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BroadwayBomber55
02-04-06, 06:42 PM
Hello all my hockey fans,
If you wanna post anything Olympic Ice hockey in Torino: men's and women's Olympic Ice Hockey coverage, please do so here.
You can also rant about the U.S. team in the Original U.S. Hockey team thread.
BroadwayBomber55
02-04-06, 06:51 PM
My predictions:
Men's tournament
Gold: Canada
Silver: Czech Republic
Bronze: Russia
Women's Tournament
Gold: U.S.
Silver: Canada
Bronze: Sweden
dabomb2045
02-04-06, 06:59 PM
I dont expect the US to medal....it would be a big surprise if they did.
I will be really rooting hard for the Czechs (six Rangers on the team) and the Swedes (Lundqvist will be in goal). Of course....as long as anyone but Canada wins, I'll be happy.
CanoForPresident
02-04-06, 07:00 PM
My Predictions
Gold-Czech Republic
Silver- Sweeden
Bronze- USA (Call me crazy)
I don't really follow the women that much so I can't really made a prediction.
Boogiedown Bomber
02-04-06, 07:58 PM
My predicitions:
Men's Ice Hockey
Gold - Sweden
Silver - Czech Republic
Bronze - Russia
Women's Hockey
Gold - US
Silver - Canada
Bronze - Sweden
men
g: czech
s: sweden
bronze: canada
njdhockey
02-04-06, 09:45 PM
Men:
G- Canada
S- Czech Republic
B- Sweden
Hopefully USA can suprise most of us.
Women:
G- USA
S- Canada
B- Sweden
yeahimweird
02-04-06, 10:06 PM
Men:
Gold-Czech Republic
Silver-Canada
Bronze-Russia
I'm also hoping the US men surprise everyone and gets a medal, but these are obviously realistic predictions. :lol:
Women:
Gold-USA
Silver-Canada
Bronze-Sweden
No way Canada (mens) doesn't medal like some of you guys are predicting. They will get nothing less than silver imo, and gold is as close to being a given as possible. :barf: I would be more than happy with the Czech's or Sweden winning, but I would LOVE to see Sweden win and Lundqvist be the goalie that does it.
I refuse to make a prediction. :lol:
Women's Tournament
Gold: Canada
Silver: U.S.
Bronze: Sweden
Ugh, they cannot lose to those bitches again!
BroadwayBomber55
02-05-06, 01:53 AM
Ugh, they cannot lose to those bitches again!
Don't worry. I changed my pick to U.S.
The U.S. don't have Cammi Granato on the team for the Turin Olympics.
Canada has scoring forward Hayley Wickenheiser leading the Canucks.
However, the U.S. won the last two of the four matches against the Canadians including a game on New Year's day against Winnipeg.
So, it will be very interesting between the Americans and Canadians in women's ice hockey.
sprucemoose
02-08-06, 10:42 AM
Scott Burnside has a pretty decent preview over at ESPN:
http://sports.espn.go.com/oly/winter06/hockey/columns/story?id=2318152&lpos=spotlight&lid=tab3pos2
His picks:
Gold: Canada
Silver:Sweden
Bronze: USA
Not that they figured to be in medal contention, but Germany will likely be without Marco Sturm which will hurt them big. Sturm was playing great before he got hurt.
yeahimweird
02-08-06, 01:13 PM
Niedermayer out for Canada.
http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=154027&hubname=
Boogiedown Bomber
02-08-06, 01:28 PM
Niedermayer out for Canada.
http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=154027&hubname=
that hurts for the Canadians b/c they are going to be without Jovanoski too.
that hurts for the Canadians b/c they are going to be without Jovanoski too.
They should put Dion Phaneuf on the team so I can see him play.
yeahimweird
02-08-06, 01:37 PM
They should put Dion Phaneuf on the team so I can see him play.
I was able to see him once, and that's when the Isles played the Flames last month. The kid is one hell of a player and a bruiser for sure.
yeahimweird
02-08-06, 05:39 PM
Niedermayer's replacement is going to be Jay Bouwmeester.
http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=154086&hubname=
that hurts for the Canadians b/c they are going to be without Jovanoski too.
Does it hurt them enough to maybe not get gold?
Boogiedown Bomber
02-08-06, 06:33 PM
Does it hurt them enough to maybe not get gold?
hmm...tough call. depends how good Brodeur plays.
dabomb2045
02-08-06, 06:39 PM
I may be in the minority here....but I like the Czechs and Swedes alot more then Canada right now.
Sweden is a damn good team....remember they torched Canada the one time they played them in the 02 Olympics. Sweden arguably was the best team, but Salo fell apart in the Belarus game. Lundqvist certainly wont be doing that.
Im always partial to the teams with the hot/best goaltenders. And what goalies have been better this year then Hasek and Lundy??
Boogiedown Bomber
02-08-06, 06:45 PM
I may be in the minority here....but I like the Czechs and Swedes alot more then Canada right now.
Sweden is a damn good team....remember they torched Canada the one time they played them in the 02 Olympics. Sweden arguably was the best team, but Salo fell apart in the Belarus game. Lundqvist certainly wont be doing that.
Im always partial to the teams with the hot/best goaltenders. And what goalies have been better this year then Hasek and Lundy??
I'm in the same boat as you are. However, Sweden's stock in my book has gone down with Naslund back out, and it appears Forsberg will do the same. If that is the case, then I think the Czech Republic would be the fave. And yes, having hot goalies for both Sverige and Česká republika will be very good.
BroadwayBomber55
02-08-06, 10:21 PM
My predictions as of 2/8/06
Men:
Gold: Czech Republic
Silver: Sweden
Bronze: Canada
Women:
Gold: USA
Silver: Canada
Bronze: Sweden
sprucemoose
02-09-06, 09:30 AM
I may be in the minority here....but I like the Czechs and Swedes alot more then Canada right now.
Sweden is a damn good team....remember they torched Canada the one time they played them in the 02 Olympics. Sweden arguably was the best team, but Salo fell apart in the Belarus game. Lundqvist certainly wont be doing that.
Im always partial to the teams with the hot/best goaltenders. And what goalies have been better this year then Hasek and Lundy??
Anyone can win this tournament out of Sweden, Russia, Canada, Czech Republic, Finland and USA. You are correct that a hot goaltender can make all the difference. Just look at the Czech Republic in 1998.
I think the reason Canada is favoured is (and I may be biased here) simply due to depth. Niedermeyer out? We replace him with Bouwmeester. If Lecavalier gets hurt in the first game, Spezza or Staal slips into the lineup. Due to the sheer number of elite Canadian players, it gives Canada an advantage.
Tomas Kaberle is a top two defenceman on the Czech team. I watch every Leafs game, and I am not comfortable with him being a top two defenceman on the Leafs. Brian McCabe, his partner in Toronto, and arguably a better player, will be a fifth or sixth defenceman on the Canadian team. Sami Kappanen just went down for the Fins, and they have replaced him with Ville Niemeanan (sp), a player that I really like, but wouldn't count on to bring home a gold medal.
I don't mean this to sound at all arrogant, its just the reason why I think Canada has an advantage and is often picked to win the tournament. Brodeur doesn't have to play lights out for Canada to win, whereas several other teams will have to count on a hot goalie to win the gold.
However, all the depth in the world can't beat Dominik Hasek when he's on his game, and Olaf Kolzig can in all reality steal a quarterfinal game for the Germans. That is why even though Canada looks great on paper, and I hope they win, I won't make any predictions on who wins the gold. Anything can happen in a one-game elimination tournament.
BroadwayBomber55
02-11-06, 02:02 AM
TV schedule for Day 1 Hockey - February 11th, 2006 via Yahoo! Sports:
Women's Ice Hockey
7-noon Women: Finland vs. Germany (live) CNBC, Universal HD
Women: Sweden vs. Russia (live) CNBC, Universal HD
Noon-2:30 pm Women: USA vs. Switzerland (live) CNBC, Universal HD
2:30-5 pm Women: Canada vs. Italy (live) CNBC, Universal HD
All times ET.
