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CANADA VS RUSSIA MENS HOCKEY

lukin2006lukin2006 Posts: 9,087
edited February 2010 in All Encompassing Trip
Canada hasn't beaten the Russians since 1960 in Olympic hockey. No time like the present to end that streak. Should be great game, Ovie seems to bring the best out of Sid. I am hoping they keep the top line together.

My keys for Canada victory

-good goaltending...goes without saying
-getting the puck on net
-traffic in front of Nabokov
-no stupid penalties
-get physical
-limit defensive breakdowns
-short quick passes
-shoot as soon as the puck is on their stick
-watch for the russian stretch pass
I have certain rules I live by ... My First Rule ... I don't believe anything the government tells me ... George Carlin

"Life Is What Happens To You When Your Busy Making Other Plans" John Lennon
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  • jamminpearlsjamminpearls Posts: 7,078
    Go Russia,FUCK DALLAS
    Go Birds!!!!
  • MrMerkinballMrMerkinball Posts: 1,978
    we need 3 things:

    1. Hit them.
    2. Forecheck (their defense is their weakness)
    3. Play the trap against the big line
  • BLACK35BLACK35 Posts: 22,697
    Well this the year we break the winless streak against the soviets. I say Brendan Morrow pulls a Bobby Clarke on Ovie in the first couple of mins. 8-) That will set the TONE. Then let the beating start. :D
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  • RygarRygar Posts: 8,685
    BLACK35 wrote:
    Well this the year we break the winless streak against the soviets. I say Brendan Morrow pulls a Bobby Clarke on Ovie in the first couple of mins. 8-) That will set the TONE. Then let the beating start. :D
    I'm not so confident
  • even flow - question markeven flow - question mark Posts: 1,568
    If that chant at the end of the game didn't give the boys some inpspiration then they may as well watch the game tonight.

    We need Morrow to welcome Ovi to Canada. In a nice unconcious way.

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  • lukin2006lukin2006 Posts: 9,087
    even flow - question mark wrote:
    If that chant at the end of the game didn't give the boys some inpspiration then they may as well watch the game tonight.

    We need Morrow to welcome Ovi to Canada. In a nice unconcious way.
    Even though he's a great player, he's also dirty, so he would have it coming, but let Pronger or Bergeron have at it they are not playing much anyways. What the hell was Philly thinking trading Pronger :o .
    I have certain rules I live by ... My First Rule ... I don't believe anything the government tells me ... George Carlin

    "Life Is What Happens To You When Your Busy Making Other Plans" John Lennon
  • m0jorisenm0jorisen Posts: 516
    will Joe Thornton ever show up in a big game ?
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  • lukin2006lukin2006 Posts: 9,087
    We can pull this game out. Ovie's a great player and all, but so is Sid and he seems to play his best against Ovie, I saw a lot of good things yesterday ann Sunday against the, hopefully Lou was the missing piece and has great game.
    I have certain rules I live by ... My First Rule ... I don't believe anything the government tells me ... George Carlin

    "Life Is What Happens To You When Your Busy Making Other Plans" John Lennon
  • lukin2006lukin2006 Posts: 9,087
    m0jorisen wrote:
    will Joe Thornton ever show up in a big game ?
    No......he never does, 2 reasons why San Jose will not win the cup, Thorton and Nabokov.
    I have certain rules I live by ... My First Rule ... I don't believe anything the government tells me ... George Carlin

    "Life Is What Happens To You When Your Busy Making Other Plans" John Lennon
  • RygarRygar Posts: 8,685
    lukin2006 wrote:
    even flow - question mark wrote:
    If that chant at the end of the game didn't give the boys some inpspiration then they may as well watch the game tonight.

    We need Morrow to welcome Ovi to Canada. In a nice unconcious way.
    Even though he's a great player, he's also dirty, so he would have it coming, but let Pronger or Bergeron have at it they are not playing much anyways. What the hell was Philly thinking trading Pronger :o .
    You mean signing Pronger ;)

    He's a dirty fucker, imo.
  • lukin2006lukin2006 Posts: 9,087
    even flow - question mark wrote:
    If that chant at the end of the game didn't give the boys some inpspiration then they may as well watch the game tonight.

