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February 13, 2006
Olympic Men's Hockey Confidence Points Pick 'Em: All picks made so far are posted inside; please double-check yours to make sure they're what you want. Haven't picked yet? Get 'em in by the first puck drop, which is Wednesday morning, at 5:30 AM EST. We'll use this thread to post updates on the pool play games.
posted by DrJohnEvans to fantasy at 05:22 PM - 339 comments
| SpoFite | CAN | CZE | FIN | GER | ITA | KAZ | LAT | RUS | SVK | SWE | SUI | USA |
| 86 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 3 | 10 |
| chicobangs | 12 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 1 | 10 |
| DrJohnEvans | 12 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 2 | 6 |
| elovrich | 12 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 7 |
| emoeby | 12 | 11 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 8 |
| Folkways | 10 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 6 | 9 | 4 | 8 |
| garfield | 11 | 12 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 3 | 7 |
| goddam | 9 | 12 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 4 | 10 |
| grum@work | 12 | 11 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 5 | 7 |
| gspm | 12 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 6 | 11 | 4 | 7 |
| HATER 187 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 6 | 10 | 4 | 7 |
| holden | 10 | 12 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 4 | 8 |
| jane | 12 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 4 | 9 |
| mkn | 10 | 12 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 6 | 9 | 5 | 7 |
| njsk8r20 | 11 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 10 |
| NoMich | 12 | 8 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 9 |
| owlhouse | 11 | 12 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 4 | 8 |
| rainbaby | 11 | 10 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 9 |
| redsnare | 10 | 8 | 11 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 5 | 9 | 4 | 7 |
| Samsonov14 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 4 | 9 |
| skydivedad | 12 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 4 | 10 |
| skydivemom | 12 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 9 |
| tselson | 11 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 12 | 5 | 8 |
| Ufez Jones | 11 | 10 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 9 |
| WeedyMcSmokey | 12 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 6 | 10 | 3 | 7 |
| willthrill72 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 5 | 9 | 4 | 8 |
| wingnut4life | 12 | 11 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 4 | 7 |
| Ying Yang Mafia | 12 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 4 | 9 |
| Percentage | 14.5 | 13.6 | 10.5 | 6.0 | 1.9 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 11.3 | 7.9 | 12.0 | 5.0 | 10.5 |
posted by DrJohnEvans at 05:25 PM on February 13, 2006
The Percentage figure is the percentage of points that that team's been given by us SpoFites. According to the SpoFi collective so far, Canada and the Czech Republic are the favourites, with Canada holding a slight edge. Also in medal contention are Finland (even with the goaltending question mark?), Russia (even with Pavel Bure as GM?), Sweden (even with another goaltending question mark?), and the USA (even with Chris Chelios?). Slovakia, Germany, and Switzerland are seen as the outside threats, and the bottom is rounded out by Latvia, Kazakhstan, and Italy.
posted by DrJohnEvans at 05:34 PM on February 13, 2006
I can't speak for everyone here, but I categorically deny seeing Slovakia, Germany and Switzerland as outside threats.
posted by WeedyMcSmokey at 06:40 PM on February 13, 2006
goddam: No medal for Canada? That's a ballsy pick and if you are right then you probably win this pool in a laugher. I'd be curious to see the nationality breakdown on these picks as well. How did Canadians rank Canada? How did Americans rank the USA? Vice versa. Or Europeans rank the N.American teams?
posted by grum@work at 06:52 PM on February 13, 2006
Well I am American and I put Canada with the gold and no medal for USA.
posted by skydivemom at 07:54 PM on February 13, 2006
skydivemom, I have to say, that's very Canadian of you (in that you don't think much of your own country's chances). And Weedy speaks for me as well as himself. (I'd give Slovakia a 1% chance at most of getting a medal, and Germany and Switzerland 0.001%, which merely factors in the possibility of a mass food poisoning epidemic affecting all the other teams next week.)
posted by chicobangs at 08:02 PM on February 13, 2006
I'd be curious to see the nationality breakdown on these picks as well Glad to help. Unless I'm very much mistaken: owlhouse = representing Australia plus every country in the entire southern hemisphere in this 'ere ice hockey thing. Crikey.
posted by owlhouse at 08:13 PM on February 13, 2006
well grum, it seemed like everyone was picking canada either 1 or 2 so i figured i'd take a shot at the upset. also, while i have the utmost respect for brodeur i still like to see him lose:-)
posted by goddam at 08:17 PM on February 13, 2006
oh, and thanks to njsk8r20 for starting this and to drjohn for compiling the picks.
posted by goddam at 08:26 PM on February 13, 2006
Count me in, too 12 - CZE 11 - CAN 10 - SWE 9 - RUS 8 - USA 7 - FIN 6 - SVK 5 - GER 4 - SWI 3 - KAZ 2 - LAT 1 - ITA
posted by Amateur at 10:55 PM on February 13, 2006
can't speak for everyone here, but I categorically deny seeing Slovakia, Germany and Switzerland as outside threats. I can understand Germany (especially without Sturm and Hecht) and Switzerland (despite alright goaltending), but the Slovaks are a very good team and are not to be taken lightly. Only weakness is their goaltending. This is precisely why I favoured teams in Group A in my picks -- Group B is anything goes.
posted by mkn at 11:06 PM on February 13, 2006
Oops, nm, I guess Hecht is playing.
posted by mkn at 01:48 AM on February 14, 2006
Looks like weedy's picks go right along w/ the percentages (exception of LAT & SUI) so maybe he can speak for all of us.
posted by njsk8r20 at 08:09 AM on February 14, 2006
Can I get in this? 12 - Czech 11 - Sweden 10 - Canada 9 - USA 8 - Russia 7 - Finland 6 - Slovakia 5 - Switzerland 4 - Germany 3 - Italy 2 - Latvia 1 - Kazakhstan
posted by blarp at 12:02 PM on February 14, 2006
Six games in a row tomorrow. I'm not getting anything done.
posted by chicobangs at 12:41 PM on February 14, 2006
goddam: No medal for Canada? I know goddam answered that he is, indeed, not picking Canada for a medal, but ultimately the rankings don't have to match up with the medal standings to maximize points, if I'm not mistaken. For instance, Canada could just sneak into the quarterfinals as the final qualifier in its group and then run the table in the knockout round to win the gold but end up with ultimately fewer points than a team that runs the table in the group phase but then loses in the gold medal game. Is that right? Or is my understanding of the scoring off?
posted by holden at 02:05 PM on February 14, 2006
You're right on almost all counts, holden. Since we're putting equal emphasis on pool play games, the gold medal game is just another game—so just an extra 12 points if your top pick wins it all. In fact, you're only wrong about goddam's gender. :) Although in the scenario you described, if Canada "sneaks in" to the medal round, goddam would still get a good chunk of points—assuming her top-picked teams were dominant in pool play instead of Canada like the rest of us picked. So yeah, you're not just picking medal results, but overall dominance.
posted by DrJohnEvans at 02:10 PM on February 14, 2006
Hilarious on the goddam gender thing. Shows you what I know (and also how well I check in on users' profiles) and also shows a little bit about our/my biases when encountering others talking about sports. Sorry goddam.
posted by holden at 02:14 PM on February 14, 2006
I just crunched some theoretical numbers. If there are no significant upsets in pool play, there will only be 19 points separating our top score from the bottom score as we head into the quarterfinals. This is gonna be pretty competitive.
posted by DrJohnEvans at 02:32 PM on February 14, 2006
Only 19 points between 30 picks, that does sound competitive. I just hope USA makes it there on time. I have them ranked pretty high.
posted by njsk8r20 at 02:42 PM on February 14, 2006
Sorry goddam s'ok. i'm used to it.
posted by goddam at 02:45 PM on February 14, 2006
Amateur, blarp, I'll plug you guys in (as well as anybody else who posts picks in the next twelve hours thirty-two minutes). The last game tomorrow is USA-Latvia at 3:00 PM EST, so I'll post our first update tomorrow afternoon.
posted by DrJohnEvans at 03:58 PM on February 14, 2006
anyone have a clue as to how I should go about trying to watch any of these games?
posted by garfield at 04:48 PM on February 14, 2006
You're in the States, right, garfield? Here, MSNBC is carrying all the Olympic hockey games, except the ones the Americans are in, which will be on USA. In Canada, I'm assuming CBC is carrying everything.
posted by chicobangs at 05:07 PM on February 14, 2006
there wouldn't happen to be a radio broadcast too, would there? or some other alternative for those of us stuck in an office?
posted by goddam at 05:38 PM on February 14, 2006
DrJohnEvans I took your advice and inserted that picture in my profile.
posted by Ying Yang Mafia at 05:41 PM on February 14, 2006
anyone have a clue as to how I should go about trying to watch any of these games? Try drunk and stoned, Garf. That's how we used to always do it when you still lived in Jersey City, anyway. What's happening to you?
posted by Samsonov14 at 05:49 PM on February 14, 2006
Oh, and for the record, as an American, I picked Canada for second place, Good Ol' USA for 4th. I'm American, but I'm a realist. Except for the part where I picked Sweden to win it all, I mean.
posted by Samsonov14 at 05:51 PM on February 14, 2006
In Canada, I'm assuming CBC is carrying everything. CBC and TSN are sharing the duties.
posted by grum@work at 07:28 PM on February 14, 2006
OK, here are my picks: Russia - 12 Czech Republic - 11 Canada - 10 Sweden - 9 USA - 8 Finland - 7 Slovakia - 6 Kazakhstan - 5 Latvia - 4 Switzerland - 3 Germany - 2 Italy - 1 Yes, that's right. Pavel for president!
posted by qbert72 at 09:06 PM on February 14, 2006
OK Shouldn't be too late for me to get in on this as well. Canada - 12 Sweden - 11 Czech Republic - 10 Russia - 9 USA - 8 Finland - 7 Slovakia - 6 Germany - 5 Latvia - 4 Switzerland - 3 Kazakhstan - 2 Italy - 1
posted by mikelbyl at 11:30 PM on February 14, 2006
The golden retriever has picked the czech republic. I'm just sayin'.
posted by Amateur at 08:08 AM on February 15, 2006
Jarome Inglia scored two power-play goals to lead Canada to a 7-2 win over Italy So... stats from this tourney count in the SpoFi NHL fantasy pool, right? Right? Please?
posted by DrJohnEvans at 08:42 AM on February 15, 2006
thanks chico, and grum, and sammy, and amateur. here's a schedule, set-up by day, not sport, if you're interested. Not exactly tivo friendly, but its a start.
posted by garfield at 08:49 AM on February 15, 2006
So... stats from this tourney count in the SpoFi NHL fantasy pool, right? Right? Please? Yes, but only for Jeff Friesen. Those two goals by Italy were actually pretty sweet. Good job on them for giving their homeland fans something to cheer for.
posted by NoMich at 08:49 AM on February 15, 2006
Those two goals by Italy were actually pretty sweet. Good job on them for giving their homeland fans something to cheer for. As much as I wanted Canada to win that game, I was happier that Italy kept it close for 20 minutes, tied the game and had the fans rocking in the stands. I've got Italy picked last, but I'd be happy if they somehow got a win off one of the other teams this tournament. The only question I have is: how come Roberto Luongo didn't start against Italy? You'd think THAT would have made the fans a bit happy. (he is of Italian heritage, right?)
posted by grum@work at 08:59 AM on February 15, 2006
I have to say, Italy did not look half as bad as I expected. They may be able to pull off a surprise in pool play. grum: yes, Luongo is of Italian heritage. I read somewhere that he speaks Italian at home. Also, I noticed this morning that my three last picks are all from the same pool, which is illogical and dumb. That'll teach me to do this in 1 minute. Dear Dr, how about using an average instead of percentage in the summary row? Then we could follow the SpoFi collective's results.
posted by qbert72 at 09:07 AM on February 15, 2006
Roberto's brothers were at a game earlier this year in Montreal, and they were going on about the pasta dinner they had before the game. Definitely Italian.
posted by garfield at 09:40 AM on February 15, 2006
Anyone up for a GameTime Locker Room Thread for the Olympic Hockey Tourney?
posted by skydivedad at 09:47 AM on February 15, 2006
I suppose there is no way to watch these games live, on the Internets?
posted by NoMich at 10:20 AM on February 15, 2006
q, that's a good idea. (Although given how competitive this is looking to be, it may not be as enlightening as past pools!) skydivedad, I think we're already there. I'll be putting up a results tracking page later today.
posted by DrJohnEvans at 10:22 AM on February 15, 2006
I suppose there is no way to watch these games live, on the Internets? i don't think so, but you can get live results here.
posted by goddam at 11:01 AM on February 15, 2006
Dominator out. Anyone know the nature of his injury?
posted by skydivedad at 11:18 AM on February 15, 2006
Reports are coming in, saying that it's an injury that will prevent him from playing in the Olympics but will he'll be one-hundred-percent when the NHL starts play again. Or maybe those are the voices in my head. In related news, we now have the brand-new easy-to-use offsite Leaderboard. All standings updates will be posted there. Is that okay with everyone? Graphics provided free of knowledge by CBC. gspm, please don't tell your boss.
posted by DrJohnEvans at 11:27 AM on February 15, 2006
Reports are coming in, saying that it's an injury that will prevent him from playing in the Olympics but will he'll be one-hundred-percent when the NHL starts play again. Good thing I wasn't drinking when I read this. Seriously, though, Vokoun is just as good for the Czechs. The Leaderboard looks great, Dr! (Apart from my position, of course.)
posted by qbert72 at 11:32 AM on February 15, 2006
Is that okay with everyone? Ok with me except the last place part. Only 3 games played so far so no big deal.
posted by njsk8r20 at 11:33 AM on February 15, 2006
Sens deforwardenseman Christoph Schubert has five SOG against the Czechs. Some things never change. From The Spin: Brodeur allowed two goals on 20 shots in the Team Canada victory, one on a deflection by Jason Cirone, the other on a low shot by John Parco off a turnover by Bryan McCabe. Like I said.
posted by DrJohnEvans at 12:16 PM on February 15, 2006
Excellent DrJE. Nice work!
posted by skydivedad at 12:19 PM on February 15, 2006
United States of Chris Chelios! :)
posted by skydivedad at 12:23 PM on February 15, 2006
a turnover by Bryan McCabe I wouldn't have called it a turnover. It was a high dump-in over McCabe's head, he batted it down with his stick, and it bounced to an Italian attacker, which lead to a 2-on-1, with McCabe the last defender. Still a dumb move to go for a high puck with your stick, but it's not like he had control of the puck and gave it away.
posted by qbert72 at 12:27 PM on February 15, 2006
I bet Jagr gets the next penalty shot.
posted by skydivedad at 12:29 PM on February 15, 2006
I can't wait to see Erik Cole turn on the jets on the larger ice surface.
posted by NoMich at 12:30 PM on February 15, 2006
Cole hell, how about Ovechkin! Russians coming up next!
posted by skydivedad at 12:32 PM on February 15, 2006
I'll take your word for it, q—at least until I can judge for myself tonight. :) Updated with the Czech win over Germany. The leaders' margin is a whopping six points.
posted by DrJohnEvans at 12:48 PM on February 15, 2006
Did I say 1-12? I meant 2 groups of 1-6. At least I'm ahead of skydivemom, oh, that's just alphabetically.
posted by njsk8r20 at 12:58 PM on February 15, 2006
skydivedad: have you seen Erik Cole play this year? Not that I'm poo-pooing Ovechkin, mind you, it's just that Cole is probably one of the fastest guys in the NHL right now. He's made many a D-man look like a pylon this season. Oh, and Doc, thanks for the time and effort spent on this pool. Hal raised the bar on running pools here at SpoFi and you've taken him up on it. Cheers, guys!
posted by NoMich at 12:59 PM on February 15, 2006
Holy crap! I'm in the running for a Costanza! Yes!
