WJC Gold Medal Game: Game Day Thread - Canada vs. USA (3-4)

The big game is finally here. The two most impressive teams throughout the tournament go up against each other.

I predict Canada will win this one 4-3.

5-3 Canada

3-1 Canada

The big game is finally here. The two most impressive teams throughout the tournament go up against each other.

I predict Canada will win this one 4-3.

Can't rule out a "miracle on ice" but don't think the US can keep up the pace,

Canada 5-1 and out shooting and chancing by a 2:1 ratio

5-1 Canada. Goals from Dawes, Phaneuf, Talbot, Stewart, and Richards. US goal from Parise.

I don't see the US winning this at all, or really even coming close. I think Canada is that much better than pretty much anyone else. I thought the Czech's and Russian's might be able to be formidable opponents, but both played below expectations.

The US team has done well so far, but it is tough to beat this Canadian team and it would really be an upset to me.

If the U.S. can somehow contain Canada's more physical forwards *we* have a chance. If not, I think it could get ugly. I think either the U.S. will win by a goal, or will get blown out, no middle ground. To that end, I have two predictions:

1) If the U.S. can nuetralize (to a certain extent) Canada's physicality, perform well on special teams, and Montoya is as good as he was against Finland, then I think it will be 3-2 U.S.

2) If the above doesn't happen and Canada runs amok in the U.S. zone, than I think the score will be 5-1 Canada.




* For the record, I think scenario two is the more likely to occur, but you never know.

5-1 Canada. Goals from Dawes, Phaneuf, Talbot, Stewart, and Richards. US goal from Parise.

I don't see the US winning this at all, or really even coming close. I think Canada is that much better than pretty much anyone else. I thought the Czech's and Russian's might be able to be formidable opponents, but both played below expectations.

The US team has done well so far, but it is tough to beat this Canadian team and it would really be an upset to me.




You're certainly entitled to your opinion, but personally, the only area I think Canada is "that much better" than the U.S. is when it comes to size. You can make a case for the "Fluery factor" as well, but IMO he's not going to be the differance maker either way. It's going to be whether the U.S. can handle the physicality of the Canadian team, especially the forwards if and when they gain the U.S. zone.

The Canadian blueline be a huge factor in this game but I think Team USA's ability to contain the Canadian forwards will be the biggest. Like RR said, if the Americans can control the Canadian forwards, they've got a great chance at taking the game by a goal or two.

If the Canadians are allowed to run around, cycle and consistently get the puck deep, the US is in deep trouble. Stewart, Carter, Dawes and Crosby can change the pace of a game in a split second. With guys like Richards and Talbot doing their usual unsung thing, Canada has a great shot at taking this game over very quickly.

The Fleury vs. Montoya thing is overrated. This game will be decided by the ability of the US group dealing with the Canadian forwards and the Canadian blueline playing their physical game.

No predictions from me though. If I could predict these games, I wouldn't be jibber jabbering about matchups and stuff. I'd be in Vegas.

Reposted from the Pre-Game Discussion.






The way I look at these two teams is that they are pretty much evenly skilled on the top two lines. Lines 3 and 4 aren't even worth comparing, we all know that the Canadians 3-4 lines are significantly stronger than the Americans. That said, that won't be a factor, because we'll only see lines 3-4 for a few seconds during the game from teh US, and honestly, I don't think we'll see much of Team Canada's 4th line guys except in special teams situations.

Team USA is faster.

Team Canada is bigger and stronger.

I'm not certain that the slight advantage in speed is enough to compensate to the significant strength difference between the two teams. In what will be a North American style game, I believe that will play a larger role.

What this game is going to come down to is can the "big 3" American defenceman over come the bruising style of many of Canada's forwards. Unless I am really under-estimating Stuart-Suter-Wisnieski, I don't believe that they are going to be able to handle the constant barrage from especially the top line and Stewart/Paille.

I think that the first period will be close, and the first half of the second period, but I expect...not the floodgates per se, but definitely a dominance by Team Canada.

Team Canada's defence matches up better with the Team USA forwards, I feel. Guys like Belle and Meech are extremely fast, and especially Belle will be a huge factor in the game. Plus, I really think that people are going to be leery of Phaneuf after the Olesz hit.

