USA vs. Finland, 11:30 AM EST, Wednesday (USA Network)

[caveman]

Quarterfinals, loser goes home, winner moves on to the semifinals. Team USA has not had a stellar record so far in the Olympics, advancing to the quarterfinals despite 3 losses and a tie. Finland comes into the match with oodles of Finnish momentum, undefeated in group play.

[caveman]

Quarterfinals, loser goes home, winner moves on to the semifinals. Team USA has not had a stellar record so far in the Olympics, advancing to the quarterfinals despite 3 losses and a tie. Finland comes into the match with oodles of Finnish momentum, undefeated in group play.

[caveman]

Quarterfinals, loser goes home, winner moves on to the semifinals. Team USA has not had a stellar record so far in the Olympics, advancing to the quarterfinals despite 3 losses and a tie. Finland comes into the match with oodles of Finnish momentum, undefeated in group play.

[caveman]

Quarterfinals, loser goes home, winner moves on to the semifinals. Team USA has not had a stellar record so far in the Olympics, advancing to the quarterfinals despite 3 losses and a tie. Finland comes into the match with oodles of Finnish momentum, undefeated in group play.

[caveman]

Quarterfinals, loser goes home, winner moves on to the semifinals. Team USA has not had a stellar record so far in the Olympics, advancing to the quarterfinals despite 3 losses and a tie. Finland comes into the match with oodles of Finnish momentum, undefeated in group play.

[caveman]

Quarterfinals, loser goes home, winner moves on to the semifinals. Team USA has not had a stellar record so far in the Olympics, advancing to the quarterfinals despite 3 losses and a tie. Finland comes into the match with oodles of Finnish momentum, undefeated in group play.

[caveman]

Quarterfinals, loser goes home, winner moves on to the semifinals. Team USA has not had a stellar record so far in the Olympics, advancing to the quarterfinals despite 3 losses and a tie. Finland comes into the match with oodles of Finnish momentum, undefeated in group play.

[Night Train]

I'm watching this game at lunch, period!

[Night Train]

I'm watching this game at lunch, period!

[Night Train]

I'm watching this game at lunch, period!

[Night Train]

I'm watching this game at lunch, period!

[Night Train]

I'm watching this game at lunch, period!

[Night Train]

I'm watching this game at lunch, period!

[Night Train]

I'm watching this game at lunch, period!

[Guyute]

Aaaaarrrrggh!!!

Forgot to check the guide last night/this morning. dvr isn't set. %&@#$!

[Guyute]

Aaaaarrrrggh!!!

Forgot to check the guide last night/this morning. dvr isn't set. %&@#$!

[Guyute]

Aaaaarrrrggh!!!

Forgot to check the guide last night/this morning. dvr isn't set. %&@#$!

[Guyute]

Aaaaarrrrggh!!!

Forgot to check the guide last night/this morning. dvr isn't set. %&@#$!

[Guyute]

Aaaaarrrrggh!!!

Forgot to check the guide last night/this morning. dvr isn't set. %&@#$!

[Guyute]

Aaaaarrrrggh!!!

Forgot to check the guide last night/this morning. dvr isn't set. %&@#$!

[Guyute]

Aaaaarrrrggh!!!

Forgot to check the guide last night/this morning. dvr isn't set. %&@#$!

[nccanes]

I didn't set mine either (first time forgetting). But honestly, I probably wouldn't have time to watch it this evening.

I'm going to try and catch some of it at lunch as well.

[nccanes]

I didn't set mine either (first time forgetting). But honestly, I probably wouldn't have time to watch it this evening.

I'm going to try and catch some of it at lunch as well.

[nccanes]

I didn't set mine either (first time forgetting). But honestly, I probably wouldn't have time to watch it this evening.

I'm going to try and catch some of it at lunch as well.

[nccanes]

I didn't set mine either (first time forgetting). But honestly, I probably wouldn't have time to watch it this evening.

I'm going to try and catch some of it at lunch as well.

[nccanes]

I didn't set mine either (first time forgetting). But honestly, I probably wouldn't have time to watch it this evening.

I'm going to try and catch some of it at lunch as well.

[nccanes]

I didn't set mine either (first time forgetting). But honestly, I probably wouldn't have time to watch it this evening.

I'm going to try and catch some of it at lunch as well.

[nccanes]

I didn't set mine either (first time forgetting). But honestly, I probably wouldn't have time to watch it this evening.

I'm going to try and catch some of it at lunch as well.

[Guyute]

no kidding.. so far behind on watching stuff...
and this week is when a lot more medal rounds for stuff start. ugh.

[Guyute]

no kidding.. so far behind on watching stuff...
and this week is when a lot more medal rounds for stuff start. ugh.

[Guyute]

no kidding.. so far behind on watching stuff...
and this week is when a lot more medal rounds for stuff start. ugh.

[Guyute]

no kidding.. so far behind on watching stuff...
and this week is when a lot more medal rounds for stuff start. ugh.

[Guyute]

no kidding.. so far behind on watching stuff...
and this week is when a lot more medal rounds for stuff start. ugh.

[Guyute]

no kidding.. so far behind on watching stuff...
and this week is when a lot more medal rounds for stuff start. ugh.

[Guyute]

no kidding.. so far behind on watching stuff...
and this week is when a lot more medal rounds for stuff start. ugh.

[Canesluver]

I actually DO have my DVR set! I can't believe I beat Guy to the punch! :lol:

(I realized last night, though, that I was running out of room on my DVR, so I decided to dump all of this years' Lost episodes, and Rome, too)

[Canesluver]

I actually DO have my DVR set! I can't believe I beat Guy to the punch! :lol:

(I realized last night, though, that I was running out of room on my DVR, so I decided to dump all of this years' Lost episodes, and Rome, too)

[Canesluver]

I actually DO have my DVR set! I can't believe I beat Guy to the punch! :lol:

(I realized last night, though, that I was running out of room on my DVR, so I decided to dump all of this years' Lost episodes, and Rome, too)

[Canesluver]

I actually DO have my DVR set! I can't believe I beat Guy to the punch! :lol:

(I realized last night, though, that I was running out of room on my DVR, so I decided to dump all of this years' Lost episodes, and Rome, too)

[Canesluver]

I actually DO have my DVR set! I can't believe I beat Guy to the punch! :lol:

(I realized last night, though, that I was running out of room on my DVR, so I decided to dump all of this years' Lost episodes, and Rome, too)

[Canesluver]

I actually DO have my DVR set! I can't believe I beat Guy to the punch! :lol:

(I realized last night, though, that I was running out of room on my DVR, so I decided to dump all of this years' Lost episodes, and Rome, too)

[Canesluver]

I actually DO have my DVR set! I can't believe I beat Guy to the punch! :lol:

(I realized last night, though, that I was running out of room on my DVR, so I decided to dump all of this years' Lost episodes, and Rome, too)

[Canesluver]

2-zip Finland so far. :cry:

Oh well.... at least our boys should come home in one piece.


Okay... no sooner had I typed that than Schneider scores: 2-1
With an assist from Weighter!! :D

At least it's not a shut-out!! :lol:

[Canesluver]

2-zip Finland so far. :cry:

Oh well.... at least our boys should come home in one piece.


Okay... no sooner had I typed that than Schneider scores: 2-1
With an assist from Weighter!! :D

At least it's not a shut-out!! :lol:

[Canesluver]

2-zip Finland so far. :cry:

Oh well.... at least our boys should come home in one piece.


Okay... no sooner had I typed that than Schneider scores: 2-1
With an assist from Weighter!! :D

At least it's not a shut-out!! :lol:

[Canesluver]

2-zip Finland so far. :cry:

Oh well.... at least our boys should come home in one piece.


Okay... no sooner had I typed that than Schneider scores: 2-1
With an assist from Weighter!! :D

At least it's not a shut-out!! :lol:

[Canesluver]

2-zip Finland so far. :cry:

Oh well.... at least our boys should come home in one piece.


Okay... no sooner had I typed that than Schneider scores: 2-1
With an assist from Weighter!! :D

At least it's not a shut-out!! :lol:

[Canesluver]

2-zip Finland so far. :cry:

Oh well.... at least our boys should come home in one piece.


Okay... no sooner had I typed that than Schneider scores: 2-1
With an assist from Weighter!! :D

At least it's not a shut-out!! :lol:

[Canesluver]

2-zip Finland so far. :cry:

Oh well.... at least our boys should come home in one piece.


Okay... no sooner had I typed that than Schneider scores: 2-1
With an assist from Weighter!! :D

At least it's not a shut-out!! :lol:

[corylav]

Puck bounced off Knuble in front, so it's his goal. 2-1 at the intermission. U.S. had really picked up the physical play, and it's benefited them.

[corylav]

Puck bounced off Knuble in front, so it's his goal. 2-1 at the intermission. U.S. had really picked up the physical play, and it's benefited them.

[corylav]

Puck bounced off Knuble in front, so it's his goal. 2-1 at the intermission. U.S. had really picked up the physical play, and it's benefited them.

[corylav]

Puck bounced off Knuble in front, so it's his goal. 2-1 at the intermission. U.S. had really picked up the physical play, and it's benefited them.

[corylav]

Puck bounced off Knuble in front, so it's his goal. 2-1 at the intermission. U.S. had really picked up the physical play, and it's benefited them.

[corylav]

Puck bounced off Knuble in front, so it's his goal. 2-1 at the intermission. U.S. had really picked up the physical play, and it's benefited them.

[corylav]

Puck bounced off Knuble in front, so it's his goal. 2-1 at the intermission. U.S. had really picked up the physical play, and it's benefited them.

[Canesluver]

Are you actually watching, Cory? I'm just reading the scoreboards.

Who did Koivu high-stick? Did it cause an injury?

[Canesluver]

Are you actually watching, Cory? I'm just reading the scoreboards.

Who did Koivu high-stick? Did it cause an injury?

[Canesluver]

Are you actually watching, Cory? I'm just reading the scoreboards.

Who did Koivu high-stick? Did it cause an injury?

[Canesluver]

Are you actually watching, Cory? I'm just reading the scoreboards.

Who did Koivu high-stick? Did it cause an injury?

[Canesluver]

Are you actually watching, Cory? I'm just reading the scoreboards.

Who did Koivu high-stick? Did it cause an injury?

[Canesluver]

Are you actually watching, Cory? I'm just reading the scoreboards.

Who did Koivu high-stick? Did it cause an injury?

[Canesluver]

Are you actually watching, Cory? I'm just reading the scoreboards.

Who did Koivu high-stick? Did it cause an injury?

[Alicia]

I'm just holding my breath...http://smilies.sofrayt.com/%5E/z/hold.gif

[Alicia]

I'm just holding my breath...http://smilies.sofrayt.com/%5E/z/hold.gif

[Alicia]

I'm just holding my breath...http://smilies.sofrayt.com/%5E/z/hold.gif

[Alicia]

I'm just holding my breath...http://smilies.sofrayt.com/%5E/z/hold.gif

[Alicia]

I'm just holding my breath...http://smilies.sofrayt.com/%5E/z/hold.gif

[Alicia]

I'm just holding my breath...http://smilies.sofrayt.com/%5E/z/hold.gif

[Alicia]

I'm just holding my breath...http://smilies.sofrayt.com/%5E/z/hold.gif

[wheels76]

tkachuk i think. i was watching during lunch without sound. it looked as if tkachuk caught a high stick along the boards as the period ended but was not hurt.
the shorthanded goal the US gave up was pitiful. i believe there has been 5 shorthanded goals in the tourney and we have given up two.

[wheels76]

tkachuk i think. i was watching during lunch without sound. it looked as if tkachuk caught a high stick along the boards as the period ended but was not hurt.
the shorthanded goal the US gave up was pitiful. i believe there has been 5 shorthanded goals in the tourney and we have given up two.

