Official 2014 Olympic Hockey Thread (Admin warning #316)

[DickieDunn 2,571]

Looks like the US lost their motivation.

[Guest RyaN_84]

2-0!!
wow USA...deflated in a span of 11 seconds!!!
damn...

[Dabura 12,207]

US is reminding me of the Wings, in a bad way.

[Hockeymom1960 5,107]

US is reminding me of the Wings, in a bad way.

I don't think they even care. They wanted gold and don't care about this game. I understand but I wish they would.

[Hairy Lime 234]

Time to put in Howard.

[Dabura 12,207]

Someone should check on kipwinger, just to make sure he's ok. I've got friends and family who don't even care about the Olympics all that much, but they're none too pleased with us suddenly being on the outside looking in, medals-wise.

[frankgrimes 1,836]

Pihlström would look nice in a winged wheel

I think the Fins are looking like they want it more.

[Dabura 12,207]

Our lack of really clutch, top-end fin(n)ishing ability is on full display.

Kane gets another penalty shot!

[Hockeymom1960 5,107]

C'mon Kaner!

[DatsyukianDekes 2,428]

Selanna whining about something. That was a clear penalty shot.

[Dabura 12,207]

Hit the post. Oh God, it's the Red Wings.

[Guest RyaN_84]

another penalty shot for team USA.
and Kane misses again!!
oh my! LOL

[Dabura 12,207]

This is all Quincey's fault.

[DatsyukianDekes 2,428]

This is all Quincey's fault.

Sammy needs to share some blame as well.

[Dabura 12,207]

Somewhere Bobby Ryan may be smiling.

[Guest RyaN_84]

this could be the dagger for USA...

[FlashyG 1,799]

I'd like to see the US come back in this game.

They deserve better than going home empty handed.

it may only be for bronze but a comeback mirroring the one they gave up in the Women's gold medal game would be a fitting end for the American Men's team

[Dabura 12,207]

Kane is really good at wheeling around the tops of the circles and setting up the far point man. But he needs to do what he was brought here to do: score.

I'm probably getting overly negative now, but I'm still not totally sold on Parise as captain.

[frankgrimes 1,836]

Somewhere not so far away JJ, Mr. non instense speller and Yandle are smiling at their gondos

[Dabura 12,207]

I have to say, sort of in concession to a point someone made a bit earlier: this Finns team - in case you'd forgotten - is missing its top four centermen. They are just an impressive, impressive team, these Finns.

Somewhere not so far away JJ, Mr. non instense speller and Yandle are smiling at their gondos

I'd totally forgotten about Yandle. He and Ryan definitely should've been picked. I love Wheeler, but he's barely seeing the ice. And it's not like our blue line is super stacked.

Ed was just making a point about where the Americans played their college hockey and such - and Pierre stayed absolutely silent. What is this madness?!

[DatsyukianDekes 2,428]

A Message from Tatar.

One for my dad. I am so glad I could be a part of Slovak Olympic team. It was a great experience and I have many great memories from Sochi. We didn’t have our best tournament and we are all disappointed as we expected more. Once you are on the top and once you are on the bottom. It is a sport. I am in Detroit already and I am enjoying my couple days off and getting ready to finish the season well. The upcoming schedule looks scary and it is going to be difficult as we have many games in a short period of time and our key players are injured. It is going to be hard without Henrik (40) but I believe I can do it. It would not be good if the Red Wings didn’t get in the playoffs. Keep your fingers crossed, I believe we can do it. Thank you for standing next to us and cheering for us even though it wasn’t ideal at the Olympics.

Edited February 22, 2014 by darkmanx

[miksteri 55]

3-0 on PP for Finns

[Yeti 244]

the US just doesnt want it enough... urgh

[Guest RyaN_84]

SCORES!!!
3-0 Finland!
And that will be the dagger!!

[miksteri 55]

Another PP for the Finns...