2010 Olympics open thread: Day 5
by Peter Raaymakers on Feb 16, 2010 12:00 PM EST
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PrintFigure we might as well do one of these: An open-thread for the whole day's events, including alpine skiing, biathlon, curling, figure skating, freestyle skiing, luge, nordic combined, speed skating, and, most importantly, hockey.
Feel free to discuss all of today's events, but make sure you're around for today's game between Canada and Norway (7:30 p.m. EST), and to watch Anton Volchenkov and the Russians take on Latvia (midnight EST).
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I hate to be the bearer of bad news but...
Canada/Norway is at 7:30, Russia/Latvia is at midnight EST.
Mea culpa
The time-conversion screwed me up. I did three hours the wrong way. But it’s fixed now.
by Peter Raaymakers on Feb 16, 2010 12:54 PM EST up reply actions
"It didn't really affect us much, we just tried to play our game."
Then he would death-glare you for asking such a dumb question.
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HELLO
… don’t forget about him drawing circles on the whiteboard.
by Peter Raaymakers on Feb 16, 2010 8:40 PM EST up reply actions
It would make a lot more sense in curling
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WHOOOO Canada (barely) beats Norway in curling
It had to go to extra ends, but Canada won their first game 7-6.
by Peter Raaymakers on Feb 16, 2010 4:03 PM EST reply actions
CTV is blocked for me!
I can’t tell if it’s because I’m in the U.S. or just my stupid Flash issues. It also didn’t work at my job, but they block most streaming video there too. I read Norway hit a made a great hit to send it to extra ends.
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It wasn't particularly a great hit.
All they had to do was knock the one Canadian rock out. So fairly standard, really
Are you using IE?
I know you have to use IE, and you have to download SilverLight (is that a plugin, or something?). I got it set up at work, it was pretty sweet.
As for curling, I only watched a replay of the eleventh end, it was easy because Canada had the winner.
by Peter Raaymakers on Feb 16, 2010 8:46 PM EST up reply actions
That's brilliant
I’m using Firefox. I’m totally going to try IE. If that works we’re Sens Buddies until the end of space and time
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Your bro card is revoked
Maybe I need to update SilverLight or whatever
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Man, the Swiss have some fight
Watching the men’s hockey game right now, and the Swiss aren’t making it easy for the USA. Sure, it’s 3-0 for USA right now (Miller’s in nets), but Switzerland looks a fair bit better than I’d expected—especially given their lack of NHL talent (Hiller and Streit being, I believe, the only notable Swiss NHLers).
by Peter Raaymakers on Feb 16, 2010 4:25 PM EST reply actions
I was suprised by that result and game.
The U.S. looks really small and outside of the Backes-Kessler-Ryan line they didn’t do too much. If it wasn’t for that line me might be talking about an upset. Good game for Switzerland, not so much for the U.S. If they give Canada those kinds of 2-on-1’s and 3on-2’s it could get ugly Sunday Night.
Let the Olympic spirit live in everyone.
GO CANADA GO!
Congratulations to Alexandre Bilodeau on being the first Canadian to win on home soil.
WOOOOOOO
Who else is listening to ACDC’s “Are You Ready” to get pumped for this game?
GO CANADA GO!
Let the Olympic spirit live in everyone.
GO CANADA GO!
Congratulations to Alexandre Bilodeau on being the first Canadian to win on home soil.
Holy fuck I hate Jamie Cambell
But snowboard cross is so sweet. Oh well, another Canadian in the final! Go Ricker!
Cannot play with 'em, cannot win with 'em, cannot coach with 'em. Cant do it.
GOOOOOOOOOOOOOLLLLLLDDDDDDDD BITCHEZZZZZ
Cannot play with 'em, cannot win with 'em, cannot coach with 'em. Cant do it.
Wow, I just saw the replay, she cleaned up!
That was something else. She got a big lead at the start, and then… just kept it.
by Peter Raaymakers on Feb 17, 2010 12:53 AM EST up reply actions
Thank Goodness that after the Olympics he's done.
Buck Martinez takes over the play-by-play for the Jays.
