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Old 12-25-2004, 02:43 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Ah, hockey to quench the hockey thirst. Canada is the favorite to win, just look at the roster. Best team on paper hands down, now it's gotta be up to the players to win it all.

What are your thoughts, opinions, predictions?
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Old 12-25-2004, 03:28 PM   #2 (permalink)
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I hope Canada wins. It's been seven years since we've won the tournament and we're due. The Canadian roster is jam-packed: Crosby, Bergeron, Getzlaf, Ladd, Phaneuf ... it's their strongest team in years. Good to see lots of WHL players on there as well. But with the NHL lockout, these guys have a lot of pressure on them as the whole country is watching them even closer then before.

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Old 12-25-2004, 05:29 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Game is over and Canada won 7-2 over a Mediocre slovak team. The Bergeron - Crosby - Perry line had a combined 8 points. Good way to start off the tournament if you ask me.
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Old 12-25-2004, 08:17 PM   #4 (permalink)
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wasnt it 7-3?
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Old 12-26-2004, 06:59 AM   #5 (permalink)
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wasnt it 7-3?

yes, crosby was just amazing to watch, that kid is gonna be special.
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Old 12-26-2004, 06:32 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Damn, why won't they show Hockey on TV out here in California???
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Old 12-27-2004, 01:11 AM   #7 (permalink)
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the USA games are on ESPN, next game is today (monday) at 9 eastern. ESPN 2 that is
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Old 12-27-2004, 11:40 AM   #8 (permalink)
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Canada plays Sweden today do they not?

I'm excited for that game.
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Old 12-27-2004, 01:42 PM   #9 (permalink)
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Sweden is usually a strong opponent and they beat Germany 6-0 yesterday. Granted, it was Germany, but it should still be good.
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Old 12-27-2004, 03:35 PM   #10 (permalink)
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7-1 as i type this, damn..... :-)
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Old 12-27-2004, 04:07 PM   #11 (permalink)
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8-1 final. Canada outshot them something like 45-17. Sweden's not a powerhouse but they're no slouch either and it's amazing to watch Canada literally skate circles around them. There's just so much talent on that team. Better be careful not to jinx them ...

*knocks on wood*
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Old 12-27-2004, 04:35 PM   #12 (permalink)
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what a beating.... Bring on the real teams
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Old 12-27-2004, 07:33 PM   #13 (permalink)
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the USA games are on ESPN, next game is today (monday) at 9 eastern. ESPN 2 that is
Whoo hoo, found it. 2-0 US right now! Thanks man, now I can get my hockey fix somewhere other than the local rink!
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Old 12-27-2004, 07:40 PM   #14 (permalink)
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Canada vs Russia will be an absolute blast to watch. Can't wait to see Phaneuf smash Ovechkin.
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Old 12-27-2004, 08:03 PM   #15 (permalink)
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USA is starting to blow out the swiss, they let the swiss score two quick goals and then have scored three un answered goals... swiss goalie needs to be changed me thinks. So does the USA goalie now.. its 3-5 usa.. 4 -5, think i jinxxed them but montoya has let in two goals he should of easily stopped.

4-6 usa now.. too many goals in the third

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Old 12-27-2004, 09:10 PM   #16 (permalink)
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8-9 goals scored in the third....And people say there is not enough scoring in hockey, HA!
SOme good talent out there, too bad it wasn't in the nets too. Most of those shots were stoppable. Except that powerplay goal short side upstairs. Man what a shot.
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Old 12-28-2004, 10:15 AM   #17 (permalink)
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Montoya is one of the best goalies in the tournament IMO. Plus the rules are different than NHL so it opens up the game to much more scoring than in the NHL.
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Old 12-28-2004, 04:22 PM   #18 (permalink)
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Montoya is one of the best goalies in the tournament IMO. Plus the rules are different than NHL so it opens up the game to much more scoring than in the NHL.

Yeah, the first goals he let in i don't think he could of done anything to stop. But the next two, were two he should of stopped, one he just looked like he wasn't awake, and the second one again looked like he was slow getting his 5 hole shut..

also is there a rule that makes 17 yearolds wear full face shields? i noticed all the 17 yearolds were wearing them.

