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2010 Vancouver Games Olympic Hockey Tournament (pg. 5)
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| LeopoldStotch |
| indeed. Jonas Hiller was a beast on the net against the Canadian onslaught. He did fall short, but he did give a great performance. |
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| Schadenfreude |
Jonas Hiller definitely robbed Canada of a sure win in regulation a few times. You still have to give credit to the Swiss for hanging in there.
Denys? Why embarrassing? It is only the prelims, and Russia will make it to the next round for sure. A loss in the prelims means nothing, the chemistry has to gel between players that don't usually play together. |
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| LeopoldStotch |
new format.
everyone makes it to the next round, but the top 4 teams have a 1st round bye while 5-12 play each other. in the past, there were 2 groups, and the top 4 teams from each group made it to the next round. |
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| Sinnica Hax |
I am so glad that the Hockey tournament finally has started.
I can't help but to think that Canada wont make it to the finals, i have watched all the games so far but not that it has changed my opinion.
Most people think that Canada will meet Russia in the Finals, but something tells me it'll end in another manner, here's what i think... dont shoot me
1. Russia
2. Finland
3. Canada
4. Sweden
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5. USA
6. Switzerland
7. Norway
p.s. it's so fun to see Selänne, Jokinen and Peltonen again, I never thought that'd happen after the last Olympic tournament. |
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| Schadenfreude |
It could very well happen. Anything can happen in a 1 game playoff.
I still think that it is Canada's gold to lose.:p
I've watched almost every single game, and there has been some great hockey. I am looking forward to a game with hopefully a little more contact tomorrow. What a different game it is internationally.:p |
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| Sinnica Hax |
| I agree wholeheartedly, anything can happen in a one-match playoff. Can't wait for tonights matches, three matches in a row which all has some awesome teams |
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| denys envy |
| quote: | Originally posted by Schadenfreude
Denys? Why embarrassing? |
i meant overall. beyond the ice hockey arena - although that's the most important one. it's funny how ovechkin is always talkin' - he won't even say a word of english now. these dudes are serious! |
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| Schadenfreude |
Even if i am disappointed, I have to say that it was an entertaining game to watch. What a performance by Ryan Miller, if the US had a lesser goalie in the pipes the score would not have been pretty. Good for him, the pressure is all on his shoulders and he dealt with it well.
Luongo better start for us next game...no comment:p
The other games were good as well. Russia and the Czechs actually showed a little physical play which was awesome, because even with the smaller ice surface the game has not been as "tough" as it was yesterday.
Dubam must be livid. |
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| Schadenfreude |
| quote: | Originally posted by denys envy
i meant overall. beyond the ice hockey arena - although that's the most important one. it's funny how ovechkin is always talkin' - he won't even say a word of english now. these dudes are serious! |
My understanding is that European players have always dreamed winning Olympic gold more than winning the Stanley Cup. Ovie is a rock star in Washington, in Russia I am positive his expectations are higher and that he has God like status.
confirm or deny?:p |
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| denys envy |
He is the best Russian player to ever lace up some skates. Granted we've had superstars before, but none of his caliber. The guy is so young too, it's crazy that he's already viewed as a legend.
But he hasn't won anything yet. Ultimately he's getting a pass on that because he's so young. But sooner or later he'll be judged on not how well he played, but the silverware. I think he realizes that, and the Olympics are first in line. |
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