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Talk about Capitals hockey & more! => Washington Capitals & Other Hockey Discussion => Topic started by: alta on Thursday January 18, 2018, 11:13:02 AM Eastern
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[size=78%]I found this mildly interesting...[/size]
https://www.si.com/nhl/2018/01/17/chris-bourque-ray-usa-hockey-olympics-pyeongchang (https://www.si.com/nhl/2018/01/17/chris-bourque-ray-usa-hockey-olympics-pyeongchang)
I highly suspect Russia finally gets the gold for hockey,
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I am still mighty upset that the NHL refused to let its players participate but I am still looking forward to watching it. I think Canada and Russia are favorites to win it but looking forward to see how USA does. They could be a sleeper.
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https://www.russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2018/02/05/chris-bourque-received-patriotic-olympic-sendoff-hershey-bears/#more-146352
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http://olympics.nbcsports.com/2018/02/02/olympic-hockey-schedule-pyeongchang/ (http://olympics.nbcsports.com/2018/02/02/olympic-hockey-schedule-pyeongchang/)
the first round times aren't as bad as I thought they'd be
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Thank you for posting the schedule. I have been wondering where to find it. I will have to record the games starting at 2:40 a.m.
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https://www.russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2018/02/05/chris-bourque-received-patriotic-olympic-sendoff-hershey-bears/#more-146352 (https://www.russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2018/02/05/chris-bourque-received-patriotic-olympic-sendoff-hershey-bears/#more-146352)
What a great thing to do and thanks for posting this Alta.
I only got to go to one Bears game, but what an incredible experience and what amazing fans. Not surprising they did this really.
I will endeavour to watch more Bears games when the Caps aren't playing.
Good luck Chris!
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John Walton stopped in for some food @Bugsys in old town Alexandria before his trip to Korea. He was super friendly and nice enough to sign this picture TWICE!
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a link to the schedule, competition starts tomorrow with opening ceremony on Friday
http://www.nbcolympics.com/live-stream-schedule#/
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downhill practice is on nbcsh, team figure skating :O= is on nbc
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live coverage started at 2am local. I'm tired. The Hamiltons choked in mixed doubles, the South Korean women were very impressive in round 1 of the 3000m relay, ........
N Koreas main contribution, their cheerleaders, is dumb
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Women's biathlon is wrapping up. I always wanted a $15,000 rifle in .22LR
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this is the biathlon for real men 8) ......
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=GByq2unEoLI
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[size=78%]I found this mildly interesting...[/size]
https://www.si.com/nhl/2018/01/17/chris-bourque-ray-usa-hockey-olympics-pyeongchang (https://www.si.com/nhl/2018/01/17/chris-bourque-ray-usa-hockey-olympics-pyeongchang)
I highly suspect Russia finally gets the gold for hockey,
You make it sound like Russia/Soviet Union has never won gold. They have won plenty.
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You make it sound like Russia/Soviet Union has never won gold. They have won plenty.
The Soviet Union won it plenty because they sent their pro athletes against our amateurs. Hence Miricle On Ice. Russia has not won it. The two are not the same. Russia is missing about 8 countries the Soviet Union drew talent from
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this is the biathlon for real men 8) ......
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=GByq2unEoLI (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=GByq2unEoLI)
Love it. Before I got sick and could no longer work the H&K MP5SD fully automatic with integrated suppressor was next on my list of guns to buy. I even had one lined up that was in pristine condition, transferable for $18K. My son loved that gun too. That thing was so quiet and the integrated suppressor model is the same length as the standard MP5 without a suppressor.
Check it out:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hBEKHZh1X8
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I saw the third run where he got on the podium, musta fell asleep before the 4th run
https://sports.yahoo.com/chris-mazdzer-wins-usas-first-ever-luge-singles-medal-135826174.html (https://sports.yahoo.com/chris-mazdzer-wins-usas-first-ever-luge-singles-medal-135826174.html)
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for the biathlon podium they guys should be holding their rifles up instead of their skis for the token product placement
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for the biathlon podium they guys should be holding their rifles up instead of their skis for the token product placement
I'm surprised they even allow guns to be used in the Olympics anymore.
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I'm surprised they even allow guns to be used in the Olympics anymore.
yep, given all the attacks on an inanimate object, it is surprising.