In net, Montoya has played well, no doubt....but I stand by my earlier prediction that in the end, MA Fleury will backstop Canada to gold. The day off is going to do Fleury wonders I think, and I also think that he's more likely to show up huge in a big game than Montayo because of his experience. Besides, there is absolutely no doubting who is the better goaltender.

It will be a good game for sure. My prediction is Team Canada over Team USA 4-1.

Parise with the hat-trick, but Canada still wins 4-3. ;)

I don't think the "size" factor will be a big deal....USA will have learned from the game against Finland and will be prepared.

USA 4
CAN 2

Please USA, win this game.

Parise with the hat-trick, but Canada still wins 4-3. ;)

I'm interested to see how the Parise/Carter matchup plays out. Possible Flyers/Devils battle in a few years?

You're certainly entitled to your opinion, but personally, the only area I think Canada is "that much better" than the U.S. is when it comes to size. You can make a case for the "Fluery factor" as well, but IMO he's not going to be the differance maker either way. It's going to be whether the U.S. can handle the physicality of the Canadian team, especially the forwards if and when they gain the U.S. zone.

I stated my opinon wrong. I don't think the USA will be able to overcome Canada's size and overall defensive play. So I agree with you, basically.

I should have said that Canada's style of play and size will dominate the US. For that, I'll be surprised if the US is in the game.

It's awfully hard to make predictions, especially for championship games.

No work tomorrow so i get to watch the game!!!!!!!!!!!!

oh ya 4-1 Canucks!

I think it will be a close game but Canada will win 3-2.

Im ready for this one...will be good to see, as long as Fleury stays in his net Canada will do fine.

Canada 7-3

I don't think the "size" factor will be a big deal....USA will have learned from the game against Finland and will be prepared.

If the USA has to learn about hitting from Finland, they are in bigger trouble than I thought...

The Canadians need to hit these guys, but they can't get themselves out of position. The States are speed demons right now and they'd capitalize on those miscues pretty quick. If Canada keeps it simple and does what they've been doing, they'll win. If they try to be fancy or underestimate these guys, they'll lose.

I'll predict we don't get cocky; 4-2 Canada.

~Canucklehead~

Im ready for this one...will be good to see, as long as Fleury stays in his net Canada will do fine.

Canada 7-3
thats what i was going to say! 7-3 or 7-4

I'm rooting for Canada, but I sense an upset here: 2 - 1 USA. They defend really well on their own zone and their special teams are excellent.

If the USA has to learn about hitting from Finland, they are in bigger trouble than I thought...

Never said they had to learn about hitting from Finland....don't worry, it's more fun to win when the opponent is cocky.

I'm surprised at the number of people who are predicting a one sided win for Canada. Hopefully you won't be eating humble pie tomorrow.

The game is on at 2am here. Well, at least it isn't on when I'm at work.

Prediction: 4-2 Canada

If the Canadians are allowed to cycle down low and generate chances all day, look out. I think Montoya might have to stand on his head for the U.S. to win this one.

That said, it will not be a blowout. 5-2 Canada (1 empty-net).

Americans are way too small to handle any team and played well with other european teams because most of them dont' hit. The only european team that hit and played the north american style of hockey gave the americans their biggest problems, that being the finns.


This game will be a route for several obvious reasons. Canada has way more skill and size than the americans. An entire country is backing the team up and they know what this game means to them as well as the entire country. Canada is the biggest team of the two and the most skilled of the two. Canada uses 4 lines while americans only use 2, this will be a problem late in the first period as we see the americans tire.

Coach Eaves hopefully will change game plan in the second period and play his 3rd line on a regular basis making this a much more entertaining game.

Canada 5 vs USA 2

5-2, Canada.

Going back to Febuary of 2002.

Wow, ton of homers here.

I think these two teams are extremely close. A one goal game, likely in overtime (or worse).

I'm thinking 3-2 US, and hoping that I'm wrong.

I'm thinking it will be closer than the previous games for Canada, but they'll still come through to win it:4-3 for Canada.


I'm hoping I'm wrong though, I'd like the underdog to win it for once and the US surely deserves a gold medal at the WCJ's for once.

Wow, ton of homers here.

I think these two teams are extremely close. A one goal game, likely in overtime (or worse).

I'm thinking 3-2 US, and hoping that I'm wrong.
Oh yeah... predicting Canada will win in a hockey tournament is so wrong.

Stupid homers... ignorant fools.

There's a big difference between simply predicting a win, and predicting blowouts 7-3 etc.

