rrasco 1,312 Report post Posted February 20, 2014 (edited) Re-read my original post, I clearly stated that I'm at work and not watching the game. Which is why I asked if the guys were there to cheer on the women's teams. I legitimately wanted to know because I can't see it. I think he was talking to me, but the online feed takes commercial breaks every chance they get. Replays AND, wait for it....icings. Yes, they show commercials immediately when an icing is called. Edited February 20, 2014 by rrasco Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stillwater 186 Report post Posted February 20, 2014 I think he was talking to me Indeed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DatsyukianDekes 2,428 Report post Posted February 20, 2014 HockeyNightInCanada @hockeynight 2m Overheard in the office: "There's no chance anyone in Canada is actually working right now." #CANvsUSA Put it this way. Yesterday - stopped for 2.5 hours to watch Men's Canada vs Latvia, ordered Pizza at work, and projected onto projector Today - Working with no 2.5 hour break. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rrasco 1,312 Report post Posted February 20, 2014 Where did I say they didn't compete ? He's not implying that, but there really is no competition in Women's Hockey, it comes down to USA and Canada every time. Women's Hockey just doesn't matter as much as the Men's for most Canadians, that's the reality. We will cheer them on, but people don't drop everything like they do for the Men. Not sure if USA feels the same however. I realize you were talking about competition as in other teams, but still, this is competitive as all get out. Even if it's just USA/CAN, that's all that matters, right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingsfan4795 552 Report post Posted February 20, 2014 Is the game back on yet? Looking for some kind of update while in class Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rrasco 1,312 Report post Posted February 20, 2014 Yes, about a minute into it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DatsyukianDekes 2,428 Report post Posted February 20, 2014 (edited) I realize you were talking about competition as in other teams, but still, this is competitive as all get out. Even if it's just USA/CAN, that's all that matters, right? I guess, but if you had other teams that competed all the way it would help drive Women hockey in the Olympics is what i'm saying. It's hard to stay tuned with it when USA and Canada dominates these other teams. I didn't watch one game, I already knew the final would be USA vs Canada. Edited February 20, 2014 by darkmanx Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evilmrt 636 Report post Posted February 20, 2014 Is the game back on yet? Looking for some kind of update while in class Tied 17:13 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,457 Report post Posted February 20, 2014 He's an idiot. I certainly wouldn't have posted something as idiotic and insulting to a Country as you did. Bars are full in this Country watching this game. It's extremely important to Canadians. You've only now finally gotten around to condemning his original sexist post. Something most of us did two pages ago. Kinda hard to take you seriously when you say "it's extremely important" when you've spent all this time condemning me for pointing out his sexism while staying mum on the post that started all of this (until just now). Put it this way. Yesterday - stopped for 2.5 hours to watch Men's Canada vs Latvia, ordered Pizza at work, and projected onto projector Today - Working with no 2.5 hour break. Yep...Exhibit A. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DatsyukianDekes 2,428 Report post Posted February 20, 2014 You've only now finally gotten around to condemning his original sexist post. Something most of us did two pages ago. Kinda hard to take you seriously when you say "it's extremely important" when you've spent all this time condemning me for pointing out his sexism while staying mum on the post that started all of this (until just now). Yep...Exhibit A. Hey, It is what it is. You don't have to agree with it but that's the reality. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nev 1,085 Report post Posted February 20, 2014 I don't have a horse in this race and I'm still nervous Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Son of a Wing 1,644 Report post Posted February 20, 2014 I realize you were talking about competition as in other teams, but still, this is competitive as all get out. Even if it's just USA/CAN, that's all that matters, right? Well no. There's even been discussions during this Olympics that women's hockey is at risk of even being in the Olympics because there's only two competitive countries. It's embarrassing for the Olympics to have such ridiculous lop-sided scores in any event. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,457 Report post Posted February 20, 2014 Hey, It is what it is. You don't have to agree with it but that's the reality. I think the point of confusion here is the original use of the word "matter". The original post said that women's hockey doesn't matter...which is sexist. If he (or you) had said women's hockey is less popular I don't think anyone would object, it would be a factual statement. But to say it doesn't matter is offensive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingsfan4795 552 Report post Posted February 20, 2014 US powerplay? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marcaractac 3,960 Report post Posted February 20, 2014 What an awful call there Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DatsyukianDekes 2,428 Report post Posted February 20, 2014 (edited) I think the point of confusion here is the original use of the word "matter". The original post said that women's hockey doesn't matter...which is sexist. If he (or you) had said women's hockey is less popular I don't think anyone would object, it would be a factual statement. But to say it doesn't matter is offensive. Probably a better word could have been used, but I understand what he meant. As Son Of a Wing stated, it's hard for it to matter (not used in a sexist way) on a big stage when two teams are always battling for Gold and Silver. Would love for other Women teams to start producing, it would make the tournament even better. Edited February 20, 2014 by darkmanx Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedWang 422 Report post Posted February 20, 2014 Lol womens hockey. They fall down so much. The refereeing is almost as bad as the skating. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stillwater 186 Report post Posted February 20, 2014 I think the point of confusion here is the original use of the word "matter". The original post said that women's hockey doesn't matter...which is sexist. If he (or you) had said women's hockey is less popular I don't think anyone would object, it would be a factual statement. But to say it doesn't matter is offensive. Honestly, are you insane? PP for Canada. I feel bad for the US girls. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedWang 422 Report post Posted February 20, 2014 Haha they win Gold on a phantom cross checking call. Gotta love it. Grats to the north. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,457 Report post Posted February 20, 2014 Honestly, are you insane? PP for Canada. Only if it's insane to believe that female sports have as much intrinsic value as male sports do, regardless of their popularity. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings10 300 Report post Posted February 20, 2014 CANADA...CANADA..CANADA! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingsfan4795 552 Report post Posted February 20, 2014 Game over? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Son of a Wing 1,644 Report post Posted February 20, 2014 1 Hockey GOLD down... 1 to go... PS. That's karma for the cocky comments in the final minute of regulation. It aint over till its over. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest DeGraa55 Report post Posted February 20, 2014 Thanks ref and your s*** make up call Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stillwater 186 Report post Posted February 20, 2014 Heart-wrenching loss for the US girls. Geez. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites