GDT: Sochi Olympics (Faulk: USA, Ruutu: FIN, Sekera: SVK, Semin: RUS)

[What the Faulk]

I find it hilarious how many posts in this thread are people hoping Canada doesn't medal.

And to everyone saying it will be a nuclear meltdown here if we don't medal, maybe you should look back a few Olympics because there were some bad ones in there.

Why? The US and Canada are rivals. I hope my team's rivals lose every game they play.

And sure they may have struggled before, but that was a long time ago. And the internet wasn't nearly as prevalent, let alone HF.

 

[rocky7]

^ oh come on now C-C...you know there would be one heck of an uproar if Canada doesn't medal. hell, there will be if they don't bring home Gold and have to settle for merely Bronze or Silver. end of the world? no, but it would be HUGE! even in Russia there wouldn't be as big a backlash and I don't expect a terribly large one in the States either if they lose.

 

[nobuddy]

"Bronze" or as it is more commonly known, "Canadian gold".

 

[Novacane]

I honestly don't care what Canada does. I wish it could have been another Silver-Gold match-up but alas, that didn't happen.

 

[Blueline Bomber]

For the fans, the medals are secondary to the games. If the team doesn't medal, but beats one of their rivals, it gives the fans something to cling on to.

The players obviously have a different mindset, of course.

 

[tomdundo]

Skipping class tomorrow for the game. You know, priorities. 'Merica and all that.


No, really though. The class isn't super crucial...missing it won't really be of any detriment to me.

 

[Carolinas Identity*]

Belarus beat Sweden once. Maybe Latvia can do something equally hilarious//awesome

 

[daikan]

I just love the Slovenian jerseys. Hockey needs more neon green.

 

[Carolinas Identity*]

I just love the Slovenian jerseys. Hockey needs more neon green.

Thank you. They're sick. Everyone I know hates them, but I have no idea why

 

[Carolinas Identity*]

I find it hilarious how many posts in this thread are people hoping Canada doesn't medal.

And to everyone saying it will be a nuclear meltdown here if we don't medal, maybe you should look back a few Olympics because there were some bad ones in there.

Using this logic, (as a 'Bama fan) I should've cheered for Auburn in the BCS Game.

 

[Sasha Cares]

USA Hockey ‏@usahockey 16m

USA D vs. CZE: Fowler-Shattenkirk; Orpik-Martin; Suter-McDonagh; Carlson. Quick in goal; Miller backup. #DawnsEarlyLight #TeamUSA

There's that... **** that entire organization

 

[Sasha Cares]

the organization meaning the Penguins LOL... not team USA

 

[DougieSmash]

Tuomo on PK? It's been a while (2009) we used him on PK here...

 

[Sasha Cares]

Are the USA men and women really playing at the same time?

 

[Carolinas Identity*]

Are the USA men and women really playing at the same time?

Ladies don't play until tomorrow at noon eastern.

 

[Sasha Cares]

Ladies don't play until tomorrow at noon eastern.

OK, I guess I missed the date... Just saw noon

 

[geehaad]

Why? The US and Canada are rivals. I hope my team's rivals lose every game they play.

And sure they may have struggled before, but that was a long time ago. And the internet wasn't nearly as prevalent, let alone HF.

How old are you? Serious question.

 

[geehaad]

Using this logic, (as a 'Bama fan) I should've cheered for Auburn in the BCS Game.

Using this logic, I shouldn't watch college basketball.

 

[Carolinas Identity*]

Using this logic, I shouldn't watch college basketball.

You must be an NC State fan. After watching the last few seconds of the game the other day, I can fully understand this sentiment

 

[Sens1Canes2]

USA Hockey ‏@usahockey 16m

USA D vs. CZE: Fowler-Shattenkirk; Orpik-Martin; Suter-McDonagh; Carlson. Quick in goal; Miller backup. #DawnsEarlyLight #TeamUSA

There's that... **** that entire organization

Nvm missed the next post

 

[Unsustainable]

So Finland is up 3-1 on Russia.

 

[Sens1Canes2]

Using this logic, (as a 'Bama fan) I should've cheered for Auburn in the BCS Game.

Every fan of the SEC I know cheered for Auburn in that game. I personally do not subscribe to this theory, but in college sports more than any other, I've seen a "cheer for the conference" mentality.

 

[Wolfpuck]

Semin, what time is it?

Tuukka Time

 

[Moosetache]

Ruutu looks like a different person. I think someone stole his jersey. He looks faster...maybe its just the big ice. He has actually been in the play a lot, which I feel like hasn't happened that consistently for us this year.

Lets hope he has regained his confidence over there and can manage to bring that back with him.

 

[Oenatzu]

Semin, what time is it?

Tuukka Time

Rask took a page out of Cam Wards book.