Men's Gold Medal Game: USA vs. Canada

• ts1227

  

  The whole arena singing "O Canada" at the top of their lungs was a pretty amazing scene.
• Heretic

  

  Non wrote: if we were going to lose, glad Crosby scored the winner!

  That's what I was thinking. Stinks they lost, especially since I thought they might have the momentum on their side after tying the game and sending it to overtime that close to the end of regulation. But Canada showed a lot of poise and heart and essentially seemed to control the puck nearly all the OT until scoring.
  
  Great game. Makes me wish the NHL postseason was starting now instead of me having to wait through another month or two of the regular season.
• Non

  

  US hasn't really had that polarizing, great player like a Gretzky, Lemieux, Crosby, etc.
  
  I think we're still waiting on that guy.
• jordo212000

  

  Non wrote: US hasn't really had that polarizing, great player like a Gretzky, Lemieux, Crosby, etc.
  
  I think we're still waiting on that guy.

  Patrick Kane really seems like he is going to develop into something special. Not saying he will Crosby or Lemieux-esque but he definitely has some special speed, athleticism, and goal scoring ability. He really looked like belonged out there
• End of Line

  

  Biterweet moment for me right now. Even tought Sid is my favorite player, my heart was for team USA this entire Tournament and I never doubted them for a second..............
• rock_knutne

  To quote Rodney Dangerfield: "Canada, someone started a country and everyone forgot to show up."
  
  Good job by our boys, you deserve a gold medal just as much as Canada does!
• Strapping Young Lad

  

  Did I miss the Bronze medal game???? Was there a Bronze Medal game????? WTF????
• ts1227

  

  Strapping Young Lad wrote: Did I miss the Bronze medal game???? Was there a Bronze Medal game????? WTF????

  Last night at 10PM Eastern.
  
  Finland 5, Slovakia 3
  
  They said Finland was given their medals last night
• Strapping Young Lad

  

  I see. Sucks I missd it....
• KnightXC1

  

  Great game just not the ending we all wanted. Miller was great and made a couple of huge saves to keep the US in it. But he most definitely wants that last goal back. Great pass from Iginla to set up the goal from that pile of crap Crosby. Just got done saying I don't care if Canada wins as long as it's not Crosby and he scored 10 seconds later. I hate him so much.
  
  No one expected the US to medal coming into the tourney, beat Canada, get to the gold medal game, and take the game to OT with a great, gutsy effort against the eventual winners. Great to see Miller be named the MVP of the tournament as well.
• Sykotyk

  

  Funny, in Men's and Women's Ice Hockey:
  
  G: Canada
  S: United States
  B: Finland
  
  Sykotyk
• Strapping Young Lad

  

  KnightXC1 wrote: Great game just not the ending we all wanted. Miller was great and made a couple of huge saves to keep the US in it. But he most definitely wants that last goal back. Great pass from Iginla to set up the goal from that pile of crap Crosby. Just got done saying I don't care if Canada wins as long as it's not Crosby and he scored 10 seconds later. I hate him so much.
  

  haha, I agree. I just can't take the whinning. It's too much and it's something you never really saw in hockey much in relation to other sports. Crosby takes whinning to another level, esp. when he whined to the refs about Caps fans throwing hats on the ice when Ovi scored a hat trick. That's an all time low.
• rock_knutne

  KnightXC1 wrote: Great game just not the ending we all wanted. Miller was great and made a couple of huge saves to keep the US in it. But he most definitely wants that last goal back. Great pass from Iginla to set up the goal from that pile of crap Crosby. Just got done saying I don't care if Canada wins as long as it's not Crosby and he scored 10 seconds later. I hate him so much.
  
  No one expected the US to medal coming into the tourney, beat Canada, get to the gold medal game, and take the game to OT with a great, gutsy effort against the eventual winners. Great to see Miller be named the MVP of the tournament as well.

  Strapping Young Lad wrote:
  haha, I agree. I just can't take the whinning. It's too much and it's something you never really saw in hockey much in relation to other sports. Crosby takes whinning to another level, esp. when he whined to the refs about Caps fans throwing hats on the ice when Ovi scored a hat trick. That's an all time low.

  We are no longer supporting the same cause now so...........be ready for Crosby to stick to you again during the Stanley Cup playoffs! LMAO, pile of crap, whiner and if anyone believes that last story from strapping then I have a bridge I want to sell you.:rolleyes:
• KnightXC1

  

  He is a whiner and your other Pens fan even admitted it!
• End of Line

  

  KnightXC1 wrote: He is a whiner and your other Pens fan even admitted it!

  I admitted that he whined a shit ton during his rookie and sophmore seasons but, he's not a huge whiner anymore but he whines a little. Considering that he's the youngest captain to ever win a Stanley Cup and he scored the gwg for Canada who cares if he whines since he's so clutch.
• Strapping Young Lad

  

  rock_knutne wrote:

  KnightXC1 wrote: Great game just not the ending we all wanted. Miller was great and made a couple of huge saves to keep the US in it. But he most definitely wants that last goal back. Great pass from Iginla to set up the goal from that pile of crap Crosby. Just got done saying I don't care if Canada wins as long as it's not Crosby and he scored 10 seconds later. I hate him so much.
  
