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Heath · 02-15-2006, 04:37 PM

Yikes-looks like the sloppy play getting back to the Americans.

Red Leader · 02-15-2006, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by westofyou

Nah, Italy is more like the Jamican bobsled team.

Led by their 41 year old "Mr. Hockey".

Stewie · 02-15-2006, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Red Leader

I would have loved to have watched that game.

Who was in net for the Russians, Nabokov? Surprised by this, although the Slovakian offense is supremely talented.

Bryzgalov was in net for Russia. Gaborik had 2 sweet goals in the final couple of minutes for Slovakia. His first gave them the lead, and the second put the game away with about 30 seconds left.

westofyou · 02-15-2006, 05:21 PM

Lativa sneaks in a tie 3-3, USA controled the game and the possession, Irbe had a vintage SJ Sharks era Irbe game, the shots and face offs were ridiculously on the US side, but the puck control was kind of sloppy, that should get better over a couple of games, but a 1 point game against the #10 team is an upset in my book.

DeadRedinCT · 02-16-2006, 09:44 AM

Die Schweiz!!! 3-2 over the canceled Czechs.

M2 · 02-16-2006, 11:39 AM

Looks like Aebischer stood on his head, 40 saves.

The U.S. team is dancing with danger today. If they don't beat Kazakhstan then they might find themselves out of the medal round. This team reminds me a lot of the 1998 U.S. team, which generally embarrassed itself. I'm still not sure what made U.S. officials think an old, slow team (particularly on the blue line) was a good idea on a big ice sheet

westofyou · 02-16-2006, 11:57 AM

The Swedes are losing 4-0, they have been playing a closed style without attacking defenseman (a team with Lindstrom - DUH) it hasn't locked down the Russian attack at all and because of that the Swedes have taken more penalties than they should have.

On the wide ice speed is the key, young legs and speed in these back to backs favor team with a deep bench of youth... something the USA doesn't have.

Teams like the USA will need to lock down the defense in those instances and get a gold medal worth performance from the goalie... however Graham doesn't give me that sort of warm and fuzzy.

M2 · 02-16-2006, 03:44 PM

U.S. up on Kazakhstan 3-0 after one period.

They've got the former B.U. goalie in the net this time. IIRC it worked out pretty well the last time the U.S. tried that.

westofyou · 02-16-2006, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by M2

U.S. up on Kazakhstan 3-0 after one period.

They've got the former B.U. goalie in the net this time. IIRC it worked out pretty well the last time the U.S. tried that.

Canada is all over Germany 4-1... Pronger is a beast.

Chip R · 02-16-2006, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by M2

U.S. up on Kazakhstan 3-0 after one period.

They've got the former B.U. goalie in the net this time. IIRC it worked out pretty well the last time the U.S. tried that.

Yeah and they tied their first game that year too.

Chip R · 02-17-2006, 10:18 AM

Hasek is out.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060217/..._hasek_out_tr3

westofyou · 02-17-2006, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Chip R

Hasek is out.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060217/..._hasek_out_tr3

Not to worry their backup is quite capable, watching HD go down reminded me of his brief season with the Wings at the end of his run there. The man flops and has a bad groin, add in bodies and ice and that's a prescription for trouble.

westofyou · 02-17-2006, 11:39 AM

Tommorows games, Finland can make their dark horse move by trying to take advantage of Hasek's injury.

Code:

  
11:30 a.m.	Men's Preliminary Round - Group B: KAZ - RUS	  
  1:00 p.m.	Men's Preliminary Round - Group A: ITA - GER	 	 
  3:30 p.m.	Men's Preliminary Round - Group A: CAN - SUI	 	 
  5:00 p.m.	Men's Preliminary Round - Group B: SWE - LAT	 	 
  8:00 p.m.	Men's Preliminary Round - Group B: SVK - USA	  
  9:00 p.m.	Men's Preliminary Round - Group A: CZE - FIN

deltachi8 · 02-17-2006, 12:04 PM

The radio (which is pretty useless I know) in Buffalo reported this morning whispers that Hasek's injury is ala the 1997 one he had with the Sabres. Aparently, Hasek was upset with his equipment not arriving, did not like the coach of the Czech team and the practice schedule.

