thebug Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 I was thinking about this last night after Finland beat Slovakia. Isn't it almost better to win the bronze than the silver in terms of emotions. At least when you win the bronze, you go out on a win and you get to celebrate. You "win" the silver and you really can't be happy or celebrate at all, you just sit there and wonder what went wrong. All I ask for is a great game to cap off a fantastic tournament. And people, can we just leave it to the fact that it is a hockey game. Sure winning is nice, but let's leave the "my country is better than yours!" childish nonsense at the door and cheer on the players who have chosen to represent our country. I'm a proud Canadian, but that doesn't mean I'm not happy with our neighbours down below. I spend too much time in America to know how great a country it is. Well said! I feel the same way as do many of the hockey fans I know. Contrary to popular belief, Canadian hockey fans are proud of this team already, regardless of the outcome of this game and people aren't lining up to jump off of a bridge, should we lose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bills44 Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Your point? Mike Babcock has gone on record saying that a key for the Canadians is to "make things difficult for Miller". Per IIHF rules, Miller is not supposed to be contacted by the Canadians. We'll see how that plays out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebug Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Mike Babcock has gone on record saying that a key for the Canadians is to "make things difficult for Miller". Per IIHF rules, Miller is not supposed to be contacted by the Canadians. We'll see how that plays out. Yes that goes both ways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Mike Babcock has gone on record saying that a key for the Canadians is to "make things difficult for Miller". Per IIHF rules, Miller is not supposed to be contacted by the Canadians. We'll see how that plays out. I'll eat my hat if Canadian NHL officials go out of their way to enforce IIHF rules and protect an American goaltender. I think Johnson, Gleason and Orpik will have to keep Ryan Miller clean on their own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebug Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 I'll eat my hat if Canadian NHL officials go out of their way to enforce IIHF rules and protect an American goaltender. I think Johnson, Gleason and Orpik will have to keep Ryan Miller clean on their own. They will have to put down their bar-code readers first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bills44 Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 I'll eat my hat if Canadian NHL officials go out of their way to enforce IIHF rules and protect an American goaltender. I think Johnson, Gleason and Orpik will have to keep Ryan Miller clean on their own. That's what annoys me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Miller is going to see more rubber than a dead skunk on the New York Thruway. -- Don Cherry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Long time since I so looked forward to a hockey game. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Well, that's that, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acantha Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Well, that's that, Not looking good....especially these power plays. But not over yet! EDIT: There we go!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bills44 Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 just get the puck on net. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meazza Posted February 28, 2010 Author Share Posted February 28, 2010 IIHF rules are to be enforced, not NHL rules. That means NO contact with the goalie. so then langenbrunner should be ejected ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bills44 Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 so then langenbrunner should be ejected ? uh, no, it's not an ejectable offense. they did call a crease violation. On the US, of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meazza Posted February 28, 2010 Author Share Posted February 28, 2010 I'll eat my hat if Canadian NHL officials go out of their way to enforce IIHF rules and protect an American goaltender. I think Johnson, Gleason and Orpik will have to keep Ryan Miller clean on their own. so far looks like team USA has been the instigator in the goalie contact but obviously you will never admit that you're full of it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meazza Posted February 28, 2010 Author Share Posted February 28, 2010 uh, no, it's not an ejectable offense. they did call a crease violation. On the US, of course. lmao you're so full of it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bills44 Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 lmao you're so full of it OK. Good post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Mike Babcock has gone on record saying that a key for the Canadians is to "make things difficult for Miller". Per IIHF rules, Miller is not supposed to be contacted by the Canadians. We'll see how that plays out. What Babcock meant was that they were going to get in front of Miller to make it difficult for him. That being difficult to see the puck. Obviously this is a NFL message board so I guess I can't expect a basic understanding of the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bills44 Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 What Babcock meant was that they were going to get in front of Miller to make it difficult for Miller. Obviously this is a NFL message board so I guess I can't expect a basic understanding of the game. Thanks, hockey sage. The Sharks going to choke again this year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meazza Posted February 28, 2010 Author Share Posted February 28, 2010 Thanks, hockey sage. The Sharks going to choke again this year? good post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bills44 Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 wow. what next - "I know you are, but what am I"? My dad can kick your dad's ass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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