GT: Go for Gold! Team Canada vs. Team USA Womens' Hockey

[Machiavelli]

These pre-game pump up interviews or whatever make the Americans sound so cocky.

Go Canada!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Tyler]

I love how these women just freakin' hate each other.

[CMPunk]

Couldn't we just have played this game on day one of the Olympics?

[Machiavelli]

Bonhomme has been pretty shaky to start....slow decision-making in the defensive zone and some scary pinches.

Oh, and the last bad pinch just led to an American chance. Great save by Szabadabbadoo.

[Tyler]

I'll just throw this out there... Meghan Agosta makes my heart 'a flutter :wub:

[jayswin]

I'll just throw this out there... Meghan Agosta makes my heart 'a flutter :wub:


Hey, she's mine! :mad:

http://cache2.asset-cache.net/xc/94375788.jpg?v=1&c=IWSAsset&k=2&d=77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D03BD11BB58DFF7B90 92DD16E94C71F8B0BC7F21C6077E301CE30A760B0D811297

[Tyler]

Back off! Get your own power forward!

[jayswin]

Wow, they call weak penalties in women's hockey.

[arloiginla]

Not a good start by Canada. Now defending a 5 on 3. The first goal of this game is going to be huge.

I'm not feeling good about this one.

[Machiavelli]

That's such a weak call to make to put a team down 2 players in a gold medal game.

[Tyler]

They should allow contact in women's hockey. These girls are just dying to lay one another out.

Nice save by Szabadabbadoo

[Tyler]

Sick goal! Even sweeter feed!

[Machiavelli]

Poulin!!

[arloiginla]

HUGE goal.

[jayswin]

Gotta love Cassie Campbell's color commentating on the goal....

"Are you kidding me?!"

[Red Ice Player]

Gotta love Cassie Campbell's color commentating on the goal....

"Are you kidding me?!"

No kidding...that was an Iginlaesque one timer!

[arloiginla]

That is one horrible call.

These refs in womens hockey remind me of a 14-year old ref who's never played hockey before - if someone falls down they call a penalty.

[Clever_Iggy]

Couldn't we just have played this game on day one of the Olympics?

No kidding. If there's one sport that's a candidate to be taken off for 2014 or 2018, it's women's ice hockey. Just brutal.

[Tyler]

Wow.. its 1998 all over again. Stupid refs.

[Tyler]

No kidding. If there's one sport that's a candidate to be taken off for 2014 or 2018, it's women's ice hockey. Just brutal.

Hey, I'll keep taking Gold medals 'til the cows come home!

[Machiavelli]

Poulin AGAIN!! 2-0

[Bob]

More penalties == lame, but 2-0 is nice.

[flames_1987]

God the refs are awful

[Tyler]

The Sidney Crosby of Women's hockey!

[jayswin]

Meghan Agosta is too cute with the puck.....




....damn, isn't she cute with that puck?

http://cache.daylife.com/imageserve/007nazK21M1rY/610x.jpg

[Resolute 14]

Nice start though. Jump out in front and put the pressure on the Yanks.

[Hemi-Cuda]

They should allow contact in women's hockey. These girls are just dying to lay one another out.

Nice save by Szabadabbadoo

this i don't understand. not allowing hitting when the girls play our midget boys teams makes sense, but why not let them hit each other? i also don't get the mandatory full face shields, these women are all adults. they should have the right to choose to wear a half-shield if they want

[Machiavelli]

Gah! Every time i see Cassie Campbell (-Pascal), there is something new and awful going on with her hair.

It's 2010, woman!

[Ron Duguay's Hair]

Gah! Every time i see Cassie Campbell (-Pascal), there is something new and awful going on with her hair.

It's 2010, woman!

Beat me to it. Horrible lettuce.

[arloiginla]

Will be huge to come out and weather the storm early in the 2nd. If the Americans get a quick goal it's going to go right down to the wire. If Canada can maybe get a goal but more importantly keep the U.S. off the scoresheet they should be alright the rest of the way.

