USA vs. Canada Gold Medal Open Thread

by FrankD on Feb 28, 2010 2:00 PM EST in Game Open Threads

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This is it. For those of you following the olympics, it all comes down to this game.

For those of you not, well, rest assured the season continues in just a few short days.

Until then, go U-S-A.

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Go USA!

Let’s see a repeat of this, please.

Ovechkin = Green Backs

by red army line on Feb 28, 2010 2:42 PM EST reply actions

“I never knew February 28th was Halloween in Canada.”

Thank you, Al.

by SlayerGhaleon on Feb 28, 2010 3:05 PM EST reply actions

USA! USA! USA!

by OlenWhitaker on Feb 28, 2010 3:10 PM EST reply actions

If the last meeting between these two was any indication, this game should be amazing.

by OlenWhitaker on Feb 28, 2010 3:10 PM EST reply actions

i wanna know where the golds at!

go USA!

by blaze1344 on Feb 28, 2010 3:11 PM EST reply actions

Goaltending will be key here. Miller has been sensational and he’ll have to be if the USA is going to take the gold. I assume Luongo will be starting for Canada; if he can match Miller, the Canadians may prevail, if he can’t, the USA will take it.

by OlenWhitaker on Feb 28, 2010 3:15 PM EST reply actions

U! S! A! U! S! A! U! S! A!

It all comes down to this…

by OlenWhitaker on Feb 28, 2010 3:20 PM EST reply actions

After having the chance to see it in action, I have become a convert to no-touch icing. The game still has the same flow and energy, but with less chance of a player getting killed.

by OlenWhitaker on Feb 28, 2010 3:29 PM EST reply actions

Ditto.

by SlayerGhaleon on Feb 28, 2010 3:30 PM EST up reply actions

Attention Canadians: There is no need to say “Luuuuuuuuuuuu” when Luongo even as much as stickhandles a puck behind the net.

by SlayerGhaleon on Feb 28, 2010 3:29 PM EST reply actions

Free Candy!

by OlenWhitaker on Feb 28, 2010 3:32 PM EST reply actions

Bad time to break a stick; good thing Miller was solid.

by OlenWhitaker on Feb 28, 2010 3:32 PM EST reply actions

Good chance there.

by OlenWhitaker on Feb 28, 2010 3:34 PM EST reply actions

It’s been decades since I’ve seen boards with no advertising on them; I’d forgotten how nice it was.

by OlenWhitaker on Feb 28, 2010 3:36 PM EST reply actions

Yes, those ad-free boards can be very soothing...

by PensAreYourDaddy on Feb 28, 2010 7:59 PM EST up reply actions

More free candy!

by OlenWhitaker on Feb 28, 2010 3:38 PM EST reply actions

Lame.

by OlenWhitaker on Feb 28, 2010 3:40 PM EST reply actions

It is increasingly apparent that I am talking to myself here, so I will sign off for now. I’ll check back a bit later and see if some more people have arrived. GO USA!

by OlenWhitaker on Feb 28, 2010 3:41 PM EST reply actions

go canada… i’m going to get beaten

Playoff Beard Version 7.0.....

by lambofgad on Feb 28, 2010 4:26 PM EST reply actions

Been a Penguins fan all my life, I LOVE Sid. But the argument on who the best player in the world right now, between Sid and Ovi, focuses too much on offensive players. Ryan Miller is the best player in the world right now, and in my opinion it’s not even close.

by mhuff13 on Feb 28, 2010 4:39 PM EST reply actions

This is effin amazing. OT for the GOLD!!

USA USA USA USA!

Avalanche fan stuck in Penguin territory.

by Richard R on Feb 28, 2010 5:34 PM EST reply actions

What an unbelievable game!

Roenick just said it best, someone is about to become a national hero when they score the next goal.

by mhuff13 on Feb 28, 2010 5:37 PM EST reply actions

Eff you Crosby, eff you.

Avalanche fan stuck in Penguin territory.

by Richard R on Feb 28, 2010 5:54 PM EST reply actions

Well, if it had to end this way, I’m glad it was Sid that got the goal.

by OlenWhitaker on Feb 28, 2010 5:54 PM EST reply actions

Goddamnit. This better be the last damn time I’m pissed at Crosby.

But man if it was anyone, I’m glad it was him.

by mhuff13 on Feb 28, 2010 5:56 PM EST reply actions

I am disappointed by the result, but I am not at all disappointed in the game or the effort that team USA put out. USA can wear their silver with pride. Orpik was great in this game with some great play on odd man rushes and some huge hits. Congrats to Sid and Flower on their gold and Orpik for a well earned silver.

by OlenWhitaker on Feb 28, 2010 5:57 PM EST reply actions

Orpik was a beast in this game. He definitely gave it all he had.

by mhuff13 on Feb 28, 2010 6:04 PM EST up reply actions

Kinda like watching your mother-in-law drive over a cliff in your new Cadillac! – Milton Berle 1955

by John Carter on Feb 28, 2010 6:01 PM EST reply actions

Well quoted.

by OlenWhitaker on Feb 28, 2010 6:02 PM EST up reply actions

In the broader sense, both nations can be very proud of their olympic efforts, not only in hockey but across the board. With fourteen gold, Canada now holds the record for most gold in one winter games and with thirty-seven the USA now holds the overall medal record. A great showing by both nations and a memorable olympic games.

by OlenWhitaker on Feb 28, 2010 6:02 PM EST reply actions