Olympic Hockey Today: U.S. Beats Swiss, Canada Stomps Norway
by Dustin Burfiend on Feb 16, 2010 8:51 PM MST
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Ah, the first day of Olympic hockey. U.S. v Switzerland and Canada v Norway (Russia v Latvia is also 'today' but late enough that I consider it a tomorrow game). The first game saw the U.S. beat the Swiss by a score of 3 to 1. You may be thinking, only 3 to 1? What's up with that USA? But, really, the Swiss team is very good. The only big names they have on their roster are Jonas Hiller and Mark Streit but the team is excellently coached and play their system very well. The U.S. is clearly still working out kinks, as well. The goals for USA were mostly individual efforts as evidenced by the fact that of the three goals, two were unassisted.
The first goal, near the end of the first, was generated by some good pressure by the U.S. The Swiss turned it over while trying to clear and Bobby Ryan scored on a nice wrist shot from the slot. The next goal came off a sweet end to end rush by David Backes. The Swiss had a great chance in front with Ryan Miller scrambling but Backes swooped in to grab it, flew up ice, cut around the Swiss d-man from the outside and went right through the crease before tucking it home. Ryan Malone scored the final goal for the U.S. by poking home a loose puck after a Ryan Suter point shot. The Swiss scored later on the powerplay when a centering feed by Roman Wick kind of rolled off Miller's stick and over his pad into the net.
As far as individual play, I thought that Roman Wick was great for the Swiss and deserved the goal he got. Hiller was decent but 3 goals on 24 shots isn't great. Miller didn't have to work too hard. The Swiss' lack of scoring was actually more to do with them missing shots. Paul Stastny is centering Patrick Kane and Zach Parise on what should be an awesome line. They were clearly still testing each other out, though, and had no points. Former Av Chris Drury didn't have much ice time but he made the most of it, getting a couple shots on net, generating some pressure and hitting some people. He was part of the forecheck that led to the first goal by Ryan. Ryan, Drury and Ryan Callahan (so many Ryans!) played together a couple of shifts and I thought they looked good. All and all, it was a good game for team USA. I think they'll only get better as the tournament goes on.
As for the Canada v Norway game, I only really watched the 2nd period. The first was mostly taken up by Women's Curling (which I didn't mind because it was an awesome match between the U.S. and Japan) and by the time it was clear that Canada was going to demolish Norway, I lost interest. Jarome Iginla was the big hero, breaking a 0-0 tie a few minutes into the 2nd. After that, Canada scored 7 more goals and Roberto Luongo got the shutout. Only thing I am confused about is the fact that Brent Seabrook recieved half the ice time of Duncan Keith. If they're not going to be defensive partners, why pick Seabrook over Mike Green? Avs prospect Jonas Holos (who, according to NHL's Impact magazine, plays for Jonas Holos) had nearly thirty minutes of ice time but also had a team worst -4. Having a lot of ice time against players like Sidney Crosby might help his development though.
Tomorrow Ruslan Salei and Peter Budaj (likely as a backup) are in action as is Peter Forsberg.
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Had you watched the first period...
Canada looked poor, too many players doing it on their own and giving the Norwegian goalie too many good looks at the shot.
Once Canada started screening…. it was all over but the crying
you didn't watch the Canada / Norway game?!
you’re a bad Avs fan! This was your big chance to watch the Avs top Euro prospect, Jonas Holos!
In case anyone here cares, he led all skaters in TOI (mostly because he was their top PKer and matched against the Crosby line). He’s not a big guy nor did he play big, but he did a decent job defensively most of the time. He’s also a very good skater, and seemed comfortable in transition/at the point. Reminded me a smaller, better skating Vernace. And I liked Vernace.
I hope they convince him to sign an ELC and come to the AHL next year, he could use some training in North American hockey and I think he’d do well for LE. He might have a shot at the big show too.
I thought the line of Parise, Stats and Kane was very good…mainly in the 1st period. The first shift was nearly 2 minutes of them all over the Swiss. If it wasn’t for Hiller, they may have scored 2-3 goals in the 1st minute alone.
