The Official Olympic Hockey Thread

[Shakes]

Datsyuk is a magician.

[GSdrums87]

Over-passing by Russia right now, but they're in control here.

[Staggy]

Great start for Quick.

[PghSkins]

Nice kill, boys!

[DelPen]

for all of the drama about the USA uniforms, they look good.

What was the drama, the stars on the shoulders? I like them. Think I might need to find an Orpik jersey.

[PghSkins]

Yeah, I could do without the stars but otherwise I like them

[PghSkins]

Sounds like a "Crosby Sucks" chant. He's not even in the game!

[penny lane]

way to go to the net Geno!

[skullman80]

Big save by quick on geno.

[columbia]

The lack of commercials is a bonus.

[PghSkins]

The lack of commercials is a bonus.

But how do I know if UPMC and Highmark are still at war?

[Staggy]

Brown is a wrecking ball out there every single shift. Kane needs simplify his game a bit.

[penny lane]

almost Brooks!

[PghSkins]

Turkey's on the table!

[Shakes]

Malkin knows he has to be the puck-getter on his line. Playing well.

I can feel the internet waiting for Orpik to lose his **** on the big ice against this skill. Pretty solid so far.

[skullman80]

Good first period.

[PghSkins]

Gonna make some pancakes, who wants some?

[penny lane]

USA GMRS talks about how his Dad was able to visit the USSR and Russian hockey in today's PG

But there was Fred Shero, traveling to the Soviet Union for extended stays, one time for a three-week symposium. The man was captivated. How were they doing it? He won the Stanley Cup in 1974, so he could have easily been convinced he had it all figured out, yet he couldn’t stay away from the Soviet Union. Then he won the Cup again in 1975.
“Back then, no one exchanged ideas,” Ray says. “For him back in ’74 to go over to learn from the Russians, to share information, I think that was great. There was a mystique around them, you know? You’d only see them when playing in the Olympics, and they win all these gold medals. The Red Army was fascinating and intriguing stuff back then.”
The Soviets at that time just played differently than North Americans. They were graceful, possessing the puck for long periods of time, much more fluid than the dump-the-puck-and-chase style of the NHL.
“Russia has made us better, has made Canada better, has made hockey better in general,” Ray says.

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[profpolisci]

They're going to do away with wrestling, but curling is good to go.

[penny lane]

Gonna make some pancakes, who wants some?

yum! I'm having cheerios! and Hazelnut coffee.

[mikey287]

PghSkins - are you settin fruity picks and ****?


I'm good with where we are here. A couple shifts on either side of the Russian PP were wonky. But not a lot of great chances either way. Lost contain down-low on the Radulov power move. Other way, I like our exits, just a nervous play by Wheels hurt us some, but I like our exits, I like our spacing. Tough to do because of the wide ice, but a small area cycle on the weaker D men would generate some chances and momentum. Bob looks a little uncomfortable right now, an early PP goal here could plant some doubt seeds that could grow into a full-on meltdown if we're lucky. Let's get greasy here, grind these ******* down...

[Tico Rick]

Morning all! Missed the first 10 minutes of the game, but I don't see the US having any speed advantage in this game.

[PghSkins]

PghSkins - are you settin fruity picks and ****?
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LOL, just tryin' to get rid of the hangover

[Shakes]

PghSkins - are you settin fruity picks and ****?


I'm good with where we are here. A couple shifts on either side of the Russian PP were wonky. But not a lot of great chances either way. Lost contain down-low on the Radulov power move. Other way, I like our exits, just a nervous play by Wheels hurt us some, but I like our exits, I like our spacing. Tough to do because of the wide ice, but a small area cycle on the weaker D men would generate some chances and momentum. Bob looks a little uncomfortable right now, an early PP goal here could plant some doubt seeds that could grow into a full-on meltdown if we're lucky. Let's get greasy here, grind these ******* down...

This reads like it was taken right from the USA white board. If it included a "let's get our game, boys," I'd think DB took minute to post on here.

[penny lane]

replays with music is cool.