Boogiedown Bomber
02-11-06, 07:42 AM
I'm currently watching the Finland-German women's game, and I LOVE the big-sized hockey rinks.
I can't wait to watch the afternoon games today. Anyone else watching 'em?
Boogiedown Bomber
02-11-06, 08:43 AM
Possibly more bad news for the Canadians???
http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=154411&hubname=
yeahimweird
02-11-06, 11:23 AM
Possibly more bad news for the Canadians???
http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=154411&hubname=
Their defensemen are dropping like flies. :eek:
Anyway, I have the US/Switzerland game on. Our girls are putting a lot of pressure on the Swiss goaltender early.
BroadwayBomber55
02-11-06, 11:45 AM
Some Final Scores - Feb. 11, 2006:
Women's Prelim. Round - Group B Game 1
Finland 3, Germany 0
Women's Prelim. Round - Group A Game 2
Sweden 3, Russia 1
BroadwayBomber55
02-11-06, 11:48 AM
I'm currently watching the Finland-German women's game, and I LOVE the big-sized hockey rinks.
I can't wait to watch the afternoon games today. Anyone else watching 'em?
I'm watching the games too.
BroadwayBomber55
02-11-06, 11:49 AM
Sabres F Jochen Hecht is out for Germany.
http://www.nbcolympics.com/icehockey/5097237/detail.html
BroadwayBomber55
02-11-06, 11:50 AM
Penguins F Tomas Surovy replaces Coyotes F Ladislav Nagy for Slovakia
http://www.nbcolympics.com/icehockey/5095222/detail.html
yeahimweird
02-11-06, 12:16 PM
The US women just got a breakway goal on a 5 on 3, short-handed. :eek:
BroadwayBomber55
02-11-06, 12:21 PM
The US women just got a breakway goal on a 5 on 3, short-handed. :eek:
And The U.S. women also killed off two 5-on-3 PPs against the Swiss.
yeahimweird
02-11-06, 12:30 PM
And The U.S. women also killed off two 5-on-3 PPs against the Swiss.
Yup.
It's clear who is dominating the play of the game, but the Swiss goalie is playing very well.
Boogiedown Bomber
02-11-06, 12:58 PM
Yup.
It's clear who is dominating the play of the game, but the Swiss goalie is playing very well.
Not well enough b/c she gave up a really nice goal by Wendell on a sweet pass from Angela Ruggerio.
yeahimweird
02-11-06, 01:07 PM
Not well enough b/c she gave up a really nice goal by Wendell on a sweet pass from Angela Ruggerio.
She played well for the first two periods. She's given up three in the last five minutes. :eek:
dabomb2045
02-11-06, 01:13 PM
wake me up when we play Canada in the Gold Medal game :D
Boogiedown Bomber
02-11-06, 01:16 PM
wake me up when we play Canada in the Gold Medal game :D
:lol:
while I am rooting for my ladies to get the gold, this 6-0 game is boring me to tears!
MiamiKat
02-11-06, 01:21 PM
I saw a few of the penalties earlier...those women are pretty damn badass.
Go USA!!! :D
BroadwayBomber55
02-11-06, 01:22 PM
:lol:
while I am rooting for my ladies to get the gold, this 6-0 game is boring me to tears!
Shots on Goal:
USA 57, Switzerland 9
montrealer
02-11-06, 01:26 PM
Men;
Canada
Russia
Czech
Womens
Canada
US
Sweden
But thats just me.In the mens 5 teams have a chance.
In the womens it Canada or US...Flip a coin.
montrealer
02-11-06, 01:27 PM
Canada vs. Italy 2:30 pm
Boogiedown Bomber
02-11-06, 01:38 PM
Canada vs. Italy 2:30 pm
I guess that this game will be just like the US/Switzerland game: high scoring and boring.
Edit: it's already 2-0!!!! Yikes!
BroadwayBomber55
02-11-06, 01:43 PM
Men;
Canada
Russia
Czech
Womens
Canada
US
Sweden
But thats just me.In the mens 5 teams have a chance.
In the womens it Canada or US...Flip a coin.
It's just predictions.
In the women's it could be Canada vs. U.S. in the Gold Medal game, but Sweden and Finland on any given day can give those two a tough time or maybe a win that could replace one or both teams in the Gold Medal Game.
One the men's side, Canada has the edge because of they have the depth. Czech Republic, Sweden, and Russia are also Gold Medal favorites. The U.S. are underdogs, but on any given day, the underdogs do have their day in the sunshine.
BroadwayBomber55
02-11-06, 01:44 PM
I guess that this game will be just like the US/Switzerland game: high scoring and boring.
Edit: it's already 2-0!!!! Yikes!
Well make it 3-0 le femmes du Canada. Team Italy already has two players injured or banged up.
dabomb2045
02-11-06, 02:22 PM
Men;
Canada
Russia
Czech
Womens
Canada
US
Sweden
But thats just me.In the mens 5 teams have a chance.
In the womens it Canada or US...Flip a coin.
The way Lundqvist is playing....I expect at least a bronze from the Swedes
njdhockey
02-11-06, 02:26 PM
Canada vs. Italy 2:30 pm
Does anyone know what channel this is on in America? I can't find it on anywhere.
yeahimweird
02-11-06, 02:29 PM
Does anyone know what channel this is on in America? I can't find it on anywhere.
CNBC.
Right now, it's 7-0 Canada. :eek:
njdhockey
02-11-06, 02:33 PM
Thanks. I bet every time I was channel surfing CNBC must have been in a commercial lol.
yeahimweird
02-11-06, 02:53 PM
This game is such a snoozer.
9-0 Canada after two. :o
yankeesAZ
02-11-06, 02:55 PM
Well make it 3-0 le femmes du Canada. Team Italy already has two players injured or banged up.
9-0 at the end of the 2nd. They need a "mercy rule".
BroadwayBomber55
02-11-06, 04:19 PM
9-0 at the end of the 2nd. They need a "mercy rule".
Les femmes Canadiennes gagnent 16-0.
Canada whitewashes Italy 16-0.
9-0 at the end of the 2nd. They need a "mercy rule".
They really do because I can't watch games like that. It just annoys me, I feel like I can't take women's hockey seriously when there are scores that big, and I love women's hockey.
Boogiedown Bomber
02-11-06, 05:00 PM
Les femmes Canadiennes gagnent 16-0.
Canada whitewashes Italy 16-0.
Ouch!!! :-surrende
montrealer
02-11-06, 05:53 PM
It's just predictions.
In the women's it could be Canada vs. U.S. in the Gold Medal game, but Sweden and Finland on any given day can give those two a tough time or maybe a win that could replace one or both teams in the Gold Medal Game.
One the men's side, Canada has the edge because of they have the depth. Czech Republic, Sweden, and Russia are also Gold Medal favorites. The U.S. are underdogs, but on any given day, the underdogs do have their day in the sunshine.
As I mentioned ...any of those five teams can come up Gold. ;)
Good read on the little battle going on between the two women's teams.
http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/sports/special_packages/olympics/13832343.htm
Classy thing to make up and accuse a team of. Not surprised.
montrealer
02-11-06, 05:56 PM
Does anyone know what channel this is on in America? I can't find it on anywhere.
:roflmao: :roflmao: Lucky to get the US Womens game.Anybody living close to Canada and gets the CBC theyre caring live Olympics starting ay 6:oo am.
I found another bad blood article. I love how arrogant that team is, it makes me laugh. I wonder what kind of story they'll make up this time. Maybe a few of the US girls will run some little fan over wearing a Canada jersey or something.
:roflmao: :roflmao: Lucky to get the US Womens game.Anybody living close to Canada and gets the CBC theyre caring live Olympics starting ay 6:oo am.
We also had live games starting at 7 this morning, so I'm not quite sure what's so funny. :wtf:
yeahimweird
02-11-06, 09:27 PM
Good read on the little battle going on between the two women's teams.
http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/sports/special_packages/olympics/13832343.htm
Classy thing to make up and accuse a team of. Not surprised.
They made that up?!