[Yamer]

We gotta change our pitch up, and smack that bitch up.

[jayswin]

Meghan Agosta just threw a punch at an American. That is hot.

[feartheflames]

let em fight!!!

[Tyler]

I am having way too much in this thread!

[Resolute 14]

The Americans are getting their chances. Szabados is having a heck of a game.

[Diet Water]

Wow..

[jayswin]

You stupid idiot!

[Yamer]

Ladies, that was turrible.

[Machiavelli]

Yikes, that was bad. Looks like she was shooting for the crowd, lol.

[Methanolic]

Dang! Darn! Damn!

Take yer time girl!!

[Methanolic]

Is this the 2nd 5 on 3 for USA???????

[Machiavelli]

Szabados is amazing today.

[Methanolic]

Szabados is amazing today.


I was just thinking that She's got pretty great mobility and reflexes.

[Rathji]

nice pkill

[Machiavelli]

I was just thinking that She's got pretty great mobility and reflexes.

I wonder if Darryl Sutter is watching this game. :whistle:

[arloiginla]

The penalty kill and Szabados have been the story so far.

[jayswin]

Meghan Agosta is on the ice.

[Smell My Finger]

That USA hook should have been called in any league.

[Rathji]

How does a net go off like that and no one notices other than the goalie?

[Methanolic]

The nets been off for 5 minutes?

C'mon Cassie with the hyphenated last name!!!...:mad:

You Suck Arse!!!

[Tyler]

Have you ever seen such terrible passes on the powerplay setup (excluding the Flames PP)?

[Methanolic]

What a Move!

What a Shot!

What a Save!

[feartheflames]

Have you ever seen such terrible passes on the powerplay setup (excluding the Flames PP)?

do the oiler count?

[Tyler]

The yap on that Ruggerio broad! I hate her already!

[Methanolic]

Bitchy, Bitchy Murcins!!:w00t:

[Resolute 14]

Been all Canada for some time now. Need to get another goal to really turn the screws.

Another PP.

[Methanolic]

Our Girls are gooooood on the PowerPlay!!

[arloiginla]

And the crying has started. Shut up, Ruggiero. You sucked at Apprentice, you look like a man, and your team is going to lose.

[Methanolic]

nm

[Machiavelli]

I'm pretty pleased with the quality of hockey in this game. Really fun to watch.

Did they just call a Canadian for a dive?

[silentsim]

HA! HA! HA!

U S A .....2 Min. for Kesslering!!!

Except it's on Canada :whaa:

[Methanolic]

I'm pretty pleased with the quality of hockey in this game. Really fun to watch.

Did they just call a Canadian for a dive?

Remind you of Salt Lake?

[Methanolic]

Except it's on Canada :whaa:


I know, I heard the wrong name. Ooops:whaa:

[Resolute 14]

Jeezus, that was a dive.

[Methanolic]

Good job ladies! But you'd better get some insurance early in the final frame.

[arloiginla]

Tight period. Enough cannot be said about the penalty kill, it has been the difference of the entire game.

Canada might have the two goals but that doesn't reflect the game as it's been very even so far.

Need to get a goal at some point in the 3rd period to salt this away.

[Bertuzzied]

Man they should take the gold medal away from Heffer for that dive. You are so lucky you didn't cost your team a goal you idiot.

Save the diving for the Canucks.

[Yamer]

Just threw away $30 of overcooked take-out....

Canada better finish this off.....

[Bertuzzied]

Just threw away $30 of overcooked take-out....

Canada better finish this off.....

Because if Canada wins gold your take out food will no longer be overcooked?

[Machiavelli]

Sistorics is still playing? I remember her name from four years ago but didn't hear a peep about her until just now.

[zamler]

An insurance goal would sure be sweet.

[Machiavelli]

Agosta's mom looks very.....I don't know what the word is.

[Yamer]

Because if Canada wins gold your take out food will no longer be overcooked?

I'll consider it a donation to Canada's athletes.....

