| Hockey | posted March 13, 2010 at 10:58 PM |
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Common SenseClinton, SC Fans25 Staff |
Common Sense wrote on February 21, 2010 at 7:21 PM Canada vs. USA coming up in just a few minutes. Got your Molson Ice ready? I been crunk about this match up all weekend!
And by the way, I'm down with the USA and all of that, heck I live here, but my personal favorite hockey nation is also on the schedule for tonight. That is team Sweden. So many Swedish players end up on my favorite NHL roster, I have always had no choice but to cheer for Sweden. Got pissed off when I got a hole torn in my Sweden national team hockey jersey. Tonight is going to be a brutal one, as they are matched against Finland.
Its going to be a good night of hockey. I'm guessing that Barry Melrose has a face full of chicken poop right about now. |
Throw-Them-BoNesKearney, NE Fans25 Staff |
Throw-Them-BoNes wrote on February 21, 2010 at 8:45 PM Miller is going to have to withstand 50 shots for the USA to have a chance. Canadians are relentless now |
Throw-Them-BoNesKearney, NE Fans25 Staff |
Throw-Them-BoNes wrote on February 21, 2010 at 9:58 PM what a game congrats team usa! |
Common SenseClinton, SC Fans25 Staff |
Common Sense wrote on February 22, 2010 at 10:52 AM As unbelievable as it may sound, I do believe that we might be getting ready to see Marty Brodeur get replaced. It worked for Canada in Salt Lake City by making the goalie change, and they may as well try it now.
Don't get me wrong, this US team is lightning fast, talented, and hungry as ever. But there wasn't much excuse for Brodeur laying down as much as he was. Especially in the first 2 periods of play. I can't remember the last time I seen Brodeur perform like that on a international stage. It may be Roberto Luongo time for the Canadians.
As for the USA team, they are looking pretty nice so far. Haven't lost a game yet in Vancouver. Mostly thanks to my boy, Brian Rafalski. He has had a stretch in these Olympics where he has scored 4 straight goals for the USA. Beastly.
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Throw-Them-BoNesKearney, NE Fans25 Staff |
Throw-Them-BoNes wrote on February 22, 2010 at 1:45 PM After yesterday's games the US gets the #1 seed. This puts them in the best spot they could have hoped for.
As you can see the bottom is full of quality teams. Russia, Canada, Sweden, etc. The top bracket is no slouch but much easier and on top of that if the US can take care of business, we will only have to face 1 of those bottom teams. They dodged 5 of the big 7 (Teams made up of mostly NHL players, with us being 1). So Canada and Russia are going to have to duke it out to advance then have to play another game. One of them won't get a medal at all and there is a chance both won't make it although I doubt that. Link: Bracket
We got an unreal draw. The Fins and Czechs are solid but are both a notch below Sweden, Russia and Canada.
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Common SenseClinton, SC Fans25 Staff |
Common Sense wrote on February 23, 2010 at 8:49 AM Its official. Roberto Luongo will get the start against the Germans. |
Throw-Them-BoNesKearney, NE Fans25 Staff |
Throw-Them-BoNes wrote on February 23, 2010 at 2:45 PM US men's hockey team plays in the quarterfinals on Wednesday. Until then, fully relive the stunning defeat of Canada:
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Throw-Them-BoNesKearney, NE Fans25 Staff |
Throw-Them-BoNes wrote on February 23, 2010 at 3:41 PM if u like them little hitler spoofs and enjoyed our win the other night click this Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uP5zQJVpi7U&feature=player_embedded |
Common SenseClinton, SC Fans25 Staff |
Common Sense wrote on February 23, 2010 at 10:00 PM Canada just took care of Germany, 8-2. Next up for the Canadians is Russia. Tomorrow. Unfair? F*** it. Its about to be on!
The Swiss team beat Belarus 3-2 in a matchup of 2 pretty talented teams trying to get to the quarters to face the USA tomorrow.
Waiting right now to see who will get crushed by Sweden. Slovakia or Norway?
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Throw-Them-BoNesKearney, NE Fans25 Staff |
Throw-Them-BoNes wrote on February 24, 2010 at 1:45 PM NBCOlympics.com has EASY 1-click access to LIVE stream of Team USA v. SUI men's hockey QF at 3p ET, 12p PT:
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Throw-Them-BoNesKearney, NE Fans25 Staff |
Throw-Them-BoNes wrote on February 24, 2010 at 1:46 PM http://nbco.ly/dtSTPr try this link |
Throw-Them-BoNesKearney, NE Fans25 Staff |
Throw-Them-BoNes wrote on February 24, 2010 at 4:36 PM USA out shooting the Swiss the 32-8, but still no score after two periods.