In the 97 playoffs, Hasek was hurt but many feel he exaggerated it because he no longer would play for then coach Ted Nolan. Nolan was not given a new contact after the season, even after winning coach of the year.

Just speculation, but Hasek never quite got over the reputation of being one who quit on his team in the playoffs in 97.

westofyou · 02-17-2006, 12:09 PM

NHL Hockey screwed Ted Nolan, bad.

02-15-2006, 04:37 PM	#31
Heath This one's for you Edd Join Date: May 2005 Location: Dayton Area Posts: 8,471	Re: Olympic hockey Yikes-looks like the sloppy play getting back to the Americans. __________________ Some people play baseball. Baseball plays Jay Bruce.

02-15-2006, 05:21 PM	#34
westofyou breath Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: PDX Posts: 39,354	Re: Olympic hockey Lativa sneaks in a tie 3-3, USA controled the game and the possession, Irbe had a vintage SJ Sharks era Irbe game, the shots and face offs were ridiculously on the US side, but the puck control was kind of sloppy, that should get better over a couple of games, but a 1 point game against the #10 team is an upset in my book.

02-16-2006, 09:44 AM	#35
DeadRedinCT Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Wallingford, CT via Anchorage, AK Posts: 318	Re: Olympic hockey Die Schweiz!!! 3-2 over the canceled Czechs. __________________ I'm not a hooligan. I'm a Reds supporter. Hooray Beer!

02-16-2006, 11:39 AM	#36
M2 Posting in Dynarama Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Boston Posts: 26,668	Re: Olympic hockey Looks like Aebischer stood on his head, 40 saves. The U.S. team is dancing with danger today. If they don't beat Kazakhstan then they might find themselves out of the medal round. This team reminds me a lot of the 1998 U.S. team, which generally embarrassed itself. I'm still not sure what made U.S. officials think an old, slow team (particularly on the blue line) was a good idea on a big ice sheet __________________ Baseball isn't a magic trick ... it doesn't get spoiled if you figure out how it works. - gonelong I'm witchcrafting everybody.

02-16-2006, 11:57 AM	#37
westofyou breath Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: PDX Posts: 39,354	Re: Olympic hockey The Swedes are losing 4-0, they have been playing a closed style without attacking defenseman (a team with Lindstrom - DUH) it hasn't locked down the Russian attack at all and because of that the Swedes have taken more penalties than they should have. On the wide ice speed is the key, young legs and speed in these back to backs favor team with a deep bench of youth... something the USA doesn't have. Teams like the USA will need to lock down the defense in those instances and get a gold medal worth performance from the goalie... however Graham doesn't give me that sort of warm and fuzzy.

02-16-2006, 03:44 PM	#38
M2 Posting in Dynarama Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Boston Posts: 26,668	Re: Olympic hockey U.S. up on Kazakhstan 3-0 after one period. They've got the former B.U. goalie in the net this time. IIRC it worked out pretty well the last time the U.S. tried that. __________________ Baseball isn't a magic trick ... it doesn't get spoiled if you figure out how it works. - gonelong I'm witchcrafting everybody.

02-17-2006, 10:18 AM	#41
Chip R Rally Onion! Join Date: May 2000 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 33,221	Re: Olympic hockey Hasek is out. http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060217/..._hasek_out_tr3 __________________ The Rally Onion wants 150 fans before Opening Day. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rally-...24872650873160

02-17-2006, 12:04 PM	#44
deltachi8 smells of rich mahogany Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,001	Re: Olympic hockey The radio (which is pretty useless I know) in Buffalo reported this morning whispers that Hasek's injury is ala the 1997 one he had with the Sabres. Aparently, Hasek was upset with his equipment not arriving, did not like the coach of the Czech team and the practice schedule. In the 97 playoffs, Hasek was hurt but many feel he exaggerated it because he no longer would play for then coach Ted Nolan. Nolan was not given a new contact after the season, even after winning coach of the year. Just speculation, but Hasek never quite got over the reputation of being one who quit on his team in the playoffs in 97. __________________ Nothing to see here. Please disperse.

02-17-2006, 12:09 PM	#45
westofyou breath Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: PDX Posts: 39,354	Re: Olympic hockey NHL Hockey screwed Ted Nolan, bad.

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