Let the Olympic spirit live in everyone.
GO CANADA GO!
Congratulations to Alexandre Bilodeau on being the first Canadian to win on home soil.
Dude, I was so stoked when I heard that, easily the best most Rogers has made since they bought the team
Cannot play with 'em, cannot win with 'em, cannot coach with 'em. Cant do it.
Best move?
I think getting rid of Riccardi was easily the better move. Adding Buck just made me want to put the Jays hat back on.
Let the Olympic spirit live in everyone.
GO CANADA GO!
Congratulations to Alexandre Bilodeau on being the first Canadian to win on home soil.
X-Cross Snowboarder Maelle Rickler makes it TWO!
I do find it funny Rogers is selling the return of a commentator in the absence of any good news going into a rebuilding year. I think I’d be more excited if they brought back back Buck and Dan Schulman.
by modsuperstar on Feb 17, 2010 12:18 PM EST up reply actions
Good on her too, I can remember her doing this shit at the X-Games back when I was a young lad
Cannot play with 'em, cannot win with 'em, cannot coach with 'em. Cant do it.
GGGGOOOOOOLLLLDDDD!
THAT’S TWO NOW!
Let the Olympic spirit live in everyone.
GO CANADA GO!
Congratulations to Alexandre Bilodeau on being the first Canadian to win on home soil.
How did the win look?
I’m sure I’ll be able to see the highlight, but I missed it.
by Peter Raaymakers on Feb 16, 2010 8:36 PM EST up reply actions
Oh yeah, I heard that
Treacherous course, or something like that? I heard lots of women fell in the process, ’coz of the ice in the hill.
by Peter Raaymakers on Feb 16, 2010 8:37 PM EST up reply actions
Both our borders fell during their first qualification run
And they were considering not having a second round of qualification runs because of the conditions.
It looked like the course was a lot nicer later in the day. The fog went away at least.
I know! I guess it's still the first period of the first game?
According to Hitchcock Norway is tiring.
by Los Blancos Chicca on Feb 16, 2010 8:01 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Seriously
Just take a gander over at Second City Hockey and listen to those comments.
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GO CANADA GO!
Congratulations to Alexandre Bilodeau on being the first Canadian to win on home soil.
X-Cross Snowboarder Maelle Ricker makes it TWO!
Wait? Whaaaaa?.....0-0? Really?
Oh no it’s Torino all over again! The sky is falling! FUUUUUCCCCKKK!
Not really the nervous energy is now gone and the Norwegiens will now get what was coming to them.
Let the Olympic spirit live in everyone.
GO CANADA GO!
Congratulations to Alexandre Bilodeau on being the first Canadian to win on home soil.
X-Cross Snowboarder Maelle Ricker makes it TWO!
Where's Peter, Darren, and the Classic?
Inconspicuously missing.
Let the Olympic spirit live in everyone.
GO CANADA GO!
Congratulations to Alexandre Bilodeau on being the first Canadian to win on home soil.
X-Cross Snowboarder Maelle Ricker makes it TWO!
Well, sorry!
It’s been a busy day today. I think I’ll be around a bit more tomorrow.
by Peter Raaymakers on Feb 16, 2010 8:30 PM EST up reply actions
Iginla
Crosby, Nash
Let the Olympic spirit live in everyone.
GO CANADA GO!
Congratulations to Alexandre Bilodeau on being the first Canadian to win on home soil.
X-Cross Snowboarder Maelle Ricker makes it TWO!
Sick shot
That was unbelievable. Still, it took that to score on Norway? Hopefully it was the opening of the floodgates.
by Peter Raaymakers on Feb 16, 2010 8:31 PM EST up reply actions
WHAT DID I SAY?!?!
FLOODGATES! Well, a flood of two.
by Peter Raaymakers on Feb 16, 2010 8:33 PM EST up reply actions
Heatley :/
Thronton, Pronger
Let the Olympic spirit live in everyone.
GO CANADA GO!
Congratulations to Alexandre Bilodeau on being the first Canadian to win on home soil.
