Letterman Talks Olympic Hockey
Last night Dave Letterman discusses how he was secretly hoping for Team Canada to win gold. He even thinks Team USA is part Canadian :-)
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Ain’t No Party Like a Gold Medal Party
Glad to see the women enjoyed their victory. The IOC is now investigating their celebration. What are your thoughts on this? Find out more at Luke Winn at the Olympics
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Olympic Gaming Part 2
The Vancouver Olympics are winding down and the Hockey medal race is in full swing. We take a look at the historic USA vs Canada game, present our game viewing experience and discuss this years hockey rules. Question of the Day: Who is the MVP of Mens Hockey at the Olympics so far?
Visit us online at http://kingscast.net and join in on the discussion!Chris
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Saint John Sea Dogs Miracle On Ice
No the Saint John Sea Dogs did not win Olympic Gold in 1980. Do you believe in Miracles?
Last night my son and I watched the #1 junior team in Canada, the Saint John Sea Dogs host the Shawinigan Cataractes. From the drop of the puck you could see the 47-10-1 Sea Dogs did not bring their A game, with giveaway after giveaway. After trying to make a mends in the third period with a barrage of shots on former Sea Dog goalie Marc-Antoine Gélinas, the Sea Dogs would eventually lose the game 3-1.
But Chris, how does this relate to the Miracle on Ice? After the game, my son and I were traveling back home in the car and we were listening to the post game wrap up and while going through the game summary, the announcers broke for a moment to announce that the Sea Dogs coach, Gerard Gallant was sending the boys back out on the ice with their gear in. Sound familiar?
I can hear Gerard saying, "You guys don't want to work during the game, no problem, will work now....Goaline!"
Sounds like Gerard Gallant was taking a page out of former coach great, Herb Brooks' notebook. Now we all know what happened to Team USA after this coaching move.
Do you think this move will help the Sea Dogs regain their form? Who knows, but the message Herb Brooks sent to his team was certainly well received. "Win, lose or tie you play like champions"
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Babcock Calls In Secret Weapon
After a close call with Team Switzerland, Mike Babcock, Team Canada's Head Coach has decided to bring in a secret weapon for the game on Sunday Night. Looks like Coach Babcock is looking to add someone who can grind it our and also be a set up man for Jarome Iginla.
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Instant Classic! IIHF Under 20 Gold Medal Game
I guess we can add another one to our list of 7 Greatest Hockey Games Between Canada & USA and make it a nice round number at 8. Team USA ended Canada's run for 6 straight gold medals and they did it in style, beating Canada in OT.
John Carlson scored a Magic Johnson esque, no look goal to catapult the USA to a 6-5 win. Take a look for yourself
Team Canada, or should I say Jordan Eberle battled back to tie the game in the third, but it was not enough, as Canada's last minute heroics ended on the shot by Carlson. The victory clinches only the second gold medal for the Americans in tournament history and snaps Canada's streak of five straight gold medals.
This game was amazing! Both teams went out there and showed us exactly why we love this game so much. Congratulations to Team USA. They were very classy in victory as was Canada in defeat. Hopefully both Olympic teams show this kind of heart in Vancouver!!
Unlike their win in 2004, I think the Americans will be battling for gold for many more years to come, with 9 potential returning players. Canada has 6. The Americans will now have the chance to defend their title on home ice as the tournament shifts to Buffalo next year.
Key points in the game:
- Dean Blais' decision to pull Lee and bring in Jack Campbell for the remainder of the game. He made some huge saves.
- Blocked shots - Team USA was a shot blocking machine.
- Team USA's tremendous speed, which created a deadly transition game. Very tough for Canada to defend.
What do you think the keys to the game were?
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7 Greatest Hockey Games Between Canada & USA
I am hoping this list stirs some conversation. Especially with the big game coming tomorrow night where Team Canada takes on Team USA for gold in the 2010 IIHF World Junior Final. This is my list, my opinion, which is fine, but I want to hear what you think. Which games do you remember the most between USA and Canada?
Disclosure: Oh and by the way, I maybe a bit biased, since I am from Canada :-)
I imagine the comments will be filled with additions, suggestions, deletions and that's how it should be with this list.
With that, here are my 7 greatest hockey games between USA and Canada...ever.
7. 2002 Women's Olympic Final Canada vs USA
Every game between Canada and the US women's hockey teams are epic. The 2002 Olympic Final did not fall short, as Canada won the game 3-2 and Canada won their first Olympic Gold Medal for women's hockey.
6. 1996 World Cup Final Game 3 Canada vs USA
This is when USA showed the world, that they are a hockey power and here to stay. 1980 might of been lucky, but this was not.
5. 2009 Canada vs USA IIHF World Junior Championship
This game was back and forth. Team USA jumped our to a 2-0 lead and had a 3-1 lead and then the John Tavares show started. The goal he scored to make it 3-2 was one of the nicest goals I have seen in a big game like that.
4. 2010 Canada vs USA IIHF World Junior Championship
Similar to 2009, Team USA had a two goal lead and Team Canada found a way to comeback. Alex Pietrangelo scored a very similar goal to Tavares's in 2009 to tie the game.
3. 2004 US wins World Junior Championships
For Canadian fans, this is the one that got away. For US fans, this is the one where their team battled back to steal gold from Team Canada. I still remember Marc Andre Fleury trying to clear the puck and hit Brent Seabrook and the puck slid into Team Canada's net. That must of hurt. Oh well, he has bounced back. :-)
2. 2002 Mens Olympic Final Canada vs USA
After a disappointing showing at the 1998 Olympic Games in Nagano, Japan, Team Canada responded with it's first gold medal at the Olympics since 1952. Was it the lucky loonie at center ice that put them over the top?
1. 2007 World Junior Semi- Final Canada vs USA
For some reason this game just sticks out to me. Maybe it's because I am a Habs/Carey Price fan or maybe it's because Toews scored 3 gaols in a row during the shootout. Whatever it was, this is my number one choice and I still am on the edge of my seat when I watch the highlights.
There you have it. Maybe tomorrow nights game will make the list. I certainly hope so.
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