There is no reason to think that we're going to run away from the US, and clean the ice with them. Everyone has been saying how weak Fleury has been. The US were the pre-tournament favourites. They're undefeated, they've looked extremely good.

With the way most folks are predicting, you'd think it was Canada vs Afghanistan in the finals.

Well... they are predictions.

Nothing more.

COMMENT: "There's a big difference between simply predicting a win, and predicting blowouts 7-3 etc."

REPLY: The difference is.. one is a blow out the other is not.

COMMENT: "There is no reason to think that we're going to run away from the US, and clean the ice with them."

REPLAY: Why not? Canada has blown out teams in 3 Games. These same teams that have given the US a hard time.

COMMENT: "Everyone has been saying how weak Fleury has been."

REPLY: Lack of shots will do it to you. How can you look stellar without shots? You're only as good as your opponents.

COMMENT: "The US were the pre-tournament favourites. They're undefeated, they've looked extremely good."

REPLY: Maybe on paper and by most people do to the fact they were the most experience team. I don't consider any team that has never won a gold to be favourite. Canada is always the favourite in every tournament, so they dont' really get hyped at much.

COMMENT: "With the way most folks are predicting, you'd think it was Canada vs Afghanistan in the finals."

REPLY: If the americans use only 2 lines thru the entire game, it could pretty much be compared to afghanistan. I dont' really see two lines hitting the canadians throughoutt the game. I'm not really sure where all this firepower is going to come from, since canada has never let in more than 2-3 goals a game.

Gonna be an awesome game.


Gold comes back home where it belongs: 3-2 Canada in a nailbitter. :handclap:

Thomas Andersson (SWE) will be the referee for this game.

Can someone one confirm what time the Gold Medal game comes on CenterIce? Is it 11:30am or noon Eastern Standard time? My plan is to got to a sports bar and ask them to put it up on a big screen and I want to make sure I have the time correct.

I checked the schedule starts at 11:00 A.M. eastern time on TSN, not sure if the pre-game show is 30 min or an hour for the gold medal game so I guess I am not much help :lol: but I'll probably watch the pre-game show anyway so it doesn't matter to me.

I like all the people overanalyzing this match as if it were a seven-game series, where all the factors come into play.

It's a single game. Two good teams. The one who wants it more will get the gold.

I think the US will inch out a victory.

Can someone one confirm what time the Gold Medal game comes on CenterIce? Is it 11:30am or noon Eastern Standard time? My plan is to got to a sports bar and ask them to put it up on a big screen and I want to make sure I have the time correct.

Like the Sandtrap in Cole Harbour (TSN viewers should pick this one up)

I will go on a limb and say 5 -2 Canada, with one empty net goal.

Americans are way too small to handle any team and played well with other european teams because most of them dont' hit. The only european team that hit and played the north american style of hockey gave the americans their biggest problems, that being the finns.


You act like the U.S. is Team Ukraine, Yeah, overall, the U.S. is smaller than Canada, but not *that* much smaller. It will be a challenge to handle Canada's size and strength, but not impossible.

For viewers in Southern Ontario, I just realized that TSN isn't showing the game again at 7:00 because the Leafs are playing Pittsburgh. :shakehead

I'm so glad I decided to tape the pre-game stuff (which they don't show on the re-broadcast) and extended it to 3:00 this afternoon!

several hours to game time and usahockey.com is responding with spectacular results. time to move it off the 8088 and dial-up connection

If the USA has to learn about hitting from Finland, they are in bigger trouble than I thought...



You've been knocking the U.S. and betting against the team all week, so this line of thinking isn't a surprise. As for the physical game Finland played, did you even watch the game against the U.S.? Finland is without a doubt the country that plays the closest to the North American (Canadian) style, and they brought it. To suggest otherwise speaks of your ignorance. You act if Finland was a creampuff, when Canada's victory against them was anything but a rout.

I like all the people overanalyzing this match as if it were a seven-game series, where all the factors come into play.

It's a single game. Two good teams. The one who wants it more will get the gold.

I think the US will inch out a victory.

You have a very good point. It is just one game.

That said...I just don't know...I did my own analysis earlier, and made my predictions.

I do think Canada will win, on the assumption that the US D can't contain the forwards.

That said...if the US defence steps up and plays big, this will be an extremely tight game.