Classy indeed. *inserts rolling eyes here*
dpinzow
02-11-06, 10:02 PM
Mens picks:
Gold: Czech
Silver: Canada
Bronze: Sweden (Lundy steals a medal)
USA finishes sixth
Womens:
Gold: USA
Silver: Canada
Bronze: Finland
yankeesAZ
02-12-06, 01:34 AM
Les femmes Canadiennes gagnent 16-0.
Canada whitewashes Italy 16-0.
Damn, I had Canada -16 1/2. ;) It was so close for me, but there goes my V-Day Dinner plans!
dabomb2045
02-12-06, 10:12 AM
I watched some of this Canada-Russia women's game....and its a complete joke. Canada with a 6-0 lead after the 1st period!! These games are so non-competitive its sad.
If the IOC can get rid of softball in the Summer games...because the USA dominates, wins every game 15-0, and its only competition is China...why does the IOC allow women's hockey to continue, when its obvious there is ZERO competition in the sport outside of Canada-USA??
Im sorry...but when a hockey team is winning games 16-0 and outshooting their opponents 57-9...then that sport shouldnt be in the Olympics.
BroadwayBomber55
02-12-06, 11:12 AM
I watched some of this Canada-Russia women's game....and its a complete joke. Canada with a 6-0 lead after the 1st period!! These games are so non-competitive its sad.
If the IOC can get rid of softball in the Summer games...because the USA dominates, wins every game 15-0, and its only competition is China...why does the IOC allow women's hockey to continue, when its obvious there is ZERO competition in the sport outside of Canada-USA??
Im sorry...but when a hockey team is winning games 16-0 and outshooting their opponents 57-9...then that sport shouldnt be in the Olympics.
Canada and the U.S. are the two best teams in Women's Ice Hockey. A lot of people ask "Will the NHL creates a Women's NHL"? The problem is that Canada and the U.S. dominate women's ice hockey.
It takes a win from either the Swedish or Finnish women against one or even both teams in the semifinals to put theirselves on the map along with Canada and the U.S. in Women's Ice Hockey.
BroadwayBomber55
02-12-06, 11:35 AM
Marco Sturm is out for the German Hockey team.
http://sports.yahoo.com/olympics/torino2006/ice_hockey/news?slug=ap-hkm-germany-sturm&prov=ap&type=lgns
montrealer
02-12-06, 11:52 AM
I watched some of this Canada-Russia women's game....and its a complete joke. Canada with a 6-0 lead after the 1st period!! These games are so non-competitive its sad.
If the IOC can get rid of softball in the Summer games...because the USA dominates, wins every game 15-0, and its only competition is China...why does the IOC allow women's hockey to continue, when its obvious there is ZERO competition in the sport outside of Canada-USA??
Im sorry...but when a hockey team is winning games 16-0 and outshooting their opponents 57-9...then that sport shouldnt be in the Olympics.
Agree :clap: F...cking joke.
BroadwayBomber55
02-12-06, 11:57 AM
Canada beats Russia 12-0. Canada outscoring the opposition 28-0 in their first two games.
Boogiedown Bomber
02-12-06, 12:25 PM
Canada beats Russia 12-0. Canada outscoring the opposition 28-0 in their first two games.
I wonder what the TV ratings were for these two games.
yeahimweird
02-12-06, 12:39 PM
2-0 USA after one against Germany.
It's nice to see a score not be run up so early. :eek:
BroadwayBomber55
02-12-06, 12:44 PM
2-0 USA after one against Germany.
It's nice to see a score not be run up so early. :eek:
USA scored both of their goals on the PP.
thecaptain
02-12-06, 12:44 PM
I don’t know much about hockey . But the ring looks different then the one I am using to seeing. Is the ring a different size or is it just me? … ,,, it just me right :) .
BroadwayBomber55
02-12-06, 12:46 PM
I don’t know much about hockey . But the ring looks different then the one I am using to seeing. Is the ring a different size or is it just me? … ,,, it just me right :) .
The Olympic Ice Hockey rinks are bigger than the NHL rinks.
thecaptain
02-12-06, 12:58 PM
The Olympic Ice Hockey rinks are bigger than the NHL rinks.Thanks. Has it always been bigger or is this new. Like when the kids played and won in 1980 was it bigger then ?
expectTHEunexpected
02-12-06, 01:43 PM
Non-North American and int'l rinks have always been bigger, in 1980 too
yeahimweird
02-12-06, 02:01 PM
Nine players for the US men's team are stuck on the east coast because of the weather. Three players each from the Isles, Devils and Flyers.
They're now going to fly out tomorrow. :eek:
BroadwayBomber55
02-12-06, 02:11 PM
Final Score:
Team USA Women 5, Germany 0
dabomb2045
02-12-06, 02:31 PM
Nine players for the US men's team are stuck on the east coast because of the weather. Three players each from the Isles, Devils and Flyers.
They're now going to fly out tomorrow. :eek:
I would assume the nine players from the Rangers are in the same situation
yeahimweird
02-12-06, 04:14 PM
I would assume the nine players from the Rangers are in the same situation
I think all the players due to fly out of the NY metropolitan area are in the same situation.
It's a pain in the ass, for sure considering they play on Wednesday.
I wonder what the TV ratings were for these two games.
Well, I'll tell you one thing, I slept through them. It's not even a game when the score gets to that point, it just makes me a lot less interested.
I watched some of this Canada-Russia women's game....and its a complete joke. Canada with a 6-0 lead after the 1st period!! These games are so non-competitive its sad.
If the IOC can get rid of softball in the Summer games...because the USA dominates, wins every game 15-0, and its only competition is China...why does the IOC allow women's hockey to continue, when its obvious there is ZERO competition in the sport outside of Canada-USA??
Im sorry...but when a hockey team is winning games 16-0 and outshooting their opponents 57-9...then that sport shouldnt be in the Olympics.
As much as I love watching the American team, I'm starting to agree. I'm just really starting to get bored with the games. How fun is a hockey tournament when all everyone is thinking is, I wish these games would be over so we can get to the gold medal game. Because we all know every year it's going to be USA/Canada. It's old and boring now. Now those games are always exciting, but what you have before it is just a cure for insomnia.
BroadwayBomber55
02-13-06, 10:12 AM
Some Finals from today's hockey games:
Women's Prelim. Round - Group A Game 7
Sweden 11, Italy 0
Women's Prelim. Round - Group B Game 8
Finland vs. Switzerland
njdhockey
02-13-06, 12:07 PM
Team Canada announces lines: Source (http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Hockey/2006/02/13/1440263-sun.html)
A look at the forward lines Team Canada men's hockey coach Pat Quinn and his staff put together for the opening game against Italy on Wednesday.
DRAPER-SAKIC-IGINLA
GAGNE-THORNTON-NASH
HEATLEY-LECAVALIER-ST. LOUIS
SMYTH-RICHARDS-BERTUZZI
*STAAL-*SPEZZA-DOAN
Team Canada announces lines: Source (http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Hockey/2006/02/13/1440263-sun.html)
Smart move putting Thornton and Nash together, they played together for Davos in the Swiss league last year and were great by all accounts.
BroadwayBomber55
02-13-06, 03:38 PM
Women's Prelim. Round - Group B Game 8
Finland 4, Switzerland 0 Final
yeahimweird
02-13-06, 03:48 PM
Looks like John Grahame will be the starting goalie for Team USA. DiPietro will be the back up and Esche is third.
http://www.philly.com/mld/dailynews/sports/13861876.htm
njdhockey
02-13-06, 04:22 PM
Looks like John Grahame will be the starting goalie for Team USA. DiPietro will be the back up and Esche is third.
http://www.philly.com/mld/dailynews/sports/13861876.htm
:D As long as Esche isn't starting I am happy!
Boogiedown Bomber
02-13-06, 05:32 PM
Looks like John Grahame will be the starting goalie for Team USA. DiPietro will be the back up and Esche is third.
http://www.philly.com/mld/dailynews/sports/13861876.htm
Can anyone convince Mike Richter to play for us???? The thought of John Grahame backstopping us is not very appealing.
Can anyone convince Mike Richter to play for us???? The thought of John Grahame backstopping us is not very appealing.