[wheels76]

tkachuk i think. i was watching during lunch without sound. it looked as if tkachuk caught a high stick along the boards as the period ended but was not hurt.
the shorthanded goal the US gave up was pitiful. i believe there has been 5 shorthanded goals in the tourney and we have given up two.

[wheels76]

tkachuk i think. i was watching during lunch without sound. it looked as if tkachuk caught a high stick along the boards as the period ended but was not hurt.
the shorthanded goal the US gave up was pitiful. i believe there has been 5 shorthanded goals in the tourney and we have given up two.

[wheels76]

tkachuk i think. i was watching during lunch without sound. it looked as if tkachuk caught a high stick along the boards as the period ended but was not hurt.
the shorthanded goal the US gave up was pitiful. i believe there has been 5 shorthanded goals in the tourney and we have given up two.

[wheels76]

tkachuk i think. i was watching during lunch without sound. it looked as if tkachuk caught a high stick along the boards as the period ended but was not hurt.
the shorthanded goal the US gave up was pitiful. i believe there has been 5 shorthanded goals in the tourney and we have given up two.

[wheels76]

tkachuk i think. i was watching during lunch without sound. it looked as if tkachuk caught a high stick along the boards as the period ended but was not hurt.
the shorthanded goal the US gave up was pitiful. i believe there has been 5 shorthanded goals in the tourney and we have given up two.

[caniac_26]

2-2! Schneider!

[caniac_26]

2-2! Schneider!

[caniac_26]

2-2! Schneider!

[caniac_26]

2-2! Schneider!

[caniac_26]

2-2! Schneider!

[caniac_26]

2-2! Schneider!

[caniac_26]

2-2! Schneider!

[Alicia]

Hopefully the Finns are becoming rattled? Or is it us? :crazy:

[Alicia]

Hopefully the Finns are becoming rattled? Or is it us? :crazy:

[Alicia]

Hopefully the Finns are becoming rattled? Or is it us? :crazy:

[Alicia]

Hopefully the Finns are becoming rattled? Or is it us? :crazy:

[Alicia]

Hopefully the Finns are becoming rattled? Or is it us? :crazy:

[Alicia]

Hopefully the Finns are becoming rattled? Or is it us? :crazy:

[Alicia]

Hopefully the Finns are becoming rattled? Or is it us? :crazy:

[Mona]

I'm just holding my breath...http://smilies.sofrayt.com/%5E/z/hold.gif

Breathe girl. ;)

[Mona]

I'm just holding my breath...http://smilies.sofrayt.com/%5E/z/hold.gif

Breathe girl. ;)

[Mona]

I'm just holding my breath...http://smilies.sofrayt.com/%5E/z/hold.gif

Breathe girl. ;)

[Mona]

I'm just holding my breath...http://smilies.sofrayt.com/%5E/z/hold.gif

Breathe girl. ;)

[Mona]

I'm just holding my breath...http://smilies.sofrayt.com/%5E/z/hold.gif

Breathe girl. ;)

[Mona]

I'm just holding my breath...http://smilies.sofrayt.com/%5E/z/hold.gif

Breathe girl. ;)

[Mona]

I'm just holding my breath...http://smilies.sofrayt.com/%5E/z/hold.gif

Breathe girl. ;)

[Canesluver]

Too bad for Tkachuk -- but wooo hooo -- at least we got the PPG for it!

:nanner:

Just from reading the scoreboard, it does look like the Finns are spending a lot more time in the penalty box than we are.

Ok.... why was I so down before?..... maybe if I pretend they're the 'Canes, it'd be easier? Down 2 goals??? why-- that's nuthin'!!!! :lol:

[Canesluver]

Too bad for Tkachuk -- but wooo hooo -- at least we got the PPG for it!

:nanner:

Just from reading the scoreboard, it does look like the Finns are spending a lot more time in the penalty box than we are.

Ok.... why was I so down before?..... maybe if I pretend they're the 'Canes, it'd be easier? Down 2 goals??? why-- that's nuthin'!!!! :lol:

[Canesluver]

Too bad for Tkachuk -- but wooo hooo -- at least we got the PPG for it!

:nanner:

Just from reading the scoreboard, it does look like the Finns are spending a lot more time in the penalty box than we are.

Ok.... why was I so down before?..... maybe if I pretend they're the 'Canes, it'd be easier? Down 2 goals??? why-- that's nuthin'!!!! :lol:

[Canesluver]

Too bad for Tkachuk -- but wooo hooo -- at least we got the PPG for it!

:nanner:

Just from reading the scoreboard, it does look like the Finns are spending a lot more time in the penalty box than we are.

Ok.... why was I so down before?..... maybe if I pretend they're the 'Canes, it'd be easier? Down 2 goals??? why-- that's nuthin'!!!! :lol:

[Canesluver]

Too bad for Tkachuk -- but wooo hooo -- at least we got the PPG for it!

:nanner:

Just from reading the scoreboard, it does look like the Finns are spending a lot more time in the penalty box than we are.

Ok.... why was I so down before?..... maybe if I pretend they're the 'Canes, it'd be easier? Down 2 goals??? why-- that's nuthin'!!!! :lol:

[Canesluver]

Too bad for Tkachuk -- but wooo hooo -- at least we got the PPG for it!

:nanner:

Just from reading the scoreboard, it does look like the Finns are spending a lot more time in the penalty box than we are.

Ok.... why was I so down before?..... maybe if I pretend they're the 'Canes, it'd be easier? Down 2 goals??? why-- that's nuthin'!!!! :lol:

[Canesluver]

Too bad for Tkachuk -- but wooo hooo -- at least we got the PPG for it!

:nanner:

Just from reading the scoreboard, it does look like the Finns are spending a lot more time in the penalty box than we are.