Why not? Canada has blown out teams in 3 Games. These same teams that have given the US a hard time.

Highly suggest you research before you post. The only opponent Canada and the US have had in common was Finland, and the scores were 3-0 and 2-1, hardly different at all.

18:30 - Austria 0-8 United States
15:00 - United States 5-0 Slovakia
16:00 - United States 4-3 Sweden
16:00 - Russia 1-4 United States
SF1 - 19:00 - A1-United States 2-1 Finland

18:30 - Canada 3-0 Finland
15:00 - Canada 7-2 Switzerland
18:30 - Ukraine 0-10 Canada
16:00 - Czech Republic 2-5 Canada
SF2 - 15:00 - B1-Canada 7-1 Czech Republic

damn i'm working!!!! anyway i can get a live internet feed??

later,
dutch

This should be a fun game.

The US has the speed and some excellent top-end game-breaking players. The transition game will be a major factor in the game.

The Americans transition offense is the fastest among any teams in the tournament, but so long as Canada's forwards come back I can't see the US generating much sustained offense against a much larger Canadian defense that isn't slow themselves.

The US defensemen were fundamentally sound against the Finns but, they had trouble winning one on one battles along the boards even when they were supported and in proper position. It was simply a case of the Finns outmuscling Americans for the puck. With board-work being Canada's strength, I expect to see them dominate down low and generate much of their chances there.

I expect Canada to win. They're too strong and have too many lines with size and speed for the US to handle. The fact is, there's only two defensemen on the US that I'd have much confidence in against Canada, and both have been logging a lot of ice time this tournament. Whether they're tired or not, they can't be on the ice all the time.

I'll predict a 4-3 win.

"US have had in common was Finland, and the scores were 3-0 and 2-1, hardly different at all."

Hardly different at all?

3 goal difference is barely winning. Canada wasn't hanging on to win in the last few minutes. Canada dominated the finns both physically and in scoring opportunities. Without the oustanding play of the finnish goalie, it could of easily been 6-0.

Lets look at the american game. 1-0 lead throughout the entire game. Under a lot of pressure throughout the game, and was dominated physically by the finns. In the last few minutes desperately clinging to dear life in the hopes they would get a chance to play team canada.

Apparently someone didnt watch both games. 3 goal difference vs 1 goal difference. HARDLY DIFFERENT AT ALL? WHAT HOCKEY SCHOOL ARE YOU FROM?

damn i'm working!!!! anyway i can get a live internet feed??

later,
dutch

well atleast i can LISTEN to it...thank you usahockey!

http://www.usahockey.com/usa_hockey/04worldjrs/04worldjrs/

I thought it started at 9:00am. I've actually woke up in time to watch the game. I think Canada will win 3-1 or 3-2, but I'm nervous about this one. ;)

I thought it started at 9:00am. I've actually woke up in time to watch the game. I think Canada will win 3-1 or 3-2, but I'm nervous about this one. ;)

It does start at 9am...on the west coast :)

USA-44 Canada-2

I usually don't do these type of things but what the heck.

Prediction:

4-2 USA Wins the Gold.

After the victory this thread will go to hell. I expect many HFboard regulars to lash attacks on US politics, customs, and culture. Prepare for war: May God have mercy on our souls. :p

Canada 4-3 in overtime!

even though I'm from the U.S. I still wanna see Canada win the gold!!!!!!!!

You've been knocking the U.S. and betting against the team all week, so this line of thinking isn't a surprise. As for the physical game Finland played, did you even watch the game against the U.S.? Finland is without a doubt the country that plays the closest to the North American (Canadian) style, and they brought it. To suggest otherwise speaks of your ignorance. You act if Finland was a creampuff, when Canada's victory against them was anything but a rout.

Ranger, my comment was more than a bit tongue in cheek. You're right about Finland's style and I did see the game. They totally pummelled the US team for large tracts of the game. But the US is very good methinks. They held on and used their speed and Montoya was unbelievable (goaltender of the tourney for sure!). Anyway, just teasing.
I think this game will be a lot closer than many predict. I hope it's a blowout for Canada, but I seriously doubt that will happen.
Good lUck to both!

What time is this game on (locally)?

It's on in half an hour.

What time is this game on (locally)?
That depends where you are. In BC it's on at 9 so that would make it 10 in Calgary, and noon in the Big Smoke and Montreal I think.