[Smell My Finger]

Kind of a dull game, needs a fight:eek:

[Phaneuf3]

Kind of a dull game, needs a fight:eek:
Bring out the kiddie pool full of jello!

[jayocal]

I just turned the game on to catch the 3rd period. For me, his brand of hockey is tough to watch and to stay interested in...especially after watching last night's game. Nonetheless, I hope the Canadian girls can pull it off. So far so good!

[Machiavelli]

Getzlaf is balding at an exponential rate.

[VladtheImpaler]

OK, I gave this a chance for 10 minutes - seriously, how can you watch this? Give me Oprah instead. :) And these are the 2 best teams - brutal. BTW who is that 8 year-old wearing #2 for the Yanks?

[Jesse834]

Yawn......

[Machiavelli]

Irwin wanted a piece of that chick.

[Phaneuf3]

That lineswoman is kinda cute.

[MRCboicgy]

What? No call there?

[zamler]

Ref=totally blind.

[silentsim]

I think the ref lost her whistle.

[HelloHockeyFans]

Pretty boring...

[Tyler]

I can see this being the last women's hockey Olympic competition for awhile.

[Diet Water]

Seems like every 2-on-1 ends up like that.

[Canada 02]

FYI Team USA's, Gigi Marvin is the sister of Flames prospect, Aaron Marvin

[jayocal]

Wow, the US bench looks like they gave up! It's the gold medal game and you're only down by 2 with enough time to do damage!! Geesh!

[jayswin]

The problem with women's hockey, even Canada and the US, is that they have almost zero hockey sense. They get all these odd man rushes, and the puck carrier couldn't make a play using her teammates to save her life.

...and then you look at the Americans. They're the second best country the sport has to offer, and they can't even get a puck through to the net on a 5 on 3, let alone during 5 on 5 play.

[OILFAN #81]

GOLD FOR CANADA!!!! Congrats!

[Phaneuf3]

The problem with women's hockey, even Canada and the US, is that they have almost zero hockey sense. They get all these odd man rushes, and the puck carrier couldn't make a play using her teammates to save her life.

...and then you look at the Americans. They're the second best country the sport has to offer, and they can't even get a puck through to the net on a 5 on 3, let alone during 5 on 5 play.
That and the reffing. The reffing in every women's game I've seen has ranged from questionable to downright terrible.

I don't see why they insist on women's refs if they're this bad...

[chalms04]

Gold!

[Smell My Finger]

Gold is ours!

[Machiavelli]

The women are golden!!!! Solid, solid win.

[zamler]

Gold!!

[FlameFan21]

Congratulations, ladies!!!

Canada wins!!!

[Jesse834]

FYI Team USA's, Gigi Marvin is the sister of Flames prospect, Aaron Marvin

She is not bad looking.

[tripin_billie]

Gold!!!!!

With a shutout!!!!

Woot!

[braveheart57]

Yeah the 2nd best team doesn't have anyone who can shoot the puck. Enjoy the gold medal Canada, not sure if anyone cares though. It's kinda like curling- who cares?

[CMPunk]

Once again..couldn't they just have given this medal to us day one?

[Smell My Finger]

Congrats girls completly shut them down.

[Jesse834]

Nice!

[MRCboicgy]

Three straight Olympic GOLD

[Diet Water]

Women's hockey definitely isn't the most entertaining thing in the world, but I don't mind giving up 2 hours of my time every 4 years to watch team Canada win gold.

[Delthefunky]

Wow these women are a class act! They are very well coached too.

[Bob]

Gold!!!

[HelloHockeyFans]

Nice job, Gold!

[jayocal]

Lol, I got the TSN text alert before the game ended!

[Bertuzzied]

Woohoo! Gold for the Women!!!

For all except for that diver. she gets lead.

[jayocal]

Women's hockey definitely isn't the most entertaining thing in the world, but I don't mind giving up 2 hours of my time every 4 years to watch team Canada win gold.

