rookie_j70
Posts: 677
Feb 21, 2010 7:35pm
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?
GoChiefs
Posts: 16,754
Feb 21, 2010 7:39pm
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?
End of Line
Posts: 6,867
Feb 21, 2010 7:40pm
We have a thread for this in the Pro Sports section. Either way, go USA!
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Feb 21, 2010 7:47pm
Team USA came out like they were shot out of a cannon.
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Feb 21, 2010 7:47pm
USA SCORES!!!!!!!!
Fab1b
Posts: 12,949
Feb 21, 2010 7:48pm
Great start!!
Benny The Jet
Posts: 2,987
Feb 21, 2010 7:52pm
channel?
Early Cuyler
Posts: 1,097
Feb 21, 2010 7:54pm
MSNBC
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Feb 21, 2010 7:58pm
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.
ohiotiger33
Posts: 1,500
Feb 21, 2010 8:02pm
This is a great game.
As I am typing GOOOOOOOOOAL!!!!
As I am typing GOOOOOOOOOAL!!!!
Fab1b
Posts: 12,949
Feb 21, 2010 8:03pm
Answers right back!!
Darkon
Posts: 3,476
Feb 21, 2010 8:15pm
Fast paced game!
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Tinkertrain
Posts: 407
Feb 21, 2010 8:17pm
If all nhl games were like this one the league would be a hit.
se-alum
Posts: 13,948
Feb 21, 2010 8:17pm
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?
gorocks99
Posts: 10,760
Feb 21, 2010 8:23pm
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.
curlingrocks
Posts: 53
Feb 21, 2010 8:37pm
Playoff games are played like this in the NHL.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?
Fab1b
Posts: 12,949
Feb 21, 2010 8:40pm
Dammit
End of Line
Posts: 6,867
Feb 21, 2010 8:42pm
Ugh.....C'mon boys.
CinciX12
Posts: 2,874
Feb 21, 2010 8:42pm
We are seriously being outclassed. Canada is so much better than us even a toddler could tell. That being said somehow its tied.
skank
Posts: 6,543
Feb 21, 2010 8:43pm
Kinda like 80.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.
CinciX12
Posts: 2,874
Feb 21, 2010 8:45pm
Its like we aren't even really playing hockey, we are just getting in the way of their passes 95% of the time.skank wrote:Kinda like 80.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.
Better passes, c'mon guys.
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Feb 21, 2010 8:46pm
The line of Callahan-Drury-Backes is giving Canada fits.
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Feb 21, 2010 8:46pm
What helps the US is a forecheck something Canada rarely uses.
ohiotiger33
Posts: 1,500
Feb 21, 2010 8:47pm
Nash is so strong with the puck.
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Feb 21, 2010 8:49pm
Nash levels Jack Johnson.