Ok.... why was I so down before?..... maybe if I pretend they're the 'Canes, it'd be easier? Down 2 goals??? why-- that's nuthin'!!!! :lol:

[Alicia]

Could Cheli get the F off DiPietro? :mad:

Geez...

[Alicia]

Could Cheli get the F off DiPietro? :mad:

Geez...

[Alicia]

Could Cheli get the F off DiPietro? :mad:

Geez...

[Alicia]

Could Cheli get the F off DiPietro? :mad:

Geez...

[Alicia]

Could Cheli get the F off DiPietro? :mad:

Geez...

[Alicia]

Could Cheli get the F off DiPietro? :mad:

Geez...

[Alicia]

Could Cheli get the F off DiPietro? :mad:

Geez...

[ONeillsNo1Fan]

Finland scores on a 5 on 3. :mad: :mad:

[ONeillsNo1Fan]

Finland scores on a 5 on 3. :mad: :mad:

[ONeillsNo1Fan]

Finland scores on a 5 on 3. :mad: :mad:

[ONeillsNo1Fan]

Finland scores on a 5 on 3. :mad: :mad:

[ONeillsNo1Fan]

Finland scores on a 5 on 3. :mad: :mad:

[ONeillsNo1Fan]

Finland scores on a 5 on 3. :mad: :mad:

[ONeillsNo1Fan]

Finland scores on a 5 on 3. :mad: :mad:

[Alicia]

:mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:

[Alicia]

:mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:

[Alicia]

:mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:

[Alicia]

:mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:

[Alicia]

:mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:

[Alicia]

:mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:

[Alicia]

:mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:

[wmangum35]

Stop taking penalties!!!! :mad: :mad:
We can still come back. :usa:

[wmangum35]

Stop taking penalties!!!! :mad: :mad:
We can still come back. :usa:

[wmangum35]

Stop taking penalties!!!! :mad: :mad:
We can still come back. :usa:

[wmangum35]

Stop taking penalties!!!! :mad: :mad:
We can still come back. :usa:

[wmangum35]

Stop taking penalties!!!! :mad: :mad:
We can still come back. :usa:

[wmangum35]

Stop taking penalties!!!! :mad: :mad:
We can still come back. :usa:

[wmangum35]

Stop taking penalties!!!! :mad: :mad:
We can still come back. :usa:

[Canesluver]

Well.. crud....

:sad:

[Canesluver]

Well.. crud....

:sad:

[Canesluver]

Well.. crud....

:sad:

[Canesluver]

Well.. crud....

:sad:

[Canesluver]

Well.. crud....

:sad:

[Canesluver]

Well.. crud....

:sad:

[Canesluver]

Well.. crud....

:sad:

[nccanes]

I scooted out at lunch to watch a bit. End of the 1st and most of the 2nd.

The refss (imo) are calling it tight, but you'd think they'd eventually get that and adjust their play.

I don't think this has been Hatcher's best game, but I'll admit he's played well in the tourney overall.

I sat next to someone who asked me (after realizing I was watching) if they had some sort of "shot clock" in hockey. That was after observing a USA PP where Weight kept the puck for what seemed like an eternity and I don't think they managed a shot the whole PP. While the idea is absurd (a shot clock), I thought it was great that a COMPLETE hockey-ignorant person could see they weren't getting much done. :lol:

[nccanes]

I scooted out at lunch to watch a bit. End of the 1st and most of the 2nd.

The refss (imo) are calling it tight, but you'd think they'd eventually get that and adjust their play.

I don't think this has been Hatcher's best game, but I'll admit he's played well in the tourney overall.

I sat next to someone who asked me (after realizing I was watching) if they had some sort of "shot clock" in hockey. That was after observing a USA PP where Weight kept the puck for what seemed like an eternity and I don't think they managed a shot the whole PP. While the idea is absurd (a shot clock), I thought it was great that a COMPLETE hockey-ignorant person could see they weren't getting much done. :lol:

[nccanes]

I scooted out at lunch to watch a bit. End of the 1st and most of the 2nd.

The refss (imo) are calling it tight, but you'd think they'd eventually get that and adjust their play.

I don't think this has been Hatcher's best game, but I'll admit he's played well in the tourney overall.

I sat next to someone who asked me (after realizing I was watching) if they had some sort of "shot clock" in hockey. That was after observing a USA PP where Weight kept the puck for what seemed like an eternity and I don't think they managed a shot the whole PP. While the idea is absurd (a shot clock), I thought it was great that a COMPLETE hockey-ignorant person could see they weren't getting much done. :lol:

[nccanes]

I scooted out at lunch to watch a bit. End of the 1st and most of the 2nd.

The refss (imo) are calling it tight, but you'd think they'd eventually get that and adjust their play.

I don't think this has been Hatcher's best game, but I'll admit he's played well in the tourney overall.

I sat next to someone who asked me (after realizing I was watching) if they had some sort of "shot clock" in hockey. That was after observing a USA PP where Weight kept the puck for what seemed like an eternity and I don't think they managed a shot the whole PP. While the idea is absurd (a shot clock), I thought it was great that a COMPLETE hockey-ignorant person could see they weren't getting much done. :lol:

[nccanes]

I scooted out at lunch to watch a bit. End of the 1st and most of the 2nd.

The refss (imo) are calling it tight, but you'd think they'd eventually get that and adjust their play.

I don't think this has been Hatcher's best game, but I'll admit he's played well in the tourney overall.

I sat next to someone who asked me (after realizing I was watching) if they had some sort of "shot clock" in hockey. That was after observing a USA PP where Weight kept the puck for what seemed like an eternity and I don't think they managed a shot the whole PP. While the idea is absurd (a shot clock), I thought it was great that a COMPLETE hockey-ignorant person could see they weren't getting much done. :lol:

[nccanes]

I scooted out at lunch to watch a bit. End of the 1st and most of the 2nd.

The refss (imo) are calling it tight, but you'd think they'd eventually get that and adjust their play.

I don't think this has been Hatcher's best game, but I'll admit he's played well in the tourney overall.