Sure, hire him to take out DiPietro and open up Ryan Miller's rightful spot.
Can anyone convince Mike Richter to play for us???? The thought of John Grahame backstopping us is not very appealing.
No, it's not, but if he's the one playing the best right now you have to go with him I guess. Would it be crazy to try and get all three into a game in the beginning? Didn't Canada do that in 2002?
Sure, hire him to take out DiPietro and open up Ryan Miller's rightful spot.
I'm so mad he's not on the roster and he's stuck on that stupid taxi squad.
yeahimweird
02-13-06, 06:33 PM
Sure, hire him to take out DiPietro and open up Ryan Miller's rightful spot.
How about Esche and we have a deal?
;)
BroadwayBomber55
02-14-06, 09:53 AM
Women's Prelim. Round - Group A Game 9 Final Scores
Russia 5, Italy 1.
Both the Russian and Italian women are out in Group A. Canada and Sweden advance to the semifinals.
BroadwayBomber55
02-14-06, 10:51 AM
Women's Prelim. Round - Group A Game 10 Final Scores
Canada 8, Sweden 1.
BroadwayBomber55
02-14-06, 10:58 AM
Later today in Women's Ice Hockey
Women's Prelim. Round - Group B Game 11
Switzerland vs. Germany
Women's Prelim. Round - Group B Game 12
USA vs. Finland
BroadwayBomber55
02-14-06, 12:39 PM
In Group B, both Germany and Switzerland are out in the medal round.
USA and Finland are in the semifinals.
BroadwayBomber55
02-14-06, 01:44 PM
Women's Prelim. Round - Group B Game 11 Final Scores
Germany 2, Switzerland 1.
BroadwayBomber55
02-14-06, 01:46 PM
So, if the U.S. Women lose to Finland in their final contest, they'll face the Canadians in the semifinals. Finland will face Sweden if they win against the American women.
If the U.S. win, they face Sweden while Finland faces Canada in the semifinals.
How about Esche and we have a deal?
;)
Right. It's done.
So, if the U.S. Women lose to Finland in their final contest, they'll face the Canadians in the semifinals. Finland will face Sweden if they win against the American women.
I realize it's technically possible, but it seems a waste of a few hundred bytes to bother mentioning the possibility.
njdhockey
02-14-06, 03:52 PM
Semi-Finals set:
USA vs. Sweden
Canada vs. Finland
USA didn't blow out Finland until the third period. I was pretty suprised.
BroadwayBomber55
02-14-06, 04:24 PM
Semi-Finals set:
USA vs. Sweden
Canada vs. Finland
USA didn't blow out Finland until the third period. I was pretty suprised.
The U.S. scored six straight goals against the Fins in their win after being down 3-1.
BroadwayBomber55
02-14-06, 04:28 PM
Pools for the Men's Ice hockey tournament
Group A: Czech Republic, Canada, Finland, Switzerland, Germany, Italy
Group B: United States, Sweden, Russia, Slovakia, Latvia, Kazakhstan
Boogiedown Bomber
02-14-06, 05:40 PM
Pools for the Men's Ice hockey tournament
Group A: Czech Republic, Canada, Finland, Switzerland, Germany, Italy
Group B: United States, Sweden, Russia, Slovakia, Latvia, Kazakhstan
Oooohhhhh!!!!!!
Czech Republic vs. Canada early on. That should be good!
dabomb2045
02-14-06, 05:57 PM
Oooohhhhh!!!!!!
Czech Republic vs. Canada early on. That should be good!
go Czech!! someone get a Czech translation for "Please kick Canada's ass" :D
go Czech!! someone get a Czech translation for "Please kick Canada's ass" :D
:clapping:
Cannot wait for that game.
I'm home at 3:00 tomorrow, so I'll get to see the whole game. Nice.
yeahimweird
02-15-06, 12:30 AM
I'm home at 3:00 tomorrow, so I'll get to see the whole game. Nice.
I'm gonna be in class. :mad:
BroadwayBomber55
02-15-06, 01:01 AM
Here are the event schedules in local Torino time for the Men's Hockey games via Yahoo! Sports
Day 1 - Men's Round-Robin
5:35 am Men: Sweden vs. Kazakhstan
7:05 am Men: Canada vs. Italy
9:35 am Men: Finland vs. Switzerland
11:05 am Men: Czech Republic vs. Germany
2:05 pm Men: Slovakia vs. Russia
3:05 pm Men: United States vs. Latvia
BroadwayBomber55
02-15-06, 01:02 AM
TV Schedule for Day 1 - Men's Ice Hockey
All times ET
5 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Men: Sweden vs. Kazakhstan (live) MSNBC, Universal HD
Men: Canada vs. Italy (live) MSNBC, Universal HD
Men: Finland vs. Switzerland (live) MSNBC, Universal HD
Men: Germany vs. Czech Republic (live) MSNBC, Universal HD
1:30-4:30 p.m. Men: Russia vs. Slovakia (live) MSNBC
3-6 p.m. Men: USA vs. Latvia (live) USA, Universal HD
BroadwayBomber55
02-15-06, 01:05 AM
Here are the team-by-team breakdowns for Men's Ice Hockey via Foxsports.com
Group A: http://msn.foxsports.com/nhl/story/5321906
Group B: http://msn.foxsports.com/nhl/story/5329590
BroadwayBomber55
02-15-06, 01:10 AM
My predictions for the preliminary rounds (round-robin):
Top 4 teams advance to the knockout rounds:
Group A Standings
1. Czech Republic
2. Canada
3. Finland
4. Germany
5. Switzerland
6. Italy
Group B Standings
1. Sweden
2. Russia
3. United States
4. Slovakia
5. Latvia
6. Kazakhstan
yeahimweird
02-15-06, 01:20 AM
Proposed US lineup for tomorrow:
http://www.usahockey.com/servlets/FileServlet/relatedDocuments/0CC90497CDB408AEE0440003BA5FE009/LineChartvsLatvia021506.pdf
StatenIslandYankee
02-15-06, 01:48 AM
2 hours until Lundqvist takes the ice :D
2 hours until Lundqvist takes the ice :D
I read somewhere he's not playing this game. I don't know how true that is though.
HOCKEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v239/ALR83/Emoticons/woohoo.gif
bakntime
02-15-06, 04:12 AM
I read somewhere he's not playing this game. I don't know how true that is though.Just heard it on MSNBC that Lundy isn't playing tonight.
Just heard it on MSNBC that Lundy isn't playing tonight.
Yup. Sucks.
What also sucks is them, well really that one dude, calling him Lindqvist.
Boogiedown Bomber
02-15-06, 05:40 AM
It is so cool see a team like Sweden having so many NHLers playing together. It's like an All-Star team.
Boogiedown Bomber
02-15-06, 05:40 AM
Just heard it on MSNBC that Lundy isn't playing tonight.
Sweden is playing against Kazahstan. I would rest Lundy too.
BroadwayBomber55
02-15-06, 09:21 AM
Some Final scores from today's competition in Men's Ice Hockey:
Men's Prelim. Round - Group B - Game 1
Sweden 7, Kazakhstan 2
Men's Prelim. Round - Group A - Game 2
Canada 7, Italy 2
BroadwayBomber55
02-15-06, 11:05 AM
This could be a devastating, brutal blow for the Czech Republic.
Dominik Hasek hurt during their game against Germany.
http://msn.foxsports.com/olympics/story/5333982
BroadwayBomber55
02-15-06, 11:06 AM
Men's Prelim. Round - Group A - Game 3 Final Score
Finland 5, Switzerland 0
This could be a devastating, brutal blow for the Czech Republic.
Dominik Hasek hurt during their game against Germany.
http://msn.foxsports.com/olympics/story/5333982
If the injury is serious it will have a huge impact on the remainder of the NHL season as well.
Looks like Vokoun held his own as the Czechs won 4-1.
BroadwayBomber55
02-15-06, 01:04 PM
U.S. Winter Olympic Hockey team fact:
The United States have 12 total medals (2nd all-time in Olympic Ice Hockey history) in Ice Hockey (10 medals for the men and 2 medals for women) with 3 total Golds.
