A helluva hockey game...

Desert Rat · Feb 21st 2010, 06:06 PM

Hats off to both the US and Canadian men's hockey teams.....one of the best games I have seen in quite some time...

Good defense, great goaltending, your fair share of hitting.....good offense too.

USA....nice win.

Kace · Feb 21st 2010, 06:16 PM

I actually did the, "U-S-A!" chant.

Diggin' Bear · Feb 21st 2010, 06:49 PM

Can't disagree at all, but today's Russian-Czech game was outstanding, too. U-S-A!!!!

Randy Steinman · Feb 21st 2010, 07:24 PM

What, was there a hockey game or something on tonight? I must have missed it.

Couldn't have been too important.

Kace · Feb 22nd 2010, 05:25 AM

That's because NBC had Ice Dancing, so MSNBC had the honor of carrying the hockey game last night.

Tripe Face · Feb 23rd 2010, 08:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Randy Steinman

What, was there a hockey game or something on tonight? I must have missed it.

Couldn't have been too important.

Oh, are your Canadian feelings hurt because the U.S.A. treated the Canadian Hockey Team like their own personal Zamboni... THEY CLEANED THE ICE WITH THEM!

Randy, don't be bitter... just accept the fact that America Rules, Canada... um doesn't.

U S A
U S A
U S A

Randy Steinman · Feb 23rd 2010, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tripe Face

Oh, are your Canadian feelings hurt because the U.S.A. treated the Canadian Hockey Team like their own personal Zamboni... THEY CLEANED THE ICE WITH THEM!

Randy, don't be bitter... just accept the fact that America Rules, Canada... um doesn't.

Uh, sure Tripe.

Prediction You Can Take to the Bank: The winner of Wednesday's Canada-Russia game goes on to win the Gold.

Desert Rat · Feb 23rd 2010, 07:01 PM

The Russians will win gold....they were my pick before the Olympics...

They are loaded...

Diggin' Bear · Feb 24th 2010, 07:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Randy Steinman

Prediction You Can Take to the Bank: The winner of Wednesday's Canada-Russia game goes on to win the Gold.

Gonna be in Reno in a couple of days. You wanna forward me a Twonie or two to place that bet for ya???

Actually after the incredible hit Ovechkin placed on Jagr Sunday, it wouldn't surprise me if somebody from Oh, Canuckia! goes headhunting. Of course, if successful, that would put a crimp in my Capitals' season, but oh, well.

And I wouldn't count out Team USA, buckaroo. That boy between the pipes can PLAY!

Tripe Face · Feb 24th 2010, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Randy Steinman

Uh, sure Tripe.

Prediction You Can Take to the Bank: The winner of Wednesday's Canada-Russia game goes on to win the Gold.

Why would anyone take anything to anything to any bank these days?

Anyway I admire your loyalty to your national team... but I remain loyal to mine!

Mr. Rugen · Feb 24th 2010, 02:03 PM

Here's how the hockey medals will play out:

Bronze - Canada
Silver - USA
Gold - Dallas Cowboys

Mr. Rugen · Feb 24th 2010, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tripe Face

Anyway I admire your loyalty to your national team... but I remain loyal to mine!

Your national team will be winning the Gold, according to my prediction.

Desert Rat · Feb 24th 2010, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Rugen

Here's how the hockey medals will play out:

Bronze - Canada
Silver - USA
Gold - Dallas Cowboys

Not if Tony Romo is the goalie...

The Thrill · Feb 24th 2010, 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Desert Rat

The Russians will win gold....they were my pick before the Olympics...

They are loaded...

Remind me not to have you pick my lottery numbers for me.

U-S-A FTW!!

Desert Rat · Feb 24th 2010, 07:14 PM

I didn't watch the game but I read where the Canadians kicked their ........

Perhaps a rematch for the gold....that would be something....

Kace · Feb 24th 2010, 08:08 PM

Maybe NBC'll put that on the main network instead of MSNBC again.

Tripe Face · Feb 24th 2010, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kace

Maybe NBC'll put that on the main network instead of MSNBC again.

Kace you are so cute when you are naive.

Kace · Feb 24th 2010, 08:21 PM

Hey, I said, "maybe."

Sultanosurf · Feb 28th 2010, 06:22 PM

How'd you like to be Crosby tonight?

http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.ac...59174697259360

Tripe Face · Feb 28th 2010, 07:42 PM

Steinman, you were correct. My Mounties hat is tipped to you!