I have a friend that sent his daughter to Ferrum collage because they have a great trap and skeet program, and WVU has a great program as well
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The short track speed skating has been brutal, as has the snowboarding so far. :wackysmile:
Looking forward to seeing the "Flying Tomato" ;D
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In women's hockey overnight USA beat the Olympic Athletes from Russia team
http://www.nbcolympics.com/usa-oar-womens-hockey-game-recap
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The short track speed skating has been brutal, as has the snowboarding so far. :wackysmile:
Looking forward to seeing the "Flying Tomato" ;D
I really think it's time for the Olympics to be extended by a couple days, it would give them room to reschedule an event because of weather as they clearly should have done for women's slope style with the wind. But also for the spectators, so they can see more events, instead of cramming everything into the fewest days possible.
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I really think it's time for the Olympics to be extended by a couple days, it would give them room to reschedule an event because of weather as they clearlyould have done for women's slope style with the wind. But also for the spectators, so they can see more events, instead of cramming everything into the fewest days possible.
Yeah. Weird how they postponed the mens downhill, but not the women slopestyle BAD FORM.
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I gotta say, Walton has done a great job so far with women's hockey
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Kenny Albert, Mike Dingleberry and Penishead are calling men's hockey :O=
Albert isn't bad, but the other two....
:O= :O=
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Cris is wearing his dad's number.
It's only been two periods, but I think this team can beat the Caps, easily.
and Greenway needs a proper helmet, the face shield is pointless if it only comes down to your eyebrows
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Caps management must be involved with this team, took their foot off with a 2 goal lead and lose in OT
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The Olympic Athletes from Russia men's hockey lost their first game too, to Slovakia 3-2
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is it wrong for wanting to see another fight in the women's hockey USA vs Canada???
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Penishead is such an idiot, I bet he would talk about the players dick sizes if he thought he could get away with it
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Ok, if the NHL isn't sending anyone over why am I listening to Penishead, Dingleburry, Jonsey and the dancing fool??
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team USA gets the PPG!!
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USA!
USA!
USA!
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I've got to watch some of the hockey. I got a little confused about a few players. Gionta isn't re-signed and therefore not controlled by the NHL. Bishop I hadn't realised had left the NHL and a couple of others.
Great to see Datsyuk and a few other favourites again, for sure.
Some very weird and sloppy results. Both USA and OAR losing after being 2 - 0 up. That's just pure laziness and arrogance. Serves them right.
Saw a few ladies matches also. USA / Canada was awesome!
We finally got a medal! Bronze in the skeleton!
Loads of fun so far. The Flying Tomato flew. The board X was carnage.
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I see Cynde has taught the national team well on how to dive
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NBC's coverage has sucked a bagodicks today, a total of three hous had the exact same men's figure skating on both channels
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well, it's only been 2 periods but the KHL all stars look pretty good against the USA minor league/amateurs. Caps really need to get this Greenway kid, looks like he has potential.
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well, it's only been 2 periods but the KHL all stars look pretty good against the USA minor league/amateurs. Caps really need to get this Greenway kid, looks like he has potential.
I think someone has Greenway. Pretty sure the wild have his rights. I wouldn't mind a kid like that on the Caps
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The last time I saw a performance like that was Calgary in '88, that was the last time the Soviet Red Army team won the gold. How ironic is it that Russian players will get their first gold, but not Russia.
Datsuyk and Kovalchuk still look good
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The last time I saw a performance like that was Calgary in '88, that was the last time the Soviet Red Army team won the gold. How ironic is it that Russian players will get their first gold, but not Russia.
Datsuyk and Kovalchuk still look good
I think they won gold in 92 as team unified. You remember the 88 Olympics? Weren't you pretty young at that time.
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I think they won gold in 92 as team unified. You remember the 88 Olympics? Weren't you pretty young at that time.
um, my birthday as displayed here is not accurate, on purpose.
I remember exactly where I was while watching the Miracle On Ice, and the importantance of it, and that it wasn't even the Gold medal game. Herb Brooks left us far too soon. In '88 I remember the Flames had a 15 or 16 day road trip because the Saddeldome was being used for the Olympics, that's about when I became an Ijinla fan, must've been his rookie year. It amazing to look at places like Lake Placid because there is no way in hell they could host the games there now without quadrupling the size of the town, at a minimum.
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I think someone has Greenway. Pretty sure the wild have his rights. I wouldn't mind a kid like that on the Caps
I think Minny has that very young Russian kid - can't remember his name off hand - got a couple of goals previous game, but yes Greenway does look good also.
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Those skiers and boarders are just plain and simple bat shit nuts. ???
