mawapa Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 Thurs 2/18/10 12:30-2:30am: Czech Republic vs. Slovakia - CNBC 3:00-5:30pm: USA vs. Norway - USA Network 8:00-10:00pm: Canada vs. Norway - CNBC Norway playing back to back? Switzerland plays Canada on the 18th. To bad for Canada. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Springfield Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 Thurs 2/18/1012:30-2:30am: Czech Republic vs. Slovakia - CNBC 3:00-5:30pm: USA vs. Norway - USA Network 8:00-10:00pm: Canada vs. Norway - CNBC Norway playing back to back? It looked strange when I posted it as well. My line of thought is that one of those two games isn't live. I'd go with the USA vs. Norway game as my bet that it isn't on live considering the description on the web site. Men's Hockey One of the biggest names of the Games, NHL superstar Sidney Crosby leads the Canadians as they take on Norway live. Two years after being left off the 2006 Canadian Olympic team, Crosby is arguably the tournament's best player. No medal means more to the host country than Hockey gold; expect the atmosphere to be electric. Either that or, considering your edit, perhaps NBC has ****ed something up yet again. That wouldn't be beyond the realm of possibility either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellis Posted February 14, 2010 Author Share Posted February 14, 2010 Should be SWITZERLAND vs. CANADA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Springfield Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 Should be SWITZERLAND vs. CANADA Cool. Fail for NBC yet again. Edit: I also realize that I made a typo on Sweden for the last game. I spelled it Sweded (rushing too fast) instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boofMcboof Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 I'm bummed that they aren't playing on the larger international rink size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoony Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 When the ___ did we start pulling for Russia as a second choice after the US? I mean, I get it, Canada is the hockey home and power but why not Sweden or Finland or god knows who else---ANYONE but Russia. :applause: Russia = Crappiest. Culture. Ever. In World History. (seriously) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rincewind Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 When the ___ did we start pulling for Russia as a second choice after the US? I mean, I get it, Canada is the hockey home and power but why not Sweden or Finland or god knows who else---ANYONE but Russia. 3 Washington Capitals players are on the Russian Team, Alex Ovechkin being the most popular.If you are a Caps fan, you HATE the Penguins with all your heart. They are the Cowboys of hockey. Crosby is the arch-rival of Ovechkin and he will be playing for Canada. Crosby plays for the Penguins. Therefore... **** Canada!!! LOL! Exactly!!! That and that little ****er Steve Yzerman didn't put Mike Green on their team. In the immortal words of that Senator from the South Park movie... **** Canada!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellis Posted February 16, 2010 Author Share Posted February 16, 2010 USA vs Switzerland... tomorrow (tuesday) at 3pm EST http://www.vancouver2010.com/olympic-hockey/schedule-and-results/mens-preliminary-round---group-a-game-1_ihm400a01fm.html Guess I'll be watching this one online. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubbs Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 I agree that Canada is Public Enemy #1 for as long as Crosby the Crybaby plays. I think I hate him more than any other player in any other sport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PokerPacker Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 check out Ovechkin's new Olympic skates: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herrmag Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 Wow. That's bad. Maybe the curling connoiseuers need to see the individual bristles....Who am I kidding. Nobody watches that ****. Have you forgotten 4 years ago? Curling was huge! I'm not joking. People at my office were talking about going to Maryland's Curling Club. Curling had a renaissance last winter Olympics. I love hockey, and prefer it over Curling, but it's not NHL hockey. There's a different flavor to it. I'm a fan, but not a big fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herrmag Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 I agree that Canada is Public Enemy #1 for as long as Crosby the Crybaby plays. I think I hate him more than any other player in any other sport. Do you hate him because you think he's overrated, or because he's hyped? Just curious. Because, IMO, he's the 2nd best player in the world, despite the fact that his face looks like he's sucking on a lemon 24/7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubbs Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 Do you hate him because you think he's overrated, or because he's hyped? Just curious. Because, IMO, he's the 2nd best player in the world, despite the fact that his face looks like he's sucking on a lemon 24/7. Neither. I hate him because he's a douche. He whines about everything. He whined about being hit by Ovechkin last season. He whined about Ovechkin curving his stick too much in the playoffs. He whined about how long it took to clear the ****ing hats off of the ice when Ovie notched his playoff hat trick. And the players of the NHL agree: <object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3atOIUzMb0&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3atOIUzMb0&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object> He turns into a giant crybaby whenever things don't go his way. And I'm sure he'll do it again if Canada loses in the