Womens hockey - Canada and Italy

[Crossroads*]

The Italian goaltender would probably be more impressive than Robert Esche in the NHL.

 

[Bring Back Krajicek*]

At least the Italians can take solace in the fact that they are more attractive than the Canadians.

 

[Juni]

Vaillancourt 6-0, it's gonna get uglier quickly

 

[Bixby Snyder]

pfffft, womens hockey.

 

[shawn_kemp*]

women's hockey is a joke. please turn off your tv

 

[joe_shannon_1983*]

Pound them, pound them, pound them Canada!

Don't let up! Keep pounding them until they start to cry and think about quitting!

 

[Puck33]

This is one sad game to watch..

 

[BraveSirRobin]

7-0 now. I really feel for Italy's goalie.

 

[joe_shannon_1983*]

Now the referees are starting to call penalties for Canada. Trying to save Italy. Trying to stop Canada. Trying to stop the Big Red and White Machine!

BS!

 

[Stammer Time*]

Team Italy does look bad, alot of them can't even skate better than highschool level and if I didn't know any better I would say the Italian goalie is a 10 year old boy.

If they can keep Canada under 13 or so or score one goal it would be great for them.

 

[Tricolore#20]

At least the Italians can take solace in the fact that they are more attractive than the Canadians.

Ouch....

I hope Canada lets up a bit offensively after scoring 10. Everybody knows the Italians shouldn't even be in this tournament (being 2 divisions down from the Canadians). It serves no purpose to run up the score, and it would be heart-wrenching for the home team.

Canada should continue to play hard, but work more on the little aspects of their game.

 

[Tricolore#20]

Now the referees are starting to call penalties for Canada. Trying to save Italy. Trying to stop Canada. Trying to stop the Big Red and White Machine!

BS!

Is this sarcasm? Sorry I can't tell.

 

[Stammer Time*]

Is this sarcasm? Sorry I can't tell.

The Italy-Canadian scandal >>> 1972 USA Basketball vs. USSR

 

[Stevedude530]

Jesus, why is Kenny Albert always about 7 seconds behind every play?

 

[joe_shannon_1983*]

I hope Canada lets up a bit offensively after scoring 10.

Screw that! No need to let up. This is a serious hockey tournament. This isn't little-league hockey.

The Italians are big girls, they will deal with losing and losing hard.

Everybody knows the Italians shouldn't even be in this tournament (being 2 divisions down from the Canadians).

Tough on them. They come to play, so they better be prepared to lose, even if it is by a 20-0 score.

It serves no purpose to run up the score

Yes it does serve a purpose. It sends a message to the rest of the other teams.

It tells the rest of the teams that Canada isn't screwing around in this tournament and that they mean business.

and it would be heart-wrenching for the home team.

Nobody said that hockey was a forgiving sport. Nobody said that hockey was a sport where one would be immune from heartbreak.

Break the Italians hearts. Who cares? The goal for Canada is to help Canadians rejoice, not to look after Italians feelings.

 

[Puck33]

Screw that! No need to let up. This is a serious hockey tournament. This isn't little-league hockey.

The Italians are big girls, they will deal with losing and losing hard.



Tough on them. They come to play, so they better be prepared to lose, even if it is by a 20-0 score.



Yes it does serve a purpose. It sends a message to the rest of the other teams.

It tells the rest of the teams that Canada isn't screwing around in this tournament and that they mean business.



Nobody said that hockey was a forgiving sport. Nobody said that hockey was a sport where one would be immune from heartbreak.

Break the Italians hearts. Who cares? The goal for Canada is to help Canadians rejoice, not to look after Italians feelings.

Having some class is what it's about but you obviously fail in that department.

 

[Steve L*]

Now the referees are starting to call penalties for Canada. Trying to save Italy. Trying to stop Canada. Trying to stop the Big Red and White Machine!

Yeah but theyre playing in black so dont you mean the black machine?

 

[Steve L*]

Having some class is what it's about but you obviosly fail in that department.

While he doesnt exactly say it the right way, Canada shouldnt let up because they should do the best they can and players will be playing for icetime in future games.

I do feel sorry for the Italians, especially the 15 and 16 year olds.

 

[Bixby Snyder]

Screw that! No need to let up. This is a serious hockey tournament. This isn't little-league hockey.

Riiiiiiight.

 

[gobolt7]

Screw that! No need to let up. This is a serious hockey tournament. This isn't little-league hockey.

The Italians are big girls, they will deal with losing and losing hard.



Tough on them. They come to play, so they better be prepared to lose, even if it is by a 20-0 score.



Yes it does serve a purpose. It sends a message to the rest of the other teams.

It tells the rest of the teams that Canada isn't screwing around in this tournament and that they mean business.



Nobody said that hockey was a forgiving sport. Nobody said that hockey was a sport where one would be immune from heartbreak.

Break the Italians hearts. Who cares? The goal for Canada is to help Canadians rejoice, not to look after Italians feelings.

The Olympics are about more than just winning and losing. Yes, a big win is impressive, but being a good winner and showing good sportsmanship are what the Olympics are all about.

 

[Namso]

Italy playing Canada women would be like the Canadian cricket team playing England or Australia.

The result would never be in doubt but its just a matter of whether Canada would get into double figures for either game.

Italy playing Canada in hockey is like Canada playing Italy in soccer.

 

[Tricolore#20]

Again, I'm not sure whether you are trying to be sarcastic, or whether you actually care that much about women's hockey. Let's face it, everybody knows it will be Canada vs. USA in two weeks for the gold medal.

Screw that! No need to let up. This is a serious hockey tournament. This isn't little-league hockey.

The Italians are big girls, they will deal with losing and losing hard.

Actually, some of their girls are 15 years old!

There is something called sportsmanship, and that is one of the principles of the Olympic Games.

Yes it does serve a purpose. It sends a message to the rest of the other teams.

It tells the rest of the teams that Canada isn't screwing around in this tournament and that they mean business.

Killing a team like Italy IMO doesn't send a message to anyone. Like I've said, Canada and the USA know they are going to be in the final, so they know what each other bring. How many times have they faced each other this year? Beating Italy 25-0 will not send any message to the Americans.

 

[Puck33]

While he doesnt exactly say it the right way, Canada shouldnt let up because they should do the best they can and players will be playing for icetime in future games.

I do feel sorry for the Italians, especially the 15 and 16 year olds.

Some of them are not strong enough to clear the puck all the way down the ice.

 

[Vic Rattlehead*]

Riiiiiiight.

Why are you laughing? You don't think this is a serious hockey tournament?

 

[Synergy27]

At least the Italians can take solace in the fact that they are more attractive than the Canadians.

I was going to ask if this is in fact the case. Who is the hottest woman on ice? My guess is it's either an Italian or a Swedish chick. Checking the rosters, there is a player on the Swedish team who's last name is Asserholt... that's awesome.