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um, my birthday as displayed here is not accurate, on purpose.
I remember exactly where I was while watching the Miracle On Ice, and the importantance of it, and that it wasn't even the Gold medal game. Herb Brooks left us far too soon. In '88 I remember the Flames had a 15 or 16 day road trip because the Saddeldome was being used for the Olympics, that's about when I became an Ijinla fan, must've been his rookie year. It amazing to look at places like Lake Placid because there is no way in hell they could host the games there now without quadrupling the size of the town, at a minimum.
Lol OK. And I thought you were a punk kid. That miracle on ice did wonders for hockey in the US. If that doesn't happen I dont think hockey would be as strong in the US as it is. They have a very solid hockey program now.
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too uncomfortable to sleep last night, both channels had hockey on. After watching two crap games yesterday I had zero interest, so it was reruns of Blue Planet
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sad day when the Kiwi roller bladers are faster that the US skaters
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too uncomfortable to sleep last night, both channels had hockey on. After watching two crap games yesterday I had zero interest, so it was reruns of Blue Planet
Nothing wrong with reruns of Blue Planet. The wife and I put on reruns of Ancient Aliens at night to fall asleep. It sucks but I can't fall asleep without the TV on.
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Two man bobs, the German team 3 must been watching days of Thunder again. Finished upside down with a very fast speed
< that's 7000, insert dancing banana here
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Nothing wrong with reruns of Blue Planet. The wife and I put on reruns of Ancient Aliens at night to fall asleep. It sucks but I can't fall asleep without the TV on.
The first season of aliens was interesting, lots of plausible stuff presented. Past two seasons are a joke,
at least Giorgio stopped with the spray tans
best show now is Oak Island, but the way it's getting dragged out is annoying. The Vikings were up there in 1000AD, the Templar fleet and a vast majority of their treasure has not been located. I've seen the Newport tower, and I'm convinced it's a Templar church of the 1300s. It's identical to surviving ones in Europe with the ambulatory removed. That's about the same time the Scotts were fishing the Grand Banks too. The North American continent was no secret at the time, and this is all a good 200 years before Columbus. I believe the Templars went two ways, one group can here at just about the same time Switzerland all of a sudden got a proper army for the time. There is a big group of historians that are not letting the pre Columbus history get written
I also think that if the library at Alexandria had not been burned we'd have a colony on Mars by now, at a minimum
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At least nascrap still has grid girls
Perfect timing by the Thunderbirds!
still think Blue Angles are better
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USA women completely bossed the Finnish girls. Bit of a shame for the Finnish goalie, Rati, but the team in front of her were completely out classed. It's been an eye opener watching some of this women's hockey. The skill levels are definitely up there.
Some very familiar names out there... ;D
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At least nascrap still has grid girls
Perfect timing by the Thunderbirds!
still think Blue Angles are better
It's a New World out there Columbus. Brace yourself........ :P
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USA women completely bossed the Finnish girls. Bit of a shame for the Finnish goalie, Rati, but the team in front of her were completely out classed. It's been an eye opener watching some of this women's hockey. The skill levels are definitely up there.
Some very familiar names out there... ;D
The ladies looked good tonight, I bet they could beat the Caps right now
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with that win the ladies move to the gold medal game, will play the winner of Canada vs Russia. I kinda hope it's Canada, the ladies need payback after Sochi, and it should be a very physical game, at least as women's hockey goes
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with that win the ladies move to the gold medal game, will play the winner of Canada vs Russia. I kinda hope it's Canada, the ladies need payback after Sochi, and it should be a very physical game, at least as women's hockey goes
I'm obviously hoping Canada wins gold again. Easily the top 2 teams but I think the US has the better team.
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I have not watched a minute of these games... What's up with that?
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I have not watched a minute of these games... What's up with that?
sounds like you're anti American ;D
U.S. men's hockey won tonight, 5-1 over Slovakia, they actually advance to the semifinals which means the medal games. They play the Czechs tomorrow at 10:10pm. If they win they get Bronze at a minimum
The women's Gold medal game, USA vs Canada, is Thursday at 11:10pm
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USA has to beat the Czech Republic to advance to semi-finals. If they lose in the semi-finals wouldn’t they have to play for the bronze medal against the other loser in the semi-final round.
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well that sucked, what is it about these two teams when they play on the same day?
U.S. men lost in a shootout, will come home empty handed.
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Women's gold medal game is tonight at 11 eastern, must've read the schedule wrong, but it is currently Thursday over there
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That was a good game, but a great shootout
U.S. Ladies WIN Gold!!!