posted by NoMich at 01:03 PM on February 15, 2006
Our SpoFi math professor, grum, is in the lead. Coincidence?
posted by njsk8r20 at 01:07 PM on February 15, 2006
NoMich Hey didn't mean to dis Mr. Cole. He's one of my sons favorite players. They're both leftie shooters and very fast. (Hey, my kid leads his league in scoring this year). I'm just enjoying this tourney!
posted by skydivedad at 01:07 PM on February 15, 2006
Ha, actually, NoMich, I took the easy way out—the idea of transferring an Excel spreadsheet to an XHTML table more than once a week scared me, so I threw everything into a quick-and-dirty database, added some magical PHP, and poof! A leaderboard. Now all I have to do is update the DB directly for the rest of the tourney (takes less than a minute), and everything else is done automatically.
posted by DrJohnEvans at 01:10 PM on February 15, 2006
Doc, I don't know what you just said right there, but the leader table is awesome.
posted by garfield at 01:27 PM on February 15, 2006
The Slovaks are looking good. Maybe I should have put them ahead of the Americans.
posted by qbert72 at 01:38 PM on February 15, 2006
Yes, very nice table. Thanks again DrJ for taking this and running with it. I really like the flag headers. I know Excel & CAD but that's it. I used to know BASIC back when I had a TRS-180 ccII. I could have kept track of the points but had no clue how to post it. As cool as the Castanza award is, I don't want it. I am used to not being the best, but I can't handle being last.
posted by njsk8r20 at 01:48 PM on February 15, 2006
I ranked the Slovaks ahead of the Americans. Mainly because of Chara. And Gaborik. And Hossa. (And the other Hossa.) And Zednik. And Satan. And Bondra. And Meszaros. Most of those players are pretty streaky, though. But while a number of them have been having off years, if they even start to get going... yikes!
posted by DrJohnEvans at 01:48 PM on February 15, 2006
qbert You've got them in the right spot. Slovakia will need all of its offensive firepower to mask a physically deficient corps of defensemen and sub-standard goaltending. Chara is the only blueliner that will provoke fear in opposing forwards intent on crashing the Slovak net, which will be guarded by a trio of netminders will little big-game experience. Jan Lasak, formerly with the Nashville Predators, could not cut it in the NHL and returned to Europe before the lockout. Peter Budaj had a decent run with the Colorado Avalanche, but has spent much of the year in the minors. Karol Krizan, a 25-year-old, has spent his whole career in Europe, starring for three years in the Slovak first division before moving to Sweden this year.
posted by skydivedad at 02:02 PM on February 15, 2006
I have no illusions that Slovakia will medal—obviously they don't have either the defensive depth or goaltending. But they should be guaranteed two wins (over LAT and KAZ), and I think their game against the U.S. is a toss-up. So I picked the SpoFi underdog to come away with the three victories in Pool B. Three or more! They just tied up against Russia. Visnovsky.
posted by DrJohnEvans at 02:12 PM on February 15, 2006
It's really cool seeing little Archie Irbe play again. "Get back in the pipes, Irbe!!!" Brings back some memories.
posted by NoMich at 02:14 PM on February 15, 2006
It's a damn good game right now. Budaj's been good, but I don't think he'll be able to carry the Slovaks past the top tier teams. Especially in the Group of Death that is Group B. The Russians aren't using Nabokov now anyway, who is arguably the better goaltender of the two. (maybe I spoke too soon, they just tied it!)
posted by mkn at 02:18 PM on February 15, 2006
Irbe, wouldn't mind seeing him in a hawks uni, we need all the help we can get.
posted by skydivedad at 02:19 PM on February 15, 2006
Are you sure about that, sdd? That was a quick two goals. Of course, his team isn't helpng very much by spending so much time in the box.
posted by NoMich at 02:24 PM on February 15, 2006
Ovechkin, Nice hitting
posted by skydivedad at 02:25 PM on February 15, 2006
Irbe... no defensive help what so ever. Yea, just dreaming Irbe at 39 ..... BlackHawks..... hell can't hurt....
posted by skydivedad at 02:26 PM on February 15, 2006
Latvjia is looking really good right now. They are pumped.
posted by NoMich at 02:30 PM on February 15, 2006
Irbe is older than dirt. He might be able to suck it up for the tournament, and maybe even become a viable second option for a low-seed team, but his best years were a decade ago. You could almost say the same for Hasek, actually. And if he can't go, having Tomas Vokoun as your second goalie is not exactly a drop in quality. The Czechs will be fine.
posted by chicobangs at 02:37 PM on February 15, 2006
Hey, this is alot of fun. I love hockey....
posted by skydivedad at 02:37 PM on February 15, 2006
Good first period for both the US and Latvia. Modano is looking horrible right now, but I'm sure he'll get his shit together by tourney's end. Latvia is playing a very aggresive defensive style. They are constantly going after the puck and finding themselves out of position, but it's working here and there. chico: are you forgetting the job that Irbe did on your Leafs in 2002? He looked pretty freaking good then. Of course, that was pretty much his wad right there.
posted by NoMich at 02:38 PM on February 15, 2006
Sounds like Haseks out for awhile. groin Injury. Yikes...
posted by skydivedad at 02:47 PM on February 15, 2006
I still can't stand Yashin and his turtleneck. You're supposed to be sweating, dude! Note to self: never bet the farm (again) on a team fielding this guy. And the Russian coach keeps giving ice time to the Super League players. Grrrrr! I need a win, here.
posted by qbert72 at 02:58 PM on February 15, 2006
SDD, it's a hamstring problem, and they're still determining his availability for the rest of this tournament, let alone the NHL season. Goalie Dominik Hasek ... left Wednesday’s round-robin opener against Germany in the first period with an injured left hamstring. [...] Hasek ... will undergo an MRI exam Thursday in the Olympic Village to determine whether his hamstring is torn. Hasek doesn’t know how long he will be sidelined in a tournament that has the Czechs playing four more times in the next week. (also the paraphrased CBC story which will not require registration)
posted by DrJohnEvans at 02:59 PM on February 15, 2006
NoMich: I'm not forgetting that in the slightest. I also am not forgetting the grief he gave the Leafs (and almost everyone else) in '93 with the Sharks, which was his best year as a professional. '02 was, as you noted, his swan song. I like the guy, but his rookie season was in the Pleistocene Era. He's done.
posted by chicobangs at 03:04 PM on February 15, 2006
chico: are you forgetting the job that Irbe did on your Leafs in 2002? He looked pretty freaking good then. That did not happen. That did not happen. That did not happen. /rocks back and forth in chair
posted by grum@work at 03:12 PM on February 15, 2006
Slovakia-Russia is creeping towards the final horn, all knotted up at three. And I forgot to program ties into the leaderboard. Crap!
posted by DrJohnEvans at 03:13 PM on February 15, 2006
4-3 Slovakia .....
posted by skydivedad at 03:15 PM on February 15, 2006
YES! I'm putting off that bit of programming as long as I can.
posted by DrJohnEvans at 03:16 PM on February 15, 2006
Jesus. What the hell was the Russian coach thinking? Slovakia wins. Well, there you go. I said they're not to be taken lightly, but I didn't think they'd beat the Russians. Great game.
posted by mkn at 03:18 PM on February 15, 2006
Oh. My. God. The US better find their legs. And soon.
posted by NoMich at 03:18 PM on February 15, 2006
5-3 Slovakia.... 5 seed beats a 2 seed in Group B.....
posted by skydivedad at 03:18 PM on February 15, 2006
So it's over, mkn? Slovakia wins? None of the websites have confirmed it yet.
posted by DrJohnEvans at 03:20 PM on February 15, 2006
Yeah. They won by two goals. There goes my 11 point game : This'll be an interesting tournament.
posted by mkn at 03:20 PM on February 15, 2006
Slovaks win. Not much of an upset in my picks, I only "lost" 1 point. That should help my standings a bit. Lets go USA!
posted by njsk8r20 at 03:21 PM on February 15, 2006
Fucking Russians. I knew I over-estimated them. Ah, well - plenty more tourney to go, they'll win their share. I can't watch any of these games... Lousy work.