The US defense SUCKKKKKKKS. If they don’t figure that out, the rest of the tournament is going to be ugly
2009-10 Colorado Avalanche: The wheels are firmly secure thank you!
Advice to Red Wing Fans: If you don't want the reputation of being whiners, then stop whining about EVERYTHING. Your team is allowed to lose games, and when they do, it's not always because of the refs or Gary Bettman, and you seem to continuously claim
defense is system dependent. you can score without having one in place but without knowing each other’s styles and having that communication and especially a plan in place, it’s difficult if not impossible to have a strong defense. now that they have time to practice together, the D will come.
The 2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche: "I guess the critics were wrong." - Craig Anderson
by NurseBeachie on Feb 17, 2010 8:41 AM MST up reply actions
Canada Stomps Norway
That is all. :D
Sandie
"That’s the way we’ll win championships"- The Baron
by Sandie Gauthier on Feb 17, 2010 6:33 AM MST reply actions
Russia just toyed with Latvia
2009-10 Colorado Avalanche: The wheels are firmly secure thank you!
Advice to Red Wing Fans: If you don't want the reputation of being whiners, then stop whining about EVERYTHING. Your team is allowed to lose games, and when they do, it's not always because of the refs or Gary Bettman, and you seem to continuously claim
It was Norway, sweets. Don’t get too excited. ; -)
The 2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche: "I guess the critics were wrong." - Craig Anderson
by NurseBeachie on Feb 17, 2010 8:39 AM MST up reply actions
Russia trounced Latvia too (8-2)
Latvia allowed 45 shots on goal to the Russians 20. I watched the first two periods of that game and they were pretty crazy. Obviously the Russians dominated every period but these Latvians were fiesty and they even when it was 4-0 they continued to play like they cared (who sucked in the first place but then just completely gave up.)
Can you imagine what it would be like to the goalie in those situations? The Latvian goalie made some good Andy-esque saves at the beginning but when you’re getting pummeled with shots OVER and OVER again with very little help from your D, they not only going to start going in, you’re going to get really tired and allow even more in. I wanted to cry for that guy haha.
that’s how i felt about the chinese goalie in the USA women’s first game. poor girl.
The 2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche: "I guess the critics were wrong." - Craig Anderson
by NurseBeachie on Feb 17, 2010 10:22 AM MST up reply actions
Gotta run up those scores for those goal differential tie breakers….jerks.
Talk about kicking you when you’re down. Bot only do the Latvians and Norwegians know they’re going to lose, but they also know they’ll be shown no mercy at the same time. It’s a cruel, cruel winter.
by Brett Shumway on Feb 17, 2010 11:50 AM MST up reply actions
Hate to say it
But based on what we’ve seen so far, it’s going to be Canada or Russia for the gold. I just don’t see the US beating either of those teams. But I"ve been wrong before. Like when I said the Avs were going to suck before this season started.
And with the 32nd pick in the 2009 NHL draft, the Red Wings select: Someone other than Ryan O'Reilly. LOL@Detoilet.
by Bob in Boulder on Feb 17, 2010 10:22 AM MST reply actions
Only thing I am confused about is the fact that Brent Seabrook recieved half the ice time of Duncan Keith. If they’re not going to be defensive partners, why pick Seabrook over Mike Green?
What’s really interesting about Olympic hockey is that while the roster size is the same (23) players, teams in the NHL can only dress 18 players and 2 goalies per game while Olympic teams can dress 20 skaters and 2 goalies per game. I think that in past Olympic tournaments with NHL players, north American teams just stuck to the NHL format to roll four even lines and three even defensive pairings. But yesterday saw both USA and Canada utilize 13 forwards and 7 defensemen.
Looking over some rosters for other teams, you’ll see that they have 12 forwards and 8 defensemen so that they can even roll 4 lines of forwards and 4 defensive pairings.
by c0nquistad0rian on Feb 17, 2010 11:26 AM MST reply actions
Kiszla
Why does this Kiszla guy seem to hate Canada so much?
Anyone watching Finland/ Belarus right now?
Finland’s been dominating but it’s only 4-1 in the third.