I sat next to someone who asked me (after realizing I was watching) if they had some sort of "shot clock" in hockey. That was after observing a USA PP where Weight kept the puck for what seemed like an eternity and I don't think they managed a shot the whole PP. While the idea is absurd (a shot clock), I thought it was great that a COMPLETE hockey-ignorant person could see they weren't getting much done. :lol:

[nccanes]

I scooted out at lunch to watch a bit. End of the 1st and most of the 2nd.

The refss (imo) are calling it tight, but you'd think they'd eventually get that and adjust their play.

I don't think this has been Hatcher's best game, but I'll admit he's played well in the tourney overall.

I sat next to someone who asked me (after realizing I was watching) if they had some sort of "shot clock" in hockey. That was after observing a USA PP where Weight kept the puck for what seemed like an eternity and I don't think they managed a shot the whole PP. While the idea is absurd (a shot clock), I thought it was great that a COMPLETE hockey-ignorant person could see they weren't getting much done. :lol:

[nccanes]

I didn't include this in my last post, but I have to admit that I've only watched 2 games (or parts of games) in live form, but I thought Tkachuk looked awful.

I got a bit of validation just now when the radio guys were trying hard not to blast him, but basically did anyway. Said something about his penalties and how "he just stands there".

They've said over and over and over how great Cole has been. It's been a real treat to see him play so well - I don't think this craptacular team performance will mess with his head much. But I do wonder how Laviolette will put this behind him and refocus on the NHL - Weight as well.

[nccanes]

I didn't include this in my last post, but I have to admit that I've only watched 2 games (or parts of games) in live form, but I thought Tkachuk looked awful.

I got a bit of validation just now when the radio guys were trying hard not to blast him, but basically did anyway. Said something about his penalties and how "he just stands there".

They've said over and over and over how great Cole has been. It's been a real treat to see him play so well - I don't think this craptacular team performance will mess with his head much. But I do wonder how Laviolette will put this behind him and refocus on the NHL - Weight as well.

[nccanes]

I didn't include this in my last post, but I have to admit that I've only watched 2 games (or parts of games) in live form, but I thought Tkachuk looked awful.

I got a bit of validation just now when the radio guys were trying hard not to blast him, but basically did anyway. Said something about his penalties and how "he just stands there".

They've said over and over and over how great Cole has been. It's been a real treat to see him play so well - I don't think this craptacular team performance will mess with his head much. But I do wonder how Laviolette will put this behind him and refocus on the NHL - Weight as well.

[nccanes]

I didn't include this in my last post, but I have to admit that I've only watched 2 games (or parts of games) in live form, but I thought Tkachuk looked awful.

I got a bit of validation just now when the radio guys were trying hard not to blast him, but basically did anyway. Said something about his penalties and how "he just stands there".

They've said over and over and over how great Cole has been. It's been a real treat to see him play so well - I don't think this craptacular team performance will mess with his head much. But I do wonder how Laviolette will put this behind him and refocus on the NHL - Weight as well.

[nccanes]

I didn't include this in my last post, but I have to admit that I've only watched 2 games (or parts of games) in live form, but I thought Tkachuk looked awful.

I got a bit of validation just now when the radio guys were trying hard not to blast him, but basically did anyway. Said something about his penalties and how "he just stands there".

They've said over and over and over how great Cole has been. It's been a real treat to see him play so well - I don't think this craptacular team performance will mess with his head much. But I do wonder how Laviolette will put this behind him and refocus on the NHL - Weight as well.

[nccanes]

I didn't include this in my last post, but I have to admit that I've only watched 2 games (or parts of games) in live form, but I thought Tkachuk looked awful.

I got a bit of validation just now when the radio guys were trying hard not to blast him, but basically did anyway. Said something about his penalties and how "he just stands there".

They've said over and over and over how great Cole has been. It's been a real treat to see him play so well - I don't think this craptacular team performance will mess with his head much. But I do wonder how Laviolette will put this behind him and refocus on the NHL - Weight as well.

[nccanes]

I didn't include this in my last post, but I have to admit that I've only watched 2 games (or parts of games) in live form, but I thought Tkachuk looked awful.

I got a bit of validation just now when the radio guys were trying hard not to blast him, but basically did anyway. Said something about his penalties and how "he just stands there".

They've said over and over and over how great Cole has been. It's been a real treat to see him play so well - I don't think this craptacular team performance will mess with his head much. But I do wonder how Laviolette will put this behind him and refocus on the NHL - Weight as well.

[crazy4canes]

4-3. I hope they're not teasing me. :sad: Anybody know how much time is left?

[crazy4canes]

4-3. I hope they're not teasing me. :sad: Anybody know how much time is left?

[crazy4canes]

4-3. I hope they're not teasing me. :sad: Anybody know how much time is left?

[crazy4canes]

4-3. I hope they're not teasing me. :sad: Anybody know how much time is left?

[crazy4canes]

4-3. I hope they're not teasing me. :sad: Anybody know how much time is left?

[crazy4canes]

4-3. I hope they're not teasing me. :sad: Anybody know how much time is left?

[crazy4canes]

4-3. I hope they're not teasing me. :sad: Anybody know how much time is left?

[caniac_26]

Less than a minute.

[caniac_26]

Less than a minute.

[caniac_26]

Less than a minute.

[caniac_26]

Less than a minute.

[caniac_26]

Less than a minute.

[caniac_26]

Less than a minute.

[caniac_26]

Less than a minute.

[Guyute]

I've always been a Tkachuk fan... but he has been A-W-F-U-L for the entire olympics.

[Guyute]

I've always been a Tkachuk fan... but he has been A-W-F-U-L for the entire olympics.

[Guyute]

I've always been a Tkachuk fan... but he has been A-W-F-U-L for the entire olympics.

[Guyute]

I've always been a Tkachuk fan... but he has been A-W-F-U-L for the entire olympics.

[Guyute]

I've always been a Tkachuk fan... but he has been A-W-F-U-L for the entire olympics.