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Old 12-28-2004, 04:30 PM   #19 (permalink)
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Under international hockey rules, all players under 18 have to wear a full face mask.
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Old 12-28-2004, 04:46 PM   #20 (permalink)
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Yes, did you see how the Swedish goalies stick came and hit Crosby right in the neck/chin area? If he wasn't wearing that shield... Besides Crosby is the next great one so he has to protect himself as best he can.
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Old 12-28-2004, 10:19 PM   #21 (permalink)
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Through three games, Canada: 24 goals for, 4 Goals against

when will we see some real competition? Hopefully soon... watching blowout hockey isn't much fun
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Old 12-29-2004, 01:02 AM   #22 (permalink)
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Through three games, Canada: 24 goals for, 4 Goals against

when will we see some real competition? Hopefully soon... watching blowout hockey isn't much fun
i was hopeing canada and the USA would get to play before the finals but i guess i will have to wait.
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Old 12-29-2004, 10:10 AM   #23 (permalink)
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Finlad is suposedly going to be Canada's best competition so far. But I bet Canada will just steamroll them anyway. Go Crosby!
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Old 12-29-2004, 10:16 AM   #24 (permalink)
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i was hopeing canada and the USA would get to play before the finals but i guess i will have to wait.
Don't count your chickens before they hatch... Czechs and Ruskies might have something to say about you just walking into the finals.

Same with finland on our side
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Old 12-29-2004, 02:28 PM   #25 (permalink)
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Don't count your chickens before they hatch... Czechs and Ruskies might have something to say about you just walking into the finals.

Same with finland on our side

Czechs have nothing special, only russia could stop it, but they will have to fight their way to the semis as the USA will get the by there as well as canada. Not that we haven't beaten russia already though.
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Old 12-29-2004, 03:13 PM   #26 (permalink)
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It all boils down to who has the better team on the day the game is played. It doesn't matter who has beat who how many times in the past. The team with the desire and the heart to win on the day the game is played is all that matters.

We all remember Belarus beating Sweden at the 2002 Olympics right? This shot of Salo having the puck bounce off his head.
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/oly...en_belarus_ap/
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Old 12-29-2004, 03:47 PM   #27 (permalink)
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That reminds me of the Swedish goalie who got a slapshot off the helmet the other night. They've amended the rule so when a goalie gets hit in the mask the play is automatically stopped.

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Old 12-29-2004, 05:38 PM   #28 (permalink)
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usa vs belarus is on in an hour btw, espn 2 9:30, wednesday.
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Old 12-29-2004, 09:02 PM   #29 (permalink)
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guess i did speak too soon, usa loses to belarus 5-3
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Old 12-30-2004, 09:57 AM   #30 (permalink)
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as a canucks fan i had very mixed feelings.

on one hand, it is the USA losing... on the other hand that's the Canucks draft choice in net there....
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Old 12-30-2004, 10:01 AM   #31 (permalink)
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as a canucks fan i had very mixed feelings.

on one hand, it is the USA losing... on the other hand that's the Canucks draft choice in net there....
Oh, like it matters. If things keep going the way they are, we'll never see the NHL until these draftees are into their 30's.
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Old 12-30-2004, 11:52 AM   #32 (permalink)
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Oh, like it matters. If things keep going the way they are, we'll never see the NHL until these draftees are into their 30's.
no need to remind me of that small detail
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Old 12-30-2004, 12:23 PM   #33 (permalink)
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Well, I am lucky enough that the WJC came to my school's rink and I am watching every game in person!

The USA looks absolutely horrible. They played well against the Russians, but have not been good since. That Belarus game was terrible. Neither goalie has played well and the defense is way to small.

Canada should runaway with this tournament, but the Russians may give them a run for their money.

I am really impressed with the Swiss team. They are one of those teams that I thought would suck every game like Germany, but they play well as a team and never give up. I really like watching them play.
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Old 12-30-2004, 03:38 PM   #34 (permalink)
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the USA game isn't on tv tonight here, college basketball is way bigger i guess.
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Old 12-30-2004, 03:46 PM   #35 (permalink)
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ugh 8-0 Canada in the 3rd! This HAS to be the most dominating performance in a round robin at the international level ever.

Bring on the Semis!
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Old 12-30-2004, 03:56 PM   #36 (permalink)
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The canadians are playing well, lets hope they can keep it up.


Anybody out there watching the Spengler Cup? Some decent hockey being played there. Seemed strange seeing Nash, Thornton, and St. Louis playing for Davos against the Canadians but I guess they did stick with their club teams
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Old 12-30-2004, 05:17 PM   #37 (permalink)
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anyone know where there is an online broadcast (radio or video) of the USA game tonight?
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Old 12-30-2004, 05:37 PM   #38 (permalink)
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No idea, I've been looking for the same thing, only for Canadian games.
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Old 12-30-2004, 07:03 PM   #39 (permalink)
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Where can one see the Spengler Cup? Television or internet wise that is.
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Old 12-30-2004, 07:29 PM   #40 (permalink)
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Sportsnet has been brodcasting the Canadian Spengler Cup games, not too sure internet wise, but I'm still checking
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