Is it just me or do non-NHL goalies really like to come far out of their creases (and thus get scored on with all kinds of shots.) Maybe their goalies just aren’t as good.
Also, the announcers said that the Czech Republic and Slovakia don’t like each other, so that will be a good game to watch. I’m disappointed it’s another late one (10pm mtn) but I might have to stay up to watch it.
Is it just me or do non-NHL goalies really like to come far out of their creases (and thus get scored on with all kinds of shots.) Maybe their goalies just aren’t as good.
Haven’t noticed it in general, but have noticed it with Jimmy Howard in Detroit. Some of the goals scored on him look ridiculous because he’s about 10 feet out of the crease and someone hits a guy with a nice pass who has a wide open net to shoot into with Howard not even in the pic. I’d be exploiting the heck out of this if I were opponents.
And with the 32nd pick in the 2009 NHL draft, the Red Wings select: Someone other than Ryan O'Reilly. LOL@Detoilet.
by Bob in Boulder on Feb 17, 2010 2:50 PM MST up reply actions
It could just be me. Watching more of this Belarus game I have to give their goalie credit, the assault has just been brutal. I believe Belarus is being outshot under ten to fourty something. I’ll be interested to see the box score.
You know who needs to stop coming out so far to play the puck? Carey Price haha.
by xskatebakerrx on Feb 17, 2010 3:12 PM MST up reply actions
Off topic: ESPN power rankings had this tidbit to say about our boys. Me likey and it shall become my new siggy and I shall call it Squishy and it will be my friend.
People can stop waiting for these kids to hit the wall. They won’t.
The 2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche: "I guess the critics were wrong." - Craig Anderson
Announcers ripped Salei a new one
Blamed him for screening the goalie/ not doing anything for Finland’s last goal.
BAH!
What do they know? Rusty Rocks!
The 2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche: People can stop waiting for these kids to hit the wall. They won’t.
by NurseBeachie on Feb 17, 2010 3:14 PM MST up reply actions
Poor Sweden
I’m watching the women’s game against Canada. It’s not even close to competitive.
Now that T.J. Galiardi has accepted me as his FB friend, can I officially say that I'm one of the cool kids?
1 hour more
Until we see Forsberg play once again!
I’ll be cheering for Sweden right up until they meet Canada. I’d love to see Stastny’s coming out party being beating Russia for the Bronze, shutting down Ovechkin while putting up 4 assists. Sweden lead by Forsberg wins silver, losing out 7-6 to Canada. Luongo having been pulled in the gold medal game for letting in 6 goals on 8 shots. Sedins with no points. Forsberg with many. With most of Canada’s 7 being scored by my boy Staal.
Damn, well at least he didn’t get in an accident and hurt anyone.
Sandie
"That’s the way we’ll win championships"- The Baron
by Sandie Gauthier on Feb 17, 2010 5:00 PM MST up reply actions
Exactly!
They can void his contract for something like that right?
by xskatebakerrx on Feb 17, 2010 5:18 PM MST up reply actions
if atlanta didn’t after the heatley incident, i’m not sure about that
maybe an internet pipe froze and burst
I was just about to post about this, although he was speeding (80 miles per hour- I believe) he was under the legal alcohol maximum.
Sandie
"That’s the way we’ll win championships"- The Baron
by Sandie Gauthier on Feb 17, 2010 5:26 PM MST up reply actions
Hrm, well it will be interesting to see how it pans out. I actually have no idea how you can possibly get yourself in too much trouble with the NHL. Hell you can paralyze someone with a suck punch and they’ll let you back!
Not a great season for Oilers fans!
by xskatebakerrx on Feb 17, 2010 5:34 PM MST up reply actions
I honestly don’t think much will happen. There have been a few players that have had DUI’s in the past. I think they should have to go in a room with MacTavish and listen to him talk about what happened to him.