[Guyute]

I've always been a Tkachuk fan... but he has been A-W-F-U-L for the entire olympics.

[Guyute]

I've always been a Tkachuk fan... but he has been A-W-F-U-L for the entire olympics.

[nccanes]

Done.

Despite the bajillion 1 goal losses, this is really disappionting. They wasted too much time at the beginning of this one and too much time in the box.

Did the TV guys say why Modano didn't play in the 3rd?

[nccanes]

Done.

Despite the bajillion 1 goal losses, this is really disappionting. They wasted too much time at the beginning of this one and too much time in the box.

Did the TV guys say why Modano didn't play in the 3rd?

[nccanes]

Done.

Despite the bajillion 1 goal losses, this is really disappionting. They wasted too much time at the beginning of this one and too much time in the box.

Did the TV guys say why Modano didn't play in the 3rd?

[nccanes]

Done.

Despite the bajillion 1 goal losses, this is really disappionting. They wasted too much time at the beginning of this one and too much time in the box.

Did the TV guys say why Modano didn't play in the 3rd?

[nccanes]

Done.

Despite the bajillion 1 goal losses, this is really disappionting. They wasted too much time at the beginning of this one and too much time in the box.

Did the TV guys say why Modano didn't play in the 3rd?

[nccanes]

Done.

Despite the bajillion 1 goal losses, this is really disappionting. They wasted too much time at the beginning of this one and too much time in the box.

Did the TV guys say why Modano didn't play in the 3rd?

[nccanes]

Done.

Despite the bajillion 1 goal losses, this is really disappionting. They wasted too much time at the beginning of this one and too much time in the box.

Did the TV guys say why Modano didn't play in the 3rd?

[caniac_26]

Ah, well....crap. :sad:

Bad news: USA is out of the tourney.

Good news: Our boys come away with no major injuries and can get some rest through the rest of the Olympic break.

Always a silver lining, right?

[caniac_26]

Ah, well....crap. :sad:

Bad news: USA is out of the tourney.

Good news: Our boys come away with no major injuries and can get some rest through the rest of the Olympic break.

Always a silver lining, right?

[caniac_26]

Ah, well....crap. :sad:

Bad news: USA is out of the tourney.

Good news: Our boys come away with no major injuries and can get some rest through the rest of the Olympic break.

Always a silver lining, right?

[caniac_26]

Ah, well....crap. :sad:

Bad news: USA is out of the tourney.

Good news: Our boys come away with no major injuries and can get some rest through the rest of the Olympic break.

Always a silver lining, right?

[caniac_26]

Ah, well....crap. :sad:

Bad news: USA is out of the tourney.

Good news: Our boys come away with no major injuries and can get some rest through the rest of the Olympic break.

Always a silver lining, right?

[caniac_26]

Ah, well....crap. :sad:

Bad news: USA is out of the tourney.

Good news: Our boys come away with no major injuries and can get some rest through the rest of the Olympic break.

Always a silver lining, right?

[caniac_26]

Ah, well....crap. :sad:

Bad news: USA is out of the tourney.

Good news: Our boys come away with no major injuries and can get some rest through the rest of the Olympic break.

Always a silver lining, right?

[wheels76]

USA is going home. a win vs kaz, tie vs latvia, and 4 losses.

here's to parise, kessel, and johnson in 2010.
what a dissapointment.

[wheels76]

USA is going home. a win vs kaz, tie vs latvia, and 4 losses.

here's to parise, kessel, and johnson in 2010.
what a dissapointment.

[wheels76]

USA is going home. a win vs kaz, tie vs latvia, and 4 losses.

here's to parise, kessel, and johnson in 2010.
what a dissapointment.

[wheels76]

USA is going home. a win vs kaz, tie vs latvia, and 4 losses.

here's to parise, kessel, and johnson in 2010.
what a dissapointment.

[wheels76]

USA is going home. a win vs kaz, tie vs latvia, and 4 losses.

here's to parise, kessel, and johnson in 2010.
what a dissapointment.

[wheels76]

USA is going home. a win vs kaz, tie vs latvia, and 4 losses.

here's to parise, kessel, and johnson in 2010.
what a dissapointment.

[wheels76]

USA is going home. a win vs kaz, tie vs latvia, and 4 losses.

here's to parise, kessel, and johnson in 2010.
what a dissapointment.

[wmangum35]

They played well at the end, but it wasn't enough. When you give up two 5-3 to the best PP team in the tourney, it makes it difficult to win, and we just came up short, again. :cry:

[wmangum35]

They played well at the end, but it wasn't enough. When you give up two 5-3 to the best PP team in the tourney, it makes it difficult to win, and we just came up short, again. :cry:

[wmangum35]

They played well at the end, but it wasn't enough. When you give up two 5-3 to the best PP team in the tourney, it makes it difficult to win, and we just came up short, again. :cry:

[wmangum35]

They played well at the end, but it wasn't enough. When you give up two 5-3 to the best PP team in the tourney, it makes it difficult to win, and we just came up short, again. :cry:

[wmangum35]

They played well at the end, but it wasn't enough. When you give up two 5-3 to the best PP team in the tourney, it makes it difficult to win, and we just came up short, again. :cry:

[wmangum35]

They played well at the end, but it wasn't enough. When you give up two 5-3 to the best PP team in the tourney, it makes it difficult to win, and we just came up short, again. :cry:

[wmangum35]

They played well at the end, but it wasn't enough. When you give up two 5-3 to the best PP team in the tourney, it makes it difficult to win, and we just came up short, again. :cry:

[caveman]

Finn-ished.

[caveman]

Finn-ished.

[caveman]

Finn-ished.

[caveman]

Finn-ished.

[caveman]

Finn-ished.

[caveman]

Finn-ished.

[caveman]

Finn-ished.

[Guyute]

that's what happens when you bring a bunch of old-guys just because they've been there in the past.

bad selections, and an even worse showing.

