2010 Olympics
Canada wins!
I won’t bother writing much as I think everyone was thrilled with the outcome of the game. The US made it close, but Canada showed enormous heart. I can’t imagine how low they felt during the 3rd intermission break after surrendering the tying goal with 20 some seconds to go. But like [...]
Time to get the Gold!
With only half an hour until puck drop, the excitement and anticipation is beginning to build already. Outside of Canada/Russia, this was the game that most Canadians wanted. Combine that with the fact that we lost in the first game to the American squad, this would act as a great redemption. The [...]
Olympic Hockey at its best!
Olympic Hockey at its best
Yesterday was one of the best days of hockey that I can remember is quite some time. Would I be signing a different tune had Canada lost to Russia? For sure. But fortunately, our Team Canada Mens Hockey team absolutely crushed the Russian squad from the opening face-off. [...]
Big night on the ice tonight!
Always a highly rated affair, the Team Canada Men’s team will face their southern rivals tonight at 7:40 EST in a preliminary pool match up. Mike Richards who began the tournament as Team Canada’s 13th forward has been moved up to the top line with Sidney Crosby and Rick Nash. I find the [...]
Team Canada beats Slovakia 18-0
Similar to the Team Canada Juniors team beating Team Latvia 16-0, questions once again are being raised about the level of competition that exists in women’s hockey. My personal opinion is that the gap will eventually close similar to the Men’s game and that more games will be competitive. I always like to [...]
A look at the competition: USA
USA Mens Roster
Similar to what Team Canada did in choosing their roster, Team USA has decided to pass over some of its regulars in favor of younger players to lead the team through the future. Gone are the likes of Mike Modano, Keith Tkachuk, Bill Guerin, Scott Gomez, and Doug Weight. In are [...]
A look at the competition: Finland
Finland Roster
Team Finland, who defeated Team Canada in the preliminary round on their way to a silver medal in the 2006 Olympics, will bring a mix of youth and veteran players to Vancouver. In 2006 Finland was largely successful because they played a team first game better than any other team in the tournament. [...]
A look at the competition: Team Sweden
Sweden Roster
Team Sweden, the defending Olympic Champions, bring a very experienced roster to Vancouver in hopes of a gold medal repeat. Thirteen of the twenty-three players from 2006 have been named to the Sweden Roster for the 2010 Olympics. Team Sweden brings a great wealth of intelligence and probably play the best 2-way [...]
A look at the competition: Team Russia
Russia Roster
The general consensus by many hockey experts is that both Team Canada, and Team Russia are the favorites to win the gold medal in the 2010 Olympic games. It is very hard to disagree with these experts when you look at the Russia Roster assembled by coach Vyacheslav Bykov. If you like [...]
Let the countdown begin!
Although the Olympic countdown was already started long ago, my personal countdown begins now. With only 2 weeks away until the Opening ceremonies, I am getting more and more excited by the day. Ski jumping (depending on weather) is the first sport to begin competition on February 12th. The first hockey action [...]