Olympic Hockey Open Thread.
by Craig Powers on Feb 26, 2010 12:08 PM PST
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PrintUSA vs. Finland
Canada vs. Slovakia later.
Have at it.
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PP Goal!
There has been significantly less suspense this time around.
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by Craig Powers on Feb 26, 2010 12:16 PM PST up reply actions
And 4 goal in ten minutes.
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by Craig Powers on Feb 26, 2010 12:22 PM PST up reply actions
Especially live hockey where my team scores six goals in 12 minutes.
I think that means we’re on pace for 30.
by Jeff Nusser on Feb 26, 2010 12:30 PM PST up reply actions
I tweet about one goal and they've already scored another one before I hit enter.
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by Craig Powers on Feb 26, 2010 12:35 PM PST up reply actions
Looks like you and I are the only ones who care at this point
Surprising, based of the number of people determined to spoil the Swiss game on the Moos thread … ;-)
by Jeff Nusser on Feb 26, 2010 12:40 PM PST up reply actions
Yeah that's why I set this up!
Also, it is the middle of the day.
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by Craig Powers on Feb 26, 2010 12:44 PM PST up reply actions
I care
but couldn’t type fast enough.
Klay Thompson is my man crush
by crimson and gray on Feb 26, 2010 12:46 PM PST up reply actions
I called one of my friends to see if they were watching.
They thought it was on at two.
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by Craig Powers on Feb 26, 2010 12:48 PM PST up reply actions
It was 6-0 by then!
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by Craig Powers on Feb 26, 2010 12:48 PM PST up reply actions
That was, too.
That’s OK. I’m over it now. Pummeling Finland to get to the gold medal game will do that to a person.
by Jeff Nusser on Feb 26, 2010 12:48 PM PST up reply actions
Hyperbole in sports annoys me to no end.
But this time it is entirely appropriate. 6 goals in 12 minutes. That truly is “unbelievable.”
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by Craig Powers on Feb 26, 2010 12:55 PM PST up reply actions
Did they just score more points in 1 period then WSU football did the entire first quarter last year?
Klay Thompson is my man crush
by crimson and gray on Feb 26, 2010 12:55 PM PST reply actions
Fantastic job by USA
the stage is getting set for a USA-Canada rematch that should be billed as the biggest hockey game in 30 years.
We had the same matchup in 2002.
Why is this one a bigger deal?
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by Craig Powers on Feb 26, 2010 1:03 PM PST up reply actions
Because we beat canada on their home Ice
for the first time ever. They are really embarrassed after losing to a very young team and will be out for revenge. USA has only medaled once since 1980 and lost to, you said it, Canada.
It helps that both teams have been annihilating teams of late. Maybe its not the biggest since 1980 but to me would be.
by spencer peaty on Feb 26, 2010 1:09 PM PST up reply actions
Yup
There’s bad blood that’s been developing for a number of years now. It’s in Canada, and the Canadian fans hate us. The players want to desperately beat each other. This is going to be huge.
Fair enough.
But I heard the same exact thing eight years ago (It being the biggest game since 1980). The reasons then were that this was on our home ice, and it provided a real chance for hockey to expand to the average American sports fan. Could this possibly be the biggest hockey game in eight years?
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by Craig Powers on Feb 26, 2010 1:21 PM PST up reply actions
Biggest international game
And this is bigger than that, I would say. The U.S. team is young — a win in the gold medal game would be a huge statement. That 2002 team was old, hanging on for one more run.
I don’t totally buy into the whole “expand to the average American sports fan” stuff, and don’t think this game will be significant on that front. Hockey is a niche sport, and I think it always will be in the U.S.
You've convinced me that this game is bigger.
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by Craig Powers on Feb 26, 2010 1:30 PM PST up reply actions
The best part of this game is that it's not a fluke
We’re flat-out dominating this game by any definition.
They really are
The forecheck is looking good, we’re still blocking tons of shots, Miller still looks good, and they’re winning face-offs and loose pucks like no other
How about Ryan Miller
His save percentage in the Olympics is .950. The leader in the NHL this year is .931. And Miller is facing the best players in the world every game.
Not to downplay Miller because he's been amazing
But damn our ENTIRE team has been jumping in front of pucks with reckless abandon. They’ve been blocking shots like it’s going out of style and it’s fun to see
The leader in the NHL last year did have a lot more games to play...
But good nonetheless!
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by Craig Powers on Feb 26, 2010 1:31 PM PST up reply actions
I know.
But I’m argumentative today and small sample size is an easy one.
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by Craig Powers on Feb 26, 2010 1:35 PM PST up reply actions
No doubt
But its kinda like someone hitting 20 points better in the World series than the regular season league leader. Except in a much more impactful position.
by spencer peaty on Feb 26, 2010 1:34 PM PST up reply actions
More like what a hot starting pitcher can do.
