GDT:REVENGE! Canada VS Switzerland 5:30PM MST; CTV, FAN960

[alltherage]

Vancouver Sun: FOUR YEARS AFTER HELL FROZE OVER (http://www.vancouversun.com/sports/2010wintergames/Four+years+after+hell+froze+over+Swiss+conquer+Can ada+again/2582114/story.html)

http://a123.g.akamai.net/f/123/12465/1d/www.faceoff.com/hockey/teams/calgary-flames/2573214.bin?size=hhl


I think Canada is going to be super charged up for this one. I expect AT LEAST a 3 Goal Differential for Team Canada!

GO CANADA GO!

[loob job]

Can't wait, I think the boys will win 4-1.

[Komskies]

It's going to be extra fun to give them the beating of a lifetime today.

[OILFAN #81]

I was just finishing up my GDT lol but this works.

[HPLovecraft]

6-0 Canada is my final score.

[Bertuzzied]

Toblerones 3 Maple Syrup 2.

Iggy gets the 2 cdn goals on 4 minutes of ice time.

[OILFAN #81]

Since I made a GDT too i'll just post it in here as well:

Preliminary Game #2 - 2010 Winter Olympic Games - The Quest for GOLD!
TEAM CANADA(1-0)

VS

TEAM SWITZERLAND(0-1)


The teams:

Canada:

http://www.nationalpost.com/sports/2392603.bin?size=614x414

Projected Lines for the Game:

Forwards:

Nash-Crosby-Iginla
Marleau-Thornton-Heatley
Staal-Getzlaf-Perry
Richards-Toews-Bergeron
Morrow

Defense:

Niedermayer-Weber
Pronger-Boyle
Keith-Seabrook
Doughty

Goaltenders:

Brodeur (starting)
Luongo
Fleury (not dressed)


SWITZERLAND:


http://www.footballpictures.net/data/media/445/Switzerland_football_babes.jpg


Forwards:

Romano Lemm-Roman Wick-Sandy Jeannin
Martin Pluss-Ivo Ruthemann-Thierry Paterlini
Thibaut Monnet-Andres Ambuhl-Thomas Deruns
Hnat Domenichelli-Raffaele Sannitz-Julien Sprunger

Defense
Mark Streit-Yannick Weber
Luca Sbisa-Severin Blinderbacher
Phillippe Furrer-Mathias Seger
Patrick von Gunten-Rafael Diaz

Goaltenders:

Jonas Hiller

Previous Games:

Switzerland is looking to bounce back after a 3-1 loss to the US. Canada is coming off an 8-0 win over Norway where they were lead by Jarome Iginla who had the hattrick and Dany Heatley who had 2 goals.

[megatron]

I've been waiting since 8am for the GDT (too lazy to make it myself ;)).

Can't see Canada losing this game.

All four lines are a threat to score and have some major chemistry with that 8-0 practice game they had the other night.

I hope Iggy & Co. continue to light the lamp.

6-1 Canada!

[Jesse834]

4-1 Canada.

[Regulator75]

9-2 Canada.

[OILFAN #81]

Hiller is in net for the Swiss so I don't see a huge blowout. I say 4-0 Canada.

[Bill Bumface]

Switzerland is looking to bounce back after a 3-1 loss to the US. Canada is coming off an 8-0 win over Norway where they were lead by Jarome Iginla who scored 3 goals.


Fixed.

[OILFAN #81]

Fixed.

Lol, how is that "fixed"? He was credited with 2 goals.

EDIT: Never knew they reviewed it.

[Komskies]

Switzerland is looking to bounce back after a 3-1 loss to the US. Canada is coming off an 8-0 win over Norway where they were lead by Dany Heatley and Jarome Iginla who scored 2 goals each.


Good post. One note: They reviewed the tape after the game and gave the goal back to Jarome. He did get the hat trick.

[amorak]

Jarmoe with mitty #2!

#1 - "Jarmoe" is a joke

#2 - if you read DGB, you'll get the mitty reference, in lieu of a hatty.

[Locke]

Hm, starting Iggy on the 4th line and Bergeron on the 1st didnt work out so hot.

