Winter Olympics: Men's Hockey

[hateraid]

Is there any other Olympic sport that puts more emphasis on winning Gold for their country? Not only is this the only sport that really matters in the winter Olympics(let's be honest, it's the only sport with mass appeal outside hockey countries) but for a couple of countries this could only be a successful Olympics if gold is won in this event. I've heard this about Canada and Russia. The only event I can think of in this magnitude is men's 100m.
Really, winning hockey is like winning the Winter Olympics

[Jello]

What a stupid thread. You are stupid and you should feel bad.

[Trollsmasher]

We are about to play Latvia which should be a win, but our coach is such a ****ing **** that everything is possibe:banghead:

[Patrick Chewing]

Curling takes no backseat to hockey

[hateraid]

What a stupid thread. You are stupid and you should feel bad.

How so? If you think of it what other sport in a fans perspective is gaining as much attention?
With the summer Olympics sports are more spread out. Winter Olympics there is much more focus on hockey. I've never heard a country actually say this won't be a successful Olympics unless hockey is won

[hateraid]

Think about this, what would be a successful Winter Olympics to you? Owning the podium or winning men's hockey? Personally Gold in men's hockey would be my pick.

What summer Olympic sport can you say the same thing?

[Jello]

How so? If you think of it what other sport in a fans perspective is gaining as much attention?
With the summer Olympics sports are more spread out. Winter Olympics there is much more focus on hockey. I've never heard a country actually say this won't be a successful Olympics unless hockey is won
Read hume's works. You will find your answer.

[hateraid]

Read hume's works. You will find your answer.
Why don't you answer it in your own mind

[Jello]

Why don't you answer it in your own mind
stop being a kunt, and read hume.

[hateraid]

stop being a kunt, and read hume.

That physcological bs is not going to get my answer. The question is what sport gets more attention than hockey? How does that have anything to do with a theory in reality? Just answer the question in YOUR opinion

[Jello]

That physcological bs is not going to get my answer. The question is what sport gets more attention than hockey? How does that have anything to do with a theory in reality? Just answer the question in YOUR opinion
Too lazy to read hume. Lazy and stupid. not a good combination.

[MMM]

2010 was a great Olympics for Canada but if they lost to the Americans it would of left a very bad taste in most people mouths despite tying most golds in a Winter Olympics.

[hateraid]

Too lazy to read hume. Lazy and stupid. not a good combination.

:lol It's a straight up question directed to you. Again reading Hume has nothing to do with your opinion. Just answer the question and quit trying to look like an intellect or leave this thread.
I'll ask again, which sport gets more attention than hockey and quit hiding behind that Hume bs

[hateraid]

Do you ask every poster to read Hume before answering an opinion? If you do you must be a real jackass in life

[hateraid]

2010 was a great Olympics for Canada but if they lost to the Americans it would of left a very bad taste in most people mouths despite tying most golds in a Winter Olympics.

Did you need to read Hume before coming up with that?

[tomtucker]

for sure...................Hockey and snowboarding is the only cool events ..........rest is just gay

:D

[hateraid]

for sure...................Hockey and snowboarding is the only cool events ..........rest is just gay

:D

:applause: very Hume-erous :lol

but in all seriousness would you rather see a gold in hockey or own the podium?

[tomtucker]

:applause: very Hume-erous :lol

but in all seriousness would you rather see a gold in hockey or own the podium?

Gold in hockey is number 1, but only a few teams can win it, and if Canada don

[hateraid]

[QUOTE=tomtucker]Gold in hockey is number 1, but only a few teams can win it, and if Canada don

[MMM]

i actually prefer the winter olympics overall.

Track and basketball is better but i can watch more events in the winter olympics. I do also like the rowing and cycling events but I appreciate the speed of the winter olympics more than anything else.

[kurple]

Is there any other Olympic sport that puts more emphasis on winning Gold for their country? Not only is this the only sport that really matters in the winter Olympics(let's be honest, it's the only sport with mass appeal outside hockey countries) but for a couple of countries this could only be a successful Olympics if gold is won in this event. I've heard this about Canada and Russia. The only event I can think of in this magnitude is men's 100m.
Really, winning hockey is like winning the Winter Olympics
what? for americans or everyone

this comes of as ignorant as hell

[kurple]

winning the most medals > hockey gold

[East_Stone_Ya]

yes pretty much, i mean how many other sports can you name there? :oldlol:

[hateraid]

what? for americans or everyone

this comes of as ignorant as hell

Oh really? So what would have more veiwership than hockey?

Better question, what is second to hockey? Someone who isn't ignorant to the subject should know off the bat. What would be the gap between hockey and the second biggest sport to the second and third?
Face it, hockey is the crown jewel of this event, without it it would be a flop. It is so big Russia outright declared Sochi would be a worthless bust without men's hockey gold regardless of medal count

[LJJ]

Oh really? So what would have more veiwership than hockey?

Better question, what is second to hockey? Someone who isn't ignorant to the subject should know off the bat. What would be the gap between hockey and the second biggest sport to the second and third?
Face it, hockey is the crown jewel of this event, without it it would be a flop. It is so big Russia outright declared Sochi would be a worthless bust without men's hockey gold regardless of medal count

Hockey is very different from the 100m. That event makes front page news across the globe. Hockey is the most popular event in 4 countries I think, but it doesn't have global appeal.

Sure the countries Hockey is popular in are pretty big, so it's an event with many viewers. But in that vain do you also agree that ping pong is arguably the crown jewel of the summer Olympics?

[hateraid]

Hockey is very different from the 100m. That event makes front page news across the globe. Hockey is the most popular event in 4 countries I think, but it doesn't have global appeal.

Sure the countries Hockey is popular in are pretty big, so it's an event with many viewers. But in that vain do you also agree that ping pong is arguably the crown jewel of the summer Olympics?What you quoted was in regards to purple's post.

In regards to what you just stated I would agree the 100m is the marquee event in all Olympics. What my point was no other Olympic sport I've seen puts more pressure to win. I would never hear from us, the Jamaicans, or any other country the Olympics is a bust if we don't win the 100m. I guarantee most countries would rather win hockey than own the podium. Ask any Canadian poster here what they would have. I was in Vancouver for 2010 and that was the #1 goal. Owning the podium was just the topper.

[ZenMaster]

How so? If you think of it what other sport in a fans perspective is gaining as much attention?
With the summer Olympics sports are more spread out. Winter Olympics there is much more focus on hockey. I've never heard a country actually say this won't be a successful Olympics unless hockey is won

It only matters to teams who actually have a shot at winning.

You're trying to tell people that countries like Norway and Austria can't have Olympics that matter because they're not really into hockey.. It won't work.

[hateraid]

It only matters to teams who actually have a shot at winning.