Canada has 15 total medals (leads the list) in Ice Hockey with 8 total Gold Medals.
Vokoun is one of the best goalies in the world, and would probably start for 90% of the teams in the tournament.
And, Canada probably played the least impressive game that included a five goal victory ever.
And, Canada probably played the least impressive game that included a five goal victory ever.
They didn't play a good first game in 2002 either right? I think they lost that game. Anyway, I'm surprised it wasn't a big blowout, Italy kind of held their own. As good as they can hold it against a team like Canada lol.
They didn't play a good first game in 2002 either right? I think they lost that game. Anyway, I'm surprised it wasn't a big blowout, Italy kind of held their own. As good as they can hold it against a team like Canada lol.
Yeah, but that was against Sweden, who was Salo's "save" away from medaling in that olympics.
dabomb2045
02-15-06, 02:37 PM
the pace in the Latvia-USA game is tremendous...2-1 lead after 1
That's what happens when you have a guy old enough to be my dad playing defense.
sprucemoose
02-15-06, 03:18 PM
And, Canada probably played the least impressive game that included a five goal victory ever.
The final shots on goal were something like 50-16. I know there is an "Anyone But Canada" vibe here, but try to be somewhat objective. Sure it wasn't the prettiest game ever, but Canada did what they needed to win. Germany will be a much tougher test tomorrow.
dabomb2045
02-15-06, 03:22 PM
USA is getting embarassed right now
The final shots on goal were something like 50-16. I know there is an "Anyone But Canada" vibe here, but try to be somewhat objective. Sure it wasn't the prettiest game ever, but Canada did what they needed to win. Germany will be a much tougher test tomorrow.
Did you watch the game though? They didn't look impressive at all, if they played that sort of game against a bigger team (not even more skilled, just bigger) and they maybe win 4-3.
StatenIslandYankee
02-15-06, 03:26 PM
TEAM USA stinks
dabomb2045
02-15-06, 03:29 PM
TEAM USA stinks
We really shouldnt be this surprised, we all knew this team was kinda bad right after the roster was announced. But I figured we could AT LEAST beat the lesser teams.
ryanm1058123
02-15-06, 03:29 PM
where are you all watching this game right now
dabomb2045
02-15-06, 03:30 PM
where are you all watching this game right now
USA network
where are you all watching this game right now
USA network
sprucemoose
02-15-06, 03:33 PM
Did you watch the game though? They didn't look impressive at all, if they played that sort of game against a bigger team (not even more skilled, just bigger) and they maybe win 4-3.
I see your point. I did watch the game and I did see some sloppiness and quite a few mistakes, but I think they were, to an extent, playing to the level of their opponent. Canada really took their foot off the gas in the third period. I think jet lag and not wanting to get injured in a supposedly "easy" game were factors as well. I would imagine if Canada had played Finland today we would have seen a different sort of effort.
I also watched the Czech game this morning, and they didn't look to be at the top of their game either. I didn't see the Russia game, so I don't know how well they played in their loss to Slovakia. I don't think we'll really be able to judge these teams properly until the end of the prelim round, or the start of the medal round.
By the way, has anyone else noticed how low the glass around the boards is? So many pucks are going out of play.
dabomb2045
02-15-06, 03:34 PM
I see your point. I did watch the game and I did see some sloppiness and quite a few mistakes, but I think they were, to an extent, playing to the level of their opponent. Canada really took their foot off the gas in the third period. I think jet lag and not wanting to get injured in a supposedly "easy" game were factors as well. I would imagine if Canada had played Finland today we would have seen a different sort of effort.
I also watched the Czech game this morning, and they didn't look to be at the top of their game either. I didn't see the Russia game, so I don't know how well they played in their loss to Slovakia. I don't think we'll really be able to judge these teams properly until the end of the prelim round, or the start of the medal round.
By the way, has anyone else noticed how low the glass around the boards is? So many pucks are going out of play.
Im certainly not gonna say anything about Canada right now....when my team is losing to freaking Latvia after 2 periods....bottom line, your team won.
yeahimweird
02-15-06, 03:37 PM
Ok...how did the US blow their two goal lead?
Ok...how did the US blow their two goal lead?
Grandpas on defense
dabomb2045
02-15-06, 03:39 PM
Ok...how did the US blow their two goal lead?
stupid mistakes...defensemen pinching when they shouldnt, allowing constant odd-man rushes for Latvia.
I almost get the sense that USA got frustrated midway thru the 2nd when the Latvia D was stonewalling them, and they just lost all focus...and started forcing the offense...leading to the many MANY mistakes made.
sprucemoose
02-15-06, 03:40 PM
Im certainly not gonna say anything about Canada right now....when my team is losing to freaking Latvia after 2 periods....bottom line, your team won.
The three teams that I wouldn't want to face in the first game would be Slovakia, Germany and Latvia. Supposedly lesser teams that could easily pull off an upset, especially in the first game of a tournament when players, particularly North Americans, are getting used to each other and the larger ice.
However, there's still another period to play. And four more prelim games. Lots of time to fix things. I'm still hoping for a Canada v USA final.
Im certainly not gonna say anything about Canada right now....when my team is losing to freaking Latvia after 2 periods....bottom line, your team won.
Yeah no kidding. I leave, we're winning, I come home AND OK NOW WE'RE WINNING.
Okay, if I slowed down for like a second I would have typed TIED, not WINNING.
dabomb2045
02-15-06, 03:45 PM
tie game!! fluky goal, but I'll take it
Is there anywhere I could listen to this game that anyone knows?
I would have thought USAHockey.com but I haven't seen anything there about it.
Does anyone know where I can follow like a game log to see who's scored? Like on NHL.com.
Boogiedown Bomber
02-15-06, 03:52 PM
tie game!! fluky goal, but I'll take it
def.! however, we have just taken a ridiculous penalty.
sprucemoose
02-15-06, 03:55 PM
I would have thought USAHockey.com but I haven't seen anything there about it.
Does anyone know where I can follow like a game log to see who's scored? Like on NHL.com.
http://www.nbcolympics.com/results/5109482/detail.html
has play by play
http://livescore.com/hockey.dll
just the score
Boogiedown Bomber
02-15-06, 03:56 PM
good PK by us. let's get the go-ahead goal here!
http://www.nbcolympics.com/results/5109482/detail.html
has play by play
http://livescore.com/hockey.dll
just the score
Thanks!
dabomb2045
02-15-06, 04:00 PM
Parrish you idiot...double minor :mad:
Boogiedown Bomber
02-15-06, 04:00 PM
PP for us!!! that was a good call by the refs.
dabomb2045
02-15-06, 04:11 PM
we just cannot score a damn goal....dominating this period, getting alot of good chances...cant put the puck in the net.
A tie against this team is just like a loss IMHO...you cant tie a team like Latvia and expect to make any noise in this tournament.
A tie against this team is just like a loss IMHO...you cant tie a team like Latvia and expect to make any noise in this tournament.
You really can't. I'm just not surprised with this game at all.
................ING IRBE. SCORE A GOAL DAMMIT BEFORE YOU KILL ME.
ryanm1058123
02-15-06, 04:17 PM
Damnit. Can't say we didn't have our chances.
Bad bad bad bad bad. :upset:
dabomb2045
02-15-06, 04:18 PM
this team should be embarassed....we are gonna get dominated by teams like Sweden, Canada, Czech Rep. when/if we play them....hell, Russia and Slovakia will probably kill us too.
dabomb2045
02-15-06, 04:21 PM
shut up old man Chelios...this team should take NOTHING positive away from this game
Boogiedown Bomber
02-15-06, 04:23 PM
the middle part of the 2nd period really hurt them. look at it this way, we could be discussing a defeat instead of a tie.
BroadwayBomber55
02-15-06, 04:24 PM
I bet Don Waddell is biting his nails right now.
dabomb2045
02-15-06, 04:27 PM
I bet Don Waddell is biting his nails right now.
This is gonna be a repeat of Nagano....team plays like crap in the prelims, finishes 4th in the group, and plays either Canada or Czech in the quarterfinals...where either of those teams beat us easily.
