Congratulations to my Canadian brethren on earning the gold! Great to see Iginla play so well during the tournament.
Great job by Team USA as well. Getting to the gold medal game in a tournament in which most folks thought they wouldn't have a chance at a medal. Keep that group together and watch out for 2014!
Youngest team in the tournament and beat a lot of expectations though my gut always told me that it would be Canada vs. USA in the final. I liked the Russians but didn't think they had the depth on defence to get them to the gold medal game. I think they'll be a huge threat in 2014 (assuming the NHL joins) or future World Cups.
Ryan Miller must also be a shoe-in for top player in the tournament. He was outstanding.
Damn. What a great game. One for the hockey history books.
Luuu! made some great saves in the first, and though the first goal was a whiff, I can forgive him on the second, which, like the second goal against Slovakia, was largely a defensive breakdown.
And Iggy to Sid... what a pass, what a shot, what a way to win it. Who'd ever have thought Sid would get those types of cheers in Vancouver?
And while there are folks on the American team I hate (Kane), hats off to them for a great game.
You guys can go back to the usual league rivalries now if you want. I'm going to savor this one while.
Congratulations Canada! Great job on the Gold and fighting the good fight to get back on top in the tourny and Congrats to Team USA on getting the Silver...I'm a proud fan! Can't wait for the next Olympics!
Wowwww!!!! We are WORLD CHAMPS BABY!!!! Oilfan called it after we lost to the USA last Sunday. He said we would go on to win four straight, and we sure didd!!!!! WOOOOOO
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I think it is, but it's also called Requiem for a Dream. It's from the movie of the same name IIRC.
and wow! HUGE PROPS to Calgary Puck for not bashing on Lou this tournament. I was pulling for Iggy big time, and I think I hate the Flames quite a lot less after seeing how cool this forum has been all Olympics.I'll see how I feel next week though
Iggy's not the great one thats for sure. But he did make a good pass to Crosby who made a great shot to win the game. Does the ref get any credit for Crosby's goal as well?
Flames fans should be very proud that Iggy assisted on the goal but it is Crosby's moment in the end.
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That's a bit different as Henderson's goal was a great individual effort dancing around the defense, without Iginla's pass that goal never happens.
You're right that nobody but Flames fans will remember it as anything other than "Crosby's goal" but I'll always remember Iginla's part in it as well, and what an awesome Olympics he's had. I really don't want to hear anymore trade Iginla talk, ever.
Dude...he came from behind the net and was 2 feet in front of Tretiak when he got a pass.
Haha, Toronto acting like the Leafs just won the cup. They've had to close down streets because of all the people.
No, they are acting like Team Canada won gold... because they did. They might cheer for the Leafs and I might hate them all for it, but they are still Canadians. I say good on 'em. You don't have to be in Vancouver to join in the fun and show your support and pride! I am sure there are similar scenes across Canada and it is incredible!
Congratulations Canada! Great job on the Gold and fighting the good fight to get back on top in the tourny and Congrats to Team USA on getting the Silver...I'm a proud fan! Can't wait for the next Olympics!
Considering how young the U.S. team is, and recalling that they won the WJC this year, the future looks bright for the U.S.
I don't think they can any longer be cosidered an underdog in hockey.
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