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CanadaKC · 02-12-2010, 01:38 PM

As I live in Vancouver...and we are hosting the world..let me say good luck to all the American athletes....I'll be cheering for Americans' Vonn and that red-headed snowboard dude...but Hockey...gotta be Canada. Enjoy!

**DaFace** · 02-21-2010, 09:47 PM

I officially deem ice dancing the most useless of all Olympic sports. And I'm including summer and winter in that statement.

There's nothing else on for the next 1:15 or so, and I am considering turning this shit off.

(And I'm delayed on NBC compared to the rest of you if that clarifies anything.)

The Poz · 02-21-2010, 09:47 PM

What game were some of you watching? Lack of effort from Canada? Canada lost because of Miller and a couple of serious bone-head plays in their own end from Niedermayer and Brodeur that resulted in goals for Rafalski and Drury. Almost another due to Pronger's stupidity.
The puck was in the U.S' end all game. Yes, there were some players who were invisible out there (Iginla, I'm looking your way) but tonight's loss wasn't the result of a lack of effort. It was stupid plays and a hot goalie. Brodeur was hardly tested tonight. Any other night while with Jersey, Brodeur doesn't let in more than one of those shots.
Don't be surprised to see Luongo next.
I'm not too concerned at this point, maybe a little but back 8 years ago when Canada won the the Gold they did loose early to Sweden then took it the rest of the way.
The U.S. won fair and square and I do wish them lot's of luck the rest of the way. If Canada can't do it then I'm definitely rooting Red, White and Blue. We both play the same style and they're a lot of American players I highly respect, except Kesler, I want to give that whiney bitch a two hander.

Sully · 02-21-2010, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by DaFace

OK, so if I'm reading all the tiebreaker stuff right, a 60-minute win by Finland tonight puts them in the 1st seed position. Anything else (overtime win or Sweden win) puts the U.S. in First.

So GO FOPPA (and the rest of the Swedes) tonight.

Go Red Wings East!

KC_Connection · 02-21-2010, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Drew

I care because all these athletes went to our federal gov't and asked for outrageous sums of $ and justified it by saying the games are in our backyard and we need extra funding so we can "Own The Podium". They got the extra funding and its been a complete and utter disaster. What a waste of money. That's why I care.

The athletes didn't ask for that money, the federal government gave it to them willingly after winning the bid in Vancouver. And if you are so worried about medals, you'd know that Canada will get a ton of them in the final week here. Do some ****ing research.

I'll never understand why people whine so damn much about people that they've never followed or never will follow ever again.

**DaFace** · 02-21-2010, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by The Poz

What game were some of you watching? Lack of effort from Canada? Canada lost because of Miller and a couple of serious bone-head plays in their own end from Niedermayer and Brodeur that resulted in goals for Rafalski and Drury. Almost another due to Pronger's stupidity.
The puck was in the U.S' end all game. Yes, there were some players who were invisible out there (Iginla, I'm looking your way) but tonight's loss wasn't the result of a lack of effort. It was stupid plays and a hot goalie. Brodeur was hardly tested tonight. Any other night while with Jersey, Brodeur doesn't let in more than one of those shots.
Don't be surprised to see Luongo next.
I'm not too concerned at this point, maybe a little but back 8 years ago when Canada won the the Gold they did loose early to Sweden then took it the rest of the way.
The U.S. won fair and square and I do wish them lot's of luck the rest of the way. If Canada can't do it then I'm definitely rooting Red, White and Blue. We both play the same style and they're a lot of American players I highly respect, except Kesler, I want to give that whiney bitch a two hander.

I tend to agree. Miller stood on his head tonight. Otherwise, it was a pretty even game all around. Canada ruled on shots, but they were just throwing most of them at the net. USA was picking and choosing more and, therefore, got more quality shots off.

Pitt Gorilla · 02-21-2010, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by DaFace

It's tough to get into, I know, but I'll take playoff hockey over playoff football any day.

Eh, I love both. NHL playoffs are full of win.

Drew · 02-21-2010, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by KC_Connection

The athletes didn't ask for that money, the federal government gave it to them willingly after winning the bid in Vancouver. And if you are so worried about medals, you'd know that Canada will get a ton of them in the final week here. Do some ****ing research.

I'll never understand why people whine so damn much about people that they've never followed or never will follow ever again.

Do some research? Ok ass-clown if you're so smart tell me what events Canada is gonna clean up in? I didn't realize I was conversing with an expert. Whine back in reply plz.