Thats better....see, whatever line Iggy is on is the 1st line!:D

I hope they steamroll these guys, just light Hiller up.

[skins]

hmm, there don't seem to be many NHLers for Switzerland. Does anyone know how Hiller played against the USA? 5-0 Canada.

[mykalberta]

Us beat them 3-1

I expect nothing less than 5-1

[Azure]

I just know one thing. When this tournament is over I'm going to be one BIG Crosby fan.

I've never really watched him play, but man he is one smart player.

[KootenayFlamesFan]

The return of Hnat Domenichelli. Awesome.

Canada takes it 5-1, after going into the 3rd up only 2-1.

[GreenLantern]

Quit being such an attention whore OILFAN#81, its always gotta be about you!


And quit lying to us as well, no way there is over 80 Oiler fans left in this country.

[OILFAN #81]

Quit being such an attention whore OILFAN#81, its always gotta be about you!


And quit lying to us as well, no way there is over 80 Oiler fans left in this country.

LOL. It's my number, not the order.:)

[mykalberta]

I just know one thing. When this tournament is over I'm going to be one BIG Crosby fan.

I've never really watched him play, but man he is one smart player.

I will reserve changing my mind until he plays someone other than Norway.

[Dion_Iggy_Kipper!!!]

Here's an article from Eric Duhatschek (I found it on TSN) about Iggy and Dominichelli, apparently they still keep in touch and see each other in the summer.

http://www.ctvolympics.ca/hockey/news/newsid=45011.html?cid=rsstsn

[Huntingwhale]

Jarmoe goes on a tear, ripping it up for 4 points. 7-1 Canada.

[Hemi-Cuda]

I just know one thing. When this tournament is over I'm going to be one BIG Crosby fan.

I've never really watched him play, but man he is one smart player.

i really think he'll be the biggest difference between the '06 team and the '10 team. he has a higher compete level than anyone else in the NHL and absolutely hates losing, something the '06 team really lacked

[Jetsfan]

Message to the Swiss

http://moviesmedia.ign.com/movies/image/article/983/983985/top-10-star-trek-movie-deaths-20090421034934461-000_1242676777.jpg

From Hell's heart...I stab at thee...
For hates sake...I spit my last breath...at thee...

http://screenrant.com/wp-content/uploads/star-trek-2-khan-570x407.jpg

[Canada 02]

nm

[feartheflames]

What time does it start?

[Jesse834]

what time does it start?

5:30 pm mt

[The Goon]

3-3 tie. Everyone hugs afterwards.

[red sky]

3-3 tie. Everyone hugs afterwards.

And France surrenders.

[3 Justin 3]

7-0 :)

[feartheflames]

5:30 pm mt

Thanks!

[RandomDad]

LOL. It's my number, not the order.:)


and its a great number too.

[You Need a Thneed]

18-0 Canada. Jarome with 5.

[Ducay]

11-1

Brodeur with 2

[chalms04]

7-0 :)
But Brodeur's getting the start

[d_phaneuf]

And France surrenders.

http://eddieblog.files.wordpress.com/2008/05/french-funny-flag1.jpg

[HPLovecraft]

Woo! Almost time! Can't wait for Team Iginla.

[CGY12]

7-1 Canada

Iggy 2, Crosby, Toews, Nash, Getzlaf, Weber

Iggy 4 pts
Crosby 3 pts
Nash 4 pts

[IceMan]

5-1 Canada

Iggy
Crosby 2
Staal
Doughty

[dissentowner]

7-1 Canada

[Machiavelli]

I wonder how much of this I'll actually get to watch.

Go Canada!!!!

[HPLovecraft]

I wonder how much of this I'll actually get to watch.

Go Canada!!!!

You'll wanna see it all! After all, the NHL may not even take part in the Olympics next time... Gotta see them all together while you can. ;)

[flip]

If Morrow is in then who is out? Richards?

What about on D? Does Doughty sit tonight? I thought he was excellent the other night. THey need to leave him in the line up.

[Jesse834]

Go Doughty, Getzlaf and Iggy!

[Tron_fdc]

Anyone know if it's being streamed online? I'm in Atlanta....