Sandie
"That’s the way we’ll win championships"- The Baron
by Sandie Gauthier on Feb 17, 2010 5:37 PM MST up reply actions
Scare them straight…
Sandie
"That’s the way we’ll win championships"- The Baron
by Sandie Gauthier on Feb 17, 2010 5:44 PM MST up reply actions
Business in that case. Heatley was a young superstar, well worth his contract and a guy Atlanta wanted to keep. The Oilers would probably be jumping for joy if they could kick Bulin to the curb.
He’s on the IR, has been since mid-November.
Sandie
"That’s the way we’ll win championships"- The Baron
by Sandie Gauthier on Feb 17, 2010 5:38 PM MST up reply actions
Oh wow
I didn’t know about that incident but after googling it I can’t believe it!
by xskatebakerrx on Feb 17, 2010 5:37 PM MST up reply actions
The Snyder family asked the courts for leniency. I doubt I would have the ability to forgive like they have.
Sandie
"That’s the way we’ll win championships"- The Baron
by Sandie Gauthier on Feb 17, 2010 5:39 PM MST up reply actions
You know, since he wasn’t drunk when it happened I might have been able to be a little more forgiving. But if he was I wouldn’t. At all.
by xskatebakerrx on Feb 17, 2010 5:43 PM MST up reply actions
Yeah, I’m not so sure. I am fiercely protective of the people I love.
Sandie
"That’s the way we’ll win championships"- The Baron
by Sandie Gauthier on Feb 17, 2010 5:44 PM MST up reply actions
I take it the authorities didn’t accept the standard 1$ billion bribe?
Now that T.J. Galiardi has accepted me as his FB friend, can I officially say that I'm one of the cool kids?
Guess not.
Sandie
"That’s the way we’ll win championships"- The Baron
by Sandie Gauthier on Feb 17, 2010 5:45 PM MST up reply actions
That only applies when you fly like an Eagle.
"Sometimes you think they must have come out of the chimp cages at the Bronx zoo" - Gerry Cheevers, former Boston Bruins goalie, on New York hockey fans
Detroit Sucks
Damn, that song is going to be stuck in my head now… :(
Sandie
"That’s the way we’ll win championships"- The Baron
by Sandie Gauthier on Feb 17, 2010 7:54 PM MST up reply actions
anyone else watching the nbc stream of Sweden-Germany?
Sound is on, but no announcers. I like it.
And with the 32nd pick in the 2009 NHL draft, the Red Wings select: Someone other than Ryan O'Reilly. LOL@Detoilet.
Forsberg Zetterberg line looking good
I am so clever that sometimes I don't understand a single word of what I am saying.
by Pinchy The Lobster on Feb 17, 2010 5:51 PM MST reply actions
Are you watching it online? Sound but no announcers?
And with the 32nd pick in the 2009 NHL draft, the Red Wings select: Someone other than Ryan O'Reilly. LOL@Detoilet.
by Bob in Boulder on Feb 17, 2010 5:53 PM MST up reply actions
yeah
I am so clever that sometimes I don't understand a single word of what I am saying.
by Pinchy The Lobster on Feb 17, 2010 5:54 PM MST up reply actions
They should do that on Fox Sports Detroit.
And with the 32nd pick in the 2009 NHL draft, the Red Wings select: Someone other than Ryan O'Reilly. LOL@Detoilet.
by Bob in Boulder on Feb 17, 2010 5:59 PM MST up reply actions
4 winged wheelers
Is certainly 4 too many.
And with the 32nd pick in the 2009 NHL draft, the Red Wings select: Someone other than Ryan O'Reilly. LOL@Detoilet.
by Bob in Boulder on Feb 17, 2010 6:29 PM MST up reply actions
Germany’s unis sort of look like the old Vancouver Canuck ones.
And with the 32nd pick in the 2009 NHL draft, the Red Wings select: Someone other than Ryan O'Reilly. LOL@Detoilet.
But not as mind numbingly ugly….
MHH: The Burgundy Army is on the March!
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
by Americanario on Feb 17, 2010 6:42 PM MST up reply actions
Forsberg with a short-handed chance
And with the 32nd pick in the 2009 NHL draft, the Red Wings select: Someone other than Ryan O'Reilly. LOL@Detoilet.
Dancing with myself oh oh oh (is that like mini golfing with myself?).
