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rock_knutne
Feb 21, 2010 11:35am
Today, 7:45EST live on MSNBC
This is a huge game as the winner would get a bye and move directly to the quarterfinals. I know Canada is the favorite but something about Team USA makes me feel like they have a really good chance at winning today. Closer than the experts thing.
BTW, I can't believe crosbyshow doesn't have a thread started for this one. You can add the pictures my friend.
This is a huge game as the winner would get a bye and move directly to the quarterfinals. I know Canada is the favorite but something about Team USA makes me feel like they have a really good chance at winning today. Closer than the experts thing.
BTW, I can't believe crosbyshow doesn't have a thread started for this one. You can add the pictures my friend.
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mtrulz
Posts: 2,905
Feb 21, 2010 11:42am
KnightXC1
Posts: 1,031
Feb 21, 2010 12:05pm
If nothing else, this is a huge confidence game for the US. If they can go into this game, play with Canada for 60 minutes, maybe win, it will go a long way for the rest of the tournament. I would love to see them beat Canada tonight but if not, just want to see them play better than the last 2 games.
Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
Feb 21, 2010 12:08pm
A win for the US team means a shot at the #1 seed, and getting to basically only have to win 1 game to get a medal. The #1 seed avoids a good team until the semifinals, whereas the 2, 3 and 4 seeds will have to face a team who can beat them in the quarterfinals.
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KCbus
Posts: 8
Feb 21, 2010 12:17pm
Gotta pick Canada here. They're just loaded with talent. That's not to say the U.S. CAN'T win, because they absolutely can. But on paper, team Canada should win.
But this is hockey...
But this is hockey...
Strapping Young Lad
Posts: 2,453
Feb 21, 2010 2:39pm
Good point. Comparable to Giants Pats in '08. A tough outing by the USA could give them the confidence to know they can play with anyone.KnightXC1 wrote: If nothing else, this is a huge confidence game for the US. If they can go into this game, play with Canada for 60 minutes, maybe win, it will go a long way for the rest of the tournament. I would love to see them beat Canada tonight but if not, just want to see them play better than the last 2 games.
Big game for the psyche going into the tourney. I like it.
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slingshot4ever
Posts: 4,085
Feb 21, 2010 3:29pm
Canada will win, but nothing would make me happier than to be wrong and see the USA beat the snot out of them.
jordo212000
Posts: 10,664
Feb 21, 2010 3:35pm
Canada is stacked. Hopefully I remember that this is on. I'll try and catch it
End of Line
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Feb 21, 2010 6:23pm
I was in Pittsburgh the past two days, I didn't have access to a computer. I'm expecting a balls to the wall performance by the US team. Canada will come into this come over looking the youngsters. I say:rock_knutne wrote: Today, 7:45EST live on MSNBC
This is a huge game as the winner would get a bye and move directly to the quarterfinals. I know Canada is the favorite but something about Team USA makes me feel like they have a really good chance at winning today. Closer than the experts thing.
BTW, I can't believe crosbyshow doesn't have a thread started for this one. You can add the pictures my friend.
3-2 USA in an Upset!!!!
End of Line
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Feb 21, 2010 6:28pm
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Feb 21, 2010 6:29pm
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Feb 21, 2010 6:30pm
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rock_knutne
Feb 21, 2010 7:11pm
The #1 seed is nice and all but I'll just take a win and a bye. The extra time may be even more valuable in practice as the US can work some kinks out and get their lines down pat.Azubuike24 wrote: A win for the US team means a shot at the #1 seed, and getting to basically only have to win 1 game to get a medal. The #1 seed avoids a good team until the semifinals, whereas the 2, 3 and 4 seeds will have to face a team who can beat them in the quarterfinals.
rookie_j70
Posts: 677
Feb 21, 2010 7:46pm
USA USA USA!!!!!!
It's going to be tough, Canada def. has home ice advantage. Go USA!!!
It's going to be tough, Canada def. has home ice advantage. Go USA!!!
Strapping Young Lad
Posts: 2,453
Feb 21, 2010 7:47pm
Interesting.....
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rock_knutne
Feb 21, 2010 7:49pm
1-0 USA! They are playing with a chip on their shoulders.
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
Feb 21, 2010 8:02pm
Canada nets one and then right away the Rafalski gets it back for the US!!
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rock_knutne
Feb 21, 2010 8:03pm
Brodeur made a huge mistake on that goal. I hope he keeps coming out to play the puck like that all night.
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Feb 21, 2010 8:03pm
Wow, that was sick
2-1 already
2-1 already
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slingshot4ever
Posts: 4,085
Feb 21, 2010 8:06pm
Who scored the first goal for the US?>
gorocks99
Posts: 10,760
Feb 21, 2010 8:10pm
Rafalski has both of 'em.
gorocks99
Posts: 10,760
Feb 21, 2010 8:20pm
Pretty good first. Can't argue with the scoreboard, if Canada had scored first that place would've been insane. Gotta get some more sustained pressure but I like where Team USA is at right now.
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rock_knutne
Feb 21, 2010 8:32pm
I know Canada has the home ice advantage but the US has to shoot more and gain a little more posession.
Strapping Young Lad
Posts: 2,453
Feb 21, 2010 9:05pm
What an exchange with 1:30 left in the 2nd. Crazy....
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yobro08
Posts: 237
Feb 21, 2010 9:09pm
rafalski scored first but wow what is nedermeyer doing i hope someone knocks him on his ass