Winter Olympics 2010

[CoachC.]

If you guys like this' date=' you'd really love the World Junior Hockey Championships which is a MASSIVE deal here in Canada when the tourney starts every Boxing Day but unless any of you guys have a satellite dish that gets TSN, I don't think you're able to see it.[/quote']

 

Yup, the gold medal game was amazing this year.

 

I'm going to the WJHCs next winter in Buffalo.

[redsoxrules]

I'd go Fleury' date=' if I were Canada. Luongo's never been good in big moments. I think that's a mistake that costs them this tournament.[/quote']

 

f*** no , he's too hot and cold , too inconsistent

you never know what you're getting from him

 

EDIT: also , Fleury is far from the reason that the penguins are a great team and won the cup

[BoSox21]

Luongo's never been good in big moments.

 

He's been on bad NHL teams his entire career but...

 

2003 World Championships - Won the gold medal game for Canada

 

2004 World Cup of Hockey - Stopped 37 of 40 shots in the semi-final for Canada

 

2004 World Championships - Starting goalie as Canada won gold

 

is that enough big moments?

[See Red]

Fair enough. I guess him being exposed by the Blachawks last postseason is standing out a bit much to me. Regardless, you'd be hard-pressed to name a better big game goaltender than Fleury; ergo, I think starting Luongo's a mistake.

[BoSox21]

Fleury hasn't had his best season though and yea he won the cup last year but let's be honest, that Penguins team was a pretty good bet to win if Luongo was playing for them instead.

[msubulldogs21]

Krejci! My boy with the game winner in OT for the Czech Republic over Latvia.

[Imperial59]

Krejci! My boy with the game winner in OT for the Czech Republic over Latvia.

 

Sweet, Krejci's been kicking ass lately. I hope he excels when the B's play in the Czech Republic next year as well.

[msubulldogs21]

Am I the only one who's a little nervous about this game vs Switzerland? I think we'll win, but I also think it may be a pretty close game. Jonas Hiller could really keep the Swiss in it.

[CanadianSox]

Am I the only one who's a little nervous about this game vs Switzerland? I think we'll win' date=' but I also think it may be a pretty close game. Jonas Hiller could really keep the Swiss in it.[/quote']

 

Well I would say I'm nervous for you because I'd be really happy if the US lost lol but I understand where you are coming from. They were close to beating us (Canada) and Hiller was amazing.

[YeAuldBroade]

Just and FYI, they do compete in other sports at the Olympics besides Hockey. I know, I know not on your TV's ......

[CanadianSox]

Just and FYI' date=' they do compete in other sports at the Olympics besides Hockey. I know, I know not on your TV's ......[/quote']

 

Thanks for that useful info. I will not be taking that into account.

[YeAuldBroade]

Thanks for that useful info. I will not be taking that into account.

 

About what I expected.

 

I just click here every day thinking there's going to be conversation about the Olympics and much to my chagrin.....

[YAZMAN]

Just and FYI' date=' they do compete in other sports at the Olympics besides Hockey. I know, I know not on your TV's ......[/quote']

 

 

There's a better chance of him watching CSRA matches if there's no hockey on.

[YeAuldBroade]

There's a better chance of him watching CSRA matches if there's no hockey on.

LOL, Ah well, I was just trying to broaden some horizons.

 

The U.S. is still leading in medal count but the Germans are rapidly closing (BOOOOOO!).

[italstallianion]

USA!!!!

 

Edit: you have to be kidding me. No goal.

[BoSox21]

Are you guys starting to understand why it took us a shootout to beat Switzerland?

[msubulldogs21]

Are you guys starting to understand why it took us a shootout to beat Switzerland?

 

Yep, that's why I said I was worried before this game got going.

[YanksHater213]

Are you guys starting to understand why it took us a shootout to beat Switzerland?

 

Did anyone say this would be an easy game? I, for one, really didn't want to face Switzerland again, especially with a goalie like Hiller who can easily steal any game.

[BoSox21]

Did anyone say this would be an easy game? I' date=' for one, really didn't want to face Switzerland again, especially with a goalie like Hiller who can easily steal any game.[/quote']

 

I'm not saying anyone here was overflowing with confidence but when I read comments like...

 

Are you kidding me? Switzerland has taken Canada to OT!!

 

and...

 

Canada 2, Switzerland 2 - 8:00 to go

 

WOW

 

it lead me to believe there was at least a small sense of surprise here that we won in a shootout.

[msubulldogs21]

it lead me to believe there was at least a small sense of surprise here that we won in a shootout.

 

That was surprising given how loaded Canada is, but from watching several of their games Switzerland is obviously a good team with a very good goalie.

 

Hope we can pull it out in the 3rd.

[BoSox21]

I predict Drury will score the GWG, he's got a knack for these things.

[italstallianion]

Hopefully I can say USA!!! without having to take it back.

 

And I was going to f***** call Parise on the GWG since he was due for a goal this tournament.

[msubulldogs21]

Parise!

 

We're on the board!

[YAZMAN]

Are you guys starting to understand why it took us a shootout to beat Switzerland?

 

They are a dangerous team.

[YAZMAN]

Where was the trip on that 2 on 1?

[msubulldogs21]

Parise X 2

[msubulldogs21]

I love having the early game. Now we can just sit back and relax and watch the other games play out tonight.

[YAZMAN]

Great game, so much excellent hockey being played in Vancouver.

[msubulldogs21]

I cannot wait for Canada vs Russia tonight. That game is going to be soooo good.

[italstallianion]

I'm not sure who I want to win. On a purely country basis I'd root for Canada, but there's something about Canada losing in it's own sport in it's home country that intrigues me.