  No one expected the US to medal coming into the tourney, beat Canada, get to the gold medal game, and take the game to OT with a great, gutsy effort against the eventual winners. Great to see Miller be named the MVP of the tournament as well.

  Strapping Young Lad wrote:
  haha, I agree. I just can't take the whinning. It's too much and it's something you never really saw in hockey much in relation to other sports. Crosby takes whinning to another level, esp. when he whined to the refs about Caps fans throwing hats on the ice when Ovi scored a hat trick. That's an all time low.

  We are no longer supporting the same cause now so...........be ready for Crosby to stick to you again during the Stanley Cup playoffs! LMAO, pile of crap, whiner and if anyone believes that last story from strapping then I have a bridge I want to sell you.:rolleyes:

  
  Dude watch it on YOUTUBE and in the press conference Cindy even addressed it, they asked him what he was saying to the ref and said he was in fact asking the ref if he could make an announcement to stop throwing hats b/c it was going on for too long. I guarantee you, 100% that's THE truth.......
• Strapping Young Lad

  

  Here ya go know it all. You said something about a Bridge.....
  
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1-aihcjH7Y&feature=related
• jordo212000

  

  Strapping Young Lad wrote: Here ya go know it all. You said something about a Bridge.....
  
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1-aihcjH7Y&feature=related

  I don't have a dog in this fight, but wow that is weak on Crosby's part
• rock_knutne

  That was blown way out of proportion and he was right, they clear the ice and those idiotic Caps fans threw more hats out. Again, haters like strapping who root for a team that hasn't won anything forever make more of this than it was, you act like he was jumping up and down like a baby. BTW, I never said he didn't make a request to the ref, he NEVER pouted about it like you make it out to be.
• Strapping Young Lad

  

  Haha. Why would you even feel the need to say something in the first place??? Have you ever seen a ref announce anything to the fans let alone to stop throwing hats b/c someone on the other team is getting annoyed??? FUCK NO!!!! Did he actually think the ref was gonna say "Cindy requests that you all stop throw ing the hats" and they were gonna stop????
  
  I like how the ref basically told him to fuck off. He probably said "whiny-ass vag" under his breath as he skated away.
  
  I simply said "he whined about Caps fans throwing hats on the ice", which he clearly did. So you called me a liar and got proven wrong. Man up and admit you were wrong or backpedal like a little girl. You chose the latter. I think you might have a little Cindy in you yourself.....
  
  Now, how much you want for that bridge?????
• jspitaleri

  

  Love the Pens and Crosby... sad to see the US lose though but it was great to get the silver when we weren't expected to get anything.
  
  Now, with calling Crosby Cindy... I don't want to laugh but I can't help it, it is funny. Reminds me of a buddy that calls Marion Barber, Marion Babera... I can't help but laugh.
• rock_knutne

  Strapping Young Lad wrote: Haha. Why would you even feel the need to say something in the first place??? Have you ever seen a ref announce anything to the fans let alone to stop throwing hats b/c someone on the other team is getting annoyed??? FUCK NO!!!! Did he actually think the ref was gonna say "Cindy requests that you all stop throw ing the hats" and they were gonna stop????
  
  I like how the ref basically told him to fuck off. He probably said "whiny-ass vag" under his breath as he skated away.
  
  I simply said "he whined about Caps fans throwing hats on the ice", which he clearly did. So you called me a liar and got proven wrong. Man up and admit you were wrong or backpedal like a little girl. You chose the latter. I think you might have a little Cindy in you yourself.....
  
  Now, how much you want for that bridge?????

  What ever, you made it sound like he threw a tantrum which wasn't the case. LOL at "the ref told him to fuck off" or treated him in that fashion, pure fantasy. I understand the jealousy of Sabre fans and haters like yourself, being you've never won a Stanley Cup.
• just_a_swimmer

  

  Great game, great moment.
  I am still proud of our boys.
  Go America
• queencitybuckeye

  Crosby is arguably the best player currently in the game, and will likely end up being considered one of the best ever to play.
  
  That said, only a blatant Penguin homer would deny that he's a bit of a pussy.
• Strapping Young Lad

  

  rock_knutne wrote:

  Strapping Young Lad wrote: Haha. Why would you even feel the need to say something in the first place??? Have you ever seen a ref announce anything to the fans let alone to stop throwing hats b/c someone on the other team is getting annoyed??? FUCK NO!!!! Did he actually think the ref was gonna say "Cindy requests that you all stop throw ing the hats" and they were gonna stop????
  
  I like how the ref basically told him to fuck off. He probably said "whiny-ass vag" under his breath as he skated away.
  
  I simply said "he whined about Caps fans throwing hats on the ice", which he clearly did. So you called me a liar and got proven wrong. Man up and admit you were wrong or backpedal like a little girl. You chose the latter. I think you might have a little Cindy in you yourself.....
  
  Now, how much you want for that bridge?????

  What ever, you made it sound like he threw a tantrum which wasn't the case. LOL at "the ref told him to fuck off" or treated him in that fashion, pure fantasy. I understand the jealousy of Sabre fans and haters like yourself, being you've never won a Stanley Cup.

  Tell me how I made it sound like he threw a tantrum. You're obviously wrong here and everyone knows the dudes a whiner, because the league voted him "biggest whiner", lol. What exactly are you trying to prove????