X-Cross Snowboarder Maelle Ricker makes it TWO!
Boo.
Speaking of Heatley, I’m kind of surprised he didn’t defect to Germany to get more powerplay time
by Mike Hurley on Feb 16, 2010 8:33 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
It's okay to be happy when he scores internationally
I asked the hockey gods. They said we can.
by Peter Raaymakers on Feb 16, 2010 8:33 PM EST up reply actions
They told me that's fine, too
Stay angry if you want. Totally cool.
by Peter Raaymakers on Feb 16, 2010 8:35 PM EST up reply actions
I just pretend it's number 15 and not the individual.
Let the Olympic spirit live in everyone.
GO CANADA GO!
Congratulations to Alexandre Bilodeau on being the first Canadian to win on home soil.
X-Cross Snowboarder Maelle Ricker makes it TWO!
I agree with Mike. I didn't even flinch when he scored. Canada doesn't need him.
by Los Blancos Chicca on Feb 16, 2010 8:37 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
We'll see if Canada needs him later in the tournament
They don’t need him tonight, but… we need firepower against the elite teams. Especially if we’re only winning 2-0 against Norway.
by Peter Raaymakers on Feb 16, 2010 8:39 PM EST up reply actions
Exactly. I find it hard to believe he is irreplaceable.
by Los Blancos Chicca on Feb 16, 2010 8:40 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I know!
But I am. And I won’t cheer for him lol
yay Richards!
by Los Blancos Chicca on Feb 16, 2010 8:44 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I'm not happy, because I'm an American
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We don't like you
because you’re an American. :)
Let the Olympic spirit live in everyone.
GO CANADA GO!
Congratulations to Alexandre Bilodeau on being the first Canadian to win on home soil.
X-Cross Snowboarder Maelle Ricker makes it TWO!
What's your address?
I’m going to send you a BOX OF UPPERCUTS
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Just kiddin' bro
You’re one of the few that I like.
Let the Olympic spirit live in everyone.
GO CANADA GO!
Congratulations to Alexandre Bilodeau on being the first Canadian to win on home soil.
X-Cross Snowboarder Maelle Ricker makes it TWO!
That's what I thought
BOX OF UPPERCUTS prevails again.
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You didn't need the box of the uppercuts
But if it’s fight you want I’ll send Matt Carkner over to settle the score.
Let the Olympic spirit live in everyone.
GO CANADA GO!
Congratulations to Alexandre Bilodeau on being the first Canadian to win on home soil.
X-Cross Snowboarder Maelle Ricker makes it TWO!
Lemme call Colton Orr really quick and then it's on
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I raise you a GSP.
Now it’s fuckin’ over!
Let the Olympic spirit live in everyone.
GO CANADA GO!
Congratulations to Alexandre Bilodeau on being the first Canadian to win on home soil.
X-Cross Snowboarder Maelle Ricker makes it TWO!
Richards
Bergeron, Weber
Let the Olympic spirit live in everyone.
GO CANADA GO!
Congratulations to Alexandre Bilodeau on being the first Canadian to win on home soil.
X-Cross Snowboarder Maelle Ricker makes it TWO!
Sure
If you guys want I thought I’d try something different.
Let the Olympic spirit live in everyone.
GO CANADA GO!
Congratulations to Alexandre Bilodeau on being the first Canadian to win on home soil.
X-Cross Snowboarder Maelle Ricker makes it TWO!
I like the score-announcing
It’s especially helpful for someone who may just be joining us.
by Peter Raaymakers on Feb 16, 2010 8:52 PM EST up reply actions
Greetings all!
happiness for Ricker!
when the heck did Norway get a team? better rested/few NHLers?
by High Priest of Alfie on Feb 16, 2010 8:47 PM EST reply actions
I think that's it, yeah
Norway’s been getting ready for this thing for eight days, Canada’s had one. Still… I’m surprised it’s not a bit more one-sided, but it’s been a good game.
by Peter Raaymakers on Feb 16, 2010 8:49 PM EST up reply actions
THEY ARE USING OTTAWA'S POWER PLAY THEME
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Bryan Murray drafted like half of Team Canada
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We should have brought Adam Mair, too
by Peter Raaymakers on Feb 16, 2010 9:01 PM EST up reply actions
Burrows would've been a lovely addition...gasp.