    We need Morrow to welcome Ovi to Canada. In a nice unconcious way.
    I think the crowd will be into the 1/2 hour before the puck drops, I hope somebody on Canada throws a monster check just to everybody on the bench pumped. No other country makes as much noise as we do during hickey games.
    I have certain rules I live by ... My First Rule ... I don't believe anything the government tells me ... George Carlin

    "Life Is What Happens To You When Your Busy Making Other Plans" John Lennon
  • RygarRygar Posts: 8,685
    lukin2006 wrote:
    even flow - question mark wrote:
    If that chant at the end of the game didn't give the boys some inpspiration then they may as well watch the game tonight.

    We need Morrow to welcome Ovi to Canada. In a nice unconcious way.
    I think the crowd will be into the 1/2 hour before the puck drops, I hope somebody on Canada throws a monster check just to everybody on the bench pumped. No other country makes as much noise as we do during hickey games.
    Lol, you're supposed to watch the sport.
  • lukin2006lukin2006 Posts: 9,087
    Rygar wrote:
    lukin2006 wrote:
    even flow - question mark wrote:
    If that chant at the end of the game didn't give the boys some inpspiration then they may as well watch the game tonight.

    We need Morrow to welcome Ovi to Canada. In a nice unconcious way.
    Even though he's a great player, he's also dirty, so he would have it coming, but let Pronger or Bergeron have at it they are not playing much anyways. What the hell was Philly thinking trading Pronger :o .
    You mean signing Pronger ;)

    He's a dirty fucker, imo.
    Yes, typo, he's penalty prone, like you said dirty, and past his prime :!: :!:
    I have certain rules I live by ... My First Rule ... I don't believe anything the government tells me ... George Carlin

    "Life Is What Happens To You When Your Busy Making Other Plans" John Lennon
  • RygarRygar Posts: 8,685
    lukin2006 wrote:
    Yes, typo, he's penalty prone, like you said dirty, and past his prime :!: :!:
    Yeah, I know it was a typo I was just kidding.

    What did Philadelphia sign him to, 7 or 8 years?
  • lukin2006lukin2006 Posts: 9,087
    Rygar wrote:
    lukin2006 wrote:
    Yes, typo, he's penalty prone, like you said dirty, and past his prime :!: :!:
    Yeah, I know it was a typo I was just kidding.

    What did Philadelphia sign him to, 7 or 8 years?

    Did they really sign him for that long? No wonder they haven't won a cup in 30 + years. That's one player I'm sure Yzerman regrets adding to the team
    I have certain rules I live by ... My First Rule ... I don't believe anything the government tells me ... George Carlin

    "Life Is What Happens To You When Your Busy Making Other Plans" John Lennon
  • RygarRygar Posts: 8,685
    lukin2006 wrote:
    Rygar wrote:
    lukin2006 wrote:
    Yes, typo, he's penalty prone, like you said dirty, and past his prime :!: :!:
    Yeah, I know it was a typo I was just kidding.

    What did Philadelphia sign him to, 7 or 8 years?

    Did they really sign him for that long? No wonder they haven't won a cup in 30 + years. That's one player I'm sure Yzerman regrets adding to the team
    Philly doesn't need to worry, my Habs love ridiculous contracts and we'll take him and then buy him out.
  • blackredyellowblackredyellow Posts: 5,889
    I think it comes down to the forecheck and playing physical in the offensive zone. Russia's D can move the puck up quickly if they have a second, but are a bit soft. Crashing the net, big bodies in front, etc, should generate some chances. For Canada to win, I think they'll need a few good ol' garbage goals.
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  • blackredyellowblackredyellow Posts: 5,889
    lukin2006 wrote:
    Rygar wrote:
    lukin2006 wrote:
    Yes, typo, he's penalty prone, like you said dirty, and past his prime :!: :!:
    Yeah, I know it was a typo I was just kidding.

    What did Philadelphia sign him to, 7 or 8 years?