And with the 32nd pick in the 2009 NHL draft, the Red Wings select: Someone other than Ryan O'Reilly. LOL@Detoilet.
You can call it whatever you want
Sandie
"That’s the way we’ll win championships"- The Baron
by Sandie Gauthier on Feb 17, 2010 6:39 PM MST up reply actions
waxing the topedo
And with the 32nd pick in the 2009 NHL draft, the Red Wings select: Someone other than Ryan O'Reilly. LOL@Detoilet.
by Bob in Boulder on Feb 17, 2010 6:46 PM MST up reply actions
I shall call him Squishy and he shall be my Squishy.
Sandie
"That’s the way we’ll win championships"- The Baron
by Sandie Gauthier on Feb 17, 2010 6:48 PM MST up reply actions
I would hope it wouldn’t be squishy….
Be glad you sailed for a better day, but don't forget there will be Hell to pay!
by chopchopchop on Feb 17, 2010 6:48 PM MST up reply actions
Oh MY!
I was being innocent!
Sandie
"That’s the way we’ll win championships"- The Baron
by Sandie Gauthier on Feb 17, 2010 6:49 PM MST up reply actions
damn
And with the 32nd pick in the 2009 NHL draft, the Red Wings select: Someone other than Ryan O'Reilly. LOL@Detoilet.
by Bob in Boulder on Feb 17, 2010 6:50 PM MST up reply actions
I can’t blame you for thinking otherwise though.
Sandie
"That’s the way we’ll win championships"- The Baron
by Sandie Gauthier on Feb 17, 2010 6:51 PM MST up reply actions
for the first time in the history of this forum…:)
Be glad you sailed for a better day, but don't forget there will be Hell to pay!
by chopchopchop on Feb 17, 2010 6:51 PM MST up reply actions
Hey, now… there must be one other time. Right?
Sandie
"That’s the way we’ll win championships"- The Baron
by Sandie Gauthier on Feb 17, 2010 6:52 PM MST up reply actions
You’d be hard pressed to find it…..
MHH: The Burgundy Army is on the March!
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
by Americanario on Feb 17, 2010 6:54 PM MST up reply actions
Fine, I’ll give you the first time in the time I’VE been at the forum, which is admittedly short…
Be glad you sailed for a better day, but don't forget there will be Hell to pay!
by chopchopchop on Feb 17, 2010 6:55 PM MST up reply actions
Barnaby coaching Germany?
And with the 32nd pick in the 2009 NHL draft, the Red Wings select: Someone other than Ryan O'Reilly. LOL@Detoilet.
Krupp looks like Barnaby?
And with the 32nd pick in the 2009 NHL draft, the Red Wings select: Someone other than Ryan O'Reilly. LOL@Detoilet.
by Bob in Boulder on Feb 17, 2010 6:07 PM MST up reply actions
0-0 after one. Am I the only real Foppa lover here? Do I have less of a life than anyone on MHH? And why am I here, really?
And with the 32nd pick in the 2009 NHL draft, the Red Wings select: Someone other than Ryan O'Reilly. LOL@Detoilet.
i’m resigned to only seeing the gold medal game unfortunately. stuck at work for most of the games and i don’t own cable so nbc is screwing me that way..
what i really need to find is a radio feed so i can listen to them at work
maybe an internet pipe froze and burst
At least you are alive! Or are you one of the undead’s that I need to drive a stake through?
And with the 32nd pick in the 2009 NHL draft, the Red Wings select: Someone other than Ryan O'Reilly. LOL@Detoilet.
by Bob in Boulder on Feb 17, 2010 6:17 PM MST up reply actions
I’m watching speed skating.. .
Sandie
"That’s the way we’ll win championships"- The Baron
by Sandie Gauthier on Feb 17, 2010 6:40 PM MST up reply actions
Why not hockey?
And with the 32nd pick in the 2009 NHL draft, the Red Wings select: Someone other than Ryan O'Reilly. LOL@Detoilet.
by Bob in Boulder on Feb 17, 2010 6:41 PM MST up reply actions
Because I watch hockey year round and I get to watch speed skating so infrequently. I absolutely adore it.