Fair enough :)

[Diet Water]

Woohoo! Gold for the Women!!!

For all except for that diver. she gets lead.

Just give her gold to Poulin.

[VladtheImpaler]

File this away with the ice dance medal... Ok, I think it's safe to pull the plug on this sport. Even Mrs Impaler, who is no sports fan, was like "wtf? this is awful". :)

[Vulcan]

YOu know, I didnt' come to this thread to hear whether women's hockey deserves to exist at these Olympics. They're the best female hockey players in the world, and no they can't compete against the men which is similar to every other sport here, so can it and lets celebrate.

[FiftyBelow]

They showed members of mens Team Canada watching the game... oddly enough nobody was smiling when the women won gold. They looked almost look tense and nervous as if they were seeing what could be theirs if all goes well.

[Rathji]

I love that Coke commercial.

Grats Canada on Gold!

[chalms04]

They are very well coached too.
Yeah that dude did a solid job behind the bench.

[VladtheImpaler]

They showed members of mens Team Canada watching the game... oddly enough nobody was smiling when the women won gold. They looked almost look tense and nervous as if they were seeing what could be theirs if all goes well.

Yeah that... or they were numb with boredom. I suspect the latter.

[Red Ice Player]

Once again..couldn't they just have given this medal to us day one?

Shaddup. Whetever you think of the Women's game, this game was close and won with superior goaltending and a couple of clutch goals. I'm satisfied.

[CMPunk]

YOu know, I didnt' come to this thread to hear whether women's hockey deserves to exist at these Olympics. They're the best female hockey players in the world, and no they can't compete against the men which is similar to every other sport here, so can it and lets celebrate.

apparently they're the only female hockey players:whistle:

[MoneyGuy]

The problem with women's hockey, even Canada and the US, is that they have almost zero hockey sense. They get all these odd man rushes, and the puck carrier couldn't make a play using her teammates to save her life.

...and then you look at the Americans. They're the second best country the sport has to offer, and they can't even get a puck through to the net on a 5 on 3, let alone during 5 on 5 play.

This is women's hockey, fer crying out loud. They're not NHL players. At what they do, they're the best in the world. Geez. I watched the whole game and loved it. Szabados, Poulin, Hefford, Wickenheiser et al. I love these ladies. Congrats, gals, you did it. Now, guys, make it two.

[feartheflames]

Yeah the 2nd best team doesn't have anyone who can shoot the puck. Enjoy the gold medal Canada, not sure if anyone cares though. It's kinda like curling- who cares?

o'cmon these women worked their entire lives for this, they are representing our country and doing a damn good job of it- if you don't care don't comment

[jayswin]

They went to commercial while Meghan Agosta was announced as the MVP. I love Meghan Agosta, so that pisses me off big time. :mad:

[jayocal]

YOu know, I didnt' come to this thread to hear whether women's hockey deserves to exist at these Olympics. They're the best female hockey players in the world, and no they can't compete against the men which is similar to every other sport here, so can it and lets celebrate.

Yeah but in every other sport at the Olympics, the women would destroy me...but not this one.

It's strange watching an Olympic event that I could easily compete in and dominate.

[Hemi-Cuda]

who is #6 for Canada? wow, she is stunning

[the2bears]

Yeah the 2nd best team doesn't have anyone who can shoot the puck. Enjoy the gold medal Canada, not sure if anyone cares though. It's kinda like curling- who cares?

I care ######bag.

[Infamous1]

They went to commercial while Meghan Agosta was announced as the MVP. I love Meghan Agosta, so that pisses me off big time. :mad:

Seriously why are they even going to commercials during all of this?? ridiculous.

[Coach]

man the aesthetics of women's hockey has definitely improved

[CMPunk]

Seriously why are they even going to commercials during all of this?? ridiculous.


Because after the Olympics are over, no one will give a rats ass about womens hockey

[Flejszon]

Yeah but in every other sport at the Olympics, the women would destroy me...but not this one.

It's strange watching an Olympic event that I could easily compete in and dominate.