    Did they really sign him for that long? No wonder they haven't won a cup in 30 + years. That's one player I'm sure Yzerman regrets adding to the team

    7 year extension lol.... starting NEXT year. He's on the books for $5 million a year through the 2016-2017 season :)
    My whole life
    was like a picture
    of a sunny day
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    ― Abraham Lincoln
  • RygarRygar Posts: 8,685
    blackredyellow wrote:
    I think it comes down to the forecheck and playing physical in the offensive zone. Russia's D can move the puck up quickly if they have a second, but are a bit soft. Crashing the net, big bodies in front, etc, should generate some chances. For Canada to win, I think they'll need a few good ol' garbage goals.
    Agreed.
    If Canada DOES pull out a win tonight then I'll be a little more optimistic about our overall chances, but I'm not very optimistic right now ;)
  • lukin2006lukin2006 Posts: 9,087
    Rygar wrote:
    blackredyellow wrote:
    I think it comes down to the forecheck and playing physical in the offensive zone. Russia's D can move the puck up quickly if they have a second, but are a bit soft. Crashing the net, big bodies in front, etc, should generate some chances. For Canada to win, I think they'll need a few good ol' garbage goals.
    Agreed.
    If Canada DOES pull out a win tonight then I'll be a little more optimistic about our overall chances, but I'm not very optimistic right now ;)
    Maybe I'm just to loyal, but I'm optimistic, when in hockey, going back to the '72 series have we done things the easy way, it always seems like we take the long road. However, I am still wondering who on this team is going to fill the roll that Sakic, Messier, Gretzky or Henderson provided, someone has to step in to that roll, I'm hoping it is Sid.
    GO CANADA GO
    I have certain rules I live by ... My First Rule ... I don't believe anything the government tells me ... George Carlin

    "Life Is What Happens To You When Your Busy Making Other Plans" John Lennon
  • RygarRygar Posts: 8,685
    lukin2006 wrote:
    Rygar wrote:
    blackredyellow wrote:
    I think it comes down to the forecheck and playing physical in the offensive zone. Russia's D can move the puck up quickly if they have a second, but are a bit soft. Crashing the net, big bodies in front, etc, should generate some chances. For Canada to win, I think they'll need a few good ol' garbage goals.
    Agreed.
    If Canada DOES pull out a win tonight then I'll be a little more optimistic about our overall chances, but I'm not very optimistic right now ;)
    Maybe I'm just to loyal, but I'm optimistic, when in hockey, going back to the '72 series have we done things the easy way, it always seems like we take the long road. However, I am still wondering who on this team is going to fill the roll that Sakic, Messier, Gretzky or Henderson provided, someone has to step in to that roll, I'm hoping it is Sid.
    GO CANADA GO
    Could be that I'm just pessimistic. I am a Habs fan, after all.
  • small town becksmall town beck Posts: 6,691
    GO CANADA!!!!!!!!!
  • MrMerkinballMrMerkinball Posts: 1,978
    I am starting to get a little tense about tonight.
  • SPEEDY MCCREADYSPEEDY MCCREADY Posts: 25,477
    Go Russia!!!!!
    Take me piece by piece.....
    Till there aint nothing left worth taking away from me.....
  • smarcheesmarchee Posts: 14,539
    SPEEDY MCCREADY wrote:
    Go Russia!!!!!

    please exit this thread with these type of views


    hehehe
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  • MrMerkinballMrMerkinball Posts: 1,978
    SPEEDY MCCREADY wrote:
    Go Russia!!!!!
    So Speedy is a Pinko........ :evil:
  • SPEEDY MCCREADYSPEEDY MCCREADY Posts: 25,477
    smarchee wrote:
    SPEEDY MCCREADY wrote:
    Go Russia!!!!!

    please exit this thread with these type of views


    hehehe
    hehehehe

    I wanna see Canada get bounced out of this......

    I dont know why....

    But I want to see you guys go home, with your hockey sticks between your legs......hehehehehehe
    Take me piece by piece.....
    Till there aint nothing left worth taking away from me.....
  • smarcheesmarchee Posts: 14,539
    pfft

    I wanna see the Americans going home with their stick between their legs after Hiller steals the game this afternoon for the Switz

    just don't trash any athlete villages this time :)
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  • SPEEDY MCCREADYSPEEDY MCCREADY Posts: 25,477
    Just a question for you folks from Canada.....

    If you lose tonight???

    Does all of Canada go in to mourning???

    In other words....How serious is this game??

    Put it in to perspective for me.....
    Take me piece by piece.....
    Till there aint nothing left worth taking away from me.....
  • RygarRygar Posts: 8,685
    SPEEDY MCCREADY wrote:
    Just a question for you folks from Canada.....

    If you lose tonight???

    Does all of Canada go in to mourning???

    In other words....How serious is this game??

    Put it in to perspective for me.....
    Well after the riot, we'll accept it.

    Just kidding - we won't find acceptance.
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