tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-980010523927297374.post7757494060189197244..comments2023-11-02T03:56:06.817-04:00Comments on FeinsteinOnTheBrink: Olympic gold medal game leads to amazing joy and heartbreakJohnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10418812412651310398noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-980010523927297374.post-33290479458049967462010-03-01T22:37:07.210-05:002010-03-01T22:37:07.210-05:00As a Canadian I have the utmost respect for team U...As a Canadian I have the utmost respect for team USA and the tournament that they played. They out played the Canadians in game #1 and were equals in the gold medal game. Congrats to USA hockey.<br /><br />The goal scored by Crosby, while enormous in terms of importance in 2010, pales in significance to Paul Henderson's series winning goal in the 1972 USSR-Canada Summit series. Just do a goodle search for many articles. The political background, being in the cold war era, made the series the seminal Canadian hockey moment. Game 8 was in Russia and kids were sent home from school to watch the game. Canada won the 8 game series 4-3-1 with Paul Henderson scoring with less than 2 minutes in the final game.<br /><br />That will always be the highlight of Canadian hockey. Crosby's goal will always be a close second. Nothing compares to the first time.Dougnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-980010523927297374.post-68681329812787294862010-03-01T21:49:57.154-05:002010-03-01T21:49:57.154-05:00Props to Canada for their win. I believe they took...Props to Canada for their win. I believe they took the US for granted during their preliminary round match up and the result was the loss and having to play the extra game in the medal round. <br /><br />They had to win four games to win the gold and they approached that with a chip on their shoulder (Poor Germany and Russia).<br /><br />Slovakia threw everything at them in the end of that semifinal game but the Canadian's survived and were ready for the US this time.<br /><br />I love the heart the US showed in coming back and I though they could win in the OT with the momentum on their side. I'm just glad it was a clean goal and nothing off a skate or leg. Better yet, no shootout.<br /><br />Disappointed and proud US fan here. One of the players said it best, you lose a silver medal, you don't win it. The only ones who win are the gold and bronze medaliats. I hope over time they appreciate what they did because it was a great run.Bill-DChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08684162800187654435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-980010523927297374.post-6266827951008914042010-03-01T19:16:22.380-05:002010-03-01T19:16:22.380-05:00Add Georgetown to the list that includes Rutgers a...Add Georgetown to the list that includes Rutgers and Duke but we who real this blog already knew that!<br /><br />It was nice to see the bobsled team get some pub. These are athletes that truly do what they do for the love of the competition. And they give up so much.<br /><br />As for hockey in the summer is the summer games, it is a great idea. It is however cost prohibitive as it would require the construction of another venue as it would be impossible to have a basketball and hockey tournament run concurrently in one building. <br /><br />Anyone who reads this blog knows that John is a hockey fan. I just wish he would write a book about his beloved Islanders and their rise to a dynasty and fall to the bottom and their inability to rebuild. A once proud franchise that can not become competitive again.Gordonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-980010523927297374.post-14705591731958362372010-03-01T16:37:58.363-05:002010-03-01T16:37:58.363-05:00Compensate the NHL for use of their players? How ...Compensate the NHL for use of their players? How about the millions of dollars worth of publicity?<br /><br />One solution for keeping the NHL in the Olympics might be to play hockey within the summer games along with its winter brother basketball.<br /><br />Rich, DenverAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-980010523927297374.post-79946328091125026942010-03-01T15:54:45.296-05:002010-03-01T15:54:45.296-05:00John, I completely agree and said it last year too...John, I completely agree and said it last year too: Theodore is a regular season goaltender and I have absolutely no faith in him come postseason. He proved it last year and he'll prove it again. Look for McPhee to make a move for Martin Biron...hopefully.<br /><br />On the Olympics. Yes, the NHL belongs in the Olympics. The IOC also needs to step up to the plate and compensate the NHL for the use of its players. The outrageous demands of the IOC for the free use of the NHL's talent is absurd. The IOC needs to stop acting like a criminal cabal and start acting like a multi-billion dollar for-profit organization.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-980010523927297374.post-84788410782833230792010-03-01T15:10:23.670-05:002010-03-01T15:10:23.670-05:00Hey Junior, what about Wilbon taking you to task? ...Hey Junior, what about Wilbon taking you to task? Care to divulge his "made for HBO" response to your putdown last week?Goodie Mobbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09230846178646844251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-980010523927297374.post-49987201996194584212010-03-01T14:47:53.694-05:002010-03-01T14:47:53.694-05:00Gary Bettman and Ted Leonsis keep saying there'...Gary Bettman and Ted Leonsis keep saying there's no benefit to the NHL in sending players to the Olympics, it doesn't increase fan interest. All I know is a pacifist 78-year-old friend of mine emailed me last night to say she'd watched her first hockey, asked me about a few rules, and wants my wife and me to take her to a game next season. Okay, she's not the long-term future f the sport, but she's not alone, either.<br /><br />I'm a Penguins fan, so I admit I'm prejudiced, but I'd rather have Crosby than Ovechkin. No question 8 is the most exciting player in the game; he's dangerous every time he touches the puck. Having seen them both play quite a bit (I live in Laurel MD, but have the Direct ice package), I think Crosby does more of the things that don't get a lot of attention. He reminds me of Larry Bird in the way he regularly picks an aspect of his game to improve each summer. (This year it was face-offs and his shooting.)<br /><br />I'd pay money to see Crosby centering a line with Ovechkin on the wing, though. How do you defend that?Dana Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01350344882342624735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-980010523927297374.post-52535940459190297842010-03-01T13:38:17.384-05:002010-03-01T13:38:17.384-05:00My Canadian Olympic thoughts –