[Jesse834]

Anyone know if it's being streamed online? I'm in Atlanta....

ctvolympics.ca

[flip]

I know it was 4 years ago and only 6 players remain and Gerber isn't even playing but I want to beat the Swiss about 12-0 just to remind them who's game they are playing.

[Mike Vernon]

Kypros is such a d bag.

[Pastiche]

Thank god Cuthbert has the call. I freaking can't stand Miller.

[Azure]

man its fun listening to chris cuthbert.

[Machiavelli]

Canada a little slow to start again early.

[Pastiche]

Doughty on the first PP. Anyone thinking that Bouwmeester deserves to be there more is delusional.

[MRCboicgy]

No tripping there? That was a knee!

[thesmugger]

Who's the forward sitting tonight? I was under the impression they have 1 extra forward 1 extra D

[Mike Vernon]

Hiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiler

[Machiavelli]

Crosby trying to do a little too much on his own there.

[Smell My Finger]

Iggy score yet:cool:

[HPLovecraft]

Swiss are pretty good defensively.

[KootenayFlamesFan]

Lots of turnovers in their own zone. Gotta be a bit quicker with the decision making, the Swiss are pretty quick on the forecheck.

[Machiavelli]

A couple of defensive turnovers already. Just having a little bit of trouble with the aggressive forecheck by the Swiss.

[IceMan]

Another PP!

[GreenTeaFrapp]

Doughty on the first PP. Anyone thinking that Bouwmeester deserves to be there more is delusional.

Are you going to bring up Gretzky should have been given a chance in the shootout in Nagano next?

[thesmugger]

Heater!!

[IceMan]

Heatley!

[Machiavelli]

Heatley!!!

That was pretty...

[FFR]

Wooo!!!!! Goal!!!

[FlameFan21]

Heatley!!!

1-0!!!

[MRCboicgy]

There we go, time to break it open.

[KootenayFlamesFan]

Quick feet, nice play.

[Jesse834]

Danny Heatley. 1-0 Canada.

[Azure]

pierre mcquire has got to be the biggest homer in the world.

[HPLovecraft]

The team looks disjointed so far... The D looks a bit off.

[Pastiche]

Are you going to bring up Gretzky should have been given a chance in the shootout in Nagano next?
I was just about to say so! Ray freaking Bourque??

[jayswin]

Doughty on the first PP. Anyone thinking that Bouwmeester deserves to be there more is delusional.


For the love of god! Can we just have one olympic hockey thread that doesn't turn into this crap? Seriously, just don't even go there, ffs.

[Pastiche]

Marleau and Heatley do something when Toews is out there and Thornton is on the bench. Yes, yes I am a Thornton hater.

[temple5]

The sooner this tournament is over the sooner I can start hating Danny Heatley again.

[Smell My Finger]

get some dinner and within a couple minutes 1-0 nice. Heater

[Machiavelli]

Holy crap a sweet move by the Swiss dude.

[MRCboicgy]

Woo, Marty with the glove.

[IceMan]

Marty! Great glove save.

[Jesse834]

Brodeur flashes the leather!!

[KootenayFlamesFan]

Swiss are playing well. Canada has to take it up a notch here.

[kirant]

I predict Babcock explodes in the locker room and it has no effect. The team will still look lik--

Oh wait. This is Team Canada? They'll get better.

[Smell My Finger]

This Swiss team is physical. We need a Webber hit to settle them down.

[Azure]

canada trying to play dippsy doodling hockey again.

The swiss are getting more chances.

[MRCboicgy]

This is why we played #30 in the harder game :D

[Machiavelli]

The Swiss are gonna score soon.

[IceMan]

Heatley with almost another goal. This San Jose line is flying! PP coming up.

[Azure]

keith not playing to well either.

seabrook too. with him i'm not surprised. back in junior hockey he had a history of blowing it in big games.

[Hack&Lube]

Hard to believe the only Swiss NHLers are Hiller and Streit. These guys are good. Who was that Wick guy who did the crazy move and push toward Brodeur?

[Hack&Lube]

Our blueliners are getting pressured like crazy on the PP, they can't handle it.