Except, it would be like Josh Beckett pitching every game of the 2003 World Series for the Marlins.
Off topic for this off topic sort of thread.
My girlfriend is ordering checks and you have the option to put the phrase “Go ahead and cash it I dare you” above your signature.
Seems like a terrible idea.
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I'll ban you right back, sir.
I STARTED THE THREAD I MAKE THE RULES.
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by Craig Powers on Feb 26, 2010 1:42 PM PST up reply actions
I had every intention of making the Predators my NHL team when I moved to Nashville.
Then I learned they are rarely on television and the tickets cost too much. It’s really hard to get behind a team I never see in person. I try to care, but I just can’t.
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Thats how it feels trying to love the NHL with no NW team
I would even get behind a Portland team if they got one.
by spencer peaty on Feb 26, 2010 1:46 PM PST up reply actions
tried to get some tickets once,
it makes the seahawks look cheap
by spencer peaty on Feb 26, 2010 1:51 PM PST up reply actions
Pretty close.
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by Craig Powers on Feb 26, 2010 1:56 PM PST up reply actions
I worked at B of A when the Canadian Dollar was worth more.
There were some pissed people who did not understand how this could be true.
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by Craig Powers on Feb 26, 2010 1:57 PM PST up reply actions
Yeah, I guess it is
Works out to about $58 USD for that cheapest ticket. But you also have to remember that the Canucks are a HUGE ticket in Vancouver.
I could get tickets for ten bucks to the sonics.
The cheapest for the Preds is around 30.
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by Craig Powers on Feb 26, 2010 1:53 PM PST up reply actions
Those were special tix brought to you buy Schultzy, though
A $30 ticket would be less than you could pay for the cheapest NBA ticket in most arenas.
Ever.
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by Craig Powers on Feb 26, 2010 1:50 PM PST up reply actions
and again.
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by Craig Powers on Feb 26, 2010 1:48 PM PST up reply actions
So, those shots are coming at what 100+ mph for some?
How much balls does it take to dive in front of them. Pads or not that hurts
I still can't believe they used to play without helmets or visors
Other than the skate to the throat injuries, the worst ones I’ve seen are the slapshots to the face
did you see the goalie take a skate to the neck?
blood everywhere
by spencer peaty on Feb 26, 2010 1:57 PM PST up reply actions
Yep
There was also one where a skate came up high and caught someone standing.
That goalie was lucky to be alive
Maybe
It’d probably be an easier game for us, but I’d love to see a USA-Canada final. The atmosphere would be insane
I'm a little torn but I think Canada
even if we lose it should be great
by spencer peaty on Feb 26, 2010 2:05 PM PST up reply actions
The first game was amazing
Fun as heck to watch. I’d expect Canada to bring it even more in the gold medal game
Yep
While it was nice whipping them in round robin play, the gold medal game is a whole different beast. Especially on home ice
I dont know
Canada’s gonna have something to prove.
Of course if my boy Miller has anything to say about it
we should be ok.
My maternal grandma is Canadian.
I enjoy rooting for them.
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by Craig Powers on Feb 26, 2010 2:03 PM PST up reply actions
Love the Zombie Nation
for the meaningless goal
by spencer peaty on Feb 26, 2010 2:05 PM PST up reply actions
Yeah.
My darnit was sarcastic.
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by Craig Powers on Feb 26, 2010 2:05 PM PST up reply actions
That's true.
They didn’t score while he was in there at least.
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by Craig Powers on Feb 26, 2010 2:06 PM PST up reply actions
Ryan Miller is my hero
good to get the other guys in though.
Backstrom hasn't looked great either.
Even he gave up 2.
Ya he went after that puck 2 minutes in.
That was just a bad decision
I called for this in the first comment of the thread.
Thank you.
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by Craig Powers on Feb 26, 2010 2:13 PM PST up reply actions
Fresh and rested going in to the gold medal game
Got to coast to the win. Hopefully Slovakia brings it and makes Canada work
NBC was going to tape delay the gold medal game
They finally made the right move and decided to air it live
Smart move.
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by Craig Powers on Feb 26, 2010 3:04 PM PST up reply actions
Slovaks playing terrible
Here comes that canada usa final
by Brian Floyd on Feb 26, 2010 7:10 PM PST via mobile reply actions
I would posit that last night had a lot less to do with Slovakia
And a lot more to do with Canada. We’ve got our work cut out for us.
I missed the fast and furious ending to it all where Slovakia almost came back
But from the rest of the game, Canada looked real good. They’re coming for blood today, too.
by Brian Floyd on Feb 28, 2010 10:17 AM PST up reply actions
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