posted by WeedyMcSmokey at 03:21 PM on February 15, 2006
Holy cow! And did Latvia just score two goals FOUR seconds apart to up 3-2 on the US?
posted by DrJohnEvans at 03:22 PM on February 15, 2006
Doc: defensive breakdowns by the US. They were giving up 2 on 1s like mad.
posted by NoMich at 03:23 PM on February 15, 2006
Fucking Russians. I knew I over-estimated them. I gave 'em 12. I'm good for the Constanza. Dr: just add .5 win to each country in a tie. No additional programming necessary.
posted by qbert72 at 03:24 PM on February 15, 2006
Leaderboard updated with Slovakia win. Yeah, I had the Russians at 10 points, but a lot of people had them weighted more heavily than I. Only a couple of us gave the Slovaks any weight. qbert: yeah, but I have to redefine the DB fields to accept float values. Not too intense, though, just something I totally forgot about. NoMich, I'm having a tough time picturing a 2-on-1 off the centre ice faceoff... !
posted by DrJohnEvans at 03:28 PM on February 15, 2006
What the hell are the Russians thinking... Where the hell is Nabokov.....
posted by skydivedad at 03:32 PM on February 15, 2006
It should also have you scared since you picked Kazakhstan to win one -- a win that I assume was against Latvia.
posted by mkn at 03:37 PM on February 15, 2006
Latvia's D is playing HUGE today.
posted by NoMich at 03:43 PM on February 15, 2006
Mr. Leoplod .....SCORES......
posted by skydivedad at 03:45 PM on February 15, 2006
Thank you Jordan.
posted by NoMich at 03:46 PM on February 15, 2006
86 you did indeed...nice call!
posted by skydivedad at 03:46 PM on February 15, 2006
did Latvia just score two goals FOUR seconds apart From what I'm looking at the first goal was at 15:04 and the second was at 15:44 so it was 40 seconds apart. This is killing me, not being able to watch.
posted by njsk8r20 at 03:47 PM on February 15, 2006
Now why can't he do that for the Flames? And by extension my fantasy team? njsk8r20, NBC is showing the goals at 15:40 and 15:44. Could be a typo though. That would make sense.
posted by DrJohnEvans at 03:49 PM on February 15, 2006
nj: you're missing a very tired team USA struggle against a very fired up Latvia.
posted by NoMich at 03:50 PM on February 15, 2006
Only a couple of minutes left in this game. I'm afraid we're going to end up in a tie.
posted by NoMich at 04:11 PM on February 15, 2006
Latvia's jersey is pretty damn cool.
posted by NoMich at 04:13 PM on February 15, 2006
Are Gomez and Gionta playing on the same line?
posted by njsk8r20 at 04:13 PM on February 15, 2006
Less than a minute left.
posted by NoMich at 04:15 PM on February 15, 2006
Yes, they are on the same line.
posted by NoMich at 04:15 PM on February 15, 2006
A Tie! Oh My
posted by skydivedad at 04:16 PM on February 15, 2006
That cost me some pts...
posted by skydivedad at 04:17 PM on February 15, 2006
That's it. 3-3. Irbe played a helluva game. The second period killed team USA's game. They were completely lifeless in that period.
posted by NoMich at 04:17 PM on February 15, 2006
Nice announcing.... especially liked the Irbe Soviet Red Army Goalie story..
posted by skydivedad at 04:19 PM on February 15, 2006
Looks like 86 is gonna take the worst of it, but I took a big hit too.
posted by njsk8r20 at 04:21 PM on February 15, 2006
Irbe has the brassiest of all the balls. He led a human wall to face down Soviet tanks during the fall of the Iron Curtain. He's a national hero in Latvia and will probably be the prime minister one day.
posted by NoMich at 04:22 PM on February 15, 2006
I got 86 .5 pts. ahead of several others... add the total pts. for both teams divide by 2 shows 86 with 5.5 total for that game... correct? I got garfield taking the biggest hit.... 4pts. and Ying Yang getting 8 the most
posted by skydivedad at 04:26 PM on February 15, 2006
Phew, finished the float conversion stuff just in time. Updated!
posted by DrJohnEvans at 04:27 PM on February 15, 2006
86 had a potential 10 and got 5.5, so he lost 4.5 pts. That's just the way I look at it.
posted by njsk8r20 at 04:29 PM on February 15, 2006
DrJE Nice job today! Thanks Man
posted by skydivedad at 04:37 PM on February 15, 2006
Dang, How about owlhouse... nice picken for somebody who supposedly knows nothing about Hockey.........
posted by skydivedad at 04:41 PM on February 15, 2006
Great job DJE. It will be a pretty tight scoreboard for sure.
posted by gspm at 04:57 PM on February 15, 2006
Dr. John, thanks so much for doing this. I was all like "Well, this is pretty neat, but how am I supposed to know the difference between Slovakia and Russia?" - and then, Wham! George Michael is gay. Also, mouseovers. My hat is off to you, sir!
posted by Samsonov14 at 05:57 PM on February 15, 2006
I will second (or third or fourth or whatever) DJE's work on the leaderboard site -- that is fantastic work all around.
posted by holden at 06:04 PM on February 15, 2006
Doc, What they said.
posted by Folkways at 06:10 PM on February 15, 2006
I'd give a perfect score for the leaderboard site, but the fact that mousing-over the flags doesn't produce a hideous midi rendition of the national anthem means I have to deduct 1/2 a point. 9.5 from the Canadian judge
posted by grum@work at 07:05 PM on February 15, 2006
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posted by DrJohnEvans at 07:32 PM on February 15, 2006
Nice Try, Dr. John. PR MOVE!
posted by Samsonov14 at 09:14 PM on February 15, 2006
/stands /begins stereotypical-80s/90s-film-slow-clap (even though the midis don't work)
posted by grum@work at 11:47 PM on February 15, 2006
So much for user testing. grum, they do work, they're just guarded against hotlinking. When you see the 403 Forbidden, hit reload. If you really want the Czech Republic's anthem in MIDI, that is.
posted by DrJohnEvans at 12:01 AM on February 16, 2006
Dang, How about owlhouse... nice picken for somebody who supposedly knows nothing about Hockey Thanks. But I still know nothing, and its early days.
posted by owlhouse at 02:36 AM on February 16, 2006
7:15 AM EST SUI=1 CZE=0, What?
posted by skydivedad at 06:16 AM on February 16, 2006
Oh, OK, Only 1st period.....phew..
posted by skydivedad at 06:34 AM on February 16, 2006
2-1 SUI mid 2nd. Awesome shorthanded goal. Paterlini knocked down, keeps hustling gets up and knocks it in..... nice
posted by skydivedad at 07:09 AM on February 16, 2006
skydivedad, can I call you buttercup? You got me all excited about 2 weeks worth of All-Star games and can't watch them cause of work. I set the VCR today but I'll already know the outcome when I watch them.
posted by njsk8r20 at 08:03 AM on February 16, 2006
Switzerland back up 3-2 on Czech Republic in the 3rd. What excitement! (Why can't CBC show this live?)
posted by qbert72 at 08:05 AM on February 16, 2006
Nooooo! Come on Czechs!
posted by njsk8r20 at 08:08 AM on February 16, 2006
David Aebescher was awesome. Big upset! 3-2 SUI!..... Fantastic Hockey Game....
posted by skydivedad at 08:20 AM on February 16, 2006
Wow. That woke me up better than this Tim Hortons coffee. Updated.
posted by DrJohnEvans at 08:42 AM on February 16, 2006
(Why can't CBC show this live?) What I want to know is why even basic highlight packages aren't even released to other networks. I tuned into Score Tonight last night and was greeted with boxscore upon boxscore of Olympics results, but no actual video highlights. That is terrible marketing.
posted by DrJohnEvans at 08:45 AM on February 16, 2006
I feel your pain Dr. I wached the so called Olympic Highlights last night for an hour and all I saw was skiing and speedskating. The same segments 3 times in 1 hour. Just noticed the United States mouseover on the leader board. HA!