What a great game. Finally something that lived up to the hype!

And that bronze medal game yesterday was pretty damn good to.

And if you believe Gary Bettman, this will be the last Olympic ice hockey tournament of its kind. No more NHL stars taking two weeks off to skate for their country.

It's a shame, because there were a lot of NHL stars that I hadn't heard of (not the least of which was Ryan Miller) until two weeks ago.

Anyway, Randy, I gave you the best grief I could and you and your boys (and ladies) in red put me in my place. (How do you say "Congratulations" in Canadian?)

Kace · Feb 28th 2010, 09:06 PM

Hopefully Bettman will come to his senses.

Randy Steinman · Mar 1st 2010, 08:03 AM

Nah, Tripe. One overtime goal doesn't "put anybody in their place." I've seen enough games in my 30 years in this biz to understand that the difference between winning and losing is often miniscule.

I got a kick out of watching some Canadian post-game analysis last night. They were going on (and on) about how the "Canadian hockey team had been built on character and grit" and how "this win speaks volumes about Canada's dominant position in the hockey world."... blah, blah, blah...

Yet, had the U.S. simply snuck an overtime winner past Luongo, the talking heads would have been moaning about "what went wrong?" and "what's the problem with hockey in this country?" and "can we recover from this?"

Great tournament. Hopefully the NHL continues to let these guys compete in the Olympics. Two weeks out of every four years is no big deal. Especially when there's no better stage to promote your game and your players.

Jane Craig · Mar 1st 2010, 08:50 AM

I used to think that the Olympics shouldn't include pros (basketball and hockey) but after yesterday I'm all for it.

Not a huge hockey fan, but that game was riveting start to finish; it was a game worthy of its status and viewership.

Randy, congrats to your nation. Truth is, winning the hockey gold means considerably more to the average Canadian than to the average American, so I was OK with Canada winning the gold on home ice, as long as it was a good and close game, and that it was.

The Thrill · Mar 1st 2010, 11:56 AM

I was p*ssed beyond all belief that Team USA lost...and I don't even follow hockey that much.

I think I'm getting better today.

(Rassemfrassem Canucks...)

Hoser, eh? · Mar 2nd 2010, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Randy Steinman

Nah, Tripe. One overtime goal doesn't "put anybody in their place." I've seen enough games in my 30 years in this biz to understand that the difference between winning and losing is often miniscule.

I got a kick out of watching some Canadian post-game analysis last night. They were going on (and on) about how the "Canadian hockey team had been built on character and grit" and how "this win speaks volumes about Canada's dominant position in the hockey world."... blah, blah, blah...

Yet, had the U.S. simply snuck an overtime winner past Luongo, the talking heads would have been moaning about "what went wrong?" and "what's the problem with hockey in this country?" and "can we recover from this?"

Having already lost two major tournaments on home ice to the Americans this year (U17 Worlds and the World Juniors)... yeah, they would have. Don Cherry would have spent an entire segment (in denial) on it the following Saturday.

Feb 21st 2010, 06:06 PM	#1
Desert Rat Open Line Elite Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Somewhere Posts: 6,703	A helluva hockey game... Hats off to both the US and Canadian men's hockey teams.....one of the best games I have seen in quite some time... Good defense, great goaltending, your fair share of hitting.....good offense too. USA....nice win.

Feb 21st 2010, 06:16 PM	#2
Kace Hotter Than World 2 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The Planet Posts: 30,141	I actually did the, "U-S-A!" chant. __________________ Will rule the World for a snack

Feb 21st 2010, 06:49 PM	#3
Diggin' Bear Cheap Rhetoricist Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: CST-100 Posts: 6,928	Can't disagree at all, but today's Russian-Czech game was outstanding, too. U-S-A!!!! __________________ theultimatetruth: Pro thinks his opinions on ANY topic are just as valid/important as known/recognized experts in their field. Pro: To me they are. (February 2012)

Feb 21st 2010, 07:24 PM	#4
Randy Steinman MediaLine Administrator Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Pacific Grove, CA Posts: 2,148	What, was there a hockey game or something on tonight? I must have missed it. Couldn't have been too important. __________________ MediaLine Job of the Day and Today's Talent Showcase are updated daily on my Twitter account. Would appreciate the follow @randysteinman

Feb 22nd 2010, 05:25 AM	#5
Kace Hotter Than World 2 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The Planet Posts: 30,141	That's because NBC had Ice Dancing, so MSNBC had the honor of carrying the hockey game last night. __________________ Will rule the World for a snack

Feb 23rd 2010, 07:01 PM	#8
Desert Rat Open Line Elite Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Somewhere Posts: 6,703	The Russians will win gold....they were my pick before the Olympics... They are loaded...