The only way you could compete with them is if you are a legit hockey player. If you are a legit hockey player, its because you played for years. I'm sure if you competed in the bobsled for years too, you could compete with the women bobsledders.

[MoneyGuy]

I care ######bag.

I care too. What is it with this complaining about the women? We won gold. Celebrate. FFS.

[RougeUnderoos]

A lot of running mascara over on the Yank side.

I like women's hockey and left work early to watch this, but wearing makeup does not help if they want more people to take it seriously.

[OILFAN #81]

Because after the Olympics are over, no one will give a rats ass about womens hockey

We get it. You don't care about this tournament for the women and you think that they did not need to have it. Good for you. This was the first game of the tournament that I watched for the women because I knew it was going to be competitive unlike the others. I'm sure that the women who compete are thrilled to play in the tournament and are happy to win GOLD for their country. Change the channel if you don't care.

[Machiavelli]

These Finnish women sure love their blown kisses.

[Phaneuf3]

Celebrate. FFS.
Hooray for boobies!! :w00t:

[CMPunk]

I care too. What is it with this complaining about the women? We won gold. Celebrate. FFS.


How exciting is it really? We had at least a 50% chance at winning gold even before the puck dropped...it's pretty much expected

[OILFAN #81]

Could both tournaments have the exact same top 3 finish?

Gold - Canada
Silver - US
Bronze - Finland

On the men's side the part I would not be so sure of is US over Finland. If they do win that game then I think the top 3 order will be the same.

[MRCboicgy]

hey, Conan was at the game--oh wait that was the President of Finland

[HelloHockeyFans]

Fishin' for thanks... fishin' for thanks.... :whistle:

[CMPunk]

We get it. You don't care about this tournament for the women and you think that they did not need to have it. Good for you. This was the first game of the tournament that I watched for the women because I knew it was going to be competitive unlike the others. I'm sure that the women who compete are thrilled to play in the tournament and are happy to win GOLD for their country. Change the channel if you don't care.

Good for you...all I'm saying is that the only time anyone cares about this sport is during the Olympics. If they want to keep this event in the Olympics, that's fine with me, just don't pretend you care about the sport, you care about the medal

[Phaneuf3]

That one girl on the american team is freakin tiny

[Coach]

hello USA #2

edit: lol at the kid playing with his junk

[OILFAN #81]

Fishin' for thanks... fishin' for thanks.... :whistle:

Um, actually I wasn't. I was tired about reading those posts over and over. But nice try on telling me what I was trying to do.

[Resolute 14]

Good for you...all I'm saying is that the only time anyone cares about this sport is during the Olympics. If they want to keep this event in the Olympics, that's fine with me, just don't pretend you care about the sport, you care about the medal

1. Don't pretend you speak for everyone
2. We get that you hate things. The fact that you feel the need to repeat it over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over gets real tiring.

[Diet Water]

Good for you...all I'm saying is that the only time anyone cares about this sport is during the Olympics. If they want to keep this event in the Olympics, that's fine with me, just don't pretend you care about the sport, you care about the medal

The same could be said about a ton of Olympic events...

[chalms04]

haha Stack throwing up the Roc sign.

[Ace Handy]

Yeah the 2nd best team doesn't have anyone who can shoot the puck. Enjoy the gold medal Canada, not sure if anyone cares though. It's kinda like curling- who cares?

Well, when it comes to Gold medals, they don't ask how you got them, they only ask how many.

[Tyler]

Whats the deal with these triangle hand signals.

Anyone?

[HelloHockeyFans]

Um, actually I wasn't. I was tired about reading those posts over and over. But nice try on telling me what I was trying to do.

Huh? I wasn't talking to you... woah... LOL :confused:

[CMPunk]

1. Don't pretend you speak for everyone
2. We get that you hate things. The fact that you feel the need to repeat it over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over gets real tiring.


1. Never said I was

2. Welcome to the internet

[Bob]

The Finns are super happy to get their medals, but the Americans are visibly pissed to be getting silver for the third straight time ...