You're trying to tell people that countries like Norway and Austria can't have Olympics that matter because they're not really into hockey.. It won't work.

I was quoting a couple of countries who have made that a public statement. Obviously countries that don't have a shot aren't going to dismiss the Olympics. But wouldn't you agree they would rather have that gold than owning the podium?

In regards to my OP, what other sport puts more emphasis on winning on an Olympic international level? I can only come up with 100m.

[LJJ]

What you quoted was in regards to purple's post.

In regards to what you just stated I would agree the 100m is the marquee event in all Olympics. What my point was no other Olympic sport I've seen puts more pressure to win. I would never hear from us, the Jamaicans, or any other country the Olympics is a bust if we don't win the 100m. I guarantee most countries would rather win hockey than own the podium. Ask any Canadian poster here what they would have. I was in Vancouver for 2010 and that was the #1 goal. Owning the podium was just the topper.

Absolutely not. You need to get out more. Most countries give 0 fuks about Hockey.

[hateraid]

Absolutely not. You need to get out more. Most countries give 0 fuks about Hockey.

I'm not saying hockey is the most popular sport internationally. I'm saying the countries that are participating in hockey would rather have a gold. You're arguing a completely different subject in which I agree with you

[ZenMaster]

I was quoting a couple of countries who have made that a public statement. Obviously countries that don't have a shot aren't going to dismiss the Olympics. But wouldn't you agree they would rather have that gold than owning the podium?

In regards to my OP, what other sport puts more emphasis on winning on an Olympic international level? I can only come up with 100m.

I think it's specific for each country.

I mentioned Austria and Norway, they are mountain countries and A LOT of people ski there. I think countries like that take more pride in being the best across the board in events where the genre of sport is part of their national identity.

As for the emphasis of winning after the 100meter I just don't know, and I'm not going to pretend to know there's more pressure/emphasis on the US team to win gold in Hockey than there is for a #1 ranked chinese ping pong or badminton player.

[UConnCeltics]

I think gold in hockey is more about protecting your home turf. Canada at Vancouver, Russia at Sochi. The next time the USA hosts the winter games there will be added pressure on the hockey team. It means something. I feel like Figure Skating is up there too for the Olympics, but I don't care about it.

[CeltsGarlic]

damn americans are so obsessed with ranking everything :lol

even tho I agree that hockey is the most interesting, but there is no need to even start comparing it with other activities.

[Zan Tabak]

Is there any other Olympic sport that puts more emphasis on winning Gold for their country? Not only is this the only sport that really matters in the winter Olympics(let's be honest, it's the only sport with mass appeal outside hockey countries) but for a couple of countries this could only be a successful Olympics if gold is won in this event. I've heard this about Canada and Russia. The only event I can think of in this magnitude is men's 100m.
Really, winning hockey is like winning the Winter Olympics
This is true in Canada. It's the medal that matters most, no doubt.

That being said, as much as I would like to see Canada win it again. I think the U.S is going to take it this year, they have a hell of a team. Speed and good goal tending

[hateraid]

I think it's specific for each country.

I mentioned Austria and Norway, they are mountain countries and A LOT of people ski there. I think countries like that take more pride in being the best across the board in events where the genre of sport is part of their national identity.

As for the emphasis of winning after the 100meter I just don't know, and I'm not going to pretend to know there's more pressure/emphasis on the US team to win gold in Hockey than there is for a #1 ranked chinese ping pong or badminton player.

I think you've misinterpreted my statement again. I'm not implying no other sport has no added pressure. I'm saying that for men's hockey specifically the goal for a lot of countries is win gold for specifically the winter Olympics or bust. I don't think the Chinese are going to think their Olympics flopped if they didn't win ping pong nor would it be ever more of a crowning glory if they won. With hockey it is more than any other sport. I think winning Hockey is just as valued here as it is winning the podium.

[hateraid]

This is true in Canada. It's the medal that matters most, no doubt.

That being said, as much as I would like to see Canada win it again. I think the U.S is going to take it this year, they have a hell of a team. Speed and good goal tending

How many countries would you say put the same emphasis?

How many other sport would you say places the same emphasis by their country on THAT level?

Would you say hockey more than any other event in Olympics actually has a bigger following per capita that value the gold in this sport more than other events combined?

Maybe you can be a little assistance here helping me explain.

[Zan Tabak]

[QUOTE]How many countries would you say put the same emphasis?
I'm from Canada, so I can't say for sure, but I would think the 'usual suspects' put a major emphasis on winning in Hockey (Canada, U.S, Russia, Finland, Sweden)

How many other sport would you say places the same emphasis by their country on THAT level?
Tough to say, Canada expects a gold, anything less is a failure. I'm sure the U.S has the same expectations of their basketball team.


Would you say hockey more than any other event in Olympics actually has a bigger following per capita that value the gold in this sport more than other events combined?
Yes! no doubt. I don't think people really care too much about who wins the two man luge event (for example.)


Maybe you can be a little assistance here helping me explain.
Hope I did, Hockey in Canada is miles more important than any other event.

[Styles p]

USA is going to take that gold.

[ZenMaster]

I think you've misinterpreted my statement again. I'm not implying no other sport has no added pressure. I'm saying that for men's hockey specifically the goal for a lot of countries is win gold for specifically the winter Olympics or bust. I don't think the Chinese are going to think their Olympics flopped if they didn't win ping pong nor would it be ever more of a crowning glory if they won. With hockey it is more than any other sport. I think winning Hockey is just as valued here as it is winning the podium.

I'm guessing the enhanced focus on the Olympics in Hockey is because a lot of NHL players don't go to the world championships. That would make the Olympics the most prestigeous international hockey tournament to win.

As for the gold or bust statement I guess it depends on what you think is a lot of countries, so far all I've heard is that it's Canada because all that matters there is hockey, the US because they have a really good team, and Russia because they're at home.
I think the rest of the countries particapating are so realistic in their chances that they wouldn't judge their Olympics from a single event they knew couldn't be won from the start.

[BurningHammer]

Wow, Russia vs USA. Shootout is keep on going.

[BurningHammer]

Interesting rule after 3 shooters you can send in whoever you want.

USA just let Oshie shoot.

[dude77]

oshie had the hot stick .. good thing for that rule

[tomtucker]

oshie had the hot stick .. good thing for that rule

for the US, now

[hateraid]

Kessel is going to be a household name after this Olympics.

[Styles p]

i wonder how butt hurt putin is right now.

[tomtucker]

i wonder how butt hurt putin is right now.

He is not............ there are no gays in Russia, remember ?

[hateraid]

He is not............ there are no gays in Russia, remember ?

