Olympic Hockey

[maverick66]

I saw people starting to talk about it in the World Juniors. Might as well start a thread about the next major hockey event. Cant wait to see Canada cry again as they come up short in The Olympics just like World Juniors.

As for me Im pulling for USA obviously but I feel that Russia and Sweden are the ones to watch. Thy have amazing talent on both squads and the goalies they have are really strong.

 

[CanadianChic]

Too bad, so sad. Canada will win the gold in both women's (second year in a row) and men's. We will sing and dance in the streets at the many gold medals that will be won by our outstanding athletes on Canadian soil. Our cockiness at the hockey trouncing will go to new heights and we will push the Yanks back across the border........yet again. Bring it on!!!!!!

 

[flyinghippos101]

ehh.... I think Canada's mens team got destroyed the last olympics. I recall Canada losing to like, Yugoslaliva. I'm probably wrong but lets just hope they have a repeat of Salt Lake City.

 

[CanadianChic]

ehh.... I think Canada's mens team got destroyed the last olympics. I recall Canada losing to like, Yugoslaliva. Lets hope they have a repeat os Salt Lake City.

I blame the geniuses in charge of the training schedule. This year, the team has one day - yeah ONE DAY to practice as a team before they play their first game. I still believe they have more than what it takes to conquer that obstacle.

 

[maverick66]

I blame the geniuses in charge of the training schedule. This year, the team has one day - yeah ONE DAY to practice as a team before they play their first game. I still believe they have more than what it takes to conquer that obstacle.

In all fairness your first line plays together all year long in San Jose. So they have been together for a little bit.

And glad to see the loss to USA in juniors didnt take that cockiness out of you. I get to see you cry twice this year.

 

[canuckfan72]

Canada for the win! both men a womans. But I do think it will be very interesting to see what happens in the men's medal games. My guess is that it will be between Canada, Russia, and Sweden for the gold and the USA will be a contender for bronze. While there is no question that the Canadian Womans team will take gold.

Unfortunately for me I only get to watch Team Canada on TV.

 

[Hot Sauce]

I like our team this year.

mav, your Team USA vs. my Team Canada, one month sigbet?

WAR CANADIAN HOCKEY!

 

[CanadianChic]

In all fairness your first line plays together all year long in San Jose. So they have been together for a little bit.

And glad to see the loss to USA in juniors didnt take that cockiness out of you. I get to see you cry twice this year.

When exactly was the first time? Your boys won in a sudden death and while I take nothing from them, my feelings have not changed. Canada has always been, is now, and always be the best hockey country in the world!!!!

Canada for the win! both men a womans. But I do think it will be very interesting to see what happens in the men's medal games. My guess is that it will be between Canada, Russia, and Sweden for the gold and the USA will be a contender for bronze. While there is no question that the Canadian Womans team will take gold.

Unfortunately for me I only get to watch Team Canada on TV.

I agree although I have a feeling the Czechs will be in the top five as well.

I like our team this year.

mav, your Team USA vs. my Team Canada, one month sigbet?

WAR CANADIAN HOCKEY!

I'm thinking he really doesn't have a choice now. Come on Mav...it only happens once every four years.

 

[maverick66]

mav, your Team USA vs. my Team Canada, one month sigbet?

When exactly was the first time? Your boys won in a sudden death and while I take nothing from them, my feelings have not changed. Canada has always been, is now, and always be the best hockey country in the world!!!!

You know you cried yourself to sleep when Canada lost. And when Canada loses in the Olympics you get to do it all over again.

 

[CanadianChic]

You know you cried yourself to sleep when Canada lost. And when Canada loses in the Olympics you get to do it all over again.

Oh no. I felt bad for the boys but if they don't cry then there is no need for me to. I am a wall of strength you silly boy. He wants a sigbet Mav. I suggest a one month bet on the signature (the winner's choice) as well as the opposing country's design as an avatar for a month. Are you man enough to ride with the cowboys?

 

[maverick66]

Are you man enough to ride with the cowboys?

Why did this thread just take on a really bad homosexual feel to it.

 

[CyBorg]

1. Russia
2. Canada
3. USA
4. Sweden
5. Finland
6. Czech Republic
7. Slovakia
8. Switzerland

The way I see it now, but it's pretty close.

Russia has the most game-breakers and the best player in the game. Canada is very well-rounded. The American roster is surprisingly strong with a great young goalie. Sweden I think will let down some people; some of their better players now getting older. Czechs/Finns have some good goalies, but so-so otherwise.

 

[CyBorg]

You know you cried yourself to sleep when Canada lost. And when Canada loses in the Olympics you get to do it all over again.

The only countries that care about junior tournaments are Canada and others who win them.

 

[canuckfan72]

The way I see it now, but it's pretty close.

Russia has the most game-breakers and the best player in the game. Canada is very well-rounded. The American roster is surprisingly strong with a great young goalie. Sweden I think will let down some people; some of their better players now getting older. Czechs/Finns have some good goalies, but so-so otherwise.

I think our boys will find a way to win... like we always do. Russia is probably the best team in terms of skill and the USA is backed my a pretty solid team this year. But the Canadians have the skill, experience, and the died hard "team before me" mentality. Every single player on team Canada would block a shot. I would love talk about the other teams but i cannot speak for them.

canuckfan

 

[Airspun]

USA