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'Hamas' Jenkins · 02-28-2010, 05:04 PM

Those Cinderella moments that come up just short are really crushing. The only good thing is that you get a prize for finishing second in the Olympics.

**Mr. Flopnuts** · 02-28-2010, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

Those Cinderella moments that come up just short are really crushing. The only good thing is that you get a prize for finishing second in the Olympics.

Not much for those of us that are 2nd place = 1st loser kind of guys. I'll bet you're included in that group.

JD10367 · 02-28-2010, 05:20 PM

I thought it was a bit of hyperbole when the announcer said, if the US won it in OT, the goal-scorer would have a place next to Mike Eruzione. I'm sorry, but "NHL pros vs. NHL pros, in a battle of friendly border countries" can never match the Miracle on Ice. It was interesting, but I miss the days when we had "enemy" countries like Russia, Germany, and China to hate in the Olympics.

It would've been nice to win, but the US had already notched the most medals and Canada had already tied most Golds (and now they've got the top spot). There wasn't much riding on this IMO, and I doubt it will suddenly lead to a lot of little kids wanting to play hockey. (Besides, we'll need those ice rinks for all the new curling leagues that will spring up.)

Goldmember · 02-28-2010, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by JD10367

I thought it was a bit of hyperbole when the announcer said, if the US won it in OT, the goal-scorer would have a place next to Mike Eruzione. I'm sorry, but "NHL pros vs. NHL pros, in a battle of friendly border countries" can never match the Miracle on Ice.

You got that right. This was like an NHL All Star game

KC_Connection · 02-28-2010, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Goldmember

You got that right. This was like an NHL All Star game

NHL All Star games are boring and played without intensity or hitting. That was one of the best hockey games ever played in terms of talent and effort.

Goldmember · 02-28-2010, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by KC_Connection

NHL All Star games are boring and played without intensity or hitting. That was one of the best hockey games ever played in terms of talent and effort.

I was referring to pros vs pros. The Miracle on Ice was seasoned championship pros against a rag tag group of college kids that hadn't played together as a team. That was one of the all time great victories in sports history.

The_Doctor10 · 02-28-2010, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Goldmember

You got that right. This was like an NHL All Star game

Yeah because the losers of the All-Star game are always holding back tears in the aftermath, eh?

Moron...

Goldmember · 02-28-2010, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Unleash_the_Phury

Yeah because the losers of the All-Star game are always holding back tears in the aftermath, eh?

Moron...

stick it up your ass douche. I was referring to pros against pros

memyselfI · 02-28-2010, 05:06 PM

We still beat the Soviets and that will be one of the best moments in sports I've ever experienced. Nothing will match it.

Over-Head · 02-28-2010, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by memyselfI

We still beat the Soviets and that will be one of the best moments in sports I've ever experienced. Nothing will match it.

I dunno, tying, then beating the "Host Country for gold medal count" sure has a nice ring to it too there sweetcheecks

KC_Connection · 02-28-2010, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Over-Head

I dunno, tying, then beating the "Host Country for gold medal count" sure has a nice ring to it too there sweetcheecks

Most golds of all time, of any country...btw.

Over-Head · 02-28-2010, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by KC_Connection

Most golds of all time, of any country...btw.

Didn't want to rub it it too much on these bitchey Yankey doodles

**Bwana** · 02-28-2010, 05:17 PM

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Didn't want to rub it it too much on these bitchey Yankey doodles

Well congrats you ****er.

I take it there will be some extra time in the shed tonight.

Tits McGee · 02-28-2010, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Over-Head

Didn't want to rub it it too much on these bitchey Yankey doodles

Suck it, snow farmer.

Goldmember · 02-28-2010, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by KC_Connection

Most golds of all time, of any country...btw.

That $100 million Canada invested in their Olympic coaches and facilities really paid off.

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JD10367 Cheaterlover* Join Date: May 2009 Location: RI Casino cash: $10010716	I thought it was a bit of hyperbole when the announcer said, if the US won it in OT, the goal-scorer would have a place next to Mike Eruzione. I'm sorry, but "NHL pros vs. NHL pros, in a battle of friendly border countries" can never match the Miracle on Ice. It was interesting, but I miss the days when we had "enemy" countries like Russia, Germany, and China to hate in the Olympics. It would've been nice to win, but the US had already notched the most medals and Canada had already tied most Golds (and now they've got the top spot). There wasn't much riding on this IMO, and I doubt it will suddenly lead to a lot of little kids wanting to play hockey. (Besides, we'll need those ice rinks for all the new curling leagues that will spring up.)
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