canes, even.
Jack Johnson rant:
I thought JJohnson’s pinch which created the 3-on-1 that EJohnson had to beat (and very well I might add) was criminal and selfish. JJ also made a cutesy dipsy-do pass in the Neutral Zone that was supposed to be picked up by Patrick Kane, but instead became a turn-over. Gleason never would have been so hot-shot risky in the middle of a scoreless elimination game in the Olympics. What am I missing that they’re giving him 40% more TOI than Gleason? Is it all on the PP?
U S A ! U S A ! U S A ! U S A !
by hockeymomof2 on Feb 24, 2010 6:54 PM EST up reply actions
lol that middle one looks like he’s about to sneeze, great stuff
by silent_shadow36 on Feb 24, 2010 6:11 PM EST up reply actions
Some tweets from wysh et al quoting Ron Wilson after the USA win:
Wilson to media: Drury probably blocked more shots than you guys make typos.
Wilson said anyone who predicted USA would be 4-0 before tourney would have been accused of being on crack.
mirtle (James Mirtle is in Toronto covering the Leafs it seems)
Leafs fwd John Mitchell on Ron Wilson if U.S. wins gold: “He’ll probably wear his gold medal around his neck for interviews for a while.”
U S A ! U S A ! U S A ! U S A !
Did you know you can follow Zach Parise on Twitter? Here’s his last message:
Zach does not have time to tweet. Hes going for a Gold Medal man, peace
18 minutes ago via web
sounds good to me.
U S A ! U S A ! U S A ! U S A !
Let see if this SIC line can beat the Russians. I want to see a USA/Canada Gold Medal game.
"its a Staal world after all, its a Staal world after all, its a Staal world after all, its a Staal Staal world"
by PackPride17 on Feb 24, 2010 7:37 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Ok I clearly can’t follow the game thread and watch since I still haven’t seen the goal.
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
What happened to multitasking? : )
"It's better to give than to receive." -Tim Gleason
Well, if he didn't say it he should have.
I can multi-task. But to read what’s happening 1-2 minutes before I see it happen, ruins it for me.
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
Canada’s taken Staal’s lead from last night and they are throwing their bodies around.
"its a Staal world after all, its a Staal world after all, its a Staal world after all, its a Staal Staal world"
by PackPride17 on Feb 24, 2010 7:44 PM EST via mobile reply actions
wow….that was an energy start…hockey is awesome. Gary Bettman is absolutely stupid not tpo fully embrace the NHL participating in the Olympics. Seeing the NHL’s best in a real competition (contrast the ALLSTAR dance) in a short tournament with the National emotions at a peak is pure gold for the NHL’s future. PUN intended.
Exnihilo
the crowed chants “lou”, but it sounds like “boo”… lol
by silent_shadow36 on Feb 24, 2010 7:50 PM EST reply actions
Russians aren’t in the game yet, except maybe that PP.
"It's better to give than to receive." -Tim Gleason
Well, if he didn't say it he should have.
Could be 12-0 unless they get going.
"It's better to give than to receive." -Tim Gleason
Well, if he didn't say it he should have.
The Staal line (thats what I’m calling it) is the only one not to score yet. Canada looks determined.
"its a Staal world after all, its a Staal world after all, its a Staal world after all, its a Staal Staal world"
by PackPride17 on Feb 24, 2010 7:58 PM EST via mobile reply actions
this would have had to have been a really, really, really sad game for me to even THINK about watching curling instead. (no offense)
by silent_shadow36 on Feb 24, 2010 8:06 PM EST up reply actions
Liking Doughty more and more.
"It's better to give than to receive." -Tim Gleason
Well, if he didn't say it he should have.
This is just an unbelievable game!
"its a Staal world after all, its a Staal world after all, its a Staal world after all, its a Staal Staal world"
by PackPride17 on Feb 24, 2010 8:09 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Morrow is a “sneaky peeker”?
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
I still smell like preservatives.
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
I remember anatomy lab, the hardest part was going to eat after. could never get the dead thoughts out of the head LOL
If he was, we’d have heard lots of “Having played the position” stories re: Nabby, I think.
"It's better to give than to receive." -Tim Gleason
Well, if he didn't say it he should have.
Got some of that at my house right now from Mrs. S.
"It's better to give than to receive." -Tim Gleason
Well, if he didn't say it he should have.
Is this the San Jose Olympics? Canada has 4 Sharks, they destroyed the Sharks backup goalie last night, they are killing the Sharks starting goalie tonight, and I know the US has at least 1 Shark on its roster. That team is going to be exhausted by the time the playoffs start.