:oldlol:
I got to rep this one, remind me

[tomtucker]

:oldlol: ..........but seriously: Who can defeat Canada, they are a lock for the gold imo

[hateraid]

:oldlol: ..........but seriously: Who can defeat Canada, they are a lock for the gold imo

All comes down to who's goaltender is hotter.
Canada's D keeps them in. It's sick how it's so deep that Subban might be left off.
This ice does not favor Canada's forwards. US speed up front is gonna skate circles around them. Plus Canada can't seem to find a line that can gel.

[NuggetsFan]

All comes down to who's goaltender is hotter.
Canada's D keeps them in. It's sick how it's so deep that Subban might be left off.
This ice does not favor Canada's forwards. US speed up front is gonna skate circles around them. Plus Canada can't seem to find a line that can gel.

US has some good skaters with some really quick guy's like Kessel and Kane but they also have some slower footed guys like Brown and Callahan. Duchene and Crosby are better skaters than anybody on the US, don't think that's really that arguable either. Canada is good at skating too, Kunitz/Getzlaf/Perry probably aren't made for the big ice but guy's like Marleau, Toews are more than fine. St Louis isn't a speedster no slower than Staz or Oshie.

Regardless Canada's forwards are way better than the US. Doesn't come down to who's goaltender is hotter, comes down to Canada choking or the US playing above there talent level or Quick going crazy. Compare that roster player to player, it's not even close.

[Nick Young]

Good thing Canada has this guy on their team
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxPkFGxChSc

[RagaZ]

Good thing Canada has this guy on their team
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxPkFGxChSc
Dawg where are you at the Football thread? Have not seen you today.

[Nick Young]

http://postmediaprovince.files.wordpress.com/2011/12/luongosucks.jpg

[tomtucker]

:lol ...................TV never lies

[ROCSteady]

I like that game, hockey.


USA USA USA

[Jackass18]

I might be higher on the snowboarding events (namely halfpipe) than hockey. The men dropped the ball, but the women picked up the slack. Maybe it's because hockey is spread out over more days and more time consuming.

[bdreason]

I enjoy watching a few events for a little while, but nothing really keeps my attention. The Skiiing Super G and Skeleton Luge are pretty sketchy and entertaining. I don't really get into the Hockey, because it reminds me a bit of World Cup Football. Everyone gets all pumped up because it's an International competition... but the level of play is actually inferior to club play.

[9erempiree]

As good as it is to beat Russia.

I think it would be much better to beat Canada.

[MMM]

could be wrong but from what I saw Russia looked like the stronger team for the majority of that game. Not sure if it is still possible but i would like to see Russia vs. Canada in the finals.

[Nick Young]

As good as it is to beat Russia.

I think it would be much better to beat Canada.
We beat Canada on aggregate last Olympics. They got lucky in the gold medal game.

[MMM]

We beat Canada on aggregate last Olympics. They got lucky in the gold medal game.

lol u try to hard.

[dr.hee]

We beat Canada on aggregate last Olympics.

Mexico beat Canada in the last Olympics?

[Styles p]

when does usa play again?

[Styles p]

Tomorrow vs Czech.
thanks but just heard on the broadcast it's at noon :rockon: glad i'm off tomorrow.

[Trollsmasher]

Going to need lot of luck to beat USA tomorrow (or Jagr going oldschool and Krejci going full playoffs mode Krejci).

I don't think we can keep up with them in skating at all, so they will probably win most of the challenges. Pavelec is looking shaky too and our defense is still making lots of lapses. We'll probably also hit more posts than goals againt too. Normally I would be confident playing USA, but not this time.

And of course our coach is still a whoreson.

[Marlo_Stanfield]

Going to need lot of luck to beat USA tomorrow (or Jagr going oldschool and Krejci going full playoffs mode Krejci).

I don't think we can keep up with them in skating at all, so they will probably win most of the challenges. Pavelec is looking shaky too and our defense is still making lots of lapses. We'll probably also hit more posts than goals againt too. Normally I would be confident playing USA, but not this time.

And of course our coach is still a whoreson.
:lol :lol

[hateraid]

US has some good skaters with some really quick guy's like Kessel and Kane but they also have some slower footed guys like Brown and Callahan. Duchene and Crosby are better skaters than anybody on the US, don't think that's really that arguable either. Canada is good at skating too, Kunitz/Getzlaf/Perry probably aren't made for the big ice but guy's like Marleau, Toews are more than fine. St Louis isn't a speedster no slower than Staz or Oshie.

I agree the quality of players are better but as a whole you know very well we have better skaters up front. Where you excel is the back end with Doughty and Boumeester. Plus the fact that you guys still haven't figured out your front lines is scary. Plus Crosby has completely disappeared.



Regardless Canada's forwards are way better than the US. Doesn't come down to who's goaltender is hotter, comes down to Canada choking or the US playing above there talent level or Quick going crazy. Compare that roster player to player, it's not even close.

Doesn't that go hand in hand?
Also considering that the bigger ice favors skill goaltending is paramount. This more than any Olympics a goalie has to steal games.
And Canada will definitely blame the goalie if they don't succeed. I think Canada more than any country puts emphasis on this. If you lose, it's Luongo's and Price's fault. Look how vancouver treats Luongo now? He won a gold for christ's sakes. Stole the gold for Canada.

[Grinder]

We're destroying the Czechs while going half speed. Were up 5-1, now it's 5-2.

Russia's out after losing 3-1 to Finland. :lol

[Trollsmasher]

Going to need lot of luck to beat USA tomorrow (or Jagr going oldschool and Krejci going full playoffs mode Krejci).

I don't think we can keep up with them in skating at all, so they will probably win most of the challenges. Pavelec is looking shaky too and our defense is still making lots of lapses. We'll probably also hit more posts than goals againt too. Normally I would be confident playing USA, but not this time.

And of course our coach is still a whoreson.
:pimp: :facepalm

[CeltsGarlic]

that latvian goalie is insane. even with this coming loss, Im so proud of Latvian brothers. It was one hell of a ride.

[Nick Young]

could be wrong but from what I saw Russia looked like the stronger team for the majority of that game. Not sure if it is still possible but i would like to see Russia vs. Canada in the finals.
Canadians dont know shit about hockey

[MMM]

Props to the Latvian Goalie
That was a heck of a game.

[MMM]

Canada should still get the medal. I'm not sure it is gonna be gold anymore.

By the way.....

http://cdn.teamcococdn.com/assets/image/640x0/scale:max/sig:1a370d0a0d90a3ce0a9343ebeda5828d/0435_conanfinlandflag-51e0328c43117.jpg

:cheers:

North America vs Scandinavia Final
Hoping for Canada vs Sweden but if Canada loses then I would like to see the Finns win it.

[Gabi]

Everyone is just waiting to be destroyed by Sweden. I am just mad that Finland and Sweden got drawn to play in the semifinals. Would have loved another final against them like in 06.