[Machiavelli]

The imbalance in PPs is odd because the Swiss have had as many dangerous chances as Canada.

If Switzerland wants to have any chance, they need to stop taking penalties.

[Azure]

there you go boyle. why NOT throw it right up the middle.

[IceMan]

Who was that Wick guy who did the crazy move and push toward Brodeur?
Pierre McGuire was saying he played under Brent Sutter in Red Deer. Don't know where he's playing now though.

[temple5]

I dont like all these power plays early. Its normally never a good idea ... unless you are playing Switzerland (hopefully) :)

[Azure]

serious brain farts by canada. some of these guys need to be given less playing time if they keep playing stupid.

[MRCboicgy]

"Playfair" which one of those things don't belong...

[GreenTeaFrapp]

Hard to believe the only Swiss NHLers are Hiller and Streit. These guys are good. Who was that Wick guy who did the crazy move and push toward Brodeur?

Former Senators draft pick who played a couple seasons in the WHL. He looked like a poor man's Martin Havlat in the Senators rookie camps he played in.

[KootenayFlamesFan]

3 PPs and yet they've missed 2 easy ones as well. the Swiss better stop taking penalties or they're going to be on the PK all game long.

[Azure]

seriously. play frickin' hockey. this isn't the allstar game you idiots.

[Machiavelli]

seriously. play frickin' hockey. this isn't the allstar game you idiots.

They certainly are getting suckered into a pond-hockey style of a game.

[IceMan]

Top line buzzing now.

[KootenayFlamesFan]

Thatta boy Iggy.............great pass.

[Machiavelli]

Anyone else see that Crosby isn't playing his usual game?

[Kaine]

Iggy continues to look fantastic, 3 unreal setup plays in the first that nearly found the back of the net each time.

Iggy to Crosby, roll reversal from last game perhaps? ;)

[burn_this_city]

Anyone see the sky is blue sea of red sign in the crowd?? I wonder if it was a CPer

[Pastiche]

These tournaments are cathartic. So amazing to see this type of talent pay together on the same team. This is some of the best quality of hockey you will ever see.

[KootenayFlamesFan]

Man, that period flew by. Gotta watch the defensive turnovers over the next 40 minutes, and keep getting the forecheck going. Was better late in the period, keep it going and wear the Swiss D down a bit.

[Resolute 14]

Iggy continues to look fantastic, 3 unreal setup plays in the first that nearly found the back of the net each time.

Iggy to Crosby, roll reversal from last game perhaps? ;)

Except that 12 finished.

Therefore, Iginla > Crosby.

:)

[Azure]

An alright period.

The defense looks kinda shaky.

Hopefully Seabrook and Keith man up and get their head into the game.

[flip]

is there no one sitting? ive seen all 7 D and can't think of any forwards who aren't playing.

[CalgaryPride]

A few too many moves on certain plays, but otherwise a solid period. I liked how Canada adapted to the playing style of the Swiss. Probably only a matter of time before they start putting some in the net.

[Smell My Finger]

Crosby keeps looking to score the goal everyone will talk about instead of making simple plays.
Getzlaf is being a little too fancy for my liking.
Heatley is threat every shift.
Iginla is having 2 men on him the whole first period. Obviously the Swiss coach saw what happened against Norway.

[sa226]

If the Swiss aren't playing up to 110% of their ability,

then my name is foghorn leghorn

[CGY12]

One thing im noticing on the PP tonight is the defense is doing an absolute anemic job of holding the blueline (espicially Pronger). Frustrating to see Iggy, Nash and Crosby get the raw end on the PP because these guys can't hold the zone. WAKE UP PRONGER!

[jeremywilhelm]

I can't believe how much holding and interference is happening. In the NHL the Swiss wouldn't have a player left on the bench!

[Geeoff]

Hard to believe the only Swiss NHLers are Hiller and Streit. These guys are good. Who was that Wick guy who did the crazy move and push toward Brodeur?
Sbisa looks like he will be an awesome NHL'er too.

[sureLoss]

is there no one sitting? ive seen all 7 D and can't think of any forwards who aren't playing.