Boogiedown Bomber
02-15-06, 04:27 PM
I bet Don Waddell is biting his nails right now.
anyone wanna give Ryan Miller a call right now???
BroadwayBomber55
02-15-06, 04:30 PM
I must say that tomorrow's game against Kazakhstan is a must-win for Team USA. If they tie or lose against Kazakhstan, the Americans need to win out.
I bet Don Waddell is biting his nails right now.
I hope he bites his ................ing fingers off while he's at it.
BroadwayBomber55
02-15-06, 04:32 PM
anyone wanna give Ryan Miller a call right now???
The U.S. needs to hire a better GM first. Don Waddell has yet to bring the Atlanta Thrashers into the playoffs. I was thinking Craig Patrick, but I highly doubt that.
dabomb2045
02-15-06, 04:32 PM
I must say that tomorrow's game against Kazakhstan is a must-win for Team USA. If they tie or lose against Kazakhstan, the Americans need to win out.
They need to win out anyways....if they want to advance farther then the quarters.
The U.S. needs to hire a better GM first. Don Waddell has yet to bring the Atlanta Thrashers into the playoffs. I was thinking Craig Patrick, but I highly doubt that.
Yeah no kidding. I really think the guy has half a brain with some of his decisions.
Boogiedown Bomber
02-15-06, 04:33 PM
The U.S. needs to hire a better GM first. Don Waddell has yet to bring the Atlanta Thrashers into the playoffs. I was thinking Craig Patrick, but I highly doubt that.
Will he EVER bring the Thrashers into the playoffs??? i highly doubt it. as for Craig Patrick, he's the reason why the Pittsburgh Penguins are the team that they are right now. Where's Mike Richter when you need him?
BroadwayBomber55
02-15-06, 04:34 PM
I hope he bites his ................ing fingers off while he's at it.
I also hope he's biting off his toes too.
We will continue to heckle Don Waddell unless he shocks us by getting Team USA into the medal round.
Looks like Team USA has to use a total team effort, not just one star like Mike Modano, to bring home a medal.
Boogiedown Bomber
02-15-06, 04:37 PM
I'm watching the highlights of the Czech Rep-Germany game, and it is like watching the Blueshirts play. As for the Czechs, not bad to have Tomas Volkun as your backup eh?
BroadwayBomber55
02-15-06, 04:39 PM
I'm watching the highlights of the Czech Rep-Germany game, and it is like watching the Blueshirts play. As for the Czechs, not bad to have Tomas Volkun as your backup eh?
The Czechs are loaded from offense, defense, and in the cage.
Boogiedown Bomber
02-15-06, 04:40 PM
The Czechs are loaded from offense, defense, and in the cage.
Who's the captain of the Czech Rep. team?
yeahimweird
02-15-06, 04:43 PM
The third period was better and they had a lot of good scoring chances.
However, from what I've read, the second period was killer. I'm almost not surprised. I'm used to the bad one period thing and lousy defense this year. :o
BroadwayBomber55
02-15-06, 04:45 PM
Who's the captain of the Czech Rep. team?
Jaromir Jagr.
BroadwayBomber55
02-15-06, 04:48 PM
They need to win out anyways....if they want to advance farther then the quarters.
Fair enough.
The U.S. goaltending has to get better though, even when the U.S. outshot Latvia 42-25 in this game. Problem is when a team doesn't have a quality #1 goaltender, the whole team has to contribute defensively as well.
njdhockey
02-15-06, 05:07 PM
This tie feels more like a loss. Unacceptable play by Chelios and the other defensemen. I hate the way this team was picked but I guess we are stuck with what we got. I hope they get ripped a new one in the locker room.
BroadwayBomber55
02-15-06, 05:12 PM
Men's Prelim. Round - Group B - Game 5 Final Score
Slovakia 5, Russia 3
Boogiedown Bomber
02-15-06, 05:35 PM
Jaromir Jagr.
Really?? During his interview with Pierre McGuire, his jersey wasn't sporting a "C." I saw some other Czech player with the "C."
Really?? During his interview with Pierre McGuire, his jersey wasn't sporting a "C." I saw some other Czech player with the "C."
I loved how he kept trying to walk away from Pierreeeee. :lol: That guy bugs me.
dabomb2045
02-15-06, 07:18 PM
Really?? During his interview with Pierre McGuire, his jersey wasn't sporting a "C." I saw some other Czech player with the "C."
I think Robert Lang is wearing the C
BroadwayBomber55
02-15-06, 08:27 PM
I think Robert Lang is wearing the C
I thought Jagr wears the C. I thought wrong. Oh well.
I think Jagr is wearing an A for Alternate Captain. :dunno:
BroadwayBomber55
02-16-06, 10:02 AM
Feb. 16th schedule via Yahoo! Sports
6 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Men: Finland vs. Italy (live) MSNBC, Universal HD
Men: Czech Republic vs. Switzerland (live) MSNBC, Universal HD
Men: Sweden vs. Russia (live) MSNBC, Universal HD
Men: Slovakia vs. Latvia (live) MSNBC, Universal HD
1:30-4:30 p.m. Men: Canada vs. Germany (live) MSNBC
3-6 p.m. Men: USA vs. Kazakhstan (live) USA, Universal HD
BroadwayBomber55
02-16-06, 10:03 AM
Some Final Scores from Feb. 16 matches
Men's Prelim. Round - Group A - Game 7
Finland 6, Italy 0
Men's Prelim. Round - Group A - Game 8
Switzerland with an upset over the Czech Republic 3-2
http://sports.yahoo.com/olympics/torino2006/ice_hockey/news?slug=ap-hkm-czechrepublic-switzerland&prov=ap&type=lgns
BroadwayBomber55
02-16-06, 10:12 AM
Here's a great article about the state of Women's Olympic Ice Hockey:
http://www.torino2006.org/ENG/OlympicGames/news/news_eng161246.html
Boogiedown Bomber
02-16-06, 10:36 AM
Men's Prelim. Round - Group A - Game 8
Switzerland with an upset over the Czech Republic 3-2
http://sports.yahoo.com/olympics/torino2006/ice_hockey/news?slug=ap-hkm-czechrepublic-switzerland&prov=ap&type=lgns
To paraphrase what Bluto said in "Animal House:" HOLY SH*T!
BroadwayBomber55
02-16-06, 10:40 AM
To paraphrase what Bluto said in "Animal House:" HOLY SH*T!
"holy sh*t! holy sh*t!"
I gotta tell ya. We have already three upsets in the tournament: Russia losing to Slovakia, U.S. tying with Latvia, and now this.
Latvia hand nothing to lose against the U.S. They gave up a lot of shots, but they kept working and working and almost beat the U.S.
Don Waddell, are you taking notes? U.S. has to play very well today with a win, or it will be mayhem.
BroadwayBomber55
02-16-06, 11:10 AM
Men's Prelim. Round - Group B - Game 9
Russia 5, Sweden 0
Russia outplayed and outhit the Swedes in this game.
NY Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist was in net, 5 GA, 27 saves.
dabomb2045
02-16-06, 11:36 AM
just got home from work, and absolutely stunned that the Czechs lost to Switzerland. How did that happen?? unbelievable.
Looks like Russia dominated Sweden too...sorry to see my boy Lundqvist get lit up for 5 goals against the Russians, although since I didnt see the game I cant say if Lundy had an off-night, or was the Swedish defense non-existant in front of him.
BroadwayBomber55
02-16-06, 12:58 PM
just got home from work, and absolutely stunned that the Czechs lost to Switzerland. How did that happen?? unbelievable.
Looks like Russia dominated Sweden too...sorry to see my boy Lundqvist get lit up for 5 goals against the Russians, although since I didnt see the game I cant say if Lundy had an off-night, or was the Swedish defense non-existant in front of him.
Sweden was outhit and was burned on a lot of odd-man rushes by Russia.
Swiss Goalie David Aebischer had 40 saves on 42 shots. The Swiss also scored first against the Czechs. Dominik Hasek will test out his injured hamstring on Thursday.
