2010 Olympics open thread: Day 6
by Peter Raaymakers on Feb 17, 2010 12:00 PM EST
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On tap today in Vancouver, I'm probably most excited for Canada taking on Sweden. The game should be the women's team's biggest challenge outside of the USA; Sweden is, you may recall, the only team aside from Canada to have beaten USA in an Olympic game, and they won the silver medal in the 2006 games.
I'll also be watching Alfredsson for Sweden, and may tune in to the Czech Republic game to see how Milan Michalek and Filip Kuba fare against the Slovakian team. Plus Jarkko Ruutu and the Finns are playing against Belarus.
Drop into our open thread whenever you'd like to talk about today's Olympic events, including any or all of the following (day's schedule after the jump):
- Alpine Skiing
- Cross-country skiing
- Curling
Women's: China vs. Great Britain (noon EST)
Women's: USA vs. Germany (noon EST)
Women's: Switzerland vs. Sweden (noon EST)
Women's: Canada vs. Japan (noon EST)
Men's: Great Britain vs. France (5:00 p.m. EST)
Men's: USA vs. Switzerland (5:00 p.m. EST)
Men's: Denmark vs. China (5:00 p.m. EST)
Men's: Germany vs. Sweden (5:00 p.m. EST)
Women's: Russia vs. Denmark (10:00 p.m. EST)
Women's: Great Britain vs. Sweden (10:00 p.m. EST)
Women's: China vs. Switzerland (10:00 p.m. EST) - Hockey
Men's: Finland vs. Belarus (3:00 p.m. EST)
Women's: Canada vs. Sweden (5:30 p.m. EST)
Men's:SwedenAlfredsson vs. Germany (7:30 p.m. EST)
Women's: Slovakia vs. Switzerland (10:00 p.m. EST)
Men's: Czech Republic vs. Slovakia (midnight EST) - Luge
- Snowboarding
- Short-track speed skating
- Long-track speed skating
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I know... brilliant
I was super pissed that Forsberg was the flagbearer. I thought it should have been Alfie, regardless of the fact they had a game in Detroit the next day.
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Did you learn nothing from NHL96?
Forsberg is a legend in Sweden. He was on a postage stamp!
by Peter Raaymakers on Feb 17, 2010 2:59 PM EST up reply actions
I didn't play Quebec that often, but I'm pretty sure he's not on the roster
I’d fuck his face up with Neckar if he was
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I'm pretty sure he is
Since he was the Calder winner and all that the year before. I also recall playing with Quebec a lot.
by Ryan Classic on Feb 17, 2010 5:16 PM EST up reply actions
That game has no Alfredsson
Sad face here.
by Ryan Classic on Feb 17, 2010 5:22 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah, I made one
And since I played on rookie, he got lots of points. Although Shawn McEachern got a bazillion goals thanks to his one-timers.
by Peter Raaymakers on Feb 17, 2010 5:24 PM EST up reply actions
You're full of crap. I will be checking this tonight
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OH WELL THAT'S A LITTLE DIFFERENT ISN'T IT PETER
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What's going on in this curling game?
I can see Canada/Japan, but I can’t really see it.
by Peter Raaymakers on Feb 17, 2010 1:36 PM EST reply actions
Ooooh... close call in the eighth
Japan almost stole three, which would have ended the game, pretty much. But Canada scored one, and it’s tied 5-5 through eight.
by Peter Raaymakers on Feb 17, 2010 2:14 PM EST up reply actions
How did it end?
I wish I could move this TV closer to my seat. I’m watching a small screen from 20 feet away and an angle of about 20 degrees. Makes for limited actual viewing, especially without my glasses.
by Peter Raaymakers on Feb 17, 2010 3:01 PM EST up reply actions
Canada forced Japan to take 1
Then Japan tried to return the favour but our ladies picked up 2. No huge shots, it just sort of worked out that way. I don’t know much about curling though.
Sitting in first in the Ladies' Downhill
Half a second faster than 2nd place, and 1.5 seconds faster than 3rd.
Oh man that was awesome!