"Sound check 1, 2, 3, 4.. 1, 2, 3, 4... From Helsinki"

It's going to be tough to work through this. :)

Here's to a good game. :handclap:

Is there anywhere I can listen to the game online?

Is there anywhere I can listen to the game online?


Usahockey.com

The link is on the main page.

Hmm, some interesting comments on the Bruins scouting staff. That's another story though.

Anyways, drop the freakin' puck.!

USA-44 Canada-2
Whoa!
This is hockey, not the BCS...margin of victory counts for nothing.
http://www.handykult.de/plaudersmilies.de/devil/evilgrin1.gif

Anyways, I'm at work, so anybody, everybody, keep me updated. Canada win 5-2 with an empty netter.
:handclap:
:rolly:

Whoa!
This is hockey, not the BCS...margin of victory counts for nothing.
http://www.handykult.de/plaudersmilies.de/devil/evilgrin1.gif

The BCS doesn't use margin of victory any longer. :p

Anyways, I'm at work, so anybody, everybody, keep me updated. Canada win 5-2 with an empty netter.
:handclap:
:rolly:


does anyone know if you can listen online somewhere?

GO CANADA GO

Anyways, I'm at work, so anybody, everybody, keep me updated. Canada win 5-2 with an empty netter.
:handclap:
:rolly:

http://www.usahockey.com

GO USA GO

does anyone know if you can listen online somewhere?

www.fan590.com

good grief am I nervous. Puck is about to drop...

"Our Ice......Our Ice........Our Ice.......Our Ice"



WOOOHOOOOO.. :yo:

I predict a 3:2 win for Canada!

solid game by Fleury and Sid nets the Winner! :)

GO USA GO

Phaneuf is gonna hit Parise in the first 5 minutes and knock him out of the game. Canada's D-men, way too big and tuff for those wimpy American's!!
:lol:

Phaneuf is gonna hit Parise in the first 5 minutes and knock him out of the game. Canada's D-men, way too big and tuff for those wimpy American's!!
:lol:
Umm..I wouldn't be so quick to say stuff like that. The Americans look pretty good.

Phaneuf is gonna hit Parise in the first 5 minutes and knock him out of the game. Canada's D-men, way too big and tuff for those wimpy American's!!
:lol:

ok "hossy", i guess we'll just wait and see, right?

oh, may as well throw the :lol: in there for good measure.

Is it just me, or are the Americans playing more physical than the Canadians?

dawes scores!

Woooooohoooooooooo



Nigel Dawes......wooooohoooooo

Goal by Nigel Dawes :yo: :handclap: Go Canada Go!!!!!!!

Anyone know any live tickers that I can use for the game?
I don't have sound on my work computer and tsn.ca isn't updating for me.

Thanks

Anybody else having all kinds of trouble with the USA internet broadcast? Long periods of silence?

yes, Marshall
I'm having the same problem. Guess the server is overloaded.

That was a Perfect shot by Dawes

Score Fritche!!!!!!! :handclap:

Scoooooooooore!

Fritsche!

Try this...

http://streamaudio.com/radiostations/list.asp?type=state&criteria=MB-Manitoba

Fritsche!

um, thanks anderssen

Fritsche ties it up at 1...

Damn...no switch on the defense, and Fleury didnt get his paddle down.....You cant tell there is so muhc emotion, Fritsche, and Dawes both went nuts when they scored, especially Fritsche.

Yeah Fritsche!

1-1...

Great game by the two teams.... Maybe a slight advantage so far for U.S.....

Crosby in the penalty box :( :mad:

USA going on PP

Damn...no switch on the defense, and Fleury didnt get his paddle down.....You cant tell there is so muhc emotion, Fritsche, and Dawes both went nuts when they scored, especially Fritsche.
it's we want to see in such an important game....


10 sec left in the u.S pp

Disgusting, Crosby.....with a penalty.

it's we want to see in such an important game....


10 sec left in the u.S pp


hell, I aint complaining, im just saying you can see the emotion....


Would the Americans have been that much better with Howard in net?

hell, I aint complaining, im just saying you can see the emotion....


Would the Americans have been that much better with Howard in net?

Not with how Montoya has stepped up his game.

Would Canada be better with Rick Nash?

and the other eligible guys who were not released?

You win or lose with the horses you bring.

Nice move by Crosby!!! close to a goal.