[Gabi]

http://i.imgur.com/JuzYW7b.jpg

I liked Conan. He is on my hit list now.

[tomtucker]

look at conan eyes........like he even means it.....:facepalm ......just a lame gimmick, like his fake laugh.........used to love his old show btw

[MMM]

Tavares is out for the Olympics

[Derka]

U-S-A! U-S-A! :banana:

[LeGOAT]

Prepare your anus Canada

[hateraid]

This Friday is the real gold medal game

[Done_And_Done]

The States have clearly been the most consistent and well balanced nation in this tournament. The Kessel line has been on a tear. As a matter fact, every line they roll out seems to be gelling. I still question their back line though.

I'm taking the bias route and saying Canada 4-2 with the 4th being a en empty netter...

[shallehalle]

that latvian goalie is insane. even with this coming loss, Im so proud of Latvian brothers. It was one hell of a ride.
thanks man! :cheers:

it was a crazy game.. if Latvia would have won this game, I don't know anyone who would be sober today at work.. It would be liquor armageddon down here in Latvia :oldlol:

[hateraid]

The States have clearly been the most consistent and well balanced nation in this tournament. The Kessel line has been on a tear. As a matter fact, every line they roll out seems to be gelling. I still question their back line though.

I'm taking the bias route and saying Canada 4-2 with the 4th being a en empty netter...

Backes, Brown, and Callahan was the best line during the Czech game.

[Done_And_Done]

Backes, Brown, and Callahan was the best line during the Czech game.

That's a nice mix of scoring touch and grit. Should be an interesting tilt. Looking forward to watching a more NHL type brand of style play out tomorrow.

[hateraid]

That's a nice mix of scoring touch and grit. Should be an interesting tilt. Looking forward to watching a more NHL type brand of style play out tomorrow.

What Canada needs to do is let the dogs out instead of figuring out who plays with Crosby. Too late for experimenting. Instead of Bergeron, Kunitz, and Nash you should have picked up Hall, Skinner, and Giroux. The defense is that good that these risks could have been taken with high reward. Open ice hockey, those three would have killed. I would have taken Brian Campbell over Hamhuis as well. Yzerman sucks as Canada GM

[Maniak]

canada's d line is so fvcking good. tomorrow is going to be amazing.

i dont agree that its the real gold medal game. finland played super well against canada and u cant count out those damn swedes even without the henriks.

[Gabi]

YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEES! YESS YES YES YES YES YES!!!!!!!!

Bring it on NAmerica! We are taking home the gold!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I love you King Henrik and I also love you Karlsson.

[pinhead]

In 4 years time Britain will be in the mix for the medals.

[CeltsGarlic]

http://i.imgur.com/JhMU6mW.jpg

[Nick Young]

YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEES! YESS YES YES YES YES YES!!!!!!!!

Bring it on NAmerica! We are taking home the gold!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I love you King Henrik and I also love you Karlsson.
Sweden doe:facepalm

[Gabi]

Sweden doe:facepalm

What are you facepalming about?

[mr.big35]

USA will beat hockey creators and then will beat sweden. we are king of hockey

[pinhead]

Canada are going to kick ass today. GO CANADA.

[tomtucker]

sweden only won because Rask had the flu............swedish fagggots are allways lucky, winning games on lame penalty call and other stuff.........**** Tre Kronor

[Gabi]

sweden only won because Rask had the flu............swedish fagggots are allways lucky, winning games on lame penalty call and other stuff.........**** Tre Kronor

Take that back:mad:

Sweden are missing Zetterberg and Henrik Sedin, and we also had 10 penalty minutes to Finlands 4. We even played 3-5 for 1.30 minutes.

The only goal Finland scored was when there should have been an icing call and everyone was confused.

[BurningHammer]

YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEES! YESS YES YES YES YES YES!!!!!!!!

Bring it on NAmerica! We are taking home the gold!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I love you King Henrik and I also love you Karlsson.
CONGRATS FOR THE SILVER MAN XD

http://i.imgur.com/ruAea.jpg

[Twiens]

Prediction: 3-1 Canada

[CelticBaller]

these nikkas rooting against america :oldlol:

[Andrew Wiggins]

CONGRATS FOR THE SILVER MAN XD

http://i.imgur.com/ruAea.jpg

why do you actively post under two accounts?

f*cking weirdo, kaiteng

[EricGordon23]

link?

[Marlo_Stanfield]

Amerifags bout to receive a severe whooping this one.
i can already feel their saltiness:roll: :roll:

[tomtucker]

Take that back:mad:

Sweden are missing Zetterberg and Henrik Sedin, and we also had 10 penalty minutes to Finlands 4. We even played 3-5 for 1.30 minutes.

The only goal Finland scored was when there should have been an icing call and everyone was confused.
:D

[Nick Young]

Amerifags bout to receive a severe whooping this one.
i can already feel their saltiness:roll: :roll:
Fagada about to get their hearts broken, the comeback is on-Miracle of Miracles on Ice about to begin:bowdown:

[FaceBack]

Canada creates more opportunities. I don't see how they always have 3 defensemen back but transition to offense so easily. All USA can do is dump the puck and chase it .

[RagaZ]

Bye bye USA :roll:

Cant even win in a sport where your league is the world's best.

[pinhead]

Canada always owns the USA in Ice Hockey.

[dr.hee]

Fagada about to get their hearts broken, the comeback is on-Miracle of Miracles on Ice about to begin:bowdown:

:roll: :roll: :roll:

[Nick Young]

Lol man this is one boring boring sport. It's basically speed curling. Let the canadiscrubs have this, it's all the country has going for it anyways:banana:

[BasedTom]

Imagine how dominant the US will be in this sport once people start caring about it :cheers:

When was the last time a Canadian team won a Stanley Cup? :oldlol:

[pinhead]

Lol man this is one boring boring sport. It's basically speed curling. Let the canadiscrubs have this, it's all the country has going for it anyways:banana:

It is kinda sucky but still better than handegg.

[RagaZ]

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_xXFuPRCNMBQ/TBY5ZTGBI3I/AAAAAAAADng/TjPdDEoT9N8/s1600/OhAmerica-701904.jpg

[MMM]

My ***** Price with the shutout :applause:

[pinhead]

Well done Canada :banana:

[BasedTom]

2-0, CANADA!!

DEAL WITH IT!!!

:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:
How many Stanley Cups have Canadian teams won in the last 20 years?

Putin called in the fix since he didn't want to be responsible for another riot that would have occurred if Canada lost. If the game was officiated fairly I'd say the final score would have been 5-0 team USA

[qrich]

Why couldn't we just hire Gordon Bombay?

[0000000]

Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeessssssss!!!!!!!!!!!

[MMM]

How many Stanley Cups have Canadian teams won in the last 20 years?