Maybe it was the p...My Canadian Olympic thoughts –<br /><br />Maybe it was the pressure of an entire nation demanding nothing less than a gold medal, but Canada’s men’s hockey team, for all of its individual talent, and with a decided home ice advantage, didn’t exactly live up to expectations. Shootout against Switzerland, 5-3 loss to the Americans, 3-2 and on the ropes at the end against Slovakia, 3-2 overtime to beat the Americans. Yes, they won the gold medal (Congratulations!), but it will be interesting to see how they do in Russia in 2014. USA men’s basketball (and hockey) found out that these all-star teams aren’t always necessarily the best approach. <br /><br />As for the Canadian women’s hockey team, show some class next time. It’s okay to celebrate, but act (or at least pretend) that you had no doubt that you were going to win the gold medal. Keep doing that over-the-top celebration stuff, especially if it’s the Americans you beat in the championship game, and some people might start to wonder if some nascent Canadian inferiority complex is beginning to shine through.<br /><br />Let me see if I get this straight...the premier international winter sports competition, held once every four years, this time in Canada, where there’s a short-track speed skating competition, and a Canadian skater goes down (with an American involved) on what appears to be minimal contact, and the judge who makes the call is …Canadian?? I’m not saying he’s biased, or even that the decision is wrong, but couldn’t the IOC (or the speed skating federation) find someone from a neutral country to be the judge? (On the other hand, if you’re in a four person final, going into the final turn, and the guy behind you is passing you and you feel even the slightest contact …you might as well take a dive, and look to your fellow countryman to make things right!)<br /><br />If there should ever be a next time, Canada, swallow your pride, and go with genuine Zamboni, made proudly in the USA!!<br /><br />I don’t want to seem heartless, but upon hearing the news that her mother had suddenly passed away, Joannie Rochette immediately told her coach that she would still be competing. Good for her, I couldn’t imagine a world-class athlete not making the same decision. As usual, NBC goes completely over-the-top in its coverage, beginning (or ending) with Cris Collinsworth, who should know better.<br /><br />Have to admit that I got caught up in watching all of that curling action (Cheryl Bernard = babe). Reminds me of when I was living overseas and got hooked on one day international cricket – exciting stuff (really!).MBnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-980010523927297374.post-77463277560129814932010-03-01T12:58:11.396-05:002010-03-01T12:58:11.396-05:00That game is why I love hockey. The excitement of...That game is why I love hockey. The excitement of that game is what I enjoy most about hockey and the Stanley Cup playoffs. I was indifferent after they lost. I knew either way that the U.S. would get a medal and that was the amazing thing. Good for Canada, hockey is their game and they deserved that gold medal.Davidnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-980010523927297374.post-30009248608231281982010-03-01T12:43:35.277-05:002010-03-01T12:43:35.277-05:00Even my son, a complete non-sports dude at 22, wat...Even my son, a complete non-sports dude at 22, watched, along with my relatively non-sports wife. It was that kind of event.Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03572148982033990206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-980010523927297374.post-80746028685668720592010-03-01T10:15:02.177-05:002010-03-01T10:15:02.177-05:00Along the lines of what Gunnar said, I believe Rya...Along the lines of what Gunnar said, I believe Ryan Miller summed up their feelings in a fitting manner - asked how it feels...."It feels like s--t."<br /><br />I love the brevity, honesty and raw emotion.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-980010523927297374.post-33506815786302036742010-03-01T10:10:38.665-05:002010-03-01T10:10:38.665-05:00One of the best sporting events I have ever seen. ...One of the best sporting events I have ever seen. Not a single US player smiled when receiving their silver medals. I hope over time, they appreciate this Olympic run.Gunnarnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-980010523927297374.post-35362012991097197912010-03-01T10:06:17.941-05:002010-03-01T10:06:17.941-05:00The game yesterday was the perfect chance for all ...The game yesterday was the perfect chance for all to capture the Olympic spirit. My daughter and I painted our faces red, white & blue. My girlfriend became surprising passionate about a game she's never watched before (I actually taught her rules of the game). We all cheered for the USA from our living room, but in the end Sid the Kid prevailed. Oh well, we lost. The SPIRIT is the key here though. Nothing did more for the Olympic Games than the culmination of their number one sport, coming down to sudden death and absolutely peaking of emotion and energy. <br /><br />I think Canada needed it more and deserved it more. The country did an amazing job of hosting the world amidst problems with Mother Nature and 'Canadian Impressionism' across all media outlets. In fact, by the end of last week, I couldn't handle any more ripping on Canadian culture or customs...it had became a cheap and easy shot. Good for Canada.<br /><br />Now Russia hosting the Games will be interesting. The bar is set high.Joshnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-980010523927297374.post-47910166981317055872010-03-01T09:57:00.953-05:002010-03-01T09:57:00.953-05:00John
on a different matter , were you suspended by...John<br />on a different matter , were you suspended by cbs ,ala tony k , to keep you off the patriot league quarter game on wednesday ?casehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10389705064432265290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-980010523927297374.post-39538829838616344532010-03-01T09:37:46.108-05:002010-03-01T09:37:46.108-05:00Are the Americans the only ones who say Bobsled in...Are the Americans the only ones who say Bobsled instead of Bobsleigh?Mr. Xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14569678172337776306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-980010523927297374.post-79573363847962749442010-03-01T09:36:44.013-05:002010-03-01T09:36:44.013-05:00As a big sports fan, but mostly a casual hockey fa...As a big sports fan, but mostly a casual hockey fan, there can be nothing more frantic, and dramatic, than an empty net goal to tie it up, and sudden death overtime to cap it off.<br /><br />Even though I was disappointed, I felt joy and pride in what our hockey team did these couple weeks.Timnoreply@blogger.com