How's the game going guys??? USA Hockey's site must be swamped and I can't listen.

honestly... nash, spezza, bouchard, J-Bo, Horton, Staal, stajan would have totally put this canadian team over the top.

honestly... nash, spezza, bouchard, J-Bo, Horton, Staal, stajan would have totally put this canadian team over the top.

EVERYONE knows this.....

Isn't Spezza 20?

Nice save by Fleury!

Isn't Spezza 20?
yup, Spezza is born 1983, so he is not eligible.

honestly... nash, spezza, bouchard, J-Bo, Horton, Staal, stajan would have totally put this canadian team over the top.

spezza and stajan are not eligible anymore

yup, Spezza is born 1983, so he is not eligible.

Thanks Predatore. I was just too lazy to look it up :p

Good solid period.....very fun to watch!

Is the first period over?

How's the game going guys??? USA Hockey's site must be swamped and I can't listen.

Try this...

http://streamaudio.com/radiostation...ria=MB-Manitoba

Then click on the cjob link.

Try this...

http://streamaudio.com/radiostation...ria=MB-Manitoba

Then click on the cjob link.

Thanks, I actually just got onto the USA site (Only time it worked) and got the audio going but it's buffering A LOT!

canada has got to start winning those big draws.

Americans are forechecking very well

the "what if we brought, we should have had......" is why it is a no win situation for the US

if the US wins, thats all that will be spouted by the unintellectual...and if they lose, then they lose

sounds like a good game, whomever wins -- 'grats

How's the game going guys??? USA Hockey's site must be swamped and I can't listen.

I think that http://www.team1200.com is playing the game as well...it might not be as busy.

Try this...

http://streamaudio.com/radiostation...ria=MB-Manitoba

Then click on the cjob link.

Tried going there for a better feed but nothing loads.

I think that http://www.team1200.com is playing the game as well...it might not be as busy.


I think hockeycanada.ca has a link too, but their site might be swamped as well.

Try this...

http://streamaudio.com/radiostation...ria=MB-Manitoba

Then click on the cjob link.

Thanks man, worked great.

Thanks man, worked great.
what am i doing wrong, nothing but a monster.com link comes up

dawes again@!!!!

Woooohoooo dawes!!! 12 seconds in!!! 2-1

Dawes scores again

Holy Crap! Dawes again :handclap:

Dammit!

Dawes scored for Canada

what am i doing wrong, nothing but a monster.com link comes up

team1200.com is working great for me.

Dawes scores again, boo!

Jesus, that was quick.

Nigel Dawes is impressives..... So cluth....

Really good feed coming from TEAM 1040....http://www.team1040.ca/listenlive.php

pentaly for Canada now

Let's go USA!

pentaly for Canada now
Phaneuf with the penalty.

what am i doing wrong, nothing but a monster.com link comes up

don't use his link, type it in yourself, it worked like that for me.

Jesus, that was quick.
12 seconds fast ;)

What band is your avatar?

Does Phaneuf get a pentaly for that?

mr likens, meet mr. Phaneuf

What a hit by Dion....wow

Does Phaneuf get a pentaly for that?

no

12 seconds fast ;)

What band is your avatar?

Rage Against the Machine.

Wow nice hit by Phaneuf. likens must be seeing stars.

Rage Against the Machine.
ahhh... ok can barely tell from the picture lol

if stuart doesn't get a penalty for that elbow?

Brent is down.... :madfire:

Forearm to the mouth... yikes!!!

Is team USA playing better in this game than they did against finland?

Sounds like we're playing pretty dirty heh.

Stuart is vicious....

Okay Canada - make the US pay for that one (i.e. power play goal right now!!)

Is team USA playing better in this game than they did against finland?

Nice avatar you got there! Edvard Munch all the way!

We can't afford to lose Brent. Pull through buddy we need ya!

what a creep - why not five mins?!!

U.S. can't let Canada go up by 2. Let's kill this off smoothly, guys.

Games like this are interesting for people with dual citizenship.... who the hell do i cheer for? :D

Penalty coming up to Suter! Woo Hoo - 2 man advantage - 2 goals boys!!!!

tsn.ca has apparently crashed
hfboards is still up.... :handclap:

ra!! ra!! Canada!!

montoya is playing great! it could be 4-1 by now

OMG Getzlaf had a great chance just couldn't find the back of the net.

Brent is down.... :madfire:

Forearm to the mouth... yikes!!!