Putin called in the fix since he didn't want to be responsible for another riot that would have occurred if Canada lost. If the game was officiated fairly I'd say the final score would have been 5-0 team USA

Lol u Americans try to hard. Majority of the NHL is filled with Canadian players.

[RagaZ]

http://www.ahajokes.com/funny-pictures/assets/uploads/2d5b428df11e1b1b854708b011127213.jpg

[dr.hee]

Lol u Americans try to hard. Majority of the NHL is filled with Canadian players.

Looks while for countries like Holland or Canada, patriotism is about having a bit of fun...for Muricans it's serious business, lol.

[qrich]

Don't give that much shit when Canadian players won the cup. :D

Y'all just lucky we didn't have Bombay's Flying V

[BoogieWoogieMan]

Lol u Americans try to hard. Majority of the NHL is filled with Canadian players.

Players on Team Canada with a Stanley Cup ring: 11

Players on Team USA with a Stanley Cup ring: 3

:pimp:

[Nick Young]

How many Stanley Cups have Canadian teams won in the last 20 years?

Putin called in the fix since he didn't want to be responsible for another riot that would have occurred if Canada lost. If the game was officiated fairly I'd say the final score would have been 5-0 team USA
Truth I've never seen such a corrupt blatantly fixed game of hockey in my entire life. Wouldn't be surprised to see this result get overturned and the game having to be replayed.

[MMM]

Players on Team Canada with a Stanley Cup ring: 11

Players on Team USA with a Stanley Cup ring: 3

:pimp:

Canadians got that clutch gene

[qrich]

Yeah.... The past 20 years?

Steve Yzerman
Scott Niedermayer
Martin St. Louis
Sidney Crosby
Jonathan Toews
Jeff Carter
and so on.....

Federov >>

[brwnman]

:pimp:

[BasedTom]

Pretty disappointed in this matchup for the gold. It should be Finland vs the USA...Russia was the biggest disappointment though.

I'm not too mad though since both Canada and Sweden will probably not be in medal contention next Winter Olympics. Teams like Germany, Czech Republic, Finland are only getting better

As for who I think will win the gold on Sunday...

http://lunkiandsika.files.wordpress.com/2011/12/conan-o-brien-sweden-sucks.png
Canada.

[BoogieWoogieMan]

https://scontent-b-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/t1/1689807_1391641001104004_672068759_n.jpg

[BRabbiT]

Canadians got that clutch gene



:D

[Zan Tabak]

Thought the U.S was going to win this game. But what do I know!?
:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

[BRabbiT]

https://scontent-b-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/t1/1689807_1391641001104004_672068759_n.jpg




:lol

[Styles p]

gg canada, now come see us in basketball.

[gts]

http://www.ahajokes.com/funny-pictures/assets/uploads/2d5b428df11e1b1b854708b011127213.jpg

A ketchup fountain.. don't let my kid see this

[MMM]

gg canada, now come see us in basketball.

You can have basketball we don't care about it

On a serious tip I hope that Canadian ball can start making improvements. I really hope Wiggins lives up to the yule and plays for the national team.

[Nick Young]

Good game Canada you did your best.

[pinhead]

So proud to be a member of the Commonwealth tonight. Go Canada.

[RoundMoundOfReb]

:applause:

[MMM]

So proud to be a member of the Commonwealth tonight. Go Canada.

Lol did this ***** just say commonwealth
God save the queen doe

[Bcogswell]

How many Stanley Cups have Canadian teams won in the last 20 years?

You realize majority of the american teams are made up of Canadians right? :roll:

[0000000]

gg canada, now come see us in basketball.

Sure. In a few years. :rockon:

[Derka]

Canadians realize they still have to beat the Swedes, right?

[Bcogswell]

Canadians realize they still have to beat the Swedes, right?

Yeah we do. Doesn't mean we can't enjoy the victory over the states.

[hateraid]

This game was a yawner though. Canada did what they needed to do which was control neutral and funnel them through the middle of the ice and take out the wingers. You're lucky you got such stellar defensemen. Such sick line combinations. Doughty and Vlasic, Keith and Webber, Boumeester and Pertiangelo. So awesome you don't need Subban.
Congrats.

Oh, and if you think you're even coming this close in basketball keep dreaming. Wake me up when you can beat Puerto Rico first.

[rknine15]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNVS0wgXm3s

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-KXKoKxIVs

pretty much the same reaction myself and my coworkers had.... Canada :pimp:

[lpublic_enemyl]

This game was a yawner though. Canada did what they needed to do which was control neutral and funnel them through the middle of the ice and take out the wingers. You're lucky you got such stellar defensemen. Such sick line combinations. Doughty and Vlasic, Keith and Webber, Boumeester and Pertiangelo. So awesome you don't need Subban.
Congrats.

Oh, and if you think you're even coming this close in basketball keep dreaming. Wake me up when you can beat Puerto Rico first.
salty as **** but yeah:pimp:

[brwnman]

salty as **** but yeah:pimp:

QFT

http://i.imgur.com/9b7l5Kb.jpg

[Maniak]

This game was a yawner though. Canada did what they needed to do which was control neutral and funnel them through the middle of the ice and take out the wingers. You're lucky you got such stellar defensemen. Such sick line combinations. Doughty and Vlasic, Keith and Webber, Boumeester and Pertiangelo. So awesome you don't need Subban.
Congrats.

Oh, and if you think you're even coming this close in basketball keep dreaming. Wake me up when you can beat Puerto Rico first.
least bitter post in this thread. :cheers: see you next olympics. hopefully in the gold medal game though, for the sake of drama.

canada basketball is improving slowly but surely. hopefully a medal in 2020. i think anyone who thinks theyll medal in 2016 is ****ing retarded. i might be overestimating other countries and underestimating canada, though.

[Burgz V2]

This game was a yawner though. Canada did what they needed to do which was control neutral and funnel them through the middle of the ice and take out the wingers. You're lucky you got such stellar defensemen. Such sick line combinations. Doughty and Vlasic, Keith and Webber, Boumeester and Pertiangelo. So awesome you don't need Subban.
Congrats.

Oh, and if you think you're even coming this close in basketball keep dreaming. Wake me up when you can beat Puerto Rico first.

really? I thought it was really exciting. I thought it was our forecheck that won us the game, pinning the US in their own end and avoiding bad passes towards the neutral zone. Everyone expected Canada to park the bus but instead they went with a plan of relentless offensive pressure. Thought it totally threw the Americans off. One of the announcers said at the end of the game, the longest shift time for any Canadian up until the late third was around 45 seconds. If you can change lines that often and that smoothly (takes a lot of discipline and teamwork) you'll always be tough to beat. Kane almost caught us on a sloppy change after a PP kill (Getzlaf penalty?)