Babcock has been rotating all his forwards and Dmen into the game. Did it against Norway as well.

[flip]

Babcock has been rotating all his forwards and Dmen into the game. Did it against Norway as well.

So they can dress all 20 guys? Not just 18 like the NHL?

[brownstown24]

Does anyone else is the USA notice there there is no audio to NBC's online stream? Last game they had the CTV coverageand it was great. Today, nothing? Anyone know what is up

[Geeoff]

Yep! The only one sitting is Fleury.

[Machiavelli]

Marleau goal.

[flip]

Does anyone else is the USA notice there there is no audio to NBC's online stream? Last game they had the CTV coverageand it was great. Today, nothing? Anyone know what is up

They could be using the official Olympic feed which has replays and graphics and such but has no commentary.

[FlameFan21]

Marleau!!!

2-0!!!

[Jesse834]

Patrick Marleau. 2-0 Canada.

[Smell My Finger]

SJ scores again lol

[IceMan]

This Sharks line is so dominant. Another PP!

[moon]

Marleau!

Canada has been much better than the Swiss so far and if not for a lot of clutching and tackling the game could be a lot worse.

If the refs call this game properly (unlikely as it is in international play) the Swiss will get blown out.

[brownstown24]

They could be using the official Olympic feed which has replays and graphics and such but has no commentary.


Yeah must be. Sucks because my HD feed on MSNBC is blank as well, so it's no good feed for me tonight....anyway Go Canada Go!

[Smell My Finger]

Great Canada preasure right now.

[jayswin]

Maybe it's just my biased eyes, but over the last two games it feels like Iggy/Nash/Crosby line goes off very early every shift in comparison to the other two big lines.

It seems like Iggy's line gets about 1 chance to do something, and then they're gone. It feels liek I'm watching the Getzlaf and Sharks lines stay out there for 2 or 3 rushes each time.

But again, that's probably just because I'm so pumped to watch Iggy, so it goes by faster.

EDIT: Again, on that last sihift, it was just a few seconds in their own zone, a quick rush up the ice, coupe of chances, and they're gone.

[Smell My Finger]

Morrow throwing some weight around:cool:

[Regulator75]

Man those Swiss are lazy. Keep taking stupid penalties, thanks!

[IceMan]

Boyle just saved a goal.

[HelloHockeyFans]

Thank goodness Brodeur is in net for this one.

[Smell My Finger]

Pronger meh

[IceMan]

Richards with Nash/Crosby now.

[Machiavelli]

Pass the puck Crosby, dammit.

[Smell My Finger]

What is Babcock hate on towards Iggy?

[jayswin]

Haha, Babcock sure is a "what have you done for me lately" coach. Hey Iginla, nice hat trick last game, your off the first line, bud.

[CGY12]

What is Babcock hate on towards Iggy?

I dont understand it either. I guess Iggy is the escape goat if the line doesn't score.

[moon]

Hey what is Iginla doing out there with Crosby and Nash?

I thought Babcock hated him and was screwing him over with minutes.

[J epworth]

He's back on the line. It must of just been a weird change or something

[Machiavelli]

Iginla's passing today is just ON.

Crosby looks a little off.

[CGY12]

Come on Sid SHOOT IT!

[J epworth]

Crosby has been the worst of the three on that line so far tonight.

[Smell My Finger]

Iginla sets up Crosby and Crosby goes all allstar game mode come on Kid.

[IceMan]

crap.

[jayswin]

I dont understand it either. I guess Iggy is the escape goat if the line doesn't score.


Haha.........escape goat.

[-TC-]

wow nice shot

[Jesse834]

Ivo Ruthemann. 2-1 Canada.

[moon]

Brutal goal.

Luongo we expect to let those goals in, Brodeur should have that.

[FlameFan21]

Dammit...

[Smell My Finger]

and the Canuck trolls get excited. Neidermayers fault if you ask me.

[direwolf]

Hell of a goal by the Swiss, which may give them some life. We need to get it back right away.

[temple5]

Rutheman - ruthless.

Nice pinch.

[RandomDad]

Luongo woulda had it.