I hope hes okay! Was the elbow obviously intentional?

USA can't take penalties like this against Canada, you can get away with it against Finland and the like, but not Canada.....c'mon guys, discipline!

Oh yeah, and HF Boards is starting to get reallllly slow...

Games like this are interesting for people with dual citizenship.... who the hell do i cheer for? :D



Same boat here!!! The way I look at it is that my team can't lose :) ...

So Phaneuf gets a 5 minute and a game for a clean hit...because the other guy was injured.

So now Brent is hurt after a NOT clean elbow to the face and Stuart gets 2 minutes?

Brutal.

montoya is playing great! it could be 4-1 by now


The game sounds pretty even to me.

So Phaneuf gets a 5 minute and a game for a clean hit...because the other guy was injured.

So now Brent is hurt after a NOT clean elbow to the face and Stuart gets 2 minutes?

Brutal.

Yeah, wtf is that? :dunno:

Games like this are interesting for people with dual citizenship.... who the hell do i cheer for? :D
depends are you a traitor ala hull, deadmarsh or a good canadian ;)

So Phaneuf gets a 5 minute and a game for a clean hit...because the other guy was injured.

So now Brent is hurt after a NOT clean elbow to the face and Stuart gets 2 minutes?

Brutal.

Well now, see, you have to factor in the exchange rate. 5 minutes Canadian is about 2 minutes American :)

no class at all on that hit - obvious intent to hurt. again, creep.

Stuart is vicious....

atta boy stoooey!!!! :handclap:
keep your heads up canada

PP for the US now

depends are you a traitor ala hull, deadmarsh or a good canadian ;)


What a bunch of Bull.... You can't be a traitor if you are dual citizen...


Remember, Canada didn't want Hull.... US did... it was just loyalty for him to stay with the US team...

atta boy stoooey!!!! :handclap:


His IS going to be a good one!!!!

Sounds like MAF just made an awesome save...........Canada with the penalty.

Brent is back on the ice.

Patrice Bergeron is also available.

imagine a Nash Staal Horton line.
Bowmeester Phaneuf
Coburn Seabrook

Fleury made a few very nice saves there before the penatly. :D

Well now, see, you have to factor in the exchange rate. 5 minutes Canadian is about 2 minutes American :)

Not so fast - with the way the Canadian dollar has been surging, it should be at least a double minor!

What a bunch of Bull.... You can't be a traitor if you are dual citizen...


Remember, Canada didn't want Hull.... US did... it was just loyalty for him to stay with the US team...
whats bull to you is traitor to me!

O'Sullivan misses a wide open net. Wow

Can't wait to see Stuart in Black and Gold!!!! :handclap: :handclap: :handclap:

MAF standing on his head now...

Soo close. Great save by Fleury

What a glove save by MAF.


YES..STEWART.....WOOOOHOOO

stewarttt!!!!!!!!!!!

What a bunch of Bull.... You can't be a traitor if you are dual citizen...


Remember, Canada didn't want Hull.... US did... it was just loyalty for him to stay with the US team...
whats bull to you is traitor to me!


STEWY!!!

3-1 Good GUys!!!

Yaaaaaaa Stewart Wooooo

Big goal by Stewart

:(

whats bull to you is traitor to me!





You said that once already... I'm not going to argue with you about it...
A lot of people feel the exact same way you do. Doesn't make it right. Who am I to say what's right or wrong... all I care about right now is 3-1 CANADA!!!!!

Board goes down for awhile.......

Sounds like a pretty even game, but Canada has buried its chance while the USA have been 'close.' Too bad close only counts with horseshoes and hand grenades.

If the period had a few more minutes, I think the US would have died of exhaustion. What a game! wow.
The first was even, the 2nd was all canada. The US still looks very dangerous at times though. Again, what a game.

A way better period for Canada. Fleury made some big stops.

USA-Canada is just not the same. USA just does not have the same determination as when Russia plays Canada. I know that this is big for US hockey, but they should be playing better considering their experience and everything.

Hope they prove me wrong in the third.

Talbot does not like the Euro women, too tall.

Anyone know the shot totals through 2?

Looks like the Canucks are really starting to rev it up; US looks scrambly.

A two goal lead is nice going into the final period.

Keep it up guys! :)

O'Sullivan scored

Looks like the Canucks are really starting to rev it up; US looks scrambly.