BroadwayBomber55
02-16-06, 12:59 PM
Men's Prelim. Round - Group B - Game 10 Final Scores
Slovakia 6, Latvia 3
Men's Prelim. Round - Group B - Game 9
Russia 5, Sweden 0
Russia outplayed and outhit the Swedes in this game.
NY Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist was in net, 5 GA, 27 saves.
Geez looks like I didn't miss much today. Sweden and the Czech's lost. This day already blows.
MTYankee23
02-16-06, 01:45 PM
Sweden was outhit and was burned on a lot of odd-man rushes by Russia.
Swiss Goalie David Aebischer had 40 saves on 42 shots. The Swiss also scored first against the Czechs. Dominik Hasek will test out his injured hamstring on Thursday.
Eine zwei drei. Go Switzerland!
DiPietro in goal.
Game on! :clapping:
dabomb2045
02-16-06, 02:12 PM
RIDICULOUS penalty call on Modano.....the Kazahkstan player obstructed AND interfered with him
RIDICULOUS penalty call on Modano.....the Kazahkstan player obstructed AND interfered with him
It was. Doesn't surprise me.
USA up 2-0 so far. Goals by Guerin and Rolston.
dabomb2045
02-16-06, 02:44 PM
3-0! Gionta's goal.
I know Gionta is on NJ, so I'm suppose to "hate" him...but I must admit, I love his game. What he lacks in size, he makes up for with guts and determination. A 5'9 guy who routinely out physicals guys 4-5 inches taller and 30-40 pounds heavier. Not afraid to park himself in front of the net and take all the abuse. I mean we see ALOT of guys in the NHL who are taller and heavier...who are afraid to sit in front of the net.
Its cool to get a chance to root for him for a few weeks....then its back to hating him :lol:
njdhockey
02-16-06, 02:49 PM
Great game so far for the USA. Hopefully DiPietro can get into one of his hot streaks for this tournemant. Regarding Gionta, the guy has a ton of heart. You should have seen him battle Chara, it was insanely funny. Gionta is the anti-Viktor Kozlov.
yeahimweird
02-16-06, 02:53 PM
I know Gionta is on NJ, so I'm suppose to "hate" him...but I must admit, I love his game. What he lacks in size, he makes up for with guts and determination. A 5'9 guy who routinely out physicals guys 4-5 inches taller and 30-40 pounds heavier. Not afraid to park himself in front of the net and take all the abuse. I mean we see ALOT of guys in the NHL who are taller and heavier...who are afraid to sit in front of the net.
Its cool to get a chance to root for him for a few weeks....then its back to hating him :lol:
5'9"? Try 5'7". :lol:
It's great have a player like him on the team.
You should have seen him battle Chara, it was insanely funny.
I'm having a real good laugh right now picturing it. :lol:
Guy drives me NUTS when we play the Devils, but you can't help but appreciate the way he plays. Well, can't help but appreciate it right now that is. :lol: But yeah, couple of weeks and he's the enemy again. :lol:
And one more period and then I can take a NAP because I'm about ready to pass out! That's what I get for only getting two hours of sleep.
dabomb2045
02-16-06, 03:35 PM
I'm having a real good laugh right now picturing it. :lol:
Guy drives me NUTS when we play the Devils, but you can't help but appreciate the way he plays. Well, can't help but appreciate it right now that is. :lol: But yeah, couple of weeks and he's the enemy again. :lol:
And one more period and then I can take a NAP because I'm about ready to pass out! That's what I get for only getting two hours of sleep.
maybe you should get more sleep ;)
BroadwayBomber55
02-16-06, 03:40 PM
Men's Prelim. Round - Group A - Game 11 Final Scores
Canada 5, Germany 1
maybe you should get more sleep ;)
Yeah if I could just relax when I get into bed that would be good. :lol:
I'm holding my eyes open here dammit, start the third period!! :lol:
Men's Prelim. Round - Group A - Game 11 Final Scores
Canada 5, Germany 1
:barf:
sprucemoose
02-16-06, 03:46 PM
:barf:
Aww, be nice ;) . Some of us big mean Canadians have feelings you know
dabomb2045
02-16-06, 03:51 PM
I know we are winning, and playing well...but our inability to finish off all these golden scoring chances is frustrating me.
This game should be ALOT more then 3-0....should be more like 7 or 8-0.
BS penalty that lead to a BS goal for Kazakhstan. :mad:
Aww, be nice ;) . Some of us big mean Canadians have feelings you know
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v239/ALR83/Emoticons/11_2_104.gif
Yesssssss Modano scores!!
dabomb2045
02-16-06, 04:04 PM
that was a real sweet give and go pass between Cole and Modano for the goal
dabomb2045
02-16-06, 04:05 PM
BS penalty that lead to a BS goal for Kazakhstan. :mad:
I know we all tend to complain about the officiating sometimes during NHL games....but then I watch the Olympics, and I realize how damn good the NHL referees are. These international refs are horrible.
Yes, win!
I think DiPietro earned another start for the next game.
Yes, win!
I think DiPietro earned another start for the next game.
I concur.
sprucemoose
02-16-06, 04:46 PM
So what does everyone think so far? Has anyone reconsidered their choice of favourites? After the results of the last two days I think its impossible to pick a winner. No one team looks dominant, and the Slovaks and Swiss have proven that anything can happen. I'm looking forward to the rest of the games, especially as the quality of hockey is bound to improve with teams getting used to each other.
BroadwayBomber55
02-16-06, 05:49 PM
So what does everyone think so far? Has anyone reconsidered their choice of favourites? After the results of the last two days I think its impossible to pick a winner. No one team looks dominant, and the Slovaks and Swiss have proven that anything can happen. I'm looking forward to the rest of the games, especially as the quality of hockey is bound to improve with teams getting used to each other.
I'm also looking forward to the rest of the games as well.
njdhockey
02-16-06, 05:57 PM
Yes, win!
I think DiPietro earned another start for the next game.
DiPietro deserves another start. If he can get on a hot streak that would be great.
BroadwayBomber55
02-16-06, 06:05 PM
Schedule for Feb. 17, 2006 - Women's Ice Hockey via Yahoo! Sports
Event schedule in Torino (Turin) local time:
Women's Placement Round - Game 13 13:05
Russia vs. Switzerland
Women's Play-offs Semifinals - Game 14 17:05
United States vs. Sweden
Women's Placement Round - Game 15 18:35
Germany vs. Italy
Women's Play-offs Semifinals - Game 16 21:05
Canada vs. Finland
TV Schedule:
11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Women's Semifinal: USA vs. Sweden (live) USA, Universal HD
3-5:30 p.m. Women's Semifinal: Canada vs. Finland (live) MSNBC, Universal HD
So what does everyone think so far? Has anyone reconsidered their choice of favourites? After the results of the last two days I think its impossible to pick a winner. No one team looks dominant, and the Slovaks and Swiss have proven that anything can happen. I'm looking forward to the rest of the games, especially as the quality of hockey is bound to improve with teams getting used to each other.
No one is beating Canada. That's pretty much all I have to say about the rest of this tournament lol.
dabomb2045
02-16-06, 07:20 PM
No one is beating Canada. That's pretty much all I have to say about the rest of this tournament lol.
I would agree....I thought the Swedes and Czechs would have a chance, but the Czechs DO NOT look good so far. Barely beat Germany, and lost to the Swiss. They are playing very uninspired hockey, and you wonder if the loss of Hasek took away some kind of mental edge they had or something. Sweden got schooled by a Russia team that looked bad against Slovakia.
Slovakia looks good so far, but they dont have enough to win this tournament.
Might as well give Canada the gold now :(
sprucemoose
02-16-06, 07:29 PM
No one is beating Canada. That's pretty much all I have to say about the rest of this tournament lol.
I would agree....I thought the Swedes and Czechs would have a chance, but the Czechs DO NOT look good so far. Barely beat Germany, and lost to the Swiss. They are playing very uninspired hockey, and you wonder if the loss of Hasek took away some kind of mental edge they had or something. Sweden got schooled by a Russia team that looked bad against Slovakia.