[HPLovecraft]

What a shot.

Stupid Getzlaf line.

[Smell My Finger]

Dumb penalty Morrow 200ft from your own net.:mad:

[MRCboicgy]

Bad D there, can't fault Marty

[J epworth]

What was with that hold on Doughty? Did anybody else see that?

[Azure]

horrible play by doughty there.

i love the kid, but he screwed up big time there.

[jayswin]

He's back on the line. It must of just been a weird change or something


No, it was definitly planned, Richards came out with them and played the whole shift. I think it was just to get Richards some more ice time.

[Mayer]

Loouuuuuuuu!!

[Machiavelli]

If Canada somehow loses this game (unlikely), the TSN panel is going to go batshart crazy.

[-TC-]

good kill

[Azure]

If Canada somehow loses this game (unlikely), the TSN panel is going to go batshart crazy.

I almost want Canada to lose so McGuire shuts the frick up.

[Kesler17]

Swiss are scary

[MRCboicgy]

Uh oh, Heatley

[Jesse834]

Weber has a cannon!

[Smell My Finger]

Ouch hope Heater is ok.

[-TC-]

I almost want Canada to lose so McGuire shuts the frick up.

you take that back!

[jayswin]

Jesus, Doughty and Weber just can't keep the puck down. :mad:

[Pastiche]

Man that would hurt.

[Moose]

Loouuuuuuuu!!

Did they show Luongo drink from his water bottle on the bench on TV and I missed it? I know how you guys get excited when he does just about anything.

[CGY12]

Man Niedermayer looks TERRIBLE

[Machiavelli]

Canada's performance today has been ......underwhelming.

[zamler]

This is one of those "hand around" games. Next goal is huge, to be blatantly obvious.

[Smell My Finger]

Greaser definatly did have this kind of action.

[HelloHockeyFans]

Ha. There's absolutely no way the Canadians lose this... final score will be at least 5-1.

[MRCboicgy]

There's a hit, by Getzlaf.

[Pastiche]

We better not lose to a bunch of freaking medics.

[Smell My Finger]

Big hit by Getzlaf there. Nice to see.

[RandomDad]

Did they show Luongo drink from his water bottle on the bench on TV and I missed it? I know how you guys get excited when he does just about anything.

Fleury is the backup tonight. Luongo is in the pressbox.

[Moose]

I like how Boyle has been playing so far. That was a pretty nice chance there.

[Azure]

off the boards and out. don't throw the puck through the middle.

[zamler]

We gotta start cashing in on these chances!

[Smell My Finger]

Marleau just took a high stick no call.

[Machiavelli]

Luckily Iginla is okay, could you believe if he got injured at these games??

[expatflame]

What happens if we lose this game??

[jayswin]

Please let Iggy's line start the PP.....

[MRCboicgy]

Doughty not coming off the bench for a while.

Wow, Iggy gets a cheapshot

[Smell My Finger]

Iggy looking to go for a split second.

[direwolf]

Must. Score.

[HelloHockeyFans]

Iginla will score on the PP if Team Canada doesn't here.

[zamler]

Have to hit Iggy a lot harder to do any damage.

[CGY12]

Man I wish fighting was allowed

[Smell My Finger]

Que the SJ line :rolleyes:

[HPLovecraft]

I hate no-touch icing.

[Pastiche]

Weber looks damn good.

[blankall]

What happens if we lose this game??

My head explodes?

Seriously though,

If we beat the US we still may get a pass to the quarter finals. Otherwise we have to play in the qualificatinos playoffs, which will mean entering the tournament in a low ranking and possibly facing a team like Russia in the first round.

[jeremywilhelm]

This is some horrid clutch and grab hockey. The refs are ######ed.

[Smell My Finger]

Webber is the most effective D man tonight.

[MRCboicgy]

Wow, three chances on the PP that just didn't connect.

Also, when Weber is back on the point, I imagine Canadians clearing the hell out

[temple5]

That was kind of a weak call. I guess Iggy didnt touch the puck but if he had no way that should have been a penalty. Shoulder to head should be legal if its not already.

[zamler]

Not a good PP, starting to become concerned.