Sandie
"That’s the way we’ll win championships"- The Baron
by Sandie Gauthier on Feb 17, 2010 6:43 PM MST up reply actions
It is so good to see him playing again. I’m just doing some studying while I watch so not much commenting for me
Be glad you sailed for a better day, but don't forget there will be Hell to pay!
by chopchopchop on Feb 17, 2010 6:42 PM MST up reply actions
Watch the ankle for me, okay?
Sandie
"That’s the way we’ll win championships"- The Baron
by Sandie Gauthier on Feb 17, 2010 6:43 PM MST up reply actions
He’s doing what he has always done best, making some ridiculous passes and creating chances. He is definitely not skating especially fast though.
Be glad you sailed for a better day, but don't forget there will be Hell to pay!
by chopchopchop on Feb 17, 2010 6:44 PM MST up reply actions
Figures…
Sandie
"That’s the way we’ll win championships"- The Baron
by Sandie Gauthier on Feb 17, 2010 6:45 PM MST up reply actions
Oh when it goes, you’ll know. The EMP will knock out half the world….
MHH: The Burgundy Army is on the March!
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
by Americanario on Feb 17, 2010 6:44 PM MST up reply actions
Bwahahaha
Sandie
"That’s the way we’ll win championships"- The Baron
by Sandie Gauthier on Feb 17, 2010 6:45 PM MST up reply actions
" Wait a minute Doc, are you saying this thing’s nuclear?"
MHH: The Burgundy Army is on the March!
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
by Americanario on Feb 17, 2010 10:09 PM MST up reply actions
To the cheap seats on the online feed during the intermission. Watching the zambonis. Crowd’s laughing at something, don’t know what. Weird watching this without announcers. And blogging alone too. I am the last man on earth!
And with the 32nd pick in the 2009 NHL draft, the Red Wings select: Someone other than Ryan O'Reilly. LOL@Detoilet.
showing highlights
shocking to see Kronwall leave his feet on a big check. No, really.
And with the 32nd pick in the 2009 NHL draft, the Red Wings select: Someone other than Ryan O'Reilly. LOL@Detoilet.
Goal Ohlund
Great screen by the Sedin wearing 22 (I can never remember which is which).
And with the 32nd pick in the 2009 NHL draft, the Red Wings select: Someone other than Ryan O'Reilly. LOL@Detoilet.
Neither can they.
MHH: The Burgundy Army is on the March!
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
by Americanario on Feb 17, 2010 6:43 PM MST up reply actions
Spoiler...
Davis just Gold, yet again.
Sandie
"That’s the way we’ll win championships"- The Baron
by Sandie Gauthier on Feb 17, 2010 6:41 PM MST reply actions
My brother sent me a text saying “Davis looks like Frozone out there”
Be glad you sailed for a better day, but don't forget there will be Hell to pay!
by chopchopchop on Feb 17, 2010 6:48 PM MST up reply actions 2 recs
BWAHAHAHAHAHA
Your brother just got you a rec.
Sandie
"That’s the way we’ll win championships"- The Baron
by Sandie Gauthier on Feb 17, 2010 6:49 PM MST up reply actions
OK, the Can doesn’t have the market cornered on bad music. They are playing the Chicken Dance song.
And with the 32nd pick in the 2009 NHL draft, the Red Wings select: Someone other than Ryan O'Reilly. LOL@Detoilet.
Oh, wow…
Sandie
"That’s the way we’ll win championships"- The Baron
by Sandie Gauthier on Feb 17, 2010 6:48 PM MST up reply actions
Skating over, now watching the hockey game.
Sandie
"That’s the way we’ll win championships"- The Baron
by Sandie Gauthier on Feb 17, 2010 6:48 PM MST reply actions
Sweden just scored.