Let the Olympic spirit live in everyone.
GO CANADA GO!
Congratulations to Alexandre Bilodeau on being the first Canadian to win on home soil.
X-Cross Snowboarder Maelle Ricker makes it TWO!
Wait, wait... a stupid, selfish play by Heatley?
That is so unlike him.
by Peter Raaymakers on Feb 16, 2010 8:57 PM EST reply actions
Ha, of course they play some Rush
Oh, Canada…
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Haven't tried yet, wanted to catch the end of the 2nd before I did
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Take your 2112 Red Star jacket off, I love Rush
I just love when stereotypes happen.
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Man, I love Michael J. Fox
This B.C. commercial is pretty awesome, too.
by Peter Raaymakers on Feb 16, 2010 9:01 PM EST reply actions
MICHAEL J. FOX! STEVE NASH! RYAN REYNOLDS!
PERSON FROM SEX AND THE CITY!
SINGING LADY WHO WAS IN THE OPENING CEREMONIES!
by Peter Raaymakers on Feb 16, 2010 9:03 PM EST up reply actions
Kim Cattrell
Cougarish…slighty…maybe…NO?
Let the Olympic spirit live in everyone.
GO CANADA GO!
Congratulations to Alexandre Bilodeau on being the first Canadian to win on home soil.
X-Cross Snowboarder Maelle Ricker makes it TWO!
Cougars can looks like shoes
Cougar is a state of mind. There are plenty of ugly cougars.
by Peter Raaymakers on Feb 16, 2010 9:10 PM EST up reply actions
Absolutley not
Cheryl Bernard… now THERE is a cougar
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Ahhhhh...
Going for the curlers now?
Let the Olympic spirit live in everyone.
GO CANADA GO!
Congratulations to Alexandre Bilodeau on being the first Canadian to win on home soil.
X-Cross Snowboarder Maelle Ricker makes it TWO!
I love me some curlers
I had a huge crush on Suzanne Gaudet back in the day. Speaking of hot Canadians, did anyone notice the hot chick Mounties in the flag raising part of the Opening Ceremony? I KNEW they existed!
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Mr. Scarlett Johansson is pretty good in commercial too.
Let the Olympic spirit live in everyone.
GO CANADA GO!
Congratulations to Alexandre Bilodeau on being the first Canadian to win on home soil.
X-Cross Snowboarder Maelle Ricker makes it TWO!
Where's Keifer Sutherland?
TELL ME WHERE HE IS NOW!!!
Let the Olympic spirit live in everyone.
GO CANADA GO!
Congratulations to Alexandre Bilodeau on being the first Canadian to win on home soil.
X-Cross Snowboarder Maelle Ricker makes it TWO!
WHERE'S CLOE?
I WANT THE PRIME MINISTER!!!
Let the Olympic spirit live in everyone.
GO CANADA GO!
Congratulations to Alexandre Bilodeau on being the first Canadian to win on home soil.
X-Cross Snowboarder Maelle Ricker makes it TWO!
Isn't that well-established?
Even the Australians don’t like him.
by Peter Raaymakers on Feb 16, 2010 9:17 PM EST up reply actions
Getzlaf
Neidermayer, SERIOUS 16
Let the Olympic spirit live in everyone.
GO CANADA GO!
Congratulations to Alexandre Bilodeau on being the first Canadian to win on home soil.
X-Cross Snowboarder Maelle Ricker makes it TWO!
Heatley scores again
He is such a jerk.
by Peter Raaymakers on Feb 16, 2010 9:26 PM EST reply actions
Uggghh
And I just got into an arguement about him.. Now I’m all mad!
by Los Blancos Chicca on Feb 16, 2010 9:41 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I just can't stand him
I can’t stand watching his ugly skating, the lame effort backchecking, the idiotic-looking skate lace dangling from his hockey pants… it just screams douchebaggery.
by Peter Raaymakers on Feb 16, 2010 9:42 PM EST up reply actions
Totally agree
And someone thought I was ridiculous for disliking him so much… My hate didn’t make sense apparently.