A two goal lead is nice going into the final period.

Keep it up guys! :)


Here comes the choke job as in previous years.

Patty O!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Patrick O' Sullivan scores to make it a 1 goal game.

O'Sullivan makes it a one goal game!

I'd do anything for this to go into OT.

US has life now. :(

C'mon clock.

Patrick O Sullivan scores to make it a 1 goal game.


Mercy Beucup Monsewer Patrick!!! HOO-rah. Lets put the heat on'em

All Tied Up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Kelser scored now

tie game... Ryan Kesler

:cry:

Yay Kesler!!!

Wait a minute... he's playing for the US, what am I thinking. :p

FINALLY we're burying our chances!!!

Great game by both teams so far!

All Tied Up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Go USA! :)

KESLER SCOOOOOOOOOOOOOORES!

things get INTERESTING!

Kesler for the 3:3. now it´s going to be very interesting...

Good thing MAF brought his 'A' game today :shakehead

Good thing MAF brought his 'A' game today :shakehead

He just made a huge save.

What's with Canada's junior teams? It seems like every year we let a good lead slip away. Just not good with pressure I guess.

How much time is there left in the game??

:yo:

11 minutes.

KESLER SCOOOOOOOOOOOOOORES!

things get INTERESTING!


*Is vibrating in his seat*

He just made a huge save.

Yeh, too bad he couldn't have stopped the easier ones when it was 3-1

I think I'm gonna throw up. this is getting way to close.

Yeh, too bad he couldn't have stopped the easier ones when it was 3-1

Yeah but he stopped the "hard" ones that allowed Canada to have a 3 - 1 lead.

Sounds as if Canada stopped playing the bang and crash game they have been successful with - c'mon boys!!!!!!!!

I just got a bad feeling that crosby is going to score in the final minutes to win it for team canada :(

Yeh, too bad he couldn't have stopped the easier ones when it was 3-1

Would have been nice, but now the team has to get it together and win this.

If we need overtime, what is the format ?? Sudden death ? 5 minutes ? Shootout ?

Canadians look like they're rattled. They need to move on and get back to 'their' game.

I still have faith, just not as much as I did ten minutes ago.

Fleury looks shaky, looks like he's just guessing on a lot of shots. Too much flopping around for my liking.

http://www.usflag.org/art/banner.jpeg

that could be the TSN turning point.

1:18 left. USA will win the gold

4-3 USA 1: 30 left....

I'm not feeling well............. :cry:

What a game so far!!

I'm so proud of team USA in the 3rd, never give up!

I just wish more than a select few Americans even knew what was going on!

Fleury scores!! 4-3 USA!

Bad goal against fleury...i heard a teammade puts the puck in???

Oh My! GO USA!!!!

Hold on! 30 seconds left!

1:18 left. USA will win the gold
This is a sad day for Canadian hockey. :(

1:18 left. USA will win the gold

Big time [size=12]choke[size]

Was is a bad goal??

Fleury is a flashy goalie, but he's definitely not a winner. This guy folds up like a cheap suit under pressure. His teams sucked in junior and Pittsburgh is crap. Fleury sucks. Good job USA.

Good game guys! Congrats....

Usa Wins!!!!!!!!!!!! 4-3!

Usa!!! Usa!!! :) :)

Damnit....I dont want to wait another ****ing year.

congrats US. Great game by everyone, especially montoya.

I'M SO PROUD OF TEAM USA!!!!!!!! GO USA!!!!!!!!!

Too bad only a select few even know about this, but great game Canada!

:handclap: :handclap: :handclap:

USA WINS THE GOLD!

No chance, eh? :D

:handclap: USA!!!!!!!! Wooo hoooo we finally have a gold

Cue: "what if's" , "we should have", ref bashing, name calling etc......

Whooooohooooooo!

Usa!

Fleury practically single-handedly lost us the gold. Throughout the whole tournament the commentators tried to justify his play. "Looks a bit shaky." Thanks for scoring the game winning goal on yourself.

U S A!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


this is HUGE!
:handclap: :handclap: :handclap:

Congrats Team USA

Congratulations, USA.

As for Canada, that's a third-period collapse for the second final in a row. Since when do Canadian teams fall apart in the clutch. Embarrassing.

mark andre gag

GOLD FOR THE US!!! What a thrill! My heart is swollen with pride.