If it wasn't for Quick standing on his hea, this would not have been a close game, he made unbelievable saves look extremely easy all game long. One of the best performances from a losing keeper this year. Price was not bad either, but the quality of shots for Team USA just was not the same. Quick had to deal with multiple consecutive chances for the most part, rebounds, deflections, you name it. Guy is a stud.

I'll agree that in the 3rd period we had to play more in the neutral zone because no team on this earth can forecheck like that for three periods straight against a team with team USA's speed. Really made me worry. One bad pass in the 3rd and this game would've went into OT. Another would have blown the game. it was that close of a game.

[Qwyjibo]

I must be the only Canadian who hasn't watched even a minute of men's hockey during these games (I did watch the OT for the women's final). I wish I could enjoy but I find hockey so dull for some reason.

[Maniak]

I must be the only Canadian who hasn't watched even a minute of men's hockey during these games (I did watch the OT for the women's final). I wish I could enjoy but I find hockey so dull for some reason.
its far more fun when you're with friends. i dont think hockey is meant to be watched alone.

[Qwyjibo]

its far more fun when you're with friends. i dont think hockey is meant to be watched alone.
The only full hockey game I've watched in the last 5+ years was the last gold medal game. I was drinking heavily with friends so that definitely helped.

[Styles p]

So proud to be a member of the Commonwealth tonight. Go Canada.
who will you guys have? bennet, dalembert and wiggins? i'll take our chances.

[MMM]

who will you guys have? bennet, dalembert and wiggins? i'll take our chances.

He ain't Canadian
But of course Canada can't compete with the US in ball but the problem advance over the last few years

[Bcogswell]

Clearly Canada isn't on par with the US as far as talent depth for basketball, but our program is clearly getting better as the years move on.

Either way, we still beat you today and four years ago.

[hateraid]

salty as **** but yeah:pimp:

Was I salty? I thought I was being very gracious. I really do congratulate them. Hell of a team. All things considering they were missing Giroux, Stamkos, Tavares, the Staals, and a couple of them Oiler boys. This country is deep with talent

[Styles p]

He ain't Canadian
But of course Canada can't compete with the US in ball but the problem advance over the last few years
who aint? dalembert? he played for them he's a canadian citizen. and yes you guys are getting better in basketball im just salty about the loss today.

[MMM]

who aint? dalembert? he played for them he's a canadian citizen. and yes you guys are getting better in basketball im just salty about the loss today.

Pinhead ain't Canadian

[hateraid]

least bitter post in this thread. :cheers: see you next olympics. hopefully in the gold medal game though, for the sake of drama.

canada basketball is improving slowly but surely. hopefully a medal in 2020. i think anyone who thinks theyll medal in 2016 is ****ing retarded. i might be overestimating other countries and underestimating canada, though.

Talent pool is only going to get better.Your Canadians having permanent residence in US is only going to grow our grassroots. Our junior team is a good indicator. who won the last juniors? My mind is a little foggy :cheers:

But Canada is hockey. you guys deserve it

[hateraid]

really? I thought it was really exciting. I thought it was our forecheck that won us the game, pinning the US in their own end and avoiding bad passes towards the neutral zone. Everyone expected Canada to park the bus but instead they went with a plan of relentless offensive pressure. Thought it totally threw the Americans off. One of the announcers said at the end of the game, the longest shift time for any Canadian up until the late third was around 45 seconds. If you can change lines that often and that smoothly (takes a lot of discipline and teamwork) you'll always be tough to beat. Kane almost caught us on a sloppy change after a PP kill (Getzlaf penalty?)

If it wasn't for Quick standing on his hea, this would not have been a close game, he made unbelievable saves look extremely easy all game long. One of the best performances from a losing keeper this year. Price was not bad either, but the quality of shots for Team USA just was not the same. Quick had to deal with multiple consecutive chances for the most part, rebounds, deflections, you name it. Guy is a stud.

I'll agree that in the 3rd period we had to play more in the neutral zone because no team on this earth can forecheck like that for three periods straight against a team with team USA's speed. Really made me worry. One bad pass in the 3rd and this game would've went into OT. Another would have blown the game. it was that close of a game.

What made this exciting was more the rivalry. If this was the same style and we were watching Finland vs Sweden I'm sure you'd turn to curling. This was dead puck era hockey.

And Getzlaf, wow, he is terrible. He's getting praise only because Benn shines on his line. He's sluggish, gave up pucks, he's like Andrew Bynum on skates. Oshie stole a puck from him which I thought was going to turn this game around in the third. Luckily Vlasic stole it back.

[JtotheIzzo]

who will you guys have? bennet, dalembert and wiggins? i'll take our chances.

It goes a little deeper than that my friend, in the NBA we have.

Bennett, Thompson, Robert Sacre, Nash, Dalembert, Cory Joseph, Olynyk but in college right now we could put together this team, and it might just beat a US all star team:

C-Dwight Powell (Stanford)
PF-Khem Birch (UNLV)
F-Andrew Wiggins (Kansas)
G-Nik Stauskas (Michigan)
G-Tyler Ennis (Syracuse)

G-Kevin Pangos (Gonzaga)
G/F-Brady Heslip (Baylor)
C-Sim Bhullar (New Mexico St.)
C-Jordan Bachkynski (Arizona St.)
F-Kyle Wiltjer (Kentucky-Gonzaga)
F-Melvin Ejim (Iowa State)
G-Olivier Hanlan (Boston College)

The future of Canada basketball looks pretty damn good.

[Styles p]

It goes a little deeper than that my friend, in the NBA we have.

Bennett, Thompson, Robert Sacre, Nash, Dalembert, Cory Joseph, Olynyk but in college right now we could put together this team, and it might just beat a US all star team:

C-Dwight Powell (Stanford)
PF-Khem Birch (UNLV)
F-Andrew Wiggins (Kansas)
G-Nik Stauskas (Michigan)
G-Tyler Ennis (Syracuse)

G-Kevin Pangos (Gonzaga)
G/F-Brady Heslip (Baylor)
C-Sim Bhullar (New Mexico St.)
C-Jordan Bachkynski (Arizona St.)
F-Kyle Wiltjer (Kentucky-Gonzaga)
F-Melvin Ejim (Iowa State)
G-Olivier Hanlan (Boston College)

The future of Canada basketball looks pretty damn good.

nash won't be around to play in the next olympics. i know you guys have talent im just salty about the game today. but any combination of any of those players you listed will not beat team usa.

[Bobby13]

nash won't be around to play in the next olympics. i know you guys have talent im just salty about the game today. but any combination of any of those players you listed will not beat team usa.