[Guyute]

that's what happens when you bring a bunch of old-guys just because they've been there in the past.

bad selections, and an even worse showing.

[Guyute]

that's what happens when you bring a bunch of old-guys just because they've been there in the past.

bad selections, and an even worse showing.

[Guyute]

that's what happens when you bring a bunch of old-guys just because they've been there in the past.

bad selections, and an even worse showing.

[Guyute]

that's what happens when you bring a bunch of old-guys just because they've been there in the past.

bad selections, and an even worse showing.

[Guyute]

that's what happens when you bring a bunch of old-guys just because they've been there in the past.

bad selections, and an even worse showing.

[Guyute]

that's what happens when you bring a bunch of old-guys just because they've been there in the past.

bad selections, and an even worse showing.

[nccanes]

Good news: Our boys come away with no major injuries and can get some rest through the rest of the Olympic break.



Good point. Nothing more than bruised egos, huh?

[nccanes]

Good news: Our boys come away with no major injuries and can get some rest through the rest of the Olympic break.



Good point. Nothing more than bruised egos, huh?

[nccanes]

Good news: Our boys come away with no major injuries and can get some rest through the rest of the Olympic break.



Good point. Nothing more than bruised egos, huh?

[nccanes]

Good news: Our boys come away with no major injuries and can get some rest through the rest of the Olympic break.



Good point. Nothing more than bruised egos, huh?

[nccanes]

Good news: Our boys come away with no major injuries and can get some rest through the rest of the Olympic break.



Good point. Nothing more than bruised egos, huh?

[nccanes]

Good news: Our boys come away with no major injuries and can get some rest through the rest of the Olympic break.



Good point. Nothing more than bruised egos, huh?

[nccanes]

Good news: Our boys come away with no major injuries and can get some rest through the rest of the Olympic break.



Good point. Nothing more than bruised egos, huh?

[caveman]

that's what happens when you bring a bunch of old-guys just because they've been there in the past.

bad selections, and an even worse showing.

funny how both the men's and women's hockey teams took different routes but both to too much of an extreme. the women's USA team dumped the vets whether they were still the best or not; the men's USA team took the vets whether they were still the best or not.

[caveman]

that's what happens when you bring a bunch of old-guys just because they've been there in the past.

bad selections, and an even worse showing.

funny how both the men's and women's hockey teams took different routes but both to too much of an extreme. the women's USA team dumped the vets whether they were still the best or not; the men's USA team took the vets whether they were still the best or not.

[caveman]

that's what happens when you bring a bunch of old-guys just because they've been there in the past.

bad selections, and an even worse showing.

funny how both the men's and women's hockey teams took different routes but both to too much of an extreme. the women's USA team dumped the vets whether they were still the best or not; the men's USA team took the vets whether they were still the best or not.

[caveman]

that's what happens when you bring a bunch of old-guys just because they've been there in the past.

bad selections, and an even worse showing.

funny how both the men's and women's hockey teams took different routes but both to too much of an extreme. the women's USA team dumped the vets whether they were still the best or not; the men's USA team took the vets whether they were still the best or not.

[caveman]

that's what happens when you bring a bunch of old-guys just because they've been there in the past.

bad selections, and an even worse showing.

funny how both the men's and women's hockey teams took different routes but both to too much of an extreme. the women's USA team dumped the vets whether they were still the best or not; the men's USA team took the vets whether they were still the best or not.

[caveman]

that's what happens when you bring a bunch of old-guys just because they've been there in the past.

bad selections, and an even worse showing.

funny how both the men's and women's hockey teams took different routes but both to too much of an extreme. the women's USA team dumped the vets whether they were still the best or not; the men's USA team took the vets whether they were still the best or not.

[caveman]

that's what happens when you bring a bunch of old-guys just because they've been there in the past.

bad selections, and an even worse showing.

funny how both the men's and women's hockey teams took different routes but both to too much of an extreme. the women's USA team dumped the vets whether they were still the best or not; the men's USA team took the vets whether they were still the best or not.

[corylav]

Well, I'm glad the Tkachuk era of USA hockey is over ... he was downright terrible today. Sucks that they called that four-minute high sticking call on Hatcher, but there's no way this team can make excuses.

Cole was the best forward for us this tourney, and that's awesome to see. He nearly got the gmae-tying goal on a nifty pass from Weight late in the game.

Let's get our guys home and rested for the stretch run. Congrats to all of Team USA for their efforts ... I really think the next time around it will be a whole new story for us.

[corylav]

Well, I'm glad the Tkachuk era of USA hockey is over ... he was downright terrible today. Sucks that they called that four-minute high sticking call on Hatcher, but there's no way this team can make excuses.

Cole was the best forward for us this tourney, and that's awesome to see. He nearly got the gmae-tying goal on a nifty pass from Weight late in the game.

Let's get our guys home and rested for the stretch run. Congrats to all of Team USA for their efforts ... I really think the next time around it will be a whole new story for us.

[corylav]

Well, I'm glad the Tkachuk era of USA hockey is over ... he was downright terrible today. Sucks that they called that four-minute high sticking call on Hatcher, but there's no way this team can make excuses.

Cole was the best forward for us this tourney, and that's awesome to see. He nearly got the gmae-tying goal on a nifty pass from Weight late in the game.

Let's get our guys home and rested for the stretch run. Congrats to all of Team USA for their efforts ... I really think the next time around it will be a whole new story for us.

[corylav]

Well, I'm glad the Tkachuk era of USA hockey is over ... he was downright terrible today. Sucks that they called that four-minute high sticking call on Hatcher, but there's no way this team can make excuses.

Cole was the best forward for us this tourney, and that's awesome to see. He nearly got the gmae-tying goal on a nifty pass from Weight late in the game.

Let's get our guys home and rested for the stretch run. Congrats to all of Team USA for their efforts ... I really think the next time around it will be a whole new story for us.