Sandie
"That’s the way we’ll win championships"- The Baron
by Sandie Gauthier on Feb 17, 2010 6:49 PM MST reply actions
Yep, some nice passing there…
Be glad you sailed for a better day, but don't forget there will be Hell to pay!
by chopchopchop on Feb 17, 2010 6:50 PM MST up reply actions
By the way, not that anyone cares but my drink of the night is a Root Beer Float. :D
Sandie
"That’s the way we’ll win championships"- The Baron
by Sandie Gauthier on Feb 17, 2010 6:53 PM MST reply actions
mine is water…I have a 12 hour rule before work….lame
Be glad you sailed for a better day, but don't forget there will be Hell to pay!
by chopchopchop on Feb 17, 2010 6:53 PM MST up reply actions
Understandable though.
Sandie
"That’s the way we’ll win championships"- The Baron
by Sandie Gauthier on Feb 17, 2010 6:54 PM MST up reply actions
I’m drinking leftover pomegranate punch from Sunday…..
MHH: The Burgundy Army is on the March!
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
by Americanario on Feb 17, 2010 6:56 PM MST up reply actions
Yum.
Sandie
"That’s the way we’ll win championships"- The Baron
by Sandie Gauthier on Feb 17, 2010 6:57 PM MST up reply actions
You guys watching the online feed?
And with the 32nd pick in the 2009 NHL draft, the Red Wings select: Someone other than Ryan O'Reilly. LOL@Detoilet.
by Bob in Boulder on Feb 17, 2010 6:57 PM MST up reply actions
No, I have CTV!
Sandie
"That’s the way we’ll win championships"- The Baron
by Sandie Gauthier on Feb 17, 2010 6:57 PM MST up reply actions
online feed has sound but no annnouncers. Kind of cool, actually.
And with the 32nd pick in the 2009 NHL draft, the Red Wings select: Someone other than Ryan O'Reilly. LOL@Detoilet.
by Bob in Boulder on Feb 17, 2010 6:58 PM MST up reply actions
That is neat.
Sandie
"That’s the way we’ll win championships"- The Baron
by Sandie Gauthier on Feb 17, 2010 6:59 PM MST up reply actions
I have always thought it would be awesome if you could get a feed of a game where just the refs, coaches, and a few key players were miked up.
Be glad you sailed for a better day, but don't forget there will be Hell to pay!
by chopchopchop on Feb 17, 2010 7:01 PM MST up reply actions
You can, the all star games ;)
Sandie
"That’s the way we’ll win championships"- The Baron
by Sandie Gauthier on Feb 17, 2010 7:02 PM MST up reply actions
I’m watching on CNBC
Be glad you sailed for a better day, but don't forget there will be Hell to pay!
by chopchopchop on Feb 17, 2010 6:58 PM MST up reply actions
Do they have announcers?
And with the 32nd pick in the 2009 NHL draft, the Red Wings select: Someone other than Ryan O'Reilly. LOL@Detoilet.
by Bob in Boulder on Feb 17, 2010 6:59 PM MST up reply actions
Yeah, if I didn’t know who Jeremy Roenick was I would be thinking that the announcers had never watched hockey before…
Be glad you sailed for a better day, but don't forget there will be Hell to pay!
by chopchopchop on Feb 17, 2010 7:00 PM MST up reply actions
That insightful?
Sandie
"That’s the way we’ll win championships"- The Baron
by Sandie Gauthier on Feb 17, 2010 7:01 PM MST up reply actions
Yeah, I think i’m going to put it on mute….
Be glad you sailed for a better day, but don't forget there will be Hell to pay!
by chopchopchop on Feb 17, 2010 7:02 PM MST up reply actions
I love Canada. I don’t think that would be accepted.
Sandie
"That’s the way we’ll win championships"- The Baron
by Sandie Gauthier on Feb 17, 2010 7:04 PM MST up reply actions
Definitely, watching the Canadian feeds on Center Ice is awesome. There is no comparison….
Be glad you sailed for a better day, but don't forget there will be Hell to pay!
by chopchopchop on Feb 17, 2010 7:06 PM MST up reply actions
Yep, they usually are pretty knowledgeable about hockey and they don’t have to “sell” the sport either.