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Throw-Them-BoNesKearney, NE Fans25 Staff |
Throw-Them-BoNes wrote on February 24, 2010 at 4:44 PM Zach Parise scores on the PP!! 1-0 Team USA. |
Throw-Them-BoNesKearney, NE Fans25 Staff |
Throw-Them-BoNes wrote on February 24, 2010 at 6:12 PM US men's hockey team defeats Switzerland 2-0, and advances to the semis. NJ Devils forward Zach Parise scored both goals. Miller gets the SO |
Common SenseClinton, SC Fans25 Staff |
Common Sense wrote on February 24, 2010 at 8:54 PM How embarrassing is this for the Russians? Down 7-2 with 8:22 left to go in the 2nd period. The Russian defensemen have been playing so half-hearted. Its almost as if this game has been one huge power play for Canada.
Update: 7-3 as Sergei Gonchar just slapped one in.
I haven't really understood the play of Ovechkin in any of these games. He has been very quiet, due to that it looks like he is confused on plays. He has been moving himself out of plays and just nowhere to be found.
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cooperwvuCharleston, SC Fanatic |
cooperwvu wrote on February 24, 2010 at 8:57 PM I'm watching this, too. 10 goals in the first two periods? |
cooperwvuCharleston, SC Fanatic |
cooperwvu wrote on February 25, 2010 at 3:55 PM Common, did you listen to the postgame wrap-up with the NBC analysts? Everyone's all up in arms because one of the guys (Mike Milbury) said Russia brought their "Eurotrash" game. Now, it looks like he might be suspended for saying that. WTF?? Who was offended by that?
That was a great song by Cracker, by the way. (ie, Eurotrash Girl)
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Common SenseClinton, SC Fans25 Staff |
Common Sense wrote on February 25, 2010 at 7:28 PM Yeah, I heard when he said that. He said it with some authority too. LOL. He meant what he said. His colleagues didn't really help his case too much either by acting so shocked and saying stuff like, "Did you really just say that????"
I dunno though man. I don't really have a side on if people should feel offended by it or not, being that I'm not European. I see both sides though. If he was in fact refering to trance music, then I don't see a problem. Some refer to street ballers as those who play a hip-hop style of basketball.
However, I do think that he is stupid for saying it anyway. He knew good and well that what he said could possibly been interpreted by people as him calling Europeans trash. Hence, "Eurotrash". He disregarded that and said it anyway. He walked a fine line when he said that. And like I said at first, it was the tone of the way he said it that ultimately hurt him. I'll just put it like like this... he should have learned from Don Imus.
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Common SenseClinton, SC Fans25 Staff |
Common Sense wrote on February 25, 2010 at 8:49 PM The Gold Medal match in the Women's tournament is now final. The USA fell just short of gold, losing to Canada 2-0. These teams were extremely well matched. The difference was the 2 Canadian goals being so early in the match. After that was a battle of two well matched teams with 2 superior goalies.
So the women's ice hockey medal ceremony is about to look like this:
Gold Medal - Canada
Silver Medal - United States
Bronze Medal - Finland |
cooperwvuCharleston, SC Fanatic |
cooperwvu wrote on February 25, 2010 at 8:59 PM I guess I didn't look at it from the European trash name-calling aspect. Really, I was thinking of Cracker and that song. I guess it would be like calling someone white trash or something along those lines of labelling without need/reason/cause. I'm sure there was a more approprate choice of words for the Russian performance on the ice...like, "It sucked." Of course, then that might offend those who aren't fond of fellatio.
I've never heard of the guy before last night, but apparently from the article I read, he's said "interesting" things before. I'll bet they keep him around just because of his controversial nature (ie, ratings).
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SkullandBonesFirth, NE Fans25 Staff |
SkullandBones wrote on February 26, 2010 at 6:07 PM I think he was refering to a style of play that he apparently feels falls short of the NHL standard, stupid arse thing to say to be sure, but c'mon, are people...especially hockey people...really that thin skinned? I honestly don't think he was trying to insult an entire continent over a hockey game. |
SkullandBonesFirth, NE Fans25 Staff |
SkullandBones wrote on February 26, 2010 at 6:11 PM Speaking of USA hockey, wow, Finwho? |
Common SenseClinton, SC Fans25 Staff |
Common Sense wrote on February 26, 2010 at 9:32 PM True indeed S&B. Speed and aggresiveness is what is making this USA team so dominant in these games. I've never seen the USA team play this well. Patrick Kane is playing lights out this tournament. Anytime you turn the puck over, it spells trouble against this team. |
Common SenseClinton, SC Fans25 Staff |
Common Sense wrote on February 26, 2010 at 10:15 PM In another surprise, Marian Hossa has been playing for the same team the whole tournament! |
Common SenseClinton, SC Fans25 Staff |
Common Sense wrote on February 27, 2010 at 12:03 AM Wow, what a comeback attempt! The Slovakians, down 3-0 to team Canada late in the 3rd period, all of a sudden fought with a surge that they didn't have all game long. They scored 2 goals to make it a 1 point game, and put the Canadians into what almost looked like panic mode. |
codyrome, GA Fanatic |
cody wrote on February 27, 2010 at 10:37 AM cant wait to watch the gold medal game tomorrow. team usa has looked great so far. GO USA!!!!!!!