posted by njsk8r20 at 08:52 AM on February 16, 2006
Oh, Finland=6 Italy=0 Final. In case anyone is interested......
posted by skydivedad at 08:52 AM on February 16, 2006
Ahhh! I'm in my comfort zone at the back of the pack. Excellent!
posted by willthrill72 at 08:57 AM on February 16, 2006
Russia's already got their backs against the wall with the loss yesterday against the Slovaks. Sweden isn't going to be an easy comeback for them. Up next Sweden vs. Russia..... Wow. Lundquist vs. Ovechkin.. :) Lets see how the Russians handle a top defensive Team.
posted by skydivedad at 08:58 AM on February 16, 2006
Kenny Albert and Brian Hayward humm... whatever
posted by skydivedad at 09:09 AM on February 16, 2006
I think Sweden is a better offensive and defensive team than the Russians. They're really in trouble. I think it's remarkable how even in just the past four years the whole table has tightened up. It may just be a case of good goalies (Irbe, Aebischer) stealing games for the minnows, but someone has to score the goals, and 60 minutes is a long time.
posted by mikelbyl at 09:09 AM on February 16, 2006
yea mikelbyl.. Irbe was terrific yesterday... and what a job by Aebischer this morning.. Fantastic
posted by skydivedad at 09:11 AM on February 16, 2006
WTF am I doing only two points off the lead? This is a very sad day for the rest of yous guys.
posted by NoMich at 09:25 AM on February 16, 2006
This game is a fickle mistress.
posted by rainbaby at 09:34 AM on February 16, 2006
Tenative play 1st period 0-0. Nabokov made some nice saves... should have been in Goal yesterday. WTF
posted by skydivedad at 09:34 AM on February 16, 2006
rainbaby, you looking strong but watch out for owlhouse... he's a ringer ;-)
posted by skydivedad at 09:35 AM on February 16, 2006
Wow. I wake up today to find that the Swiss beat the Czechs?? Geez. Loss of Hasek and now this -- not good for my points (though, oddly, the Swiss win has moved me up despite that).
posted by mkn at 09:41 AM on February 16, 2006
I'm looking bewildered, skydivedad.
posted by rainbaby at 09:45 AM on February 16, 2006
All the top leaders on the board are making big pts. on the Finns. The Finn's are playing great hockey but haven't played a top tier seed as of yet, despite the win over SUI yesterday. They got 2 tough games up next Sat. eve vs. CZE followed by Sun. eve vs. CAN. going to be hard for us middle of the packers to make headway cause those guys have CZE and CAN with high pts. also.. Looks like grums Group A strategy was the way to play this...
posted by skydivedad at 09:57 AM on February 16, 2006
2 quick Russian Goals. Ovechkin!
posted by skydivedad at 10:04 AM on February 16, 2006
It's pretty cool watching how all this unfolds. 10 pts between 1rst and last now. I think it's still too early to worry, but I definitely did not give the Finns enough credit. I patrioticaly placed USA high and that has not hurt me so far. I think the Slovaks could help me climb up the ladder though. A Russian win today would help too.
posted by njsk8r20 at 10:14 AM on February 16, 2006
How the hell do the Swede's allow a 3 on 1 coming off a Power Play.....3-0 Russia
posted by skydivedad at 10:20 AM on February 16, 2006
Are you yelling at the TV? Slovaks 3, Lats 1
posted by njsk8r20 at 10:27 AM on February 16, 2006
argh! make it stop.
posted by goddam at 10:31 AM on February 16, 2006
I'm actually enjoying Clement and Ferraro. I think they're doing a good job hosting the Hockey Broadcast. I wasn't expecting much from them but Ferraro is giving some great insights and Clement has toned down the exaggerations that used to drive me crazy.
posted by skydivedad at 10:34 AM on February 16, 2006
Come on Russia! I ranked the Scandinavian teams in the middle of the pack. I think I had a reason for that, but I can't remember it now.
posted by DrJohnEvans at 10:42 AM on February 16, 2006
Now there's the Russian team that I expected (though I can't say for sure cause I've been really disappointed with CBC's coverage). +11
posted by mkn at 11:11 AM on February 16, 2006
Uh-Oh, slovaks-4 Lats-3, 2nd Period. Hurray Russia! +9 Chara scores! 5-3
posted by njsk8r20 at 11:15 AM on February 16, 2006
posted by DrJohnEvans at 11:22 AM on February 16, 2006
posted by DrJohnEvans at 11:49 AM on February 16, 2006
Leaderboard updated with Slovak win, too. And we have a new leader!
posted by DrJohnEvans at 12:15 PM on February 16, 2006
woo. Bronze medal! (though I'm going to drop a few spots when Canada and the US win -- unless there's some major upset).
posted by mkn at 12:20 PM on February 16, 2006
I never noticed it before, but are the Russian and Slovakian flags really that similar? Some people have an identity crisis...
posted by grum@work at 12:30 PM on February 16, 2006
This is why I like giving all games the same weight. The Czech loss means that even if they win all of their remaining games including the gold medal, anybody who gave them 12 points will still have to depend on their lower picks in order to win. It gives each game that much more significance. I'm sure there's a good story behind it, grum. Maybe after the Slovaks freed themselves from the bonds of tyranny, their leader wiped his mouth on the Russian flag in a symbol of proud defiance. He was eating a hot dog. It's mustard.
posted by DrJohnEvans at 12:31 PM on February 16, 2006
Thank God for 1hr lunch breaks. I got to watch the 3rd period of the Slovakia-Latvia game. Oh no, chico!
posted by njsk8r20 at 12:33 PM on February 16, 2006
It's the early games guys - everyone is in a race to see who can make a 'team' first. The Lativans and Swiss have their advantage right now, because they've been playing together for months now. Give the pros two games and everything will become sane again. I hope.
posted by WeedyMcSmokey at 12:51 PM on February 16, 2006
Eff you SpoFi, I'm in first place! I went from being a Costanza hopeful to leading the race for the Kramer Award.
posted by NoMich at 01:03 PM on February 16, 2006
Whoops - I think I drastically overestimated the Swedes and understimated the Russkies.
posted by mikelbyl at 01:22 PM on February 16, 2006
Canada has tremendous firepower when they crash the nets....wow 3-0
posted by skydivedad at 01:23 PM on February 16, 2006
Ferraro "The Germans have zero chance getting back into this game" No kidding...
posted by skydivedad at 01:47 PM on February 16, 2006
Costanza! Costanzaaaaaaaaaaaaa!
posted by chicobangs at 01:53 PM on February 16, 2006
Costanza! Costanzaaaaaaaaaaaaa! What does women's skeleton have anything to do with this? ahem, one of the female racer's first name was Costanza
posted by mkn at 01:56 PM on February 16, 2006
Everytime the leaderboard is updated I have to scroll farther down to find my name. This is sad.
posted by 86 at 02:03 PM on February 16, 2006
I think I may have to give up sports entirely and possibly take up cross stitch or ceramics.
posted by willthrill72 at 02:12 PM on February 16, 2006
There is no official symbolism for the colors of the Slovakian flag. The colors were originally influenced by the flag of the Netherlands created in the 1500s. A number of Slavic nations have apparently taken on variations of this design. According to law, the height of the shield on the flag (the State Coat of Arms, by the way) should be equal to half the width of the flag. The Internets told me so.
posted by 86 at 02:13 PM on February 16, 2006
From the CBC game blog: The Germans shoot themselves in the foot again. Florian Busch negates the two-man powerplay by taking a hooking penalty while trying to slow down a Canadian two-on-one. That's right, a two-on-one by a team that was two men short. This ain't the NHL, folks.
posted by DrJohnEvans at 02:21 PM on February 16, 2006
burrrr -37F in Kazakhstan 2-0 USA
posted by skydivedad at 02:26 PM on February 16, 2006
I try to work a women's skeleton reference into everything I can, mkn. It's all I have going for me now.
posted by chicobangs at 02:27 PM on February 16, 2006
Costanza! Costanzaaaaaaaaaaaaa! posted by chicobangs at 1:53 PM CST on February 16 Careful chico I am giving you a run for your money!