KC_Connection · 02-21-2010, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by The Poz

What game were some of you watching? Lack of effort from Canada? Canada lost because of Miller and a couple of serious bone-head plays in their own end from Niedermayer and Brodeur that resulted in goals for Rafalski and Drury. Almost another due to Pronger's stupidity.
The puck was in the U.S' end all game. Yes, there were some players who were invisible out there (Iginla, I'm looking your way) but tonight's loss wasn't the result of a lack of effort. It was stupid plays and a hot goalie. Brodeur was hardly tested tonight. Any other night while with Jersey, Brodeur doesn't let in more than one of those shots.
Don't be surprised to see Luongo next.
I'm not too concerned at this point, maybe a little but back 8 years ago when Canada won the the Gold they did loose early to Sweden then took it the rest of the way.
The U.S. won fair and square and I do wish them lot's of luck the rest of the way. If Canada can't do it then I'm definitely rooting Red, White and Blue. We both play the same style and they're a lot of American players I highly respect, except Kesler, I want to give that whiney bitch a two hander.

Brian Burke has built a good team. It's about time that he did the same with the Leafs.

**Dartgod** · 02-21-2010, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by billay

The Canucks said the refs won it for the US lol.

Petegz is Canadian?

Drew · 02-21-2010, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by KC_Connection

Brian Burke has built a good team. It's about time that he did the same with the Leafs.

Oh you are a LEAFS fan- that would explain it. Enjoy the golf course- it's just around the corner.

KC_Connection · 02-21-2010, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Drew

Do some research? Ok ass-clown if you're so smart tell me what events Canada is gonna clean up in? I didn't realize I was conversing with an expert. Whine back in reply plz.

I am Canadian, you stupid Vancouver ****face.

They'll win numerous medals in hockey, curling, speed skating, short track, and apparently these ice dancers have all but locked up a medal.

http://wintergames.ap.org/story.aspx...22b487ccb2537d

KC_Connection · 02-21-2010, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Drew

Oh you are a LEAFS fan- that would explain it. Enjoy the golf course- it's just around the corner.

Because the Canucks are a powerhouse, right?

Drew · 02-21-2010, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by KC_Connection

Because the Canucks are a powerhouse, right?

Not a canucks fan, I'm a chiefs fan. You don't have to live in Canada and have to love your local team. Don't care about the canucks one bit. I play the game , I don't watch it. And I'm born and raised here. Now if your vocabulary is so limited that you have to constantly use ******* in all your posts maybe you should quit spending so much time on this site and go back and get your G. E. D. Just a thought.

Now who's getting all worked up? Enjoy the -C Temps. Be sure to plug your block heater in on your Ford Fiesta. Have a great night!

KCinNY · 02-21-2010, 10:06 PM

I was bitching about Chris Drury being on the roster instead of TJ Oshie...but I'll admit I was wrong. Drury was a rock on the penalty kill and played his ass off during Canada's late game barrage.

**DaFace** · 02-21-2010, 10:06 PM

Calm down, you crazy Canadians. You guys are supposed to be the friendly ones.

02-12-2010, 01:38 PM
CanadaKC Lord of the SB Rings Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Canada Casino cash: $6018668	*Winter Olympics Thread* As I live in Vancouver...and we are hosting the world..let me say good luck to all the American athletes....I'll be cheering for Americans' Vonn and that red-headed snowboard dude...but Hockey...gotta be Canada. Enjoy!
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02-21-2010, 09:47 PM	#1066
DaFace Kind of a mod Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Donkey Land Casino cash: $-1673101	I officially deem ice dancing the most useless of all Olympic sports. And I'm including summer and winter in that statement. There's nothing else on for the next 1:15 or so, and I am considering turning this shit off. (And I'm delayed on NBC compared to the rest of you if that clarifies anything.)
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02-21-2010, 09:47 PM	#1067
The Poz Enjoyer of things Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Toronto Casino cash: $10012210	What game were some of you watching? Lack of effort from Canada? Canada lost because of Miller and a couple of serious bone-head plays in their own end from Niedermayer and Brodeur that resulted in goals for Rafalski and Drury. Almost another due to Pronger's stupidity. The puck was in the U.S' end all game. Yes, there were some players who were invisible out there (Iginla, I'm looking your way) but tonight's loss wasn't the result of a lack of effort. It was stupid plays and a hot goalie. Brodeur was hardly tested tonight. Any other night while with Jersey, Brodeur doesn't let in more than one of those shots. Don't be surprised to see Luongo next. I'm not too concerned at this point, maybe a little but back 8 years ago when Canada won the the Gold they did loose early to Sweden then took it the rest of the way. The U.S. won fair and square and I do wish them lot's of luck the rest of the way. If Canada can't do it then I'm definitely rooting Red, White and Blue. We both play the same style and they're a lot of American players I highly respect, except Kesler, I want to give that whiney bitch a two hander.
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02-21-2010, 10:06 PM	#1079
KCinNY Chiefs Goon Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Center Ice Casino cash: $10008350	I was bitching about Chris Drury being on the roster instead of TJ Oshie...but I'll admit I was wrong. Drury was a rock on the penalty kill and played his ass off during Canada's late game barrage. __________________ We must sacrifice the one they call "True Fan."
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02-21-2010, 10:06 PM	#1080
DaFace Kind of a mod Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Donkey Land Casino cash: $-1673101	Calm down, you crazy Canadians. You guys are supposed to be the friendly ones.
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