Hockey - We're in for a good one

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02/28/2010 07:14:47 PM · #79

Originally posted by scooter97:

Originally posted by Jac:
HA HA HA!!! We rule!!!

Miracle on ice has thawed out.......lolololol

Oh Canada, we stand on guard for thee.... repeat 14 times :)

You might take a little lesson about class from our boys

Yeah, Americans are notable for their humility and restraint when doing well in international competition. ;)

Kimmymac

02/28/2010 07:20:36 PM · #80

What a game! Canada ROCKS!
GOLD for mens & Womens hockey!!!!!!!!!!!!!

bohemka

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02/28/2010 07:20:40 PM · #81

Originally posted by Louis:

Yeah, Americans are notable for their humility and restraint when doing well in international competition. ;)

Can you give me an example when they weren't classy?

PGerst

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02/28/2010 07:36:19 PM · #82

Great game, congrats to Canada.

Though, the US team could have been a little happier in the fact they finished with the silver.

glad2badad

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02/28/2010 07:38:57 PM · #83

Originally posted by PGerst:

Great game, congrats to Canada.

Though, the US team could have been a little happier in the fact they finished with the silver.

Yep, especially considering this: "The flights were booked using pre-Olympic International Ice Hockey Federation rankings as a predictor, which had Team USA fifth behind Russia, Canada, Sweden and Finland."

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02/28/2010 07:38:59 PM · #84

Originally posted by bohemka:

Originally posted by Louis:

Yeah, Americans are notable for their humility and restraint when doing well in international competition. ;)

Can you give me an example when they weren't classy?

Note the winky. Now go cry in your beer. :P

bohemka

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02/28/2010 07:53:20 PM · #85

Originally posted by Louis:

Originally posted by bohemka:

Originally posted by Louis:

Yeah, Americans are notable for their humility and restraint when doing well in international competition. ;)

Can you give me an example when they weren't classy?

Note the winky. Now go cry in your beer. :P

No examples then. Just a lack of class.

VitaminB

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02/28/2010 07:54:10 PM · #86

Originally posted by K10DGuy:

Originally posted by scooter97:
Congrats to Canada. And a big WAY TO GO for our American boys! Gave the mighty Canadians all they could handle. Played with heart and class. And congrats to Ryan Miller for the MVP of the tourney.

If Ryan Miller doesn't get MVP of the Tournament, the Canadians should give him an honorary gold medal.

Ryan Miller voted MVP by writers

Miller absolutely deserved the MVP, he was by far the most outstanding player on any team.

Really happy that Canada won.... my nerves were taking a beating at the end of the third, and Im still a little shaky now..... WOOOOOOO Canada :)

ETA:
Tournament All Stars:
The Media All-Star Team, selected by members of the accredited media at Canada Hockey Place, was announced at the end of the Men's Ice Hockey Gold medal game on Sunday.

All-Star Team

Goaltender: Ryan MILLER (USA)

Defenceman: Brian RAFALSKI (USA)

Defenceman: Shea WEBER (CAN)

Forward: Pavol DEMITRA (SVK)

Forward: Jonathan TOEWS (CAN)

Forward: Zach PARISE (USA)

Most valuable player: Ryan MILLER (USA)

Tournament Directorate Best Player Awards

Goaltender: Ryan MILLER (USA)

Defenceman: Brian RAFALSKI (USA)

Forward: Jonathan TOEWS (CAN)

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02/28/2010 08:08:18 PM · #87

Originally posted by bohemka:

Originally posted by Louis:

Originally posted by bohemka:

Originally posted by Louis:

Yeah, Americans are notable for their humility and restraint when doing well in international competition. ;)

Can you give me an example when they weren't classy?

Note the winky. Now go cry in your beer. :P

No examples then. Just a lack of class.

Yeah. That's it. Canadians are just such a bunch of classless slobs. World-renowned for their arrogance and in-your-face nationalism. Nobody likes 'em. Whiners when they lose, losers when they win.

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02/28/2010 08:30:11 PM · #88

Seems like most of the Americans commenting here have been humble and congratulatory. Imagine what you want if the Americans had won. It's hard for a team that played their hearts out and lost in overtime to be joyous immediately after the game. I doubt the Canadian players would have been any happier if they had finished with the silver. I respect people who show class. Regardless of which side of the border they are from.

snaffles

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02/28/2010 08:40:41 PM · #89

Children, stop your bickering or I'll send you to bed - alone - without any supper.

CEJ

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02/28/2010 08:42:44 PM · #90

I must admit - this is the first sports event of any kind I have watched - and had every intention of watching - in its entirety in decades. Since the Cold War games between Russia and the US as far as Olympics go. But I was glued to the screen and watched every minute of the game like I was a regular Hockey fan. And I didn't even have a clue as to what the refs were calling or what was happening. Just the excitement of the game and the chance of gold for the US and even better - as an American and not Canadian - a gold for Canada on their home turf.

I was not disappointed. The game was very exciting. I learned a lot about Hockey as a sport as opposed to a game we play when the pond is frozen (I have played on a lot of frozen ponds and still do) and also realized that it does not matter where you come from or who you play for when money is concerned, all that matters is what you do when you put the skates on and that you are part of a team driving....or in this case skating...for the same 'goal.'

So major congrats to Team Canada and their win but also congrats to Team USA for showing us what it is like to lose with dignity.

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02/28/2010 08:47:27 PM · #91

Originally posted by snaffles:

Children, stop your bickering or I'll send you to bed - alone - without any supper.

yes ma'am

Bugzeye

02/28/2010 08:47:54 PM · #92

Congrats to Canada. What a treat to win it in your home land. Was a great game, Both teams fought hard to the end.

njsabs

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02/28/2010 09:05:23 PM · #93

How awesome was that!!! Congrats to Canada...and on your home turf makes it even more special. WOW...what fun!!

02/28/2010 09:11:05 PM · #94

Originally posted by scooter97:

Dude -- it was a JOKE. You're brill. I love ya. You're wonderful.

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02/28/2010 09:16:28 PM · #95

Originally posted by Louis:

Originally posted by scooter97:
Seems like most of the Americans commenting here have been humble and congratulatory. Imagine what you want if the Americans had won. It's hard for a team that played their hearts out and lost in overtime to be joyous immediately after the game. I doubt the Canadian players would have been any happier if they had finished with the silver. I respect people who show class. Regardless of which side of the border they are from.

Dude -- it was a JOKE. You're brill. I love ya. You're wonderful.

I'll sleep much better tonight knowing this ;)

justine

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02/28/2010 09:39:19 PM · #96

Congrats to Canada wonderful puck action!
Gold is great and for us silver will do this time.

one2one

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02/28/2010 09:53:22 PM · #97

Originally posted by snaffles:

Children, stop your bickering or I'll send you to bed - alone - without any supper.

Can you do that for a month or so, I have 10lbs I need to lose before Speedo season. ;)

Message edited by author 2010-02-28 21:54:38.