posted by skydivemom at 02:27 PM on February 16, 2006
NHL Rivalry Report: So far, Ottawa players have three points and are +4 in this game, while Leaf players have... 14 penalty minutes and are -1. McCabe is -1 in a game against Germany? Oh dear.
posted by DrJohnEvans at 03:04 PM on February 16, 2006
burrrr -37F in Kazakhstan 2-0 USA I completely misread that comment and thought that Kazakhstan was AHEAD 2-0. I had to rush to the Torino2006 site to double check that.
posted by grum@work at 03:06 PM on February 16, 2006
Dammit! I created a Campfire chatsite because I thought it was well-suited to game-time talk—and it turns out that there's a limit of four people at once. That sucks.
posted by DrJohnEvans at 03:14 PM on February 16, 2006
That's a pretty crappy limit. Maybe we should just start a new thread each day?
posted by NoMich at 03:16 PM on February 16, 2006
Maybe, although it's a pain for anybody who's trying to read Locker Room stuff and doesn't care about hockey. It's just a lot of games (and hence discussion) in a very short time. Whoop, Canada wins. Updating the leaderboard now.
posted by DrJohnEvans at 03:22 PM on February 16, 2006
grum My bad. No punctuation. USA 3 Kaz 0
posted by skydivedad at 03:22 PM on February 16, 2006
Oww.... Brian Rahlston slap shot.... that hurt, right off the ankle....
posted by skydivedad at 03:25 PM on February 16, 2006
hi chico. thought you'd might like some company.
posted by goddam at 03:35 PM on February 16, 2006
goddam: you're only down by 10.5 points, and we've got a loooooong way to go till the gold medal game.
posted by NoMich at 03:36 PM on February 16, 2006
Wouldn't it be interesting to see how far up or down you went after each game. Kinda like the power rankings. I keep bouncing up and down and now I'm exactly in the middle.
posted by njsk8r20 at 03:49 PM on February 16, 2006
I can't believe that team USA is only up 3-0 on an AHL goalie. The goal differential is not good, especially compared to Canada and Finland. Jebus, now Vern Troyer scores on DiPietro. 3-1, USA. Whew! Cole to Modano to make it 4-1.
posted by NoMich at 03:58 PM on February 16, 2006
Bob Cole is playing?
posted by DrJohnEvans at 04:03 PM on February 16, 2006
I'm in a four way tie for 11th place and only 4.5 points behind. And willthrill, you have a shot at getting a Costanza like trophy for two sports (should that be considered a great feat?).
posted by Ying Yang Mafia at 04:05 PM on February 16, 2006
it's a pain for anybody who's trying to read Locker Room stuff and doesn't care about hockey. I think the only people reading locker room stuff are people who care about hockey. (so I think you're safe =)
posted by justgary at 04:06 PM on February 16, 2006
It's final: USA-4, Kazakhstan-1. The US has some work to do before Saturday's game against Slovakia.
posted by NoMich at 04:14 PM on February 16, 2006
Well USA has proven they can win..... against Kaz...stan.... 4-1 final
posted by skydivedad at 04:15 PM on February 16, 2006
USA remaining games: Slovakia, Russia, Sweden... Need to bring it harder to advance....
posted by skydivedad at 04:19 PM on February 16, 2006
They sure do. I'm hoping that the day off will get them rested up.
posted by NoMich at 04:22 PM on February 16, 2006
Leaping lizards Batman! I shot all the way up to a tie for 4th.
posted by njsk8r20 at 04:23 PM on February 16, 2006
posted by DrJohnEvans at 04:25 PM on February 16, 2006
Who the heck is a nice cup of tea?
posted by DrJohnEvans at 04:25 PM on February 16, 2006
What are you talking about, Doc? What am I missing?
posted by NoMich at 04:30 PM on February 16, 2006
The real Russian team showed up today and man what can you say about the Swiss win over CZE..... Great Hockey today.... I'm in Heaven :)
posted by skydivedad at 04:31 PM on February 16, 2006
An interesting conversation, NoMich, an interesting conversation. I think I need to get more sleep.
posted by DrJohnEvans at 04:32 PM on February 16, 2006
Excellent.... interview with Brodeur... How can you not like this guy?
posted by skydivedad at 04:34 PM on February 16, 2006
sdd: do have cable TV at work or something? As for me, I'm just leaving a couple of hours early to catch the US games. I also get up a little early to watch some of the morning games. Doc: are we having a grand conversation in your head? LOL I'm just joshin' ya. Alright, time to paint a wall.
posted by NoMich at 04:36 PM on February 16, 2006
NoMich I own the company! Cable TV, Broadband Cable Modem and private secretary.... and Wet Bar! Actually I work from my home office.
posted by skydivedad at 04:40 PM on February 16, 2006
HA! I was about to ask if you were hiring. Too funny.
posted by NoMich at 04:44 PM on February 16, 2006
Bob Cole is playing? I'd rather he was playing than announcing. Guy couldn't see the barn if he was standing inside of it.
posted by mkn at 04:51 PM on February 16, 2006
Aye, I'm not a big Bob and Harry fan. And Bob, is it possible to have sounded even more nonplussed when Canada scored to go up (I think it was) 3-1 in the game against Italy? No emotion whatsoever, basically said "and there's a goal for Canada" in a normal commentating voice, as though the ultimate result was a foregone conclusion, in a game that Italy had tied up soon before. Yeesh.
posted by gspm at 04:59 PM on February 16, 2006
Man, I rock!
posted by willthrill72 at 05:03 PM on February 16, 2006
Agreed, gspm. Even on Dany Heatley's tap-in to make it 2-1, he said "And the puck is in the net" like he was reading the weather.
posted by DrJohnEvans at 05:11 PM on February 16, 2006
I'm guessing it's jet lag. Cole isn't getting any younger.
posted by chicobangs at 05:35 PM on February 16, 2006
Erik Cole is announcing? See? You like how I turned this all around on ya. Eeeyep, turned 'er right around.
posted by NoMich at 05:58 PM on February 16, 2006
Who hot tonight? NoMich hot tonight! Who hot tonight? NoMich hot tonight! Who hot tonight? NoMich hot tonight!
posted by chicobangs at 06:09 PM on February 16, 2006
No, I'm just high on some of that mildew-prohibiting paint. Just think, one more coat to go. wheeeeeeeee
posted by NoMich at 06:13 PM on February 16, 2006
I think I'm going to go into withdrawl tomorrow. Sure, the women are playing in important playoff games, but it's just not the same.
posted by mkn at 07:00 PM on February 16, 2006
That's fine that the men's tourney is taking a day off. I've got a lot of work to catch up on.
posted by NoMich at 07:12 PM on February 16, 2006
I guess we'll start up a new Locker Room thread on Saturday.
posted by DrJohnEvans at 07:41 PM on February 16, 2006
NoMich I own the company! Cable TV, Broadband Cable Modem and private secretary.... and Wet Bar! Actually I work from my home office. posted by skydivedad at 4:40 PM CST on February 16 Everything is true except the private secretary is actually me and we all know I am the boss!
posted by skydivemom at 08:28 PM on February 16, 2006
I fail to see how any combination of results could pull me out of last place. I'm doomed.
posted by qbert72 at 09:34 PM on February 16, 2006
Everything is true except the private secretary is actually me and we all know I am the boss! Ha :)
posted by justgary at 10:03 PM on February 16, 2006
I'm doomed. It's not all despair. The hockey Costanza plaque I've got is pretty sweet (I think). Could splash some contraband rings on it for this occasion. Limited edition-ness.
posted by gspm at 10:19 PM on February 16, 2006
Five way tie for last! Woo hoo! (by the way, off topic: If you get FSC, they're doing that fan vs. fan thing again, for the Charlton vs. Man City match from Sunday. These guys at least get along, unlike the other two.)