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I woke up after sleeping all day actually all last six days and I just happened to turn on the TV for the first time in forever didn’t even know this game is on. I caught it just before the first USA goal in the first. Period. That was one of the best hockey games I have ever seen. It’s sucked the life out of me. What a huge game.
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I have been struggling to breathe, so I decided to flip on the TV. What perfect timing!
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That was a good game, but a great shootout
U.S. Ladies WIN Gold!!!
Good game. Lame ending.
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....... Lame ending.
way to exude the sportsmanship of the Olympic games
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I've been thinking about the men's hockey team. From the first game to the last they had improved %110. The problem wasn't lack of talent, it was lack of familiarity. None of the men had played with each other until they all got to South Korea, where the women's squad plays together all the time. it makes a big difference for team chemistry. From what I saw, I think if the men's team had better chemistry they could've easily been medal contenders instead of barely making the semifinals.
But either way I still think Bettman ruined it for both the U.S. and Canada, most likely the Nordic countries too. What makes the NHL's decision to not allow players to attend the games made even less sense when the NHL announced it was going to play games in China to expand the brand.
https://sports.yahoo.com/disappointed-team-usa-mens-hockey-olympics-blame-gary-bettman-102933726.html
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The decision not to send NHL players to the Olympics is one of the most shortsighted decisions ever made by a sports league. If you are trying to grow the game you want your players displayed in the largest watched sporting event on TV. I know the games would not be shown in the ideal TV times but still you would get lots of coverage through out the games and a lot of discussion in the newspapers. I just hope they don’t make the same mistake 4 years from now.
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U.S. men's curling going for gold tonight! err, tomorrow at 1am eastern!!
I can't wait til Monday when I will finally got some proper sleep
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U.S. men's curling going for gold tonight! err, tomorrow at 1am eastern!!
I can't wait til Monday when I will finally got some proper sleep
Good luck to the US curlers. Pretty disappointed that Canada failed to medal in the mans and women's curling. I dont think that has happened before.
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U.S. men's curling going for gold tonight! err, tomorrow at 1am eastern!!
I can't wait til Monday when I will finally got some proper sleep
Why do you have to wait until Monday?
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Why do you have to wait until Monday?
I won't be up all night watching the Olympics
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Hell of match! U.S. mens curling wins first ever gold! Scored 5 on end 8!
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I won't be up all night watching the Olympics
I've only watched bits and pieces. Have had to watch replays.
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Anybody staying up to watch the Gold Medal game?
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Anybody staying up to watch the Gold Medal game?
I wanted to but I'm too fricken tired. Been up since 4 am because the damn furnace quit working. Got pretty cold in the house last night. And I drank too much tonight. I'm done.
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I wanted to but I'm too fricken tired. Been up since 4 am because the damn furnace quit working. Got pretty cold in the house last night. And I drank too much tonight. I'm done.
Sweet dreams.
It's a pleasure and a privilege to watch Datsyuk on a big stage, this one last time. 8)
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Excellent PK by the Krauts.
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forget the gold medal game was tonight
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Russia score with 0.5 seconds left in the first.
Germany playing lights out and way beyond their pay grade. Russia being patient and measured.
Wonder if the German coach played the "Miracle On Ice" speech to his players???
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forget the gold medal game was tonight
Bloody lightweight. :P
Hope you had a good time at the game earlier on?
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Bloody lightweight. :P
Hope you had a good time at the game earlier on?
I had a hard time staying awake during the 2nd
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I had a hard time staying awake during the 2nd
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There were definitely a coule of bum clenching moments in the 2nd.
Are you feeling better? Did you try the onion thing? Or the garlic toast? :sick:
Not even going to bother to ask about this tech......
Sigh.
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I really want the Germans to give the Russians a good game, however I suspect they will fade more and more as the game goes on.
Ooooh! It seems whatever was ailing my space bar recently has sorted itself out...... ;D
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Holy crap! Germans score!
:devil: :devil: :devil:
Under review. Possible kicking action..........
No Way!
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GOOD GOAL!
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Dumb hooking call on Germany just seconds after that goal. Bad reffing.