We have one medal in a team sport at the Summer Olympics since 1936. Our goal is just to reach the podium. Bronze alone would cause mayhem here. God knows what the reaction to gold would be

[JtotheIzzo]

nash won't be around to play in the next olympics. i know you guys have talent im just salty about the game today. but any combination of any of those players you listed will not beat team usa.

of course he won't, he is actually in an executive position with Basketball Canada.

as for the team, I don't know man, all the guys listed are or have an argument as the best player on their team, that is a college all star team any way you slice it, no non-American country has ever put talent like this together in the NCAA, not even close.

[hateraid]

hateraid,

you think Canada is taking out Sweden?

Sweden has a lot of key injuries but at the same time they have so much skill to replace. Believe it or not the swedish defense has just as much size (Edler, Ericsson)and maybe more speed (Karlsson). They got the hardest hitter in the game (Kronwall) and the most talented goalie in the world (Lunqvist). This team if any matches all aspects of team Canada.
This is interesting because half this team is from Detroit so I'd be curious if Babcock exploits certain tendencies. This could be an asset for team Canada.
At the same time Sweden has been clicking as well. They wrecked Latvia, which Canada couldn't do with a back-up goalie. I'm thinking Price might be overwhelmed here too.
I see this game being higher scoring. Sweden getting ahead, then Canada clicking in the end being desperate, but not being able to catch up.
Sorry Canada but Sweden 5-4. But I'll be rooting for Canada.

[brwnman]

:roll:

[hateraid]

Finnish team sounds like a deli sandwich.
I'll have Selanne, Korprikoski, Salminen sandwich on a Filppula bun with a side of Salo.

Sad day, go ahead and gloat Canada

[hateraid]

:roll:

Aren't you American?

[mr.big35]

you guys should be dominating hockey olympics. its your most popular sport. no shame in losing to canadians

[Marlo_Stanfield]

damn, i knew Americans wouldnt give two fcks about bronze medal game:roll: :roll: :roll:
Also Selanne:bowdown: :bowdown:

[hateraid]

Why is it so important for Canadians to see US fail at hockey? It's feels like us not medaling is as important as winning gold.

[mr.big35]

Why is it so important for Canadians to see US fail at hockey? It's feels like us not medaling is as important as winning gold.

its not like hockey is our number one sport. its a niche sport in usa.

[Bcogswell]

Why is it so important for Canadians to see US fail at hockey? It's feels like us not medaling is as important as winning gold.

I personally don't care if the US medals or not but I'd rather them win one over a European team if it came down to it.

Like Kaiteng said before I root for North America, its just that Canada comes first.

[pinhead]

HA. I have just seen the Bronze medal score. How embarrassing for USA.

[hateraid]

HA. I have just seen the Bronze medal score. How embarrassing for USA.
They just came off an emotionally and physically challenging game against Canada with less than 24 hour rest. This was stacked against us

[pinhead]

They just came off an emotionally and physically challenging game against Canada with less than 24 hour rest. This was stacked against us

But a 5-0 loss to a country with a population of less than 6 million? :roll: :roll: :roll:

[DeuceWallaces]

They just came off an emotionally and physically challenging game against Canada with less than 24 hour rest. This was stacked against us

No excuse when their best player is washed up.

[DeuceWallaces]

And Zetterberg with season ending surgery yesterday.

FML

[hateraid]

But a 5-0 loss to a country with a population of less than 6 million? :roll: :roll: :roll:

The hockey program in nothern europe is a lot stronger.

China has over a billion people and fields basketball team. Why can't they beat us?

[hateraid]

No excuse when their best player is washed up.

I say it's very legitimate. Being deflated with little rest and preparation is an uphill battle for any sport.

And Finland doesn't begin and end with Selanne. They are deep with skill and have the best goalie core in the world. If the game was played Sunday I think the outcome may have been much closer.

[gts]

Congrats to Finland they killed us.. USA hockey deserve every ounce of criticism that come their way

[Styles p]

i'm happy for kimmo to win bronze at least one flyer won something, can't wait til the nhl season starts back up.

[hateraid]

i'm happy for kimmo to win bronze at least one flyer won something, can't wait til the nhl season starts back up.

At least right?
I thought Giroux should have made team Canada.

[S13M]

http://cdn.teamcococdn.com/assets/image/640x0/scale:max/sig:1a370d0a0d90a3ce0a9343ebeda5828d/0435_conanfinlandflag-51e0328c43117.jpg

Also, congrats to Teemu Selanne, along with 2 goals, the oldest person to win Olympics ice hockey medal ever!

:bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown:

43 points for the 43-year old in six Olympics.

[BoogieWoogieMan]

At least right?
I thought Giroux should have made team Canada.

He should have been instead of freakin Kunitz. :rant

[Styles p]

At least right?
I thought Giroux should have made team Canada.
agreed but i'm glad he didn't he gets to rest up and finish the season out strong and i hope he's out to prove he should have made the team.

[brwnman]

Why is it so important for Canadians to see US fail at hockey? It's feels like us not medaling is as important as winning gold.

feelsgoodman.jpg

[Gabi]

V

[JtotheIzzo]

The hockey program in nothern europe is a lot stronger.

China has over a billion people and fields basketball team. Why can't they beat us?

That excuse holds zero water, the US has the best college system in the world and shares the best junior system with Canada. Also, US prep schools are second to none (a large percentage of Canadian pros once played prep in the US).

The US has amazing hockey infrastructure, the second most amount of NHLers after Canada, and the most NHL teams.

Americans won't see it this way though, they are into hockey till they lose, then its like 'yeah, well they care more, we'd beat em at basketball or football.'

That shit is weak sauce

So it was fun having the American media spotlight on hockey for a few days, it was fun watching their talking heads discuss how great their team is this time around, it was fun watching them say 1980 was the most important hockey moment (cough cough 1972), but its over, they stopped caring.

So now you can all go back to discussing gay player distractions and measuring Johnny Football's penls girth.

[Nick Young]

That excuse holds zero water, the US has the best college system in the world and shares the best junior system with Canada. Also, US prep schools are second to none (a large percentage of Canadian pros once played prep in the US).

The US has amazing hockey infrastructure, the second most amount of NHLers after Canada, and the most NHL teams.

Americans won't see it this way though, they are into hockey till they lose, then its like 'yeah, well they care more, we'd beat em at basketball or football.'

That shit is weak sauce

So it was fun having the American media spotlight on hockey for a few days, it was fun watching their talking heads discuss how great their team is this time around, it was fun watching them say 1980 was the most important hockey moment (cough cough 1972), but its over, they stopped caring.

So now you can all go back to discussing gay player distractions and measuring Johnny Football's penls girth.
Damn Canadians calm the phuck down. Keep telling yourself what helps you feel good but the fact is hockey is a niche sport in the USA and apart from people in Minnesota, Michigan and Vermont, no one gives a shit about it. It's like the 8th most popular American sport AT BEST.