posted by chicobangs at 10:47 PM on February 16, 2006
So, it ain't Men's hockey but the Torino live results page says that the SWE-USA women's semifinal is at 2-2 in the second... but it also says that only two goals were scored, one to put the USA up 1-0 and a shorthanded goal by the Swedes to tie it at 2. Seems like something is borked.
posted by gspm at 11:22 AM on February 17, 2006
It really is 2-2. Swedes are dominated, but their goalie is playing a great game, and they've been able to squeak in two quick goals on turnovers. This could be huge. We're 8 minutes into the 3rd period.
posted by qbert72 at 11:47 AM on February 17, 2006
shit, is that a 5-on-3 late in the 3rd for the swedes?
posted by goddam at 12:03 PM on February 17, 2006
That's what it is. A Swede just missed an open net for the victory. We're going into overtime.
posted by qbert72 at 12:07 PM on February 17, 2006
sudden death overtime.... come on ladies
posted by skydivedad at 12:07 PM on February 17, 2006
Sweden is really going for it. Nice save by the American goalie on a dangerous 2-on-1. The play is a lot more even now than in the two first periods. The Swedes are collapsing really well around their goalie. The Americans keep making those dangerous plays in their defensive zone, as if they did not fear the Swedes enough.
posted by qbert72 at 12:16 PM on February 17, 2006
Thanks for the updates, people. I'm stuck at work.
posted by NoMich at 12:19 PM on February 17, 2006
yeah, thanks guys.
posted by goddam at 12:20 PM on February 17, 2006
Going to a shoot-out 1st time ever womens olympic hockey!
posted by skydivedad at 12:25 PM on February 17, 2006
Shootout! The Swedes killed off a penalty at the end of the overtime, diving all over the place.
posted by qbert72 at 12:25 PM on February 17, 2006
stupid "things to do" and "places to be". can't continue to follow the live results page for this game (and the men's skeleton, looks like there are three Canucks in the top 8, and two of them are 1-2 after the first heat).
posted by gspm at 12:25 PM on February 17, 2006
5 shooters each side
posted by skydivedad at 12:25 PM on February 17, 2006
Is the NBC play-by-play still the best page to get the action from? 'Cause it kind of sucks.
posted by DrJohnEvans at 12:27 PM on February 17, 2006
shootout is done on the same net for both sides... how strange....
posted by skydivedad at 12:28 PM on February 17, 2006
Live TV here...
posted by skydivedad at 12:29 PM on February 17, 2006
Man, this is nerve-wracking. First miss by USA. Miss by Sweden too.
posted by qbert72 at 12:30 PM on February 17, 2006
Both miss 1st shot
posted by skydivedad at 12:30 PM on February 17, 2006
Is the NBC play-by-play still the best page to get the action from? i think we're soaking in it.
posted by goddam at 12:31 PM on February 17, 2006
both miss 2nd shot
posted by skydivedad at 12:31 PM on February 17, 2006
Two more saves. Save on Ruggiero. USA: 0 for 3.
posted by qbert72 at 12:31 PM on February 17, 2006
True, goddam. Thanks, skydivedad (and q!). Keep up the updates.
posted by DrJohnEvans at 12:32 PM on February 17, 2006
interference on SWE goalie missed anyway
posted by skydivedad at 12:32 PM on February 17, 2006
Ruggerio gets another go, but misses the open net!
posted by qbert72 at 12:32 PM on February 17, 2006
First goal by Sweden!
posted by qbert72 at 12:33 PM on February 17, 2006
Score Sweden on 3rd shot 1-0 SWE by 16 year old
posted by skydivedad at 12:33 PM on February 17, 2006
Another save by the Swedish goalie. A Swedish goal or save puts it away. And they've done it!
posted by qbert72 at 12:34 PM on February 17, 2006
Root score SWE Wins.......
posted by skydivedad at 12:34 PM on February 17, 2006
USA eliminated. History for women's hockey. The Swedes are extatic.
posted by qbert72 at 12:35 PM on February 17, 2006
Yikes. Shootout losses in meaningful games suck.
posted by DrJohnEvans at 12:35 PM on February 17, 2006
The Swedish women go around the ice holding hands, saluting their fans, soccer style. Always nice to see.
posted by qbert72 at 12:37 PM on February 17, 2006
Ouch. Good for the Swedes though. Maybe this will inspire the hockey playing women around the world to kick their programs into a higher gear.
posted by NoMich at 12:38 PM on February 17, 2006
The Canadians need to be careful, the Finns know it can be done now.
posted by elovrich at 12:39 PM on February 17, 2006
Tough loss for the USA Womens Team.. Turn-overs at your end will kill you everytime...
posted by skydivedad at 12:39 PM on February 17, 2006
Shootout losses in meaningful games suck. I'm with you, Dr, but the American should have seen it coming. Kim Martin, the Swedish goalie, was red hot. They should have won it before the shootout.
posted by qbert72 at 12:39 PM on February 17, 2006
daaaaaaaaaamn! isn't that the first US loss ever (in a tournament, friendly, whatever) to a team other than canada? here's to hoping that the finns can pull off the upset as well.
posted by goddam at 12:40 PM on February 17, 2006
Lots of SWE Mens Team in the stands... maybe they can carry this over after they got a butt whipping from the Russians yesterday...
posted by skydivedad at 12:41 PM on February 17, 2006
Win for the Swedes, AND Forsberg will play in the Men's tourney. Maybe I should change my name to Andreissen?
posted by elovrich at 12:43 PM on February 17, 2006
What a story. That is an incredible upset. The biggest since Sweden's men's team lost to Belarus. Unbelievable. Kim Martin is your new Swedish stamp. From what I watched during lunch the Americans were dominant - just couldn't beat Martin. Crazy. It is too bad we won't get to see another Canada vs. US barnburner - but it's going to be a holiday in Sweden today.
posted by WeedyMcSmokey at 12:47 PM on February 17, 2006
isn't that the first US loss ever (in a tournament, friendly, whatever) to a team other than canada? The CBC commentators were saying that it would be the first time the American women did not make the finals in an international tournament, so it looks like it, yes. Interview with the Swedish goalie on CBC: she's just a kid! I think she's 19, but she looks five years younger. She thanks her teammates, is overjoyed, history for Swedish hockey, the usual stuff. Note to self: working at home while watching the Olympics is not productive.
posted by qbert72 at 12:49 PM on February 17, 2006
Visiting websites about olympics at work, not productive either. eff it, it's Friday.
posted by njsk8r20 at 01:18 PM on February 17, 2006
missed it. well, at least following along on the olympic site. which wasn't THAT thrilling.
posted by gspm at 02:00 PM on February 17, 2006
slow start in this game ... CAN vs FIN....
posted by skydivedad at 02:23 PM on February 17, 2006
1-0 CAN Power play Goal.... late 1st... Weatherston
posted by skydivedad at 02:32 PM on February 17, 2006
What skydivedad said 17:33 of the first from Sostorics
posted by elovrich at 02:33 PM on February 17, 2006
Apps powerplay 2-0
posted by elovrich at 02:35 PM on February 17, 2006
After 1, Can 2 FIN 0 on two late PP goals
posted by elovrich at 02:38 PM on February 17, 2006
yup 2-0 CAN end of 1st..... Was a nice start for FINN just couldn't pinch the net in those late PP's.....
posted by skydivedad at 02:38 PM on February 17, 2006
Note to self: working at home while watching the Olympics is not productive. You and me both. Also, I woke up at 3pm today so I missed everything. Fuck.
posted by mkn at 03:04 PM on February 17, 2006
Watching FIN trying to get into the PP is painful.... They need to do a better job on special teams..
posted by skydivedad at 03:08 PM on February 17, 2006
Man, why did I agree to come into the office yesterday and today? Why?