[corylav]

Well, I'm glad the Tkachuk era of USA hockey is over ... he was downright terrible today. Sucks that they called that four-minute high sticking call on Hatcher, but there's no way this team can make excuses.

Cole was the best forward for us this tourney, and that's awesome to see. He nearly got the gmae-tying goal on a nifty pass from Weight late in the game.

Let's get our guys home and rested for the stretch run. Congrats to all of Team USA for their efforts ... I really think the next time around it will be a whole new story for us.

[corylav]

Well, I'm glad the Tkachuk era of USA hockey is over ... he was downright terrible today. Sucks that they called that four-minute high sticking call on Hatcher, but there's no way this team can make excuses.

Cole was the best forward for us this tourney, and that's awesome to see. He nearly got the gmae-tying goal on a nifty pass from Weight late in the game.

Let's get our guys home and rested for the stretch run. Congrats to all of Team USA for their efforts ... I really think the next time around it will be a whole new story for us.

[corylav]

Well, I'm glad the Tkachuk era of USA hockey is over ... he was downright terrible today. Sucks that they called that four-minute high sticking call on Hatcher, but there's no way this team can make excuses.

Cole was the best forward for us this tourney, and that's awesome to see. He nearly got the gmae-tying goal on a nifty pass from Weight late in the game.

Let's get our guys home and rested for the stretch run. Congrats to all of Team USA for their efforts ... I really think the next time around it will be a whole new story for us.

[crazy4canes]

Blech. :sick: Awful Olympics for Team USA. Bright spot was Cole IMO.

Oh well. Go Canada. :canada: :huh:

[crazy4canes]

Blech. :sick: Awful Olympics for Team USA. Bright spot was Cole IMO.

Oh well. Go Canada. :canada: :huh:

[crazy4canes]

Blech. :sick: Awful Olympics for Team USA. Bright spot was Cole IMO.

Oh well. Go Canada. :canada: :huh:

[crazy4canes]

Blech. :sick: Awful Olympics for Team USA. Bright spot was Cole IMO.

Oh well. Go Canada. :canada: :huh:

[crazy4canes]

Blech. :sick: Awful Olympics for Team USA. Bright spot was Cole IMO.

Oh well. Go Canada. :canada: :huh:

[crazy4canes]

Blech. :sick: Awful Olympics for Team USA. Bright spot was Cole IMO.

Oh well. Go Canada. :canada: :huh:

[crazy4canes]

Blech. :sick: Awful Olympics for Team USA. Bright spot was Cole IMO.

Oh well. Go Canada. :canada: :huh:

[Turbulence]

Well that certainly could have gone better...


What I take out of this horrible 1-win tournament is a sense of anticipation for 2010...I think our team will be very good. The old guard of Tkachuk and Chelios wil be replaced with a host of younger guys like Kessel and our own Jack Johnson...and I look forward to seeing Ryan Miller in goal. Erik Cole was visibly the best forward on the ice for the US...maybe even playing better than he does here in Carolina. Once all of the old guys are gone and retired, I think the 2010 team is one that can shine. It should be fun to watch.

But, sheesh...One win against Kazakhstan and a tie against Latvia...and a host of losses, albeit many by one goal in very close games...a bit disheartening.

Now I think I'll pull for Switzerland...

[Turbulence]

Well that certainly could have gone better...


What I take out of this horrible 1-win tournament is a sense of anticipation for 2010...I think our team will be very good. The old guard of Tkachuk and Chelios wil be replaced with a host of younger guys like Kessel and our own Jack Johnson...and I look forward to seeing Ryan Miller in goal. Erik Cole was visibly the best forward on the ice for the US...maybe even playing better than he does here in Carolina. Once all of the old guys are gone and retired, I think the 2010 team is one that can shine. It should be fun to watch.

But, sheesh...One win against Kazakhstan and a tie against Latvia...and a host of losses, albeit many by one goal in very close games...a bit disheartening.

Now I think I'll pull for Switzerland...

[Turbulence]

Well that certainly could have gone better...


What I take out of this horrible 1-win tournament is a sense of anticipation for 2010...I think our team will be very good. The old guard of Tkachuk and Chelios wil be replaced with a host of younger guys like Kessel and our own Jack Johnson...and I look forward to seeing Ryan Miller in goal. Erik Cole was visibly the best forward on the ice for the US...maybe even playing better than he does here in Carolina. Once all of the old guys are gone and retired, I think the 2010 team is one that can shine. It should be fun to watch.

But, sheesh...One win against Kazakhstan and a tie against Latvia...and a host of losses, albeit many by one goal in very close games...a bit disheartening.

Now I think I'll pull for Switzerland...

[Turbulence]

Well that certainly could have gone better...


What I take out of this horrible 1-win tournament is a sense of anticipation for 2010...I think our team will be very good. The old guard of Tkachuk and Chelios wil be replaced with a host of younger guys like Kessel and our own Jack Johnson...and I look forward to seeing Ryan Miller in goal. Erik Cole was visibly the best forward on the ice for the US...maybe even playing better than he does here in Carolina. Once all of the old guys are gone and retired, I think the 2010 team is one that can shine. It should be fun to watch.

But, sheesh...One win against Kazakhstan and a tie against Latvia...and a host of losses, albeit many by one goal in very close games...a bit disheartening.

Now I think I'll pull for Switzerland...

[Turbulence]

Well that certainly could have gone better...


What I take out of this horrible 1-win tournament is a sense of anticipation for 2010...I think our team will be very good. The old guard of Tkachuk and Chelios wil be replaced with a host of younger guys like Kessel and our own Jack Johnson...and I look forward to seeing Ryan Miller in goal. Erik Cole was visibly the best forward on the ice for the US...maybe even playing better than he does here in Carolina. Once all of the old guys are gone and retired, I think the 2010 team is one that can shine. It should be fun to watch.

But, sheesh...One win against Kazakhstan and a tie against Latvia...and a host of losses, albeit many by one goal in very close games...a bit disheartening.

Now I think I'll pull for Switzerland...