Olympic Hockey: USA vs. Canada

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Feb 21, 2010 7:35 PM
Who is going to watch the game? As I'm watching the pre-game show, they keep refering back to the 1980 Miracle On Ice. I was even a blink in my mother's eye when the game took place. But, for those who watched the U.S. beat the Soviet Union, do you think this game matches the hype of the 1980 game?
Feb 21, 2010 7:35pm
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Feb 21, 2010 7:39 PM
Not even close. Why would USA vs Canada be anything like USA vs Soviet Union? I'd say they keep referring to it b/c it's the 30th anniversary maybe?
Feb 21, 2010 7:39pm
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Feb 21, 2010 7:40 PM
We have a thread for this in the Pro Sports section. Either way, go USA!
Feb 21, 2010 7:40pm
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Feb 21, 2010 7:47 PM
Team USA came out like they were shot out of a cannon.
Feb 21, 2010 7:47pm
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Feb 21, 2010 7:47 PM
USA SCORES!!!!!!!!
Feb 21, 2010 7:47pm
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Feb 21, 2010 7:48 PM
Great start!!
Feb 21, 2010 7:48pm
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Feb 21, 2010 7:52 PM
channel?
Feb 21, 2010 7:52pm
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Feb 21, 2010 7:54 PM
MSNBC
Feb 21, 2010 7:54pm
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Feb 21, 2010 7:58 PM
lol no. USA vs Russia had the political ramifications. It was a MUCH bigger upset (than this would be). It was in the knock-out round....which this isnt. If we lose, it matters, but we still advance for a chance at a medal.
Feb 21, 2010 7:58pm
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Feb 21, 2010 8:02 PM
This is a great game.


As I am typing GOOOOOOOOOAL!!!!
Feb 21, 2010 8:02pm
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Feb 21, 2010 8:03 PM
Answers right back!!
Feb 21, 2010 8:03pm
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Feb 21, 2010 8:15 PM
Fast paced game!
Feb 21, 2010 8:15pm
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Feb 21, 2010 8:17 PM
If all nhl games were like this one the league would be a hit.
Feb 21, 2010 8:17pm
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Feb 21, 2010 8:17 PM
I'm not a hockey fan at all, but this is pretty exciting. It seems to be much more fast paced than NHL. Is there alot of rule differences?
Feb 21, 2010 8:17pm
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Feb 21, 2010 8:23 PM
I don't think there's a TON -- automatic icing, crease violations, cut down on the fighting. But generally I think the fast pace is because this is a virtual all-star game. Team Canada is stacked.
Feb 21, 2010 8:23pm
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Feb 21, 2010 8:37 PM
se-alum wrote: I'm not a hockey fan at all, but this is pretty exciting. It seems to be much more fast paced than NHL. Is there alot of rule differences?
Playoff games are played like this in the NHL.
Feb 21, 2010 8:37pm
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Feb 21, 2010 8:40 PM
Dammit
Feb 21, 2010 8:40pm
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Feb 21, 2010 8:42 PM
Ugh.....C'mon boys.
Feb 21, 2010 8:42pm
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Feb 21, 2010 8:42 PM
We are seriously being outclassed. Canada is so much better than us even a toddler could tell. That being said somehow its tied.
Feb 21, 2010 8:42pm
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Feb 21, 2010 8:43 PM
CinciX12 wrote: We are seriously being outclassed. Canada is so much better than us even a toddler could tell. That being said somehow its tied.
Kinda like 80.
Feb 21, 2010 8:43pm
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Feb 21, 2010 8:45 PM
skank wrote:
CinciX12 wrote: We are seriously being outclassed. Canada is so much better than us even a toddler could tell. That being said somehow its tied.
Kinda like 80.
Its like we aren't even really playing hockey, we are just getting in the way of their passes 95% of the time.

Better passes, c'mon guys.
Feb 21, 2010 8:45pm
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Feb 21, 2010 8:46 PM
The line of Callahan-Drury-Backes is giving Canada fits.
Feb 21, 2010 8:46pm
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Feb 21, 2010 8:46 PM
What helps the US is a forecheck something Canada rarely uses.
Feb 21, 2010 8:46pm
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Feb 21, 2010 8:47 PM
Nash is so strong with the puck.
Feb 21, 2010 8:47pm
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Feb 21, 2010 8:49 PM
Nash levels Jack Johnson.
Feb 21, 2010 8:49pm