[Canada 02]

How exciting is it really? We had at least a 50% chance at winning gold even before the puck dropped...it's pretty much expectedreturn to your WWE or whatever fake crap you'd prefer; no expected outcomes there

[chalms04]

Whats the deal with these triangle hand signals.

Anyone?
I'm going with:

http://thatgrapejuice.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/jay-z-roc.jpg

[jayswin]

Um, actually I wasn't. I was tired about reading those posts over and over. But nice try on telling me what I was trying to do.


Oh that's what he was reffering to. I thought he was just making a post where he was fishing for thanks, so I thanked him.

[Infamous1]

I like how much the fans are cheering for the Yanks. They deserve it.

[OILFAN #81]

Good for you...all I'm saying is that the only time anyone cares about this sport is during the Olympics. If they want to keep this event in the Olympics, that's fine with me, just don't pretend you care about the sport, you care about the medal

I already said that this was the first game I have watched all tournament and you are right in that I am not a huge follower of women's hockey. But the second after they win a gold medal I also wouldn't be like "woopdy doo, big accomplishment" or something to that extent.

I will be way more excited if the men women because I follow that sport but at the same time I wouldn't disrespect the people who win in other sports. IE........I could care less at who wins in ski jumping since I don't follow it at all but I wouldn't disrespect people after they won.

[Machiavelli]

Yikes, those are some long faces in blue.

USA chant....that's nice.

[CMPunk]

return to your WWE or whatever fake crap you'd prefer; no expected outcomes there


There's more surprises there then in Women's Olympic Hockey

[GirlySports]

It's seems the Americans are smiling, pleased with their silvers :)

There are LOTS of Americans in the crowd

[Phaneuf3]

Good to see the canadian fans even getting in on the chant

[Diet Water]

I'm going with:

http://thatgrapejuice.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/jay-z-roc.jpg


Or this.

http://nahright.com/news/wp-content/images/ddp.jpg

Somebody is about to get the diamond cutter.

[OILFAN #81]

Huh? I wasn't talking to you... woah... LOL :confused:

My bad and I apologize then. I thought that comment was directed to me. Sorry.

[Vulcan]

I like how much the fans are cheering for the Yanks. They deserve it.

Yeah, the Yanks are starting to enjoy the moment now.

[Resolute 14]

There's more surprises there then in Women's Olympic Hockey

Only if your IQ is below 70.

[HelloHockeyFans]

Oh that's what he was reffering to. I thought he was just making a post where he was fishing for thanks, so I thanked him.

I was. :) But seems OilFan is hyper-sensitive. :confused:

[Bertuzzied]

I'm surprised #16 didn't fall down when she got her gold. hehe

[OILFAN #81]

I was. :) But seems OilFan is hyper-sensitive. :confused:

LOL I said I was sorry already!

[Coach]

is Ward that guy's daughter or something?

[Bertuzzied]

Phaneuf about to skate on TSN.

[Vulcan]

I was. :) But seems OilFan is hyper-sensitive. :confused:

Well there's been some nasty trolling going on here. I can't understand people, if they dont' like something, why get involved with it.

[CMPunk]

I already said that this was the first game I have watched all tournament and you are right in that I am not a huge follower of women's hockey. But the second after they win a gold medal I also wouldn't be like "woopdy doo, big accomplishment" or something to that extent.

I will be way more excited if the men women because I follow that sport but at the same time I wouldn't disrespect the people who win in other sports. IE........I could care less at who wins in ski jumping since I don't follow it at all but I wouldn't disrespect people after they won.


I didn't say they haven't worked hard, I just think there has to be a better way to do this. The Canadian and American women train there ass's off for these events, and that's why they win them every time. It's also why there's only one competitive game during the whole tournament. Id prefer that that have to work for it like the Canadian Men will (hopefully) do

[Machiavelli]

Oh, the guys are all there!

They look tense, I agree.

[CMPunk]

Only if your IQ is below 70.