Feb 24th 2010, 02:03 PM	#11
Mr. Rugen Karate Expert Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The Machine Posts: 14,652	Here's how the hockey medals will play out: Bronze - Canada Silver - USA Gold - Dallas Cowboys __________________ Shut your whole mouth when you're talking about Mighty Dyckerson.

Feb 24th 2010, 07:14 PM	#15
Desert Rat Open Line Elite Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Somewhere Posts: 6,703	I didn't watch the game but I read where the Canadians kicked their ........ Perhaps a rematch for the gold....that would be something....

Feb 24th 2010, 08:08 PM	#16
Kace Hotter Than World 2 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The Planet Posts: 30,141	Maybe NBC'll put that on the main network instead of MSNBC again. __________________ Will rule the World for a snack

Feb 24th 2010, 08:21 PM	#18
Kace Hotter Than World 2 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The Planet Posts: 30,141	Hey, I said, "maybe." __________________ Will rule the World for a snack

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Sultanosurf Starry Eyed Innocent Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Sunwashed Surf Posts: 16,806	How'd you like to be Crosby tonight? http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.ac...59174697259360 Last edited by Sultanosurf; Feb 28th 2010 at 06:33 PM.

Feb 28th 2010, 07:42 PM	#20
Tripe Face MediaLine CEO Emeritus Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: In the know Posts: 21,385	Steinman, you were correct. My Mounties hat is tipped to you! What a great game. Finally something that lived up to the hype! And that bronze medal game yesterday was pretty damn good to. And if you believe Gary Bettman, this will be the last Olympic ice hockey tournament of its kind. No more NHL stars taking two weeks off to skate for their country. It's a shame, because there were a lot of NHL stars that I hadn't heard of (not the least of which was Ryan Miller) until two weeks ago. Anyway, Randy, I gave you the best grief I could and you and your boys (and ladies) in red put me in my place. (How do you say "Congratulations" in Canadian?) __________________ "I'm the ridiculous one." New York'rr Nov. 2010 "Please, I would advise you not to take any advice from me." Produce Man Jan. 2011

Feb 28th 2010, 09:06 PM	#21
Kace Hotter Than World 2 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The Planet Posts: 30,141	Hopefully Bettman will come to his senses. __________________ Will rule the World for a snack

Mar 1st 2010, 08:03 AM	#22
Randy Steinman MediaLine Administrator Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Pacific Grove, CA Posts: 2,148	Nah, Tripe. One overtime goal doesn't "put anybody in their place." I've seen enough games in my 30 years in this biz to understand that the difference between winning and losing is often miniscule. I got a kick out of watching some Canadian post-game analysis last night. They were going on (and on) about how the "Canadian hockey team had been built on character and grit" and how "this win speaks volumes about Canada's dominant position in the hockey world."... blah, blah, blah... Yet, had the U.S. simply snuck an overtime winner past Luongo, the talking heads would have been moaning about "what went wrong?" and "what's the problem with hockey in this country?" and "can we recover from this?" Great tournament. Hopefully the NHL continues to let these guys compete in the Olympics. Two weeks out of every four years is no big deal. Especially when there's no better stage to promote your game and your players. __________________ MediaLine Job of the Day and Today's Talent Showcase are updated daily on my Twitter account. Would appreciate the follow @randysteinman

Mar 1st 2010, 08:50 AM	#23
Jane Craig Her Serene Highness Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Loovl Posts: 17,703	I used to think that the Olympics shouldn't include pros (basketball and hockey) but after yesterday I'm all for it. Not a huge hockey fan, but that game was riveting start to finish; it was a game worthy of its status and viewership. Randy, congrats to your nation. Truth is, winning the hockey gold means considerably more to the average Canadian than to the average American, so I was OK with Canada winning the gold on home ice, as long as it was a good and close game, and that it was.

Mar 1st 2010, 11:56 AM	#24
The Thrill Super Bowl XLV Photog Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Green Bay, Wisconsin Posts: 7,700	I was pssed beyond all belief that Team USA lost...and I don't even follow hockey that much. I think I'm getting better today. (Rassemfrassem Canucks...) __________________ Wisconsin Professional Wrestling*...live and local! Huzzah! (Oh, and find me on Facebook & Twitter, too.)

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