Olympic Hockey

[KMR85]

The USA had an easier time getting the puck to the net with the 4 on 4. When it was 5 on 5, the US had a real tough time getting any quality chances. They had a tougher time getting the puck to the net when they were on the power play.

[scsavre]

Another thing I dont like about International hockey rules is the shootout format. You can send the same guy every 3rd shot. Like against the Swiss. Crosby went first and 4th, or somehting like that.

[Bear55]

If you ever watch the World Jrs you would know this rule all too well. The US and Canada played a great semi-final back in 2007 that ended in a 2-2 tie after overtime. Even the shootout went to 7 players. The evil Jonathan Towes scored 3 goals in that shootout and became a Canadian national hero.

[scsavre]

I remember that one. Dang.

[Duffman]

I watched the game from a seaside bar down in Mexico, had quite a few Canadians sitting right next to me. They were really talking up Canada during the last timeout of regulation, not to mention the fun hearted grief they were giving me and my fellow quiet Americans.

That's when I proclaimed quite loudly that I didn't believe they were from Canada, because a true Canadian would know that this game is FAR from over.

The glares I received after the tying goal were absolutely priceless, PRICELESS I tell ya! So were the hugs from complete strangers. For once, I opened my yap at the right time.