"its a Staal world after all, its a Staal world after all, its a Staal world after all, its a Staal Staal world"
by PackPride17 on Feb 24, 2010 8:19 PM EST via mobile reply actions
I thought I heard they sent 8 to Vancouver.
"It's better to give than to receive." -Tim Gleason
Well, if he didn't say it he should have.
Does Roenick not have enough money to fix that one tooth on the bottom?
"It's better to give than to receive." -Tim Gleason
Well, if he didn't say it he should have.
Maybe Milbury?
"It's better to give than to receive." -Tim Gleason
Well, if he didn't say it he should have.
Only if it’s with JR’s shoe.
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
Very good!
"It's better to give than to receive." -Tim Gleason
Well, if he didn't say it he should have.
anyone else notice how his clothing has gotten better little by little as the Olympics go on? First day it looked like they dragged him out of the gutter. Today he actually has a coat and tie on.
I noticed that too. Maybe he was saving the good stuff for when more people would be watching?
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
Did anyone listen to Adam Gold and Joe Ovies talk to Greg Wyshynski from Puck Daddy this afternoon? They brought up the McDonalds’ commercial using footage from a Hurricanes game.
Do you think the Canes could get Getzlaf as their 4th line center? This is the best 4th line I’ve ever seen.
"its a Staal world after all, its a Staal world after all, its a Staal world after all, its a Staal Staal world"
by PackPride17 on Feb 24, 2010 8:32 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Who?
Don’t recall seeing him tonight.
"It's better to give than to receive." -Tim Gleason
Well, if he didn't say it he should have.
yikes. i’m actually starting to feel bad for Nabby
by silent_shadow36 on Feb 24, 2010 8:33 PM EST reply actions
Aw come on! I’m ready for the Hot Tub Time Machine again!
"It's better to give than to receive." -Tim Gleason
Well, if he didn't say it he should have.
I laughed so hard when I saw that commercial last night
"That’s what happens when you suck" - Tim Gleason
“Hey-what color is Michael Jackson?”
"It's better to give than to receive." -Tim Gleason
Well, if he didn't say it he should have.
Ahhhh, Staal is a -1 after that Maxi goal.
"its a Staal world after all, its a Staal world after all, its a Staal world after all, its a Staal Staal world"
by PackPride17 on Feb 24, 2010 8:39 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Beautiful pass by Staal!
That’s the way to get back to Even.
"its a Staal world after all, its a Staal world after all, its a Staal world after all, its a Staal Staal world"
by PackPride17 on Feb 24, 2010 8:43 PM EST via mobile reply actions
My son’s going to be asking about that mercy rule again.
Sees the world through ruuu-colored glasses...
Sisu
I am really really surprised that this is as lopsided as it is.
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
That was Lou’s fault, but he has really only been ok in the last 2 games.
"its a Staal world after all, its a Staal world after all, its a Staal world after all, its a Staal Staal world"
by PackPride17 on Feb 24, 2010 8:48 PM EST via mobile reply actions
puckdrops: That’s what she said. RT @aprince27: For the first time in his career maxim afinogenov finished
Sees the world through ruuu-colored glasses...
Sisu
I literally LOL’d at that one.
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
(Let’s stir the pot) Timmy wouldn’t miss a shift.
"It's better to give than to receive." -Tim Gleason
Well, if he didn't say it he should have.
Attaway, Doc – Just list our whole roster, too!
"It's better to give than to receive." -Tim Gleason
Well, if he didn't say it he should have.
I hear he plays inconsistently 3 out every 4 games.
Eric Staal...Team Canada first line
by drifterscape on Feb 24, 2010 9:26 PM EST up reply actions
Its sarcasm and the usual staal snipers wil know.
Eric Staal...Team Canada first line
by drifterscape on Feb 24, 2010 9:27 PM EST up reply actions
I’m going to go with an early 3 Stars
3. Getzlaf
2. Perry
1. Nabokov (for Canada)
"its a Staal world after all, its a Staal world after all, its a Staal world after all, its a Staal Staal world"
by PackPride17 on Feb 24, 2010 9:36 PM EST via mobile reply actions
oh yeah, one lucky bounce could have done it
Eric Staal...Team Canada first line
by drifterscape on Feb 24, 2010 9:41 PM EST up reply actions
this game is done, waiting for the Finn/Czech game. I’m assuming Jagr is OK. He left in the 2nd last yesterday.
Eric Staal...Team Canada first line
Heard today he’s OK.