Guess that's me, a knuckle dragging neanderthal

[Infamous1]

is Ward that guy's daughter or something?

Ya i noticed she was the only one with kisses. The guy is Dick Pound the Canadian IOC member and Drug Enforcement superstar.

[Vulcan]

I didn't say they haven't worked hard, I just think there has to be a better way to do this. The Canadian and American women train there ass's off for these events, and that's why they win them every time. It's also why there's only one competitive game during the whole tournament. Id prefer that that have to work for it like the Canadian Men will (hopefully) do

In the early days, it was even less competitive for men's hockey, so I guess they should have dropped that too, eh.

[Coach]

When did they start doing the thing with silver and bronze being at the same level (both with the flags and on the podium). Seems to me it was just a couple games ago

[Infamous1]

Ummmm the flag is ripped.....lol.

[Pastiche]

Guess that's me, a knuckle dragging neanderthal
Acceptance is the first phase of recovery.

[Resolute 14]

Is it just me, or does Gretzky always look angry these days? Singing the anthem beside Harper with a huge scowl.

And yeah, what the hell happened to that flag? lol

[Regulator75]

Ummmm the flag is ripped.....lol.

I think it might of been a hanging microphone in front of the flag.

[arloiginla]

Good as gold!

So proud.

[kirant]

is Ward that guy's daughter or something?
Don't think so. I believe Ward kissed every player who didn't play (Roster limitations?).

[Chump]

Because after the Olympics are over, no one will give a rats ass about womens hockey


You could say that about 90% of the sports in the Olympics.

[united]

You could say that about 90% of the sports in the Olympics.
Pfffft you mean you guys haven't kept up on the two-man luge circuit since 2006? Or the professional biathlon circuit?

[Ice]

Yikes, those are some long faces in blue.

USA chant....that's nice.

It would be nice if the American girls could just suck it up for the medal ceremony. Of course they're disappointed, but geez, they just won a silver medal in the Olympics. Some of those girls are bordering on disrespectful with the frowns as their silver medal was placed around their neck.

[united]

Or this.

http://nahright.com/news/wp-content/images/ddp.jpg

Somebody is about to get the diamond cutter.

http://images.sportsnetwork.com/cfoot/getty/sec/alabama/2010/ingram_mark1_420.jpg

Mark Ingram checking in.

[CMPunk]

It would be nice if the American girls could just suck it up for the medal ceremony. Of course they're disappointed, but geez, they just won a silver medal in the Olympics. Some of those girls are bordering on disrespectful with the frowns as their silver medal was placed around their neck.

Good...why should anyone be happy with finishing 2nd?

[VladtheImpaler]

It would be nice if the American girls could just suck it up for the medal ceremony. Of course they're disappointed, but geez, they just won a silver medal in the Olympics. Some of those girls are bordering on disrespectful with the frowns as their silver medal was placed around their neck.

Well, considering they couldn't do any worse than silver going into the Olympics, yeah, they are disappointed.

[silentsim]

Well, considering they couldn't do any worse than silver going into the Olympics, yeah, they are disappointed.

Well, they got Bronze in 06. So technically they can do worse then silver.

[Orange]

The Finns are super happy to get their medals, but the Americans are visibly pissed to be getting silver for the third straight time ...
Last year they were upset by the Swedes and only got bronze :p

silentism!!

[Ice]

They don't have to be "happy" about second place but they could at least act gracious.

[troutman]

They take way too long to give out the medals, then they have to give them all flowers, one-at-a-time?

Congratulations ladies! Great effort. We are proud.

[GirlySports]

They don't have to be "happy" about second place but they could at least act gracious.

I thought they were gracious. Of course they're upset right after a loss.

[Thor]

They were devastated and a whole bunch of them were gracious, but jeesh what do you expect them to do, most of them want to hide in a hole and go cry.