When I look at Heatly I remember that damn morning. Grrrr
by Los Blancos Chicca on Feb 16, 2010 9:44 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Heatley, his 2nd
Marleau, Boyle.
Let the Olympic spirit live in everyone.
GO CANADA GO!
Congratulations to Alexandre Bilodeau on being the first Canadian to win on home soil.
X-Cross Snowboarder Maelle Ricker makes it TWO!
Did you know that North Korea has the 43rd ranked hockey program in the world?
Ahead of the powerhouse Mongolians and Greeks?
Where are the rankings?
Where is Holland? Where is Iceland?
by Peter Raaymakers on Feb 16, 2010 9:29 PM EST up reply actions
On wikipedia.
Holland is 24, Iceland is 37. D2 was a crock of shit.
by Mike Hurley on Feb 16, 2010 9:31 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Damn. Even if I applied for dual citizenship in Holland, I still likely wouldn't make it
Well, maybe… My highest level of play is high school, think I could make it?
by Peter Raaymakers on Feb 16, 2010 9:33 PM EST up reply actions
We’re talking about this one, right?
by Peter Raaymakers on Feb 16, 2010 9:38 PM EST up reply actions
Now it's 6-0
Man, slow start, but they’re coming quickly now
by Peter Raaymakers on Feb 16, 2010 9:28 PM EST reply actions
Iginla- his 2nd
Nash, Crosby
OHHH BABY THAT WAS SWEET!
Let the Olympic spirit live in everyone.
GO CANADA GO!
Congratulations to Alexandre Bilodeau on being the first Canadian to win on home soil.
X-Cross Snowboarder Maelle Ricker makes it TWO!
7-0. Norway can't keep up anymore.
The first period was hella good, though.
by Peter Raaymakers on Feb 16, 2010 9:34 PM EST reply actions
Perry
Staal “HURRICANE”, Boyle
TOUCHDOWN!!!
Let the Olympic spirit live in everyone.
GO CANADA GO!
Congratulations to Alexandre Bilodeau on being the first Canadian to win on home soil.
X-Cross Snowboarder Maelle Ricker makes it TWO!
I throw my internet hat on the ice - IGINLA 3
Nash, Crosby
Let the Olympic spirit live in everyone.
GO CANADA GO!
Congratulations to Alexandre Bilodeau on being the first Canadian to win on home soil.
X-Cross Snowboarder Maelle Ricker makes it TWO!
My Internet hat is also on the ice
These Internet hats are cheaper than the real ones!
by Peter Raaymakers on Feb 16, 2010 9:47 PM EST up reply actions
Final score: Canada 8, Norway 0
That’s about what I expected.
by Peter Raaymakers on Feb 16, 2010 9:49 PM EST reply actions
LUUUUOOOOOOO!
Congrats on the Shutout bud.
Let the Olympic spirit live in everyone.
GO CANADA GO!
Congratulations to Alexandre Bilodeau on being the first Canadian to win on home soil.
X-Cross Snowboarder Maelle Ricker makes it TWO!
The 1st period he was...a bit....enough to give him the congrats.
Let the Olympic spirit live in everyone.
GO CANADA GO!
Congratulations to Alexandre Bilodeau on being the first Canadian to win on home soil.
X-Cross Snowboarder Maelle Ricker makes it TWO!
The Swiss will be much tougher
As the States found out today.
Let the Olympic spirit live in everyone.
GO CANADA GO!
Congratulations to Alexandre Bilodeau on being the first Canadian to win on home soil.
X-Cross Snowboarder Maelle Ricker makes it TWO!
Good night all!