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Throw-Them-BoNesKearney, NE Fans25 Staff |
Throw-Them-BoNes wrote on February 28, 2010 at 6:25 AM USA vs Canada - Gold Medal Game Preview02.28.10 - Posted By: Josh Morse - Kearney, NE
Photo: Throw Them BoNes We meet again: USA tries for gold against Canada. Gold Medal Game: USA vs. Canada - Canada Hockey Place When this 2010 Men's Olympic Hockey tournament started, not many had the USA still playing Sunday in the gold-medal game (3 p.m. ET, NBC), but almost everyone expected Canada to be playing for a chance to be the first home team since the 1980 Miracle On Ice USA team to win on home soil in Vancouver. The 1960 USA squad is the only other team accomplish the feat, winning gold in Squaw Valley. But here we are with a rematch of the 2002 gold medal match that Canada won 5-2 on US soil at Salt Lake City. USA has a chance to avenge that loss and Canada has a chance to do the same for their 5-3 loss to the United States just a week ago. Only 7 minutes into the third period of the Canada vs. Slovakia semi-final on friday night, the home crowd chanted "We want U-S-A" and they got what they wished for, it's a Canada vs. USA gold medal game. Brian Burke said that "A gold medal immortalizes your team," and he's right, no matter which team wins today, they will be remembered. Americans want a "Miracle" and Canadians expect nothing but gold, tough stakes there for either team. Both teams will most likely have the same game plan coming in to this game with both teams to coming out hard in the first 10 minutes to set the tone for the rest of the game. The first goal scored may end up being the most important one. Depending on what happens after the first 10 minutes we may see both teams tighten up and play a more responsible game. Team USA brings on two things to todays game: an excellent goaltender and speed in their young players. Brian Burke has been saying that his team was the underdog coming into the tournament icing the youngest team, but can you really consider them the underdogs today? They have won all their games, already beaten the Canadians and thumped the Finns in the semi's to advance to this game. The US have gotten better, especially now so that Patrick Kane scored 2 goals in the last game. Team USA will be home team in the game, so they will have the advantage of last change. They will also have an edge with regards to having the same start time throughout the games with today's game starting at 12pm. As many hockey players a creatures of habit, being adjusted to eating breakfast before the game for the last 2 weeks may help the Americans. Sidney Crosby has had a quiet games so far, but even if his effort doesn't show up on the score sheet, you can see that he's doing his part. His line with Staal and Iginla will draw the top defensive pairings to try shut them down. The good thing about Canada is that they don't have just one great line, they have four. They have had scoring come from their Sharks line of Heatley, Thornton and Marleau or from their line of Getzlaf, Perry and Morrow. And their line of Toews, Nash and Richards have been shutting down top lines as well as contributing the odd goal. Team Canada will be the away team, so expect Babcock to try to matchup the defensive pairing of Niedermayer and Weber against the Parise line of the USA. In the Olympics having a great goaltender in net who is hot can be the key to winning. If Ryan Miller can win tonight's game with a hot goaltending performance he is poised to become a household name in the US. At the other end of the rink, Roberto Luongo looks to cement his place in Canadian hockey history. A win tonight will silence the Luongo critics (and he has many of them) and prove that he is an elite goaltender. Besides Miller, the X-factors for the US may well be three forwards that until Friday have not taken advantage of their skill and speed. Phil Kessel (1 goal, 1 assist), Patrick Kane (3 goals) and Paul Stastny (1 goal, 2 assists) need to be huge for USA and show why they are some of the most talented in the world. Kessel did a great job creating the first USA goal with his speed and forcing Miikka Kiprusoff to come out and play the puck, subsequently making an errant clear to Malone who buried it into the vacant net behind Kiprusoff. USA will need more of that on Sunday. They will also need Kane to be the sniper he was Friday against what promises to be a more focused goalie in Luongo and Stastny to be the playmaker he was in the semifinal. Those two points Friday were Stastny's first of the tournament. He needs to finish off strong. This trio was critical to the 6-1 win Friday and they will be critical to the success of their team Sunday. Another key element to keep an eye on will be how USA handles trailing if they fall behind. They have not trailed the entire tournament. If their composure and calmness so far is there, that shouldn't be a problem. The hometown advantage of the crowd will obviously go to Canada today shouting "Go Canada Go" and cheers of "Louuuuuuu" every time Luongo makes a save. But Team USA had the home crowd when they played in Salt Lake City in 2002, and they ended up losing to Team Canada. The Americans would love to do the same to Team Canada this afternoon. Prediction: USA 4, Canada 2 U-S-A! U-S-A! |
TheTopFanGreenville, SC Fans25 Staff |
TheTopFan wrote on February 28, 2010 at 6:28 AM Bones - good prevew man - i threw this up on this thread for ya...
