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Post by soccer24 on Feb 22, 2018 19:28:14 GMT
Yeah, that's mostly what I'm getting at though. If it was in this timezone, I'd probably watch, but my interest level would definitely be decreased. Even when it's been on at a convenient time, I'm really not that engaged.
Kind of a funny story: My dad hated that NHL players were ever involved and was glad that the NHL chose to not send their best because in his mind, its meant for amateurs (I could have pointed out that most of the rosters were filled out by guys still being paid, albeit less) I dropped by last night and first thing he said to me, "This men's tournament has been terrible! Who are these guys??" Had to drop in a big "I told you so"
So yes, Khawk, you're right that Germany very well could upset Canada tomorrow. Does it even matter though? Like.... Who is even going to care or get mad in Canada if that happens? Honestly, last night's women's game was probably the bigger deal for general US/Canada hockey fans. With the men's tourney, everyone is just shrugging, acknowledging that these are bad teams so oh well.
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Post by lari on Feb 22, 2018 19:43:39 GMT
Not so in Women's hockey with a singular exception I can think of when the US lost to IIRC Sweden in one of the World Championship semis a bunch of years ago. I think it was Turin Olympics 2006.
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Post by lari on Feb 22, 2018 19:50:33 GMT
As for the level of play, better not compare to men's hockey. I know the Finnish national team has played some exhibition games against Finnish Midget 16 and under club teams and were handily beaten. 17-0, I believe, I saw one score. Against teenage kids it's a mismatch.
MAYBE against Bantam it'd be close? That's like 13-14, right? If it's with contact, I'd put my money on the kids.
The men's Olympic tourney is worth watching just in case Germany wins gold. That'd be huge.
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Post by Pez68 on Feb 22, 2018 20:15:57 GMT
What do you guys honestly think of the level of play in the women's game? Similar to AAA Bantsm or Midget? Without tje hitting , of course. But all the players want to be allowed to hit...and Im all for that. I think once you get more than 4 countries who are even remotely competitive, hitting may be seen as less of a safety concern. Similar as far as talent, yes. The boys are obviously stronger, and mostly faster. That's the biggest difference I think. When it comes to stick skills...those ladies are damn talented. I don't think there's much of a drop off at all when it comes to puck handling, hand-eye, or passing. Shooting accuracy is pretty close too. Those girls can hit their spots. They just don't shoot nearly as hard. Good example being the All-Star game where the female player would have come in 3rd in the accuracy competition. I think the biggest thing with the entertainment of the Canada/USA game is how big of rivals they are. It just has another element you don't get watching most AAA hockey. And without hitting...well.. I don't know. All it is really missing is the big hits(there were a couple of those not called, as well). That was a really physical game last night and most of the contact really was what you could call body checks. They were just along the boards. The girls are certainly not shy about stepping up on puck carriers either.. They just don't obliterate them. They give those two teams a TON of leeway. I honestly think the ladies go out of their way to play the body along the boards much more than the younger players.
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Post by soccer24 on Feb 22, 2018 20:23:38 GMT
Yeah, there's not hitting, but they still find ways to bring out some of the nasty.
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Post by profile1 on Feb 22, 2018 20:24:22 GMT
If you want to watch women’s hockey just venture to the UC. Look for the team in the red sweaters.
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Post by lari on Feb 23, 2018 13:29:07 GMT
Germany is totally going to beat Canada.
It's 4-1 late in the second.
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Post by khawk20 on Feb 23, 2018 13:55:12 GMT
Unreal.
I don't think anyone saw Germany as anything special coming into this even with the scrub-esque nature of the hockey portion of the Olympics. Good on them if they hang on.
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Post by jimc on Feb 23, 2018 15:16:41 GMT
Nice goaltending, Canada (Poulin? Who?)...4 goals on 15 shots....expect a call soon from S Bowman.
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Post by lari on Feb 23, 2018 15:31:52 GMT
Weren't Poulin and Berube teammates at some point in Long Island?
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Post by jimc on Feb 23, 2018 15:58:05 GMT
Kevin Pylon
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Post by khawk20 on Feb 23, 2018 16:02:22 GMT
Weren't Poulin and Berube teammates at some point in Long Island? <iframe width="21.98" height="2.92" id="MoatPxIOPT0_5184129" style="border-style: none; left: 1037px; top: -107px; width: 21.98px; height: 2.92px; position: absolute; z-index: -9999;"></iframe> <iframe width="21.98" height="2.92" id="MoatPxIOPT0_93776761" style="border-style: none; left: 10px; top: -13px; width: 21.98px; height: 2.92px; position: absolute; z-index: -9999;"></iframe> <iframe width="21.98" height="2.92" id="MoatPxIOPT0_19424786" style="border-style: none; left: 1037px; top: -13px; width: 21.98px; height: 2.92px; position: absolute; z-index: -9999;"></ I think you are right without looking it up.
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Post by Merpes on Feb 24, 2018 1:37:15 GMT
At least Canada has curling.
Oh wait...
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Post by jimc on Feb 24, 2018 8:04:56 GMT
Its crazy...record medal count for Canada, despite noy much from the normally money hockey and curling teams
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Post by Merpes on Feb 24, 2018 16:16:47 GMT
Did Canada win the brown gold? Still counts as gold!
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