They just overlayed video of two skiier’s runs so you could compare their lines. Like a ghost run in a racing game.
So awesome, eh?
I saw that in a few of the events. It’s like MarioKart, but in real life.
by Peter Raaymakers on Feb 17, 2010 3:05 PM EST up reply actions
Me too!
Will you be on S7S mobile? Do it. Let us know how Kuba and Michalek play.
by Peter Raaymakers on Feb 17, 2010 5:14 PM EST up reply actions
Best I can do is via the BB, which is awful for mobile comments. But I'll do what I can.
I expect Vokoun to let in a few goals by Kuba.
by Ryan Classic on Feb 17, 2010 5:17 PM EST up reply actions
I've also been debating this all day:
I have a Hejduk Avs jersey. Is it a foul to wear it tonight, since he’s injured and withdrew from the Czech team? I keep thinking it is, but so far the votes on Twitter are 8-0 in favour of it not being a foul, and a few people insisting I wear it.
by Ryan Classic on Feb 17, 2010 5:19 PM EST up reply actions
The foul is not that he's injured
It’s that you own an Avs jersey.
Anyway, since you have it, I’d say you can wear it.
by Peter Raaymakers on Feb 17, 2010 5:20 PM EST up reply actions
I'm wearing it unless Wysh tells me no in a DM
And then I’d still consider wearing it.
I’m trying to find out if I can bring a DSLR into the game. I hope so. I doubt it, but one can hope.
by Ryan Classic on Feb 17, 2010 5:22 PM EST up reply actions
Wyshynski chimed in and makes the not a jersey foul score 9-0.
Also apparently I CAN bring in a camera. Will try to get some of the Michaleks and Kuba. I wish I had a better lens.
by Ryan Classic on Feb 17, 2010 8:46 PM EST up reply actions
My lens isn't great, like I said
Nor is my camera. But I’ll try my best. I’m going to need to print out a lineup card for tonight.
I’m pretty excited.
by Ryan Classic on Feb 17, 2010 8:55 PM EST up reply actions
It's pretty exciting
Even just the World Juniors were cool when I saw them; this will be unreal.
by Peter Raaymakers on Feb 17, 2010 9:04 PM EST up reply actions
I wish I had tickets to more than this one, but seeing one alone will be amazing
I’m not sure how pumped up the crowd will be for Czechoslovakia, though.
by Ryan Classic on Feb 17, 2010 9:11 PM EST up reply actions
JARKKO RUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUTU
… becomes the first Senator to score a goal in the Olympics!
Finland beats Belarus by a score of 5-1.
by Peter Raaymakers on Feb 17, 2010 5:13 PM EST reply actions
CAN-SWE, game on!
And the Go Canada Go chant starts very quickly.
by Peter Raaymakers on Feb 17, 2010 5:35 PM EST reply actions
Women's hockey started
I hope Asserholt is playing! Second funniest international ice hockey name ever.
Lookin like a 3 stooges skit on that last goal
Cannot play with 'em, cannot win with 'em, cannot coach with 'em. Cant do it.
That was such a scramble
… and it made it 6-0.
by Peter Raaymakers on Feb 17, 2010 6:28 PM EST up reply actions
Why, Russian goalie Sergei Gayduchenko
Of course.
by Rob.D on Feb 17, 2010 7:02 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I just want you to know that I laughed my ass off at this
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What's going on my fellow Canucks?
5-0 Canada through One Period. Have to say I didn’t expect this.
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!
Yeah, this is more than I expected
I thought Sweden would be a bit tighter. But this is okay, too.
by Peter Raaymakers on Feb 17, 2010 6:28 PM EST up reply actions
Wow. Canada just keeps coming. 9-0 now over Sweden.
It’s hard to believe they could beat Sweden by a larger margin than Switzerland.
by Peter Raaymakers on Feb 17, 2010 6:36 PM EST reply actions
12-0 CANADA
At what point does Canada let up?
BTW, Meghan Agosta is not too hard on the eyes. ;)
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!