[jayswin]

Crosby's kind of sucking tonight.

[Smell My Finger]

Iggy saved Neidermayer ass on a breakaway.

[Machiavelli]

Iginla is absolutely getting the most attention on that line.

[HelloHockeyFans]

LOL at Kevin Lowe. So incredibly out of place among the other gents in that box.

[Pastiche]

Nash is a little flaky. A little too scrambley out there.

[Smell My Finger]

Nash is irrating to watch. Complete solo kind of player.

[BACKCHECK!!!]

Switzerland showing that some hustle can tame these fat and sassy millionaires. At least temporarily.

Canada showing that you can get a million PPs in a row against a team on non-NHLers and still not put the game in the bag, if you put basiclly zero effort into it.

Canada is going to get a rude awakening when they meet a real team. Anybody see the Russia-Latvia game? Russia came to PLAY. Canada has shown beyond any shadow of a doubt that they're not giving it their all yet. Here's hoping they can change gears from 'idle' to 'greatest hockey tournament of all time' before the elimination rounds.

[direwolf]

No way should this be a 2-1 game. Canada needs to flip the switch and take it up a notch. They're playing like ass right now.

[jeremywilhelm]

Neidermeyer is the weakest player on both teams. That guy really lost it quick.

[zamler]

Crosby has not looked great so far at all IMO, both games.

[Dan02]

Wow Niedermayer is downright bad.

[Kesler17]

Phew almost a tie game

[HPLovecraft]

Neidermayer looks really old.

[Moose]

Ugh, that was close. Hopefully they can get some offensive pressure going to end the 2nd period on a high note.

[zamler]

Wow Canada is all kinds of suck right now.

[Smell My Finger]

Nice toe save.

[MRCboicgy]

I have a feeling Babcock is gonna tear each guy a new one, especially his D-men

[kirant]

Niedermeyer needs his cane back.

[moon]

Switzerland showing that some hustle can tame these fat and sassy millionaires. At least temporarily.

Canada showing that you can get a million PPs in a row against a team on non-NHLers and still not put the game in the bag, if you put basiclly zero effort into it.

Canada is badly outplaying the Swiss and leading the game, how exactly are the Swiss showing that hustle can "tame" Canada?

And Russia looked fairly average against a weak Latvian team. Certainly not any more impressive than Canada against Norway.

[Machiavelli]

Oh my gosh, 2-2.

No freaking way.

[iggypop]

&%^$&%^$&^$&^%$!!!!!

[Moose]

I do love the puck handling by Brodeur, its nice to see him play without the trapezoid.
GAH! Tied! Wtf?

[zamler]

You could just see that coming. 2-2.

[FlameFan21]

/facepalm

[RandomDad]

Oh crap.

[Azure]

off the freakin' boards.

[Pastiche]

Pronger gets his head out of the game so easy.

[IceMan]

Pronger with a stupid penalty.

Edit: And they tie it! F***!!!!

[Jesse834]

Shi!.2-2.

[expatflame]

Oh no...tie game. What is going on? This is SWITZERLAND!

[LockedOut]

Wow.

[MRCboicgy]

And Pronger takes a bad penalty

And now a bad bounce goes in...

[DropIt]

Euck... Pronger was more focused on payback then defence

[agubuan]

Come on.

[HelloHockeyFans]

Wow Pronger is an idiot. He completely ignored the play and went straight after the player to retaliate.

[themedicineman]

Lol where'd our defense go?

[zamler]

Good test for Team Canada actually.

[Smell My Finger]

Babcock is paying for constantly playing the SJ line. He might as well send the other lines to room. I am not liking his decisions in this game.

[serge2k]

Thank goodness Brodeur is in net for this one.
Thank Goodness!

[PowerPlayoffs06]

Saw that coming. Canada was getting destroyed the last few minutes.

[jayswin]

Neidermeyer is the weakest player on both teams. That guy really lost it quick.


The weird thing is, he showed signs of being brutal early enough that they could have selected someone else, but they didn't. Which is weird, because the attitude during the selection process for everyone but Neidermeyer seemed to be "We will pick who is playing best at the right time".