2010 Winter Olympics - Quarterfinals

[Hockeytown Red Wings 245]

Parise!

Phew, you have to give the Swiss credit. They can hang with anyone.

[toby91_ca 620]

Not sure how that tripping call isn't made.

[Hockeymom1960 5,107]

WHOO HOOOOO!!!!

[hillbillywingsfan 792]

SUCK ON THAT PEE AIR!!!

[skyphoenix 153]

Parise with the 2 goals. It was a pretty good game. A lot better than I expected at least.

[cusimano_brothers 1,655]

That was a great game.

[seeinred 1,488]

Is that NHL rules, or IIHF?

Either way, that's the dumbest rule in the world. It should be based on severity. Throwing the puck out of play after a goal isn't called shouldn't result in a team going to the box.

Ah, I didn't know you were talking just IIHF rules. I'm gonna see if I can look it up.

[esteef 2,679]

f*** YEAH!!!!!!

[Serapth 3]

Is that NHL rules, or IIHF?

Either way, that's the dumbest rule in the world.

Looks like 2-0 USA. Congrats on the win.

I think you now all understand how Canada went to extra innings to take on the Swiss.

If you think about it, the Swiss got absolutely screwed with the schedule they got. That said, good on you Swiss, you did a hell of a lot better than you probably should have!

[Pepist 3]

Hmm. I know Switzerland's a decent team, and that Hiller is very good indeed, but still.. Not a terribly convincing game by the USA imo. But perhaps I'm not giving enough credit to the Swiss.

[MCleveland89 122]

They sure didn't wait to cut away from the game. Geeze.

[BbqMonkeyz 0]

USA!! USA!! USA!! Here we come semi's

[Serapth 3]

Ah, I didn't know you were talking just IIHF rules. I'm gonna see if I can look it up.

IIHF rules in PDf format.

http://www.iihf.com/channels10/olympics-20.../men/rules.html

I would look it up, but Foxit doesn't play well in Chrome and frankly, im lazy.

[Hockeytown Red Wings 245]

They sure didn't wait to cut away from the game. Geeze.

Still on here....JR, Al Michaels, and Milbury.

EDIT: And now they're done, haha.

Edited February 24, 2010 by Hockeytown Red Wings

[VM1138 1,921]

They sure didn't wait to cut away from the game. Geeze.

? It's still broadcasting.

And the Swiss are much better than I thought.

I hope USA can go for the Gold, but they're clearly not winning purely on skill. They're workign hard but the Swiss really shut down any really good chances for a lot of the game.

[Serapth 3]

They sure didn't wait to cut away from the game. Geeze.

Just be glad you werent forced to watch Ice Dancing 40 minutes ago!

[Third Man In 2,091]

The US is so persistent. They don't look anything like a Ron Wilson team.

What a good showing for this team. No one expected anything out of them, but they've played hard every game and have deserved each win. Now no matter what they get to play for a medal.

[drwscc 212]

Hmm. I know Switzerland's a decent team, and that Hiller is very good indeed, but still.. Not a terribly convincing game by the USA imo. But perhaps I'm not giving enough credit to the Swiss.

That would mean Canada really sucks, because they gave up 2, and the US shut them out. Also, the US beat them in regulation both times, and Canada had to win in a shootout.

But, I wouldn't make that kind of comparison.

Edited February 24, 2010 by drwscc

[Serapth 3]

CTV announcer just said

" For the second straight game, the American's just got some pretty nice officiating. Just saying".

Exact quote.

Frankly, I don't really know what he is saying, outside of the missed trip, I don't know that I would say the refs made any mistakes in that game.

[Guest ToMaToToWnWinGsFaN_24]

great game

switzerland gave it their all and showed great pride in their hockey program.

now the us will be playing for a medal

can canada do the same?

cant wait til gametime!

[Serapth 3]

One giant negative I would say for Team USA... shots were 42-19 or something like that, but to be honest I can't think of too many that Hiller stole. Like Canada, the Americans are getting a ton of shots on net, but how many quality chances were there?

[softshoes 83]

Can the Swiss pull off this miracle!!??

I love the olympics but i just cant root for my own country when there team is stacked with NHL players who get paid millions of dollars. NHL players do not belong in the olympics should be the college kids and who ever else is great at ice hockey who is not pro. That is why the miracle on ice is such a great story.

IMO the reason they let NHL'ers play is because it took a miracle to beat the Russians(Red Army team). Those guys were army guys like I'm an NHL guy.

Nice win boys. Glad Hiller is in our rear-view mirror.

[Serapth 3]

Is there going to be a Canada/Russia GDT, or do I have to hunt elsewhere?

[skyphoenix 153]

Is there going to be a Canada/Russia GDT, or do I have to hunt elsewhere?

This thread is for all the games today.

[Pepist 3]

That would mean Canada really sucks, because they gave up 3, and the US shut them out. Also, the US beat them in regulation both times, and Canada had to win in a shootout.

But, I wouldn't make that kind of comparison.

Not sure what you're referring to because Canada and the US both gave up goals to Switzerland, and each other, in the round robin. But frankly, Canada hasn't exactly looked that good so far. Tonight's the night! Canada-Russia is gonna be EPIC!