She's no Cheryl Bernard
And also, her brother is apparently a Dark Jedi. That’s pretty fucked up.
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Can they let up?
I mean… I guess goal differential isn’t going to matter, so they could have. But I’m not sure if Sweden would have wanted them to.
by Peter Raaymakers on Feb 17, 2010 7:52 PM EST up reply actions
9 MILLION PEOPLE
watched the Canada vs. Norge game last night. WOW!
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 saw most of it
Open bar took care of the rest.
by Ryan Classic on Feb 17, 2010 7:39 PM EST up reply actions
I wonder where that ranks among other big sporting events
Anyone know what kind of ratings there are for Stanley Cup games?
by Peter Raaymakers on Feb 17, 2010 7:52 PM EST up reply actions
4 minutes on TSN and McGuire already mentioned Karlsson, Erik
Fantastic. Man crush confirmed. Not that it was ever in doubt.
I can't believe Sweden isn't beating Germany right now
by Peter Raaymakers on Feb 17, 2010 8:08 PM EST reply actions
Unreal. How are they not dominating?
I guess yesterday it took Canada a little while to get going.
by Peter Raaymakers on Feb 17, 2010 8:16 PM EST up reply actions
Alfredsson got knocked around and drew a penalty against Beardface. Nice.
by Ryan Classic on Feb 17, 2010 8:34 PM EST up reply actions
That is one hell of a beard.
I don’t think he deserved a penalty. Because of that beard…
by Peter Raaymakers on Feb 17, 2010 8:35 PM EST up reply actions
Ref was checking the jerseys on that one
doesnt get called if thats some no-name swede
Cannot play with 'em, cannot win with 'em, cannot coach with 'em. Cant do it.
Crazy goaltender interference on that first Sweden goal
Cannot play with 'em, cannot win with 'em, cannot coach with 'em. Cant do it.
I was about to say that if by unpredictable you mean pro-Sweden
And then this. So nevermind.
by Ryan Classic on Feb 17, 2010 8:41 PM EST up reply actions
Maybe you were right
This seems like damn one-sided refereeing.
by Peter Raaymakers on Feb 17, 2010 9:24 PM EST up reply actions
Looking at all the talent on this German team I can see how Schubert got left off
Always seemed in the past like they only ever had 3 or 4 NHL’rs….including Kolzig, that turncoat. But this team seems pretty legit
Cannot play with 'em, cannot win with 'em, cannot coach with 'em. Cant do it.
And now, a message from our sponsors.
BMW. Remember when we had that commercial where we had time machines? BMW. Traveling back in time since 2009.
I predict he will be a disappointment and flame out after he wins the Calder
Like Barret Jackman.
by Ryan Classic on Feb 17, 2010 9:26 PM EST up reply actions
... isn't Andrew Raycroft the flag-bearer for that nation?
by Peter Raaymakers on Feb 17, 2010 9:34 PM EST up reply actions
Probably
I mean, shit, he was a sixth rounder. He’ll be lucky to make our AHL squad. ANOTHER GREAT PICK, SEXTON!!!
Oh well, at least we got Bonk.
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Man, Sexton’s so terrible at drafting. I wish we could coerce John Muckler into becoming our top scout, or GM, or something… HA!
by Peter Raaymakers on Feb 17, 2010 9:40 PM EST up reply actions
He looks like one of the dead people in "The 6th Sense"
Cannot play with 'em, cannot win with 'em, cannot coach with 'em. Cant do it.
We should acquire Eriksson and that other guy who plays with Alfredsson
by Peter Raaymakers on Feb 17, 2010 9:48 PM EST reply actions
There had better be some curling on the CTV website right now
by Peter Raaymakers on Feb 17, 2010 10:00 PM EST reply actions
I am so desperate for curling
I am watching a women’s match between China and Switzerland in French on the Aboriginal People’s Television Network (APTN).
by Peter Raaymakers on Feb 17, 2010 10:11 PM EST up reply actions
Get help dude
Hahahahahaha. Seriously though
Cannot play with 'em, cannot win with 'em, cannot coach with 'em. Cant do it.
