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rock_knutne

Feb 21, 2010 11:35 AM
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.
Feb 21, 2010 11:35am
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mtrulz

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Feb 21, 2010 11:42 AM
Feb 21, 2010 11:42am
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Feb 21, 2010 12:05 PM
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.
Feb 21, 2010 12:05pm
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Azubuike24

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Feb 21, 2010 12:08 PM
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.
Feb 21, 2010 12:08pm
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KCbus

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Feb 21, 2010 12:17 PM
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... :)
Feb 21, 2010 12:17pm
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Feb 21, 2010 2:39 PM
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.
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.

Big game for the psyche going into the tourney. I like it.
Feb 21, 2010 2:39pm
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slingshot4ever

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Feb 21, 2010 3:29 PM
Canada will win, but nothing would make me happier than to be wrong and see the USA beat the snot out of them.
Feb 21, 2010 3:29pm
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Feb 21, 2010 3:35 PM
Canada is stacked. Hopefully I remember that this is on. I'll try and catch it
Feb 21, 2010 3:35pm
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Feb 21, 2010 6:23 PM
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.
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:

3-2 USA in an Upset!!!!
Feb 21, 2010 6:23pm
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rock_knutne

Feb 21, 2010 7:11 PM
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.
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.
Feb 21, 2010 7:11pm
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rookie_j70

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Feb 21, 2010 7:46 PM
USA USA USA!!!!!!

It's going to be tough, Canada def. has home ice advantage. Go USA!!!
Feb 21, 2010 7:46pm
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Feb 21, 2010 7:47 PM
Interesting.....
Feb 21, 2010 7:47pm
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rock_knutne

Feb 21, 2010 7:49 PM
1-0 USA! They are playing with a chip on their shoulders.
Feb 21, 2010 7:49pm
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Feb 21, 2010 8:02 PM
Canada nets one and then right away the Rafalski gets it back for the US!!
Feb 21, 2010 8:02pm
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rock_knutne

Feb 21, 2010 8:03 PM
Brodeur made a huge mistake on that goal. I hope he keeps coming out to play the puck like that all night.
Feb 21, 2010 8:03pm
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Feb 21, 2010 8:03 PM
Wow, that was sick

2-1 already
Feb 21, 2010 8:03pm
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slingshot4ever

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Feb 21, 2010 8:06 PM
Who scored the first goal for the US?>
Feb 21, 2010 8:06pm
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Feb 21, 2010 8:10 PM
Rafalski has both of 'em.
Feb 21, 2010 8:10pm
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gorocks99

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Feb 21, 2010 8:20 PM
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.
Feb 21, 2010 8:20pm
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rock_knutne

Feb 21, 2010 8:32 PM
I know Canada has the home ice advantage but the US has to shoot more and gain a little more posession.
Feb 21, 2010 8:32pm
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Feb 21, 2010 9:05 PM
What an exchange with 1:30 left in the 2nd. Crazy....
Feb 21, 2010 9:05pm
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yobro08

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Feb 21, 2010 9:09 PM
rafalski scored first but wow what is nedermeyer doing i hope someone knocks him on his ass
Feb 21, 2010 9:09pm