[nik-]

They may be doing the Roc symbol because it's a triangle, three sides for the third gold medal. Who knows.

http://images.sportsnetwork.com/cfoot/getty/sec/alabama/2010/ingram_mark1_420.jpg

Mark Ingram checking in.

love that pic! .. roll tide!

[Bertuzzied]

They take way too long to give out the medals, then they have to give them all flowers, one-at-a-time?

Congratulations ladies! Great effort. We are proud.

They aren't even nice flowers. they look like vegetables. Like broccoli. hahah

In Beijing they should have given everyone gai lan. Yum!!!

[CarlW]

They may be doing the Roc symbol because it's a triangle, three sides for the third gold medal. Who knows.



love that pic! .. roll tide!

Pretty sure they are doing a heart symbol with their hands.

http://www.inspirationline.com/images/handHeart.jpg

[nik-]

Pretty sure they are doing a heart symbol with their hands.

http://www.inspirationline.com/images/handHeart.jpg

oh yeah, I saw the bobsledders doing that the other day, they were making the heart but the rest of their fingers were sticking up.

[SOMBRI2]

They don't have to be "happy" about second place but they could at least act gracious.

Chu was choking but she gave a wave and thank you to the audience. She looked genuinely enjoying that moment at least.

[chalms04]

http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kyfhqnM35r1qz8u8ho1_500.jpg

Awesome!

[Johnny Canuck]

They aren't even nice flowers. they look like vegetables. Like broccoli. hahah

In Beijing they should have given everyone gai lan. Yum!!!

haha I've thought the same thing every time they give those flowers out.

"Is that some type of vegetable?"


Anyways, Congrats to the Canadian womens hockey team. Hopefully the men can follow their lead.

[burning_acid1]

Definitely looked like broccoli! ;)

[chalms04]

http://wintergames.ap.org/story.aspx?st=id&id=58de3d4e05e34b1489a9bc4e8a5f1256

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — The IOC will investigate the behavior of Canadian women hockey players who celebrated their gold medal by swigging beer and champagne on the ice.Gilbert Felli, the IOC's executive director of the Olympic Games, says he was unaware of the incidents until informed by an Associated Press reporter.
He says drinking in public by athletes at an Olympic venue is "not what we want to see" and not a good image for sports values.

Felli says the IOC will talk to the international hockey federation and Canadian Olympic Committee and then "act accordingly."



What? We like to party?

[Hemi-Cuda]

http://wintergames.ap.org/story.aspx?st=id&id=58de3d4e05e34b1489a9bc4e8a5f1256



What? We like to party?

they don't like drinking in public? what about Montgomery chugging a pitcher walking the street in Whistler?

[chalms04]

Hopefully they went though doping first LOL.

[browna]

they don't like drinking in public? what about Montgomery chugging a pitcher walking the street in Whistler?

The issue here, however insignificant, I think is being still in full uniform and still in the venue and doing it. If Montgomery got off his sled and grabbed some beer from the crowd, the IOC would likely have taken issue with that.

[Roof-Daddy]

What are the possible consequences of the girls drinking on the ice after the game?

Anyone know?

[Bertuzzied]

What are the possible consequences of the girls drinking on the ice after the game?

Anyone know?

They would have to forfeit the gold. Could you imagine?? hehe

well they aren't helping their cause for women's hockey to be in the olympics.

[devel]

One of the issues is the legal drinking age in BC is 19 and Poulin (the 2 goal scorer) is only 18 and was seen drinking beer with the rest of the team celebrating.

I don't know what they can do really, but I say just let them celebrate. They earned it!

[RougeUnderoos]

The issue here, however insignificant, I think is being still in full uniform and still in the venue and doing it. If Montgomery got off his sled and grabbed some beer from the crowd, the IOC would likely have taken issue with that.

Since this is the Olympics the issue is probably the visible label on the can of beer.

Them gals could have been doing bong hits at center ice and it would be fine if the BC supplier had ponied up a few bucks for product placement.

[chalms04]

more awesome:

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i161/suppakid/CDN.jpghttp://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i161/suppakid/CDN2.jpg