Ooooo me likey Swiss curler
Cannot play with 'em, cannot win with 'em, cannot coach with 'em. Cant do it.
Which one?
There are some attractive athletes in these games.
by Peter Raaymakers on Feb 17, 2010 10:18 PM EST up reply actions
Uhhh black hair? I tuned out after 20 seconds
Cannot play with 'em, cannot win with 'em, cannot coach with 'em. Cant do it.
I WISH I COULD FUCKING WATCH
Your whole country sucks, Peter
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by Mark Parisi on Feb 17, 2010 10:23 PM EST up reply actions
NBC sucks, you mean?
My country’s letting me watch curling. Did you try CTV?
by Peter Raaymakers on Feb 17, 2010 10:25 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah, all I get is a video error
I’m in IE with the latest version of Silverlight. All it tells me is that they’re not able to access my video. And under recommendations, it’s blank. Very frustrating. I JUST WANT TO WATCH CURLING!
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by Mark Parisi on Feb 17, 2010 10:36 PM EST up reply actions
So weird
Well, it’s 2-1 for SUI right now
by Peter Raaymakers on Feb 17, 2010 10:40 PM EST up reply actions
I can't even find any kind of troubleshooting documentation for it
I think it has to be IP-based. I wish someone else in the US could tell me if it worked for them.
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by Mark Parisi on Feb 17, 2010 10:43 PM EST up reply actions
"The Web site for CTV, the Canadian network with rights to the Olympics in that country, is live-streaming events, but NBC has made sure that computers with U.S. IP addresses can't log onto the CTV site."
MY RAGE IS INFINITE
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by Mark Parisi on Feb 17, 2010 10:50 PM EST up reply actions
NBC is so far behind the times
Where did you see that info?
by Peter Raaymakers on Feb 17, 2010 10:52 PM EST up reply actions
Silverlight support forums
Fucking bullshit.
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by Mark Parisi on Feb 17, 2010 10:57 PM EST up reply actions
Seriously, that’s a complete asshat move. Can you hack your IP?
by Peter Raaymakers on Feb 17, 2010 10:59 PM EST up reply actions
Well, I haven’t been able to find a working Canadian proxy yet, but I haven’t looked very hard. I guess necessity is the mother of invention after all.
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by Mark Parisi on Feb 17, 2010 11:03 PM EST up reply actions
I love hearing serious analysts say 'McTwistie'
Snowboarding has given us so much.
by Peter Raaymakers on Feb 17, 2010 10:06 PM EST reply actions
I'm predicting another U.S. sweep in the men's halfpipe, like 2002
I used to follow snowboarding religiously when I was a kid, and still do a bit….and these guys are just unreal. Shaun White, Loui Vito, Scotty Lago; they’re onto some serious next level shit
Cannot play with 'em, cannot win with 'em, cannot coach with 'em. Cant do it.
Damn!
Canada won’t ‘win the games’ if the US gets to sweeping events.
by Peter Raaymakers on Feb 17, 2010 10:17 PM EST up reply actions
I know, that sucks. I dont just want to 'own' the podium, I wanna nuke that shit
According to the VANOC guy most of the events Canada is favoured in happen near the end of the games, so hopefully they come through
Cannot play with 'em, cannot win with 'em, cannot coach with 'em. Cant do it.
No the other two men, Martin and Batchelor, didnt make it past the qualifiers
Cannot play with 'em, cannot win with 'em, cannot coach with 'em. Cant do it.
This blows. I can’t see threaded comments. Anyways, bus is super slow and late and we already passed a car crash. Olympics!!
by Ryan Classic on Feb 17, 2010 10:46 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Was he?
I fell asleep before game time, he seemed invisible in the highlights. Then again, those are a pretty small snapshot of the game…
by Peter Raaymakers on Feb 18, 2010 10:36 AM EST up reply actions
New open thread!
We’ve got the Day 7 thread open now, post anything you want in there.
by Peter Raaymakers on Feb 18, 2010 1:05 PM EST reply actions
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