And Go Canada Go!
by Los Blancos Chicca on Feb 16, 2010 9:50 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Anyone sticking around for the Russia game?
by Peter Raaymakers on Feb 16, 2010 9:52 PM EST reply actions
I did kung fu for that already
Plus a bunch of stairs at work today
by Peter Raaymakers on Feb 16, 2010 9:55 PM EST up reply actions
I'll probably fall asleep watching it
by Peter Raaymakers on Feb 16, 2010 9:57 PM EST up reply actions
Don't know if I'm interested in seeing Latvia get pounced.
Let the Olympic spirit live in everyone.
GO CANADA GO!
Congratulations to Alexandre Bilodeau on being the first Canadian to win on home soil.
X-Cross Snowboarder Maelle Ricker makes it TWO!
Is the German skip's name actually Andy Capp?
by Peter Raaymakers on Feb 16, 2010 10:15 PM EST reply actions
If it is.... that's pretty awesome
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by Mark Parisi on Feb 16, 2010 10:54 PM EST up reply actions
I think I'll go watch some curling now.
I should be doing that, anyway.
by Peter Raaymakers on Feb 16, 2010 11:04 PM EST up reply actions
Sooo its 11 oclock and absolutely no TV channel is showing hi-lites of the Canada game...great
Cannot play with 'em, cannot win with 'em, cannot coach with 'em. Cant do it.
ctvolympics.ca?
You can watch the whole game over again, if you want to.
by Peter Raaymakers on Feb 16, 2010 11:04 PM EST up reply actions
Decent!
Global already ruined the score for me (without showing hi-lites, bastards), but thanks!
Cannot play with 'em, cannot win with 'em, cannot coach with 'em. Cant do it.
HEY-O! Great shot by Morris
Double take-out
by Peter Raaymakers on Feb 16, 2010 11:35 PM EST reply actions
Could I be missing Randy Ferbey any more right now? The shot selection just hasn’t been there for Martin and company tonight.
by Benjamin Massey on Feb 16, 2010 11:38 PM EST reply actions
I’ve only really seen this end, but it’s seemed pretty good so far. That shot by Morris was pretty strong.
Still, seems like a lot of indecision down there…
by Peter Raaymakers on Feb 16, 2010 11:41 PM EST up reply actions
They’ve been awfully conservative at the wrong times and awfully aggressive when they didn’t know the ice well enough to justify it.
But this is a properly attacking call.
by Benjamin Massey on Feb 16, 2010 11:44 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah, not bad. Limited them to one, at least, and got the hammer.
by Peter Raaymakers on Feb 16, 2010 11:49 PM EST up reply actions
But a tough German hit off-sets it
It’s like neither happened, almost
by Peter Raaymakers on Feb 16, 2010 11:54 PM EST up reply actions
This sheet is weird. I mean, I have less confidence in the Martin rink than anyone on the planet but even I grant that they can read ice. But rocks keep overcurling or undercurling on running on them and they seem to have no idea what’s going on.
by Benjamin Massey on Feb 16, 2010 11:57 PM EST up reply actions
So weird. Even on bad sheets, you can usually see the rough spots, but it seems like neither of these rinks can really guess what’s going on.
So many ice problems… too much ice on the hills, poor ice on the sheets, flood machine problems on the tracks…
by Peter Raaymakers on Feb 16, 2010 11:59 PM EST up reply actions
Now the tough question...
Keep watching CAN/GER curling, or tune in to RUS/LAT hockey…
by Peter Raaymakers on Feb 16, 2010 11:57 PM EST reply actions
Wow. Now THAT was a good shot.
Canada gets three in the seventh, goes up 7-3 over Germany.
by Peter Raaymakers on Feb 17, 2010 12:01 AM EST reply actions
You’re still interested in Russia – Latvia?
by Benjamin Massey on Feb 17, 2010 12:02 AM EST up reply actions
Kevin Martin was born to peel. I bet they take the foot off the gas unless the Jerries give them an opportunity, and if that happens they’ll be shaking hands.
by Benjamin Massey on Feb 17, 2010 12:04 AM EST up reply actions
Close at the start, but it seems like Canada’s just outplaying them now. And Germany’s taking risks, and they don’t seem to have the people to pull them off (plus the ice isn’t helping).