As much as I would love to see Team USA get this done, I just get the feeling it may be too tall of a task to defeat such a talented team twice in one Olympics. If they win this one, then this will indeed be a true Miracle on Ice. But I dont know.
* Home ice
* Revenge Factor
* Damn good
* Tough to upset a better team twice in such a short span
Dont get me wrong folks, I will be screaming at my TV for the Americans to get this done, I just dont know if it is a possible feat!
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codyrome, GA Fanatic |
cody wrote on February 28, 2010 at 12:29 PM canada def has talent but outside of crosby they dont have a lot of speed and thats a big advantage for the americans.
i say usa 3 canada 1
usa usa usa
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TheTopFanGreenville, SC Fans25 Staff |
TheTopFan wrote on February 28, 2010 at 2:54 PM YALL READY ?????????!!!!!!!! |
Throw-Them-BoNesKearney, NE Fans25 Staff |
Throw-Them-BoNes wrote on February 28, 2010 at 3:01 PM DVRing it............... gonna watch race first :( gotta watch my man HARVICK so i won't be tuning into the site until later tonight as i don't wanna know what happens................
U - S - A U - S - A !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Throw-Them-BoNesKearney, NE Fans25 Staff |
Throw-Them-BoNes wrote on February 28, 2010 at 3:07 PM USA=Gold, Canada=Maple Avril Lavigne
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bravesfan95East Providence, RI |
bravesfan95 wrote on February 28, 2010 at 4:02 PM
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TheTopFanGreenville, SC Fans25 Staff |
TheTopFan wrote on February 28, 2010 at 5:30 PM NIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
SkullandBonesFirth, NE Fans25 Staff |
SkullandBones wrote on March 1, 2010 at 7:31 PM Tell ya what, for a guy who knows absolutely nothing about hockey....that was fun to watch (during the yellow flags of course). Congrats to a team that did what they were expected to, and one that did what they weren't supposed to. |
cooperwvuCharleston, SC Fanatic |
cooperwvu wrote on March 1, 2010 at 10:42 PM Let's hope that the NHL learns something from this. I doubt if they do, though. |
Common SenseClinton, SC Fans25 Staff |
Common Sense wrote on March 9, 2010 at 8:42 PM Anybody of you guys seen Sidney Crosby's hockey stick?
Reebok is giving out a $10,000 reward for whoever returns Crosby's hockey stick and gloves that he threw into the air after he scored the game winning goal in the Gold Medal match of the Olympic Games.
Don't look at me, I don't even have a passport. Crosby says that it happens all the time, and that normally it shows back up eventually. I highly doubt it this time. If he wants to get his equipment back this time around, then he better get himself an Ebay account. |
codyrome, GA Fanatic |
cody wrote on March 10, 2010 at 2:46 AM if the person that caught these things were smart they would take them back unless they have a way of proving that they are from the gold medal game then 10 grand is a lot than your gonna get on e-bay but if there is an identifier that 100% proves that it is his then man im sorry but if i had i wouldnt give it back because its worth a lot more than 10 grand to some crazed canadian fan.
GO VOLS!!!!! |
Common SenseClinton, SC Fans25 Staff |
Common Sense wrote on March 13, 2010 at 10:58 PM Sidney Crosby was right after all. His equipment used in the Gold Medal game were in fact, not stolen. They were simply misplaced, and have been found.
Now here is the weird part. The puck that Crosby shot into the net to win the game has also been found. Found? How was it lost in the first place, you ask? Nobody seems to know. After the puck went into the net, and the celebration was on, one of the linesmen retrieved the puck and took it to the official's box. Apparently, nobody knows what happened to the puck after that.
So since nobody knows how it was lost, then how was it found? The International Ice Hockey Federation says that "someone" called them and said that they had the puck. "Someone"? Does this someone have a name?
And why are we being so secretive, anyway? Well, the I.I.H.F. answers that question by saying, and I quote, "We have our reasons for not giving out the story of how we got the puck".
OK then. Say no more. |
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