Slovakia looks good so far, but they dont have enough to win this tournament.
Might as well give Canada the gold now :(
As much as I hope you are both right, I wouldn't go handing out any medals yet. Canada has done what they have had to do so far, but they haven't really faced quality opposition yet. The way I see it, Canada will face either Russia, Sweden, USA, or Slovakia in the quarterfinals. Any one of those teams can beat Canada in a one game elimination. I can see anything happening - short of Kazahkstan or Italy winning gold - the way the results of this tournament have gone so far.
Deep down I think ALR83 is trying to jinx Canada with some sort of reverse psychology. :P
As much as I hope you are both right, I wouldn't go handing out any medals yet. Canada has done what they have had to do so far, but they haven't really faced quality opposition yet. The way I see it, Canada will face either Russia, Sweden, USA, or Slovakia in the quarterfinals. Any one of those teams can beat Canada in a one game elimination. I can see anything happening - short of Kazahkstan or Italy winning gold - the way the results of this tournament have gone so far.
Deep down I think ALR83 is trying to jinx Canada with some sort of reverse psychology. :P
:lol: Honestly I mean it though. I just don't see anyone beating them. I thought (and hoped) the Czech's would be able to, but like what has already been said they don't look good so far. And Hasek being hurt doesn't help. I also thought (and again hoped) maybe even Sweden, but I can't even buy that one anymore. No one is beating Canada. Makes me kinda sick, and prevents me from really enjoying these games a little bit, but whatever.
BroadwayBomber55
02-16-06, 08:22 PM
As much as I hope you are both right, I wouldn't go handing out any medals yet. Canada has done what they have had to do so far, but they haven't really faced quality opposition yet. The way I see it, Canada will face either Russia, Sweden, USA, or Slovakia in the quarterfinals. Any one of those teams can beat Canada in a one game elimination. I can see anything happening - short of Kazahkstan or Italy winning gold - the way the results of this tournament have gone so far.
Anything can happen that can derail a team's chances of winning the Gold in Ice Hockey. Just ask Sweden when they lost to Belarus on a goal from centre ice.
First of all, I refuse to ever concede anything to the Canadians.
I'd not count out the Czechs yet, though it'll be a tough ride for them. Vokoun looked unimpressive against the Swiss
If DiPietro plays the rest of the tournament as well as he played today (yesterday?), the US could have a chance. That is, if they can score once in a while.
Finland have performed well against a couple of, well, bad teams, impressive considering the six or seven players lost to injury. Of course I'm partial to them being a Stars fan, but I don't think the the defense or the goaltending will hold up enough to contend for gold or silver. (Slovakia has a similar problem.)
Sweden could get a big boost if Forsberg returns, also, though they looked simply uninspired against Russia. Stick a fork in em.
Prediction after 2 games: Canada-Russia-Finland, with US fourth. Dark horse: Switzerland (ha).
BroadwayBomber55
02-16-06, 08:32 PM
My prediction after 2 games:
G: Canada
S: Russia
B: Finland
montrealer
02-17-06, 05:32 AM
go Czech!! someone get a Czech translation for "Please kick Canada's ass" :D
:roflmao: :roflmao: Pete Rose once said"You know you`re good when everybody hates you . :D
montrealer
02-17-06, 05:37 AM
Aww, be nice ;) . Some of us big mean Canadians have feelings you know
:barf:
Oiy........I think we stand alone in this forum my Canadian friend.Wow!!!!! Just think an Englishman and a Frenchman standing together. :D
BroadwayBomber55
02-17-06, 09:32 AM
The bad news for the Czechs sinks in: Senators G The Dominator, Dominik Hasek, is out for the Olympics with a groin and Devils F Patrik Elias is also out for the Olympics with bruised ribs.
http://sports.yahoo.com/olympics/torino2006/ice_hockey/news?slug=ap-hkm-hasekout&prov=ap&type=lgns
sprucemoose
02-17-06, 10:50 AM
Oiy........I think we stand alone in this forum my Canadian friend.Wow!!!!! Just think an Englishman and a Frenchman standing together. :D
We're poster boys for national unity. The government should send some money our way to promote French/English harmony on nyyfans. ;)
sprucemoose
02-17-06, 11:07 AM
2-2 between Sweden and USA halfway through the second in the women's semifinal. The US has carried the game, but a few sloppy plays in their own end have cost them two goals. The Swedish goalie is playing well, but I think the quality of the US will be too much for her in the end and we'll get to see the US/Canada final that I'm sure we all want to see.
dpinzow
02-17-06, 11:16 AM
The Swedish goalie Martin (women) is standing on her head...as we all know she's got quite a role model in NY who does that on a daily basis
dabomb2045
02-17-06, 12:02 PM
the way the US women's team has looked the past 2 games, Canada is gonna smoke them in the Gold Medal game....thats assuming the US can get by Sweden, and right now its still 2-2.
dabomb2045
02-17-06, 12:03 PM
2-man advantage for Sweden....with just 1:10 left in regulation!!!! yikes
ryanm1058123
02-17-06, 12:05 PM
Swedes paid the refs. We go to OT.
njdhockey
02-17-06, 12:07 PM
Swedes paid the refs. We go to OT.
I agree, the refeering at the end of the game was horrendous. I swear this US team better win or it will be a big disgrace.
sprucemoose
02-17-06, 12:12 PM
I agree, the refeering at the end of the game was horrendous. I swear this US team better win or it will be a big disgrace.
Swedes were shorthanded for most of the 3rd. Two straight 5 on 3s if I remember correctly.
On a different topic, CBC just said that Forsberg will be playing for Sweden on the weekend. That helps their chances.
njdhockey
02-17-06, 12:16 PM
Swedes were shorthanded for most of the 3rd. Two straight 5 on 3s if I remember correctly.
Yeh but the penalty on Wendall was bs at the end of the game. Thank God Sweden didn't score. Thats why I said the refeering at the end was horrendous, not throughout the game.
dabomb2045
02-17-06, 12:18 PM
are we sure Henrik Lundqvist isnt in goal for Sweden in this game?? good grief, this goalie is standing on her head
dabomb2045
02-17-06, 12:24 PM
onto the shootout...the way the Swedish goalie has been in this game, thats kinda scary
ryanm1058123
02-17-06, 12:24 PM
Shootout!
sprucemoose
02-17-06, 12:25 PM
I would think the shootout favours the Americans, but you're right, the way Martin has been playing.......
ryanm1058123
02-17-06, 12:27 PM
I have a bad feeling about this shootout.
dabomb2045
02-17-06, 12:28 PM
I would think the shootout favours the Americans, but you're right, the way Martin has been playing.......
Im sure the Canadian women are laughing at watching the Americans having all this trouble the last 2 games with Sweden and Finland
nhyankeefan
02-17-06, 12:28 PM
I have a bad feeling about this shootout.
Me too, as soon as it went to OT I thought the Swedes would win on some kind of fluke goal. Hopefully we're both wrong.
nhyankeefan
02-17-06, 12:30 PM
Im sure the Canadian women are laughing at watching the Americans having all this trouble the last 2 games with Sweden and Finland
Maybe they'll feel so confident that they won't have to make up any bad stories about the Americans if they meet for the gold.
dabomb2045
02-17-06, 12:33 PM
AHHH Ruggiero missed a wide open net :mad:
and Sweden scores :mad:
sprucemoose
02-17-06, 12:34 PM
Oh My God
ryanm1058123
02-17-06, 12:34 PM
Sweden wins. :(
dabomb2045
02-17-06, 12:34 PM
Horrific, disgusting, embarrasing loss
nhyankeefan
02-17-06, 12:35 PM
Sweden wins 2-0 in the shootout. the Americans were pathetic in their attempts, it seemed like they were afraid to take the shots and ended up waiting too long.
njdhockey
02-17-06, 12:36 PM
I hope the USA coach rips this team apart in the locker room. Horrible, horrendous, loss. These women should be ashamed of themselves.
ryanm1058123
02-17-06, 12:36 PM
Horrific, disgusting, embarrasing loss
agreed.
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