Where does Germany rank on the pecking order? Any idea?
by Peter Raaymakers on Feb 17, 2010 12:07 AM EST up reply actions
Well, they’re not bad. I can tell that by watching them. They’re not botching anything (or not more than the Canadians are), they just haven’t got the talent to attempt the risky stuff and we do.
But I don’t know how this rink fares internationally beyond what I’ve seen tonight.
by Benjamin Massey on Feb 17, 2010 12:12 AM EST up reply actions
Germany’s fifth in the world, apparently—but a ways behind Canada in terms of score.
by Peter Raaymakers on Feb 17, 2010 12:12 AM EST up reply actions
Kaspars Daugavins sighting in the hockey game
Cannot play with 'em, cannot win with 'em, cannot coach with 'em. Cant do it.
lol, a few cross-overs
powerful strides, you know
Cannot play with 'em, cannot win with 'em, cannot coach with 'em. Cant do it.
Always good to know our prospects are confident with the fundamentals.
by Peter Raaymakers on Feb 17, 2010 12:20 AM EST up reply actions
What number?
Damn, Russia is so fast. It’s like a tsunami: Completely chaotic, and nonstop.
by Peter Raaymakers on Feb 17, 2010 12:17 AM EST up reply actions
Back to curling: Canada up 7-4 through eight
by Peter Raaymakers on Feb 17, 2010 12:19 AM EST reply actions
Chunks of the German third are splattered all over the rink. He’s just blowing his brains out.
by Benjamin Massey on Feb 17, 2010 12:20 AM EST up reply actions
Maybe that’ll get the stones curling properly.
by Peter Raaymakers on Feb 17, 2010 12:24 AM EST up reply actions
That's game! Canada 9, Germany 4
Two in the ninth end to cap it off.
by Peter Raaymakers on Feb 17, 2010 12:32 AM EST reply actions
On to LAT-RUS: Damn, the Latvians are feisty
Good on them. They’re taking too many penalties, but they’re really moving.
by Peter Raaymakers on Feb 17, 2010 12:34 AM EST reply actions
Absolutely, they're gunna need to bring the physicality if they want to keep it close
I’ve seen some nice hits already
Cannot play with 'em, cannot win with 'em, cannot coach with 'em. Cant do it.
For real
It’s obvious they’re looking to make a statement against the Russians. No surprise there. Makes for good hockey, too.
by Peter Raaymakers on Feb 17, 2010 12:40 AM EST up reply actions
Damn, I wish Arturs Irbe was playing
One of my favourite all-time goaltenders.
by Peter Raaymakers on Feb 17, 2010 12:39 AM EST reply actions
All-time bucket for sure
Growing up with the Soviets, he probably got one as a kid and never believed he’d get another one…so he wore it for the next 25 years
Cannot play with 'em, cannot win with 'em, cannot coach with 'em. Cant do it.
His pads, too
Plain white, and he did his own repairs to his equipment. It was all one-of-a-kind. The guy’s just legendary, and that 2002 Stanley Cup Run was something else.
by Peter Raaymakers on Feb 17, 2010 12:46 AM EST up reply actions
Wow, good puck movement and pressure by Latvia on the powerplay
by Peter Raaymakers on Feb 17, 2010 1:00 AM EST reply actions
Ya their skating is impressive, they just look un-coordinated on the forecheck
Missed passes, bad timing
Cannot play with 'em, cannot win with 'em, cannot coach with 'em. Cant do it.
Unreal!
That save was amazing. I did not think Nabokov was going to have to work this hard.
by Peter Raaymakers on Feb 17, 2010 1:08 AM EST up reply actions
55 in red got schooled on that one
Cannot play with 'em, cannot win with 'em, cannot coach with 'em. Cant do it.
Alright, I’m going to watch the rest of this one from bed. With the sleep timer on.
We’ll have another one of these tomorrow, and through the rest of the Olympics is people are interested. See you then, Andrew, and anyone else who might be idling around.
by Peter Raaymakers on Feb 17, 2010 1:12 AM EST reply actions
This baby's all closed up
If you’ve got commentary, check out today’s Olympic thread.
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