[MMM]

:rockon: :rockon: :rockon:

[MMM]

Damn Canadians calm the phuck down. Keep telling yourself what helps you feel good but the fact is hockey is a niche sport in the USA and apart from people in Minnesota, Michigan and Vermont, no one gives a shit about it. It's like the 8th most popular American sport AT BEST.

pretty sure the NHL out draws the NBA in cities like Minneapolis, Chicago, Detroit, Boston, Philly, Washington,

[Gabi]

If we lose I am blaminh it on the fact that there is four Canadian referees. How could they let that happen?

[kNIOKAS]

Liking Sweden more, they are good too watch.

[kamil]

pretty sure the NHL out draws the NBA in cities like Minneapolis, Chicago, Detroit, Boston, Philly, Washington,

Chicago? I doubt it.

[MMM]

Chicago? I doubt it.

United seems more like a maddhouse for the blackhawk than the Bulls

[kamil]

United seems more like a maddhouse for the blackhawk than the Bulls

Lately, yes, due to the Bulls being relatively mediocre and the Blackhawks being a championship team, but outside of that....MJ did way too much for Chicago with basketball for hockey to counter it.

[MMM]

Lately, yes, due to the Bulls being relatively mediocre and the Blackhawks being a championship team, but outside of that....MJ did way too much for Chicago with basketball for hockey to counter it.

maybe so but i think the hawks have outdrew them occasionally in tv ratings in Chicago as well.

[hateraid]

That excuse holds zero water, the US has the best college system in the world and shares the best junior system with Canada. Also, US prep schools are second to none (a large percentage of Canadian pros once played prep in the US).

The US has amazing hockey infrastructure, the second most amount of NHLers after Canada, and the most NHL teams.

Americans won't see it this way though, they are into hockey till they lose, then its like 'yeah, well they care more, we'd beat em at basketball or football.'

That shit is weak sauce

So it was fun having the American media spotlight on hockey for a few days, it was fun watching their talking heads discuss how great their team is this time around, it was fun watching them say 1980 was the most important hockey moment (cough cough 1972), but its over, they stopped caring.

So now you can all go back to discussing gay player distractions and measuring Johnny Football's penls girth.

I'm pretty aware of how good out programs are. I posted in another post we have a better chance next Olympics gauging how successful our junior team has become. My comment was more directed towards pinhead's remark potraying Finland as having a small population therefore they have a weak program. That is far from the truth. Finnish youths are inserted into elite men's leagues.

Also I'm not denying that US interest in hockey is low. But isn't that like that in any country where the market is low for that sport? I recognize and respect you're a prideful Canadian, night what you've described is every typical sports fan in the world

[ROCSteady]

Hope Lundqvist can have an elite game and Sweden can take the gold.

[MMM]

damn at how they are cycling the puck :bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown:
that last shift :applause: :applause: :applause:

[MMM]

Backstrom tested positive for banned substance :facepalm

[Gabi]

Backstrom tested positive for banned substance :facepalm

It was allergy medicine, it sucks. Henrik Z and Sedin was already out. We were decimeted with injuries.

[Marlo_Stanfield]

Ice Hockey is the most boring and retarded sport ever.
i feel legit sorry for anyone who is a fan of that shit sport.:facepalm :facepalm :facepalm

[tomtucker]

Backstrom tested positive for banned substance :facepalm

that motherfukker.....prob something he was given by his Caps linemate ovechkin

[Marlo_Stanfield]

my god hockey is purely disgusting:facepalm :coleman:

[tomtucker]

That's it!! we win!!:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :cheers: :cheers: :applause: :bowdown:

:banana: if it can

[Marlo_Stanfield]

It is not as exciting as 4 years ago or women's final, but what the hell!!

http://i.imgur.com/ruAea.jpg
hockey sucks:facepalm :facepalm

[tomtucker]

hockey sucks:facepalm :facepalm

not enough black people for ya huh?

well i am sure by tonight you will have all the black you need, 15 inches up your shitpipe

[MMM]

not enough black people for ya huh?

well i am sure by tonight you will have all the black you need, 15 inches up your shitpipe

:biggums:




:lol

[MMM]

my ***** Carey with back to back shutouts
that pic at the end brought me back to Roy when he won the cup. I hope CP can spring board off this type of success.

[hateraid]

Congrars Canada:cheers:

[tomtucker]

my ***** Carey with back to back shutouts
that pic at the end brought me back to Roy when he won the cup. I hope CP can spring board off this type of success.

i still think it will be hawks vs. pens in the final.......that 92 rematch .......and :
.
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-u1JJRyxf5Lg/UjdQx9VG9dI/AAAAAAAAENw/3khwsQCbJhc/s400/sudden2.jpg

[mr.big35]

congrats canada you deserve it

[MMM]

i still think it will be hawks vs. pens in the final.......that 92 rematch .......and :
.
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-u1JJRyxf5Lg/UjdQx9VG9dI/AAAAAAAAENw/3khwsQCbJhc/s400/sudden2.jpg

The Cup finals have been consistently good since 08. Probably the best stretch among the NA championships in that stretch or pretty close to the SB.

[Marlo_Stanfield]

not enough black people for ya huh?

well i am sure by tonight you will have all the black you need, 15 inches up your shitpipe
:biggums: :biggums: :wtf: :coleman:

[BRabbiT]

http://images.scribblelive.com/2014/2/23/da5137f6-fa1e-4e0e-920b-a679daeb5280_800.jpg

[EricGordon23]

i still think it will be hawks vs. pens in the final.......that 92 rematch .......and :
.
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-u1JJRyxf5Lg/UjdQx9VG9dI/AAAAAAAAENw/3khwsQCbJhc/s400/sudden2.jpg

Im calling Kings vs Pens

[Nick Young]

Goddamn rich kid cake eater sport.

Pads, ice time, skates, stick, goals.

How do you Canadians all afford to play it?

[CelticBaller]

not enough black people for ya huh?

well i am sure by tonight you will have all the black you need, 15 inches up your shitpipe
:oldlol:

[Kungfro]

So who all pulled an all nighter for this one? I didn't, not a big enough hockey fan for that, I know a few people that did though. I do enjoy how Alberta allowed the bars to start serving liquor at 5am just for today though.

[red1]

http://images.scribblelive.com/2014/2/23/da5137f6-fa1e-4e0e-920b-a679daeb5280_800.jpg
:pimp:

[brandonislegend]

Goddamn rich kid cake eater sport.

Pads, ice time, skates, stick, goals.

How do you Canadians all afford to play it?
Get a job?

[sommervilleCdn]

not sure if relevant :oldlol:
http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/19glq20m9tlmhgif/ku-xlarge.gif

...sweden, finnland,russia, czechoslovakia, USA-A-ok...you guys are always in the "mix" when it comes to hockey. You just havn't knocked us out yet.

good job good effort , both teams played hard.