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I think I'm having a Hat moment....... :wackysmile:
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yea, whatever I had wasn't the flu, was gone by Tuesday.
after staying up all last night, ain't no way I'm gonna stay awake for this
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Oh come on. It's at least 10am over there. Wake the fuck up! ::)
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yea, whatever I had wasn't the flu, was gone by Tuesday.
after staying up all last night, ain't no way I'm gonna stay awake for this
And yet you still are............. (insert Ninja/masked emote here) ;D
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One of these days Keith Jones is gonna get tired of Milburys mouth and shut it for him
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yea, whatever I had wasn't the flu, was gone by Tuesday.
after staying up all last night, ain't no way I'm gonna stay awake for this
Glad you're feeling better. (smiley face)
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One of these days Keith Jones is gonna get tired of Milburys mouth and shut it for him
We can but hope.
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Incidentally, throughout the hockey, we've only ever had two comms here. One is an English fella and the other is an American. No Shouty John for us, sadly. They both know what they're talking about though.
Bloody good game so far.
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Russia has got to be starting to feel some heat and pressure by now.
Still 1 - 1
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That was just beautifull
And now back again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2 - 2
HOLY COW ???
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I can't believe none of you guys are watching this.
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Holy fucking Mary and Jejus!
Germany up 3 - 2 with 3 minutes and change to go.
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Germany now on a PP
This is EPIC!
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NO WAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11 :O=
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3 - 3 with less than a minute in the 3rd.
Phew!
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OT coming up.
What an amazing performance by Germany.
You guys have got to watch this game and not just the highlights.
Stunning hockey.
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I am in shock. I thought I would watch the 1st period and that Russia would be comfortably ahead and I would go to bed. Here I am still watching this unbelieable game. Germany was so close to winning this game but blew it. I don’t see them recovering from that and Russia will win. It has been a hell odva game though almost as good as the womans gold medal game.
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Great hockey,however it’s heartbreaking for Russian national team supporters :wackysmile:
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Win or lose, I think Germany are going back home as heroes. What a stunning performance by them. What a complete example of what hockey should be about.
I bet Grubs is having a very stiff drink right now.
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NOW you show up? ::)
What an amazing game.
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Yea Gruby is probably a nervous wreck, I will be curious to see how he does at practice tomorrow. He might have to take a maintenace day.
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Yea Gruby is probably a nervous wreck, I will be curious to see how he does at practice tomorrow. He might have to take a maintenace day.
:lol:
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The longer this goes on, the more in favour of the Russians.
Iiiiiiif they all pass the pee test, of course..........
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That's a bummer. high sticking on Datsyuk? Done.
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Russia wins on a power play. That sucks forGermany but they played a great game and hold their heads high.
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Good night Lil. Have a great day.
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And done.
That poor bloke is going to go to the Gulag. At least by the German press.
I think it was the result everyone expected. The German team they faced, wasn't.
What a relief for Russia. What an amazing performance by the Germans.
Kudos to them.
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Good night Lil. Have a great day.
Big hugs. :angel:
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What a fantastic game.
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Brilliant game!Germany team showed great performance on tournament,that’s why they eliminated Canada in semifinals :thumbsup:
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Brilliant game!Germany team showed great performance on tournament,that’s why they eliminated Canada in semifinals :thumbsup:
You're happy now? ;D It was touch and go for a bit... For a lot....
Great, great game, for any true hockey fan.
I'm very happy for Pavel Datsyuk. He's absolutely one of the best players ever and a joy to watch.
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You're happy now? ;D It was touch and go for a bit... For a lot....
Great, great game, for any true hockey fan.
I'm very happy for Pavel Datsyuk. He's absolutely one of the best players ever and a joy to watch.
Yeah man, Datsyuk is a big master very happy for him.Just wish Ovechkin win gold medal some day,he deserves it as he is phenomenal player!
Actually,I preferred to see final Russia vs Canada,but what I’ve seen Germany team was amazing during this tournament.
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Yeah man, Datsyuk is a big master very happy for him.Just wish Ovechkin win gold medal some day,he deserves it as he is phenomenal player!
Actually,I preferred to see final Russia vs Canada,but what I’ve seen Germany team was amazing during this tournament.
Germany was definately the surprise of the tourney. Canada's team just wasn't that good of a team. With the NHLers not there it hurt a lot of the top hockey countries. I never had any doubt that Russia wouldn't win. I did think it would be an easier run for them.
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NBC said ratings were down, I'm betting that it was because their tv coverage sucked a bag-o-dicks. Start the countdown to Beijing!!
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NBC said ratings were down, I'm betting that it was because their tv coverage sucked a bag-o-dicks. Start the countdown to Beijing!!
Hey, there are the "SUPERHUMAN's to come in a couple of weeks time.....