Olympics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PokerPacker Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 Ah, the Olympics, where Gary Bettman can't coddle Crosby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost of Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 I'm bummed that they aren't playing on the larger international rink size. What?! WTF is the point of playing Olympic hockey (which has always been superior, IMO) if you're not going to play on the larger rink? Seriously, that's part of the appeal. When I was a kid I used to play with a curtain rod (the ones that arent' really rods) and a rubber ball and do Olympic hockey in the hallway. Never cared much for the NHL. As for a bunch of Caps playing for Russia--so what? They're still playing for Russia. Again, I get pulling against Canada, I probably will too, but they do have other countries. Sure, you can love Ovechkin while he's here but when they don that Russian uniform they are not to be rooted for by Americans (who aren't of Russian descent.) That's my take on it Go USA! Go Finland, possibly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rincewind Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 check out Ovechkin's new Olympic skates: What the hell is that on the heel of this right blade? Looks like that troll from the Harry Potter movies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darklight1216 Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 As for a bunch of Caps playing for Russia--so what? They're still playing for Russia. Again, I get pulling against Canada, I probably will too, but they do have other countries. Sure, you can love Ovechkin while he's here but when they don that Russian uniform they are not to be rooted for by Americans (who aren't of Russian descent.) That's my take on it Go USA! Go Finland, possibly! So we shouldn't root for Russian, but Finland is okay? Neither. I hate him because he's a douche. He whines about everything. He whined about being hit by Ovechkin last season. He whined about Ovechkin curving his stick too much in the playoffs. He whined about how long it took to clear the ****ing hats off of the ice when Ovie notched his playoff hat trick. And the players of the NHL agree:He turns into a giant crybaby whenever things don't go his way. And I'm sure he'll do it again if Canada loses in the Olympics. Good answer, good video. I'm surprised that so many players want to continue to break for the Olympics. I knew that some did, but I had no idea it was over 80 percent. check out Ovechkin's new Olympic skates: He seems to like yellow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darklight1216 Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 What the hell is that on the heel of this right blade? Looks like that troll from the Harry Potter movies. I think it's a sheep. It looks kind of woolly and it would make sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BALLz Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 Whats the best place to listen to the USA game. I see a link to watch, but I won't get any work done if I use that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darklight1216 Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 Whats the best place to listen to the USA game. I see a link to watch, but I won't get any work done if I use that. I don't know. Why don't you just Tivo it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonArtest15 Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 If Russia is playing Sweden and Ovechkin has a prime opportunity to lay out Backstrom, does he do it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Bay Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 Knowing Ovie, yeah. Him and Malkin used to be/still are good friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinstzar Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 If Russia is playing Sweden and Ovechkin has a prime opportunity to lay out Backstrom, does he do it? No, part of what makes Backstrom so great is he rarely gets hit in the neutral zone. He skates to space better than anyone I can think of. Ovie hits everything that moves but by the nature of the game he most often hits defensemen in the forecheck. I highly doubt Ovie will seek contact in the Olympics as much as he does in the NHL. It's a different game. Of course this is me convincing myself that there will be no cap on cap violence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellis Posted February 16, 2010 Author Share Posted February 16, 2010 Curious... Are there going to be different rules to play in the Olympics that are not in the NHL? (blueline pass, etc) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lombardi's_kid_brother Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 What?!WTF is the point of playing Olympic hockey (which has always been superior, IMO) if you're not going to play on the larger rink? Seriously, that's part of the appeal. When I was a kid I used to play with a curtain rod (the ones that arent' really rods) and a rubber ball and do Olympic hockey in the hallway. Never cared much for the NHL. As for a bunch of Caps playing for Russia--so what? They're still playing for Russia. Again, I get pulling against Canada, I probably will too, but they do have other countries. Sure, you can love Ovechkin while he's here but when they don that Russian uniform they are not to be rooted for by Americans (who aren't of Russian descent.) That's my take on it Go USA! Go Finland, possibly! DC sports fans are strange. It's the only city I've lived in where fans seem to like the individual players on their favorite teams over their favorite teams. I'm half convinced that if Ovechkin ever went to Detroit, Caps fans would still cheer for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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