posted by DrJohnEvans at 03:13 PM on February 17, 2006
3-0 CAN PP Goal Wickenhieser
posted by skydivedad at 03:17 PM on February 17, 2006
14:58 2nd
posted by skydivedad at 03:17 PM on February 17, 2006
It seems to me that the officiating in this game is a lot tighter that in the USA SWE game. Too bad, one of the things the Finns have to do is not let the Canucks skate freely, but the refs ain' gonna let that happen. That doesn't mean its bad, just not letting them skate like in the earlier game
posted by elovrich at 03:18 PM on February 17, 2006
3-0 CAN just scored again, I think that might jst about do it
posted by elovrich at 03:18 PM on February 17, 2006
4-0 CAN PP Goal Oulette late 2nd... FIN change of goalie
posted by skydivedad at 03:21 PM on February 17, 2006
4-0 now. Whoo-hoo! Four power play goals.
posted by DrJohnEvans at 03:22 PM on February 17, 2006
DrJE You putting up a fresh thread here tomorrow?
posted by skydivedad at 03:24 PM on February 17, 2006
2nd over.... .42 left on FIN PP to start the 3rd
posted by skydivedad at 03:27 PM on February 17, 2006
Yep, I'll post a new thread in time for the men's game.
posted by DrJohnEvans at 03:34 PM on February 17, 2006
Thank goodness. We're hard-charging 300 posts in this thread alone. Whooo!!!
posted by NoMich at 03:40 PM on February 17, 2006
Well I guess your getting up pretty early DrJE. 1st game starts 5:30 AM EST. Here's tomorrow's schedule: All Times EST 5:30 AM KAZ vs. RUS 7:00 AM ITA vs. GER 9:30 AM CAN vs. SUI 11:00 AM SWE vs. LAT 2:00 PM SVK vs. USA 3:00 PM CZE vs. FIN Should be another day of great hockey. Lots of unanswered questions. Here's 2 Can CZE rebound from the defeat to SUI? What about Jagr and team play? Will SWE men take inspiration from the women's semi victory after a Russian asswhopping? oopps that's 3. Anyone got a couple more?
posted by skydivedad at 03:56 PM on February 17, 2006
5-0 CAN yawn......
posted by skydivedad at 03:57 PM on February 17, 2006
6-0 CAN ..... 14:47 PP Goal ...... just so you know....
posted by skydivedad at 04:08 PM on February 17, 2006
Looking forward to Russian, Canadian, Latvian, Slovakian, and Czech victories. Okay, maybe "looking foward to" is a too strong a verb phrase.
posted by DrJohnEvans at 04:25 PM on February 17, 2006
The last two games should be dandies. Slovakia has a very real chance for the top spot in their group, which means they would face Switzerland or Germany in the quarters.
posted by qbert72 at 04:26 PM on February 17, 2006
which means they would face Switzerland or Germany in the quarters. Or the Czechs. hah.
posted by mkn at 05:20 PM on February 17, 2006
1-0 RUS over KAZ late 2nd? What....
posted by skydivedad at 05:52 AM on February 18, 2006
Lots of Penalties... 2 hot goalies... 5 on 3 RUS under 30 seconds left... 38-17 Shots 1-0 RUS after 2nd. RUS starts 3rd on the PP
posted by skydivedad at 05:58 AM on February 18, 2006
They just showed a great shot of Chelios watching the game from the locker room tunnel with some team USA Members... Tight Game... KAZ has done great job making the ice smaller.... very physical play..... these teams do not like each other......awesome hitting!
posted by skydivedad at 06:03 AM on February 18, 2006
Ferraro + Clemente are doing a real good job hosting the Hockey... Nice interview with Satan.... and great game analyst. What's up with this?
posted by skydivedad at 06:13 AM on February 18, 2006
4th 5 0n 3 for RUS... start of 3rd....
posted by skydivedad at 06:14 AM on February 18, 2006
KAZ PK unit does it again.... Ovechkin looks frustrated...
posted by skydivedad at 06:17 AM on February 18, 2006
KAZ PP ...
posted by skydivedad at 06:23 AM on February 18, 2006
Kasperitis just got jaw jacked.. no penalty...5 min left to play
posted by skydivedad at 06:34 AM on February 18, 2006
PP RUS under 4 min. to play....
posted by skydivedad at 06:36 AM on February 18, 2006
RUS 1-0 Final....
posted by skydivedad at 06:42 AM on February 18, 2006
OH...... 1-0 ITA over GER..... After 1st...what?
posted by skydivedad at 06:48 AM on February 18, 2006
GER score 1-1 in 2nd...
posted by skydivedad at 07:02 AM on February 18, 2006
GER player takes a dive PP GER what crap.. he was hardly touched...
posted by skydivedad at 07:06 AM on February 18, 2006
zero shots GER on PP....
posted by skydivedad at 07:08 AM on February 18, 2006
another cheap PP for GER .... urrggghhhh...
posted by skydivedad at 07:10 AM on February 18, 2006
PP ITA
posted by skydivedad at 07:14 AM on February 18, 2006
5 on 3 PP ITA .....
posted by skydivedad at 07:16 AM on February 18, 2006
3rd consecutive PP for ITA.. 17:44 2nd
posted by skydivedad at 07:20 AM on February 18, 2006
1-1 tie end of 2nd... GER starts 3rd on PP
posted by skydivedad at 07:24 AM on February 18, 2006
2-1 ITA early 3rd off bad turn-over... upset maybe
posted by skydivedad at 07:47 AM on February 18, 2006
2-2 Tie GER scores..... Felski 7:15 3rd...
posted by skydivedad at 07:54 AM on February 18, 2006
Well I'm off to Florida so I'll see everyone in a week.
posted by Ying Yang Mafia at 07:54 AM on February 18, 2006
Have Fun...
posted by skydivedad at 08:01 AM on February 18, 2006
wow.. short handed goal ITA 3-2 ITA late 3rd!
posted by skydivedad at 08:13 AM on February 18, 2006
Wow PP Goal GER 1:17 remaining tie 3-3..
posted by skydivedad at 08:14 AM on February 18, 2006
almost another short handed goal ITA ... FINAL 3-3
posted by skydivedad at 08:18 AM on February 18, 2006
CAN vs. SUI up next.
posted by skydivedad at 08:20 AM on February 18, 2006
Gerber in Goal for SUI not Aebischer? I guess SUI don't expect win against CAN saving Abi for GER tomorrow...
posted by skydivedad at 08:31 AM on February 18, 2006
5 on 3 CAN Gerber some nice saves...
posted by skydivedad at 08:42 AM on February 18, 2006
The good DrJE has another tie to wade thru...
posted by skydivedad at 08:52 AM on February 18, 2006
Nash just tossed Beztina into his bench right up the boards... LOL
posted by skydivedad at 08:56 AM on February 18, 2006
SUI taking tons of penalties 4th CAN PP midway 1st...
posted by skydivedad at 08:57 AM on February 18, 2006
1-0 SUI Dipietro another bad turn-over. Wide open man ..... late 1st
posted by skydivedad at 09:05 AM on February 18, 2006
1-0 SUI after 1st... great Goal Tending and PK SUI
posted by skydivedad at 09:09 AM on February 18, 2006
DiPietro again! Two-man advantage for SUI. 2-0 now.
posted by Amateur at 09:43 AM on February 18, 2006
Canadian goal ... disallowed. The whistle definitely went, but why? Bertuzzi was in the crease.
posted by Amateur at 09:49 AM on February 18, 2006
Over on TSN the announcer just raised the spectre of the incredible "longshot trifecta." Canada loses women's curling to Japan (!) Canada tied in men's curling with Italy, extra ends, Italy has the hammer Canada trails SUI 2-0 in hockey.
posted by Amateur at 09:53 AM on February 18, 2006
CAN goal ... under review.
posted by Amateur at 09:56 AM on February 18, 2006
On replay, the puck is in the SUI goalie's glove; it looks like the glove is in the net, but I don't think you can tell conclusively from the view available.
posted by Amateur at 09:57 AM on February 18, 2006
Technically, it's a goal if the puck crosses the goal line, even if the puck is in the goalies glove. But it is very rare to see this actually called. Still under review.
posted by Amateur at 10:00 AM on February 18, 2006
No goal. Still 2-0 SUI.
posted by Amateur at 10:02 AM on February 18, 2006
I'm tuning out to watch the dramatic conclusion of the curling ...
posted by Amateur at 10:06 AM on February 18, 2006