"It's better to give than to receive." -Tim Gleason
Well, if he didn't say it he should have.
looked like he wanted to x-check Semin in the face
Eric Staal...Team Canada first line
by drifterscape on Feb 24, 2010 9:43 PM EST up reply actions
Can we say that this proves the NHL is far superior than the KHL?
:)
"its a Staal world after all, its a Staal world after all, its a Staal world after all, its a Staal Staal world"
by PackPride17 on Feb 24, 2010 9:44 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Handshake line might be interesting.
"It's better to give than to receive." -Tim Gleason
Well, if he didn't say it he should have.
agree, but Miller got it done
Eric Staal...Team Canada first line
by drifterscape on Feb 24, 2010 9:50 PM EST up reply actions
Found out just a bit ago that my son can read lips, thanks to Pronger.
"It's better to give than to receive." -Tim Gleason
Well, if he didn't say it he should have.
Okay people, who’s ready for some RUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU
Hyvä Suomi!
Sees the world through ruuu-colored glasses...
Sisu
WOOOOOOO!!!
Uh..RUUUUUUUUUU!!
"It's better to give than to receive." -Tim Gleason
Well, if he didn't say it he should have.
aww, the game hasn’t even started and I already miss Joni.
by silent_shadow36 on Feb 24, 2010 10:06 PM EST reply actions
I always forget about Big Joe Vasicek being on the other team.
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Sisu
Dear hockey gods, please to keep Patrik Elias and his stick away from my Finn please.
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Sisu
Finns don’t have anything clicking yet. Not seeing a lot of cohesion. Not a lot of quality scoring chances. And tons of opportunities between the power plays and Jagr’s limited ice time.
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Sisu
Tuomo Ruutu
Ruutu is skating amazingly well. It seems the time off for his shoulder helped give him time to heal all the nagging injuries.
hello everyone, late to the party, what a game that US game was! Hiller was phenomenal. We get the winner of the Fin game right?
NBCOlympics.com says 2/26 at 12:00 pm. Does that mean 9:00 am here?
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Sisu
Would love to know how many hits he’s had in these games. I know they’re keeping stats because they show them live every now and then but I can’t find them on an online stat sheet anywhere.
Sees the world through ruuu-colored glasses...
Sisu
I’ve been looking at a lot of stats on all the olympic games and I haven’t seen a hit count anywhere. Maybe they keep up with it in the olympics, I don’t know.
Curling is like HOCKEY......without goals, hockey sticks, and hockey players.
This shot chart is cool though.
Curling is like HOCKEY......without goals, hockey sticks, and hockey players.
Poor Vokoun. Hes so good and floridas so bad. I agree that Fla should blow their team up, but if the rumors of them being willing to trade Vokoun are true, then they’re crazy. Hes so underrated they’ll never get what hes worth. Just look at his career stats. Hes been about a .920 since 02-03. This year his a .931 and a 2.36, yet hes won only 19 of his 51 games! How can you be 2.36 and be losing! Talk about offensive support. Poor Vokoun. If he goes to a contending team watch out.
IF and i hope it doesnt happen
if finland loses in a shootout (dont hurt me LTD for saying it) you’d think that Jussi’s omittance will be HUGE
I agree completely. That’s why I’m finding the team hard to root for as much as I Iove a bunch of their players. It’s like more of the Jussi decision getting put in my face over and over again…I don’t get it.
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by hockeymomof2 on Feb 25, 2010 12:19 AM EST up reply actions
hrrm – Finland VS USA … Gleason VS Ruutu and Pitkanen. So conflicted. Who to cheer for??
On the positive – I’ll be happy if either team wins.
would you rather get 2 gold medals for the canes, or 1?
by mariokohler on Feb 25, 2010 12:14 AM EST up reply actions
I kinda agree – or thought I would a couple weeks ago. Now I’ve gotten behind USA after their rising to the occasion vs Canada. The Finns have struggled when challenged (Ruu being the exception and not sure what to make of Pits). This will be an interesting game.
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by hockeymomof2 on Feb 25, 2010 12:14 AM EST up reply actions
Unless somebody gets hurt, it will be next to impossible for me to be disappointed in the outcome. I’ll cheer for a great game well-played on both sides and for great efforts from my favorite players.
Sees the world through ruuu-colored glasses...
Sisu
Holy cow! Many were predicting Sweden was the toughest team out there.
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by hockeymomof2 on Feb 25, 2010 7:54 AM EST up reply actions
Here’s one re-cap. Gaborik scored on Lunqvist. 4-3 Final.
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by hockeymomof2 on Feb 25, 2010 7:57 AM EST up reply actions
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