Sandie
"That’s the way we’ll win championships"- The Baron
by Sandie Gauthier on Feb 17, 2010 7:08 PM MST up reply actions
They also call the game how it is and acknowledge the craziness and randomness of it. They don’t have to bring up pointless stats like “so and so hasn’t scored against the Northwestern Division teams on weekdays for 5 games.” It’s not only the altiboobs, it seems like all American commentators have to dwell on stupid shit like that…
Be glad you sailed for a better day, but don't forget there will be Hell to pay!
by chopchopchop on Feb 17, 2010 7:11 PM MST up reply actions
Hahaha, they do occasionally…
Sandie
"That’s the way we’ll win championships"- The Baron
by Sandie Gauthier on Feb 17, 2010 7:13 PM MST up reply actions
Well it doesn’t seem like they do it as much. I also like the Canadian commercials. I wish I could get hockey cards in a Happy Meal here!
Be glad you sailed for a better day, but don't forget there will be Hell to pay!
by chopchopchop on Feb 17, 2010 7:14 PM MST up reply actions
It’s not in a happy meal. You buy them separately with any purchase. I have so many of them because a few years back I was HELL bent on getting the Tanguay one…
Sandie
"That’s the way we’ll win championships"- The Baron
by Sandie Gauthier on Feb 17, 2010 7:16 PM MST up reply actions
Did you get it?
Be glad you sailed for a better day, but don't forget there will be Hell to pay!
by chopchopchop on Feb 17, 2010 7:31 PM MST up reply actions
I sure did! :)
Sandie
"That’s the way we’ll win championships"- The Baron
by Sandie Gauthier on Feb 17, 2010 7:33 PM MST up reply actions
Wow.. “Another close game in Canadian women’s hockey.” Is that really necessary?
Sandie
"That’s the way we’ll win championships"- The Baron
by Sandie Gauthier on Feb 17, 2010 7:23 PM MST reply actions
Back to speed skating I go! Relay races.
Sandie
"That’s the way we’ll win championships"- The Baron
by Sandie Gauthier on Feb 17, 2010 7:46 PM MST reply actions
Those are the definition of controlled chaos…
Be glad you sailed for a better day, but don't forget there will be Hell to pay!
by chopchopchop on Feb 17, 2010 7:55 PM MST up reply actions
I love these!
Sandie
"That’s the way we’ll win championships"- The Baron
by Sandie Gauthier on Feb 17, 2010 7:56 PM MST up reply actions
Poor JR, I bet he wants to beat Milbury with his own shoe.
Oh, and how good is it to see Foppa smiling about playing hockey? Even if he did look a bit off, he’s still got it.
"Sometimes you think they must have come out of the chimp cages at the Bronx zoo" - Gerry Cheevers, former Boston Bruins goalie, on New York hockey fans
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Yeah, definitely lacking speed, but he made some great passes in the game tonight and should continue to create chances.
Be glad you sailed for a better day, but don't forget there will be Hell to pay!
by chopchopchop on Feb 17, 2010 7:54 PM MST up reply actions
That’s what I noticed the most too. No speed, but damn he can still pass.
"Sometimes you think they must have come out of the chimp cages at the Bronx zoo" - Gerry Cheevers, former Boston Bruins goalie, on New York hockey fans
Detroit Sucks
Like they said, you would be hard pressed to find anyone who wouldn’t take a 75% Forsberg over most other players at 100%. Also, I think having him on the team is a huge veteran presence for Sweden. If Peter Forsberg comes up to one of their young players and says “do this differently”, that player is going to listen.
Be glad you sailed for a better day, but don't forget there will be Hell to pay!
by chopchopchop on Feb 17, 2010 7:59 PM MST up reply actions
Very much so.
Sandie
"That’s the way we’ll win championships"- The Baron
by Sandie Gauthier on Feb 17, 2010 8:02 PM MST up reply actions
I agree, but I don’t think its as necessary with that team. No one is going to ignore Lidstrom or Zetterberg or the Sedin’s, either. Still, the more the merrier when it comes to giving the young uns advice.
"Sometimes you think they must have come out of the chimp cages at the Bronx zoo" - Gerry Cheevers, former Boston Bruins goalie, on New York hockey fans
Detroit Sucks
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