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USA Vs. Canada: Chat With Other Fans As Teams Go For Gold

Feb 28 1:02p by Travis Hughes

This is it. The game we've all hoped would come to fruition. Canada. USA. Gold medal on the line.

The USA has won two gold medals, in 1960 at Squaw Valley and in 1980 at Lake Placid, both on home ice. The Canadians have won seven gold medals, but have never won in their home country. One of these fun facts will change today.

Use this thread to discuss today's game with fans from around SB Nation, no matter which team you support. It should be an unbelievable atmosphere at Canada Hockey Place as these two teams lock horns once again.

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hey everybody, I have a really great hockey joke to tell you

I went to see a fight and a hockey game broke out!

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by Jon Bois on Feb 28, 2010 1:22 PM EST reply actions  

Thanks for the reply

I thought it was a pretty funny joke as well. Heard it from my buddy at the lodge!

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by Jon Bois on Feb 28, 2010 1:23 PM EST up reply actions  

Any lineup notes for today?

Sounds stupid but with NBC covering this, it’s not ike a traditional event broadcast where news comes out before gametime aobut an injury or other roster adjustment.

9:12. Lights out. Raw Charge.

by John Fontana on Feb 28, 2010 2:06 PM EST reply actions  

Not that we know of.

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by Zachary Zielonka on Feb 28, 2010 2:08 PM EST up reply actions  

From the arena

Posted by @wyshynski

9:12. Lights out. Raw Charge.

by John Fontana on Feb 28, 2010 2:57 PM EST reply actions  

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But to explain it, it was a taunt aimed at Patrick Kane.

9:12. Lights out. Raw Charge.

by John Fontana on Feb 28, 2010 3:08 PM EST up reply actions  

“Get Kane a Cab”

Or something like that.

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by Travis Hughes on Feb 28, 2010 3:10 PM EST up reply actions  

Don't Trade Vinny is here!

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by Shamos on Feb 28, 2010 3:03 PM EST reply actions  

..............Is anyone else??

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by Shamos on Feb 28, 2010 3:05 PM EST up reply actions  

Let’s do this, USA.

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by Travis Hughes on Feb 28, 2010 3:07 PM EST reply actions  

Tonight, We are the greatest hockey team in the world.

This is your time, their time is done, it’s over. I’m sick and tired of hearing about what a great hockey team the Soviets Canadians have. Screw em, this is your time. Now go out there and take it.

U-S-A!!! U-S-A!!! U-S-A!!!

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by Kent K on Feb 28, 2010 3:09 PM EST reply actions  

+1

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by Shamos on Feb 28, 2010 3:13 PM EST up reply actions  

Usually, I like Jeremy Roenick...

But it seems like he’s being sucked in by Milbury’s douchery.

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by Shamos on Feb 28, 2010 3:10 PM EST reply actions  

USA

hell yeah!

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by Chris Burton on Feb 28, 2010 3:11 PM EST reply actions  

so

forechecking is liking blitzing?

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by Jon Johnston on Feb 28, 2010 3:15 PM EST reply actions  

An aggressive, in your face defender would be like blitzing.

Forechecking is like… uh, rushing, I guess.

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by Travis Hughes on Feb 28, 2010 3:18 PM EST up reply actions  

Puck drop!

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by Travis Hughes on Feb 28, 2010 3:19 PM EST reply actions  

Woooohoooo

"I was thinking it would be cool to see a game on the road. I have been looking all over this atlas but I don't see Vancouver anywhere. What state is this sh*t in!?"

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by eightyseven on Feb 28, 2010 3:20 PM EST reply actions  

Let's go USA!!!!!!!!!!!

"The tradition argument is what has-been's use when they've got nothing left currently to brag about. You can drag out all the numbers you want. Those banners in your stadium don't pass, catch or play defense."
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by krempmasterflash on Feb 28, 2010 3:23 PM EST reply actions  

early on

looks to me like US has had more chances at a goal…… pretty aggressive.

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by Jon Johnston on Feb 28, 2010 3:24 PM EST reply actions  

The USA team lives off of their energy. They need to outwork Canada to have a chance. They’re not as talented.

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by Travis Hughes on Feb 28, 2010 3:27 PM EST up reply actions  

I’m dreading the Kesler vs. Crosby matchup.

"I was thinking it would be cool to see a game on the road. I have been looking all over this atlas but I don't see Vancouver anywhere. What state is this sh*t in!?"

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by eightyseven on Feb 28, 2010 3:32 PM EST reply actions  

canadian

posted into the US bench, ha!

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by Jon Johnston on Feb 28, 2010 3:32 PM EST reply actions  

pasted

not posted.

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by Jon Johnston on Feb 28, 2010 3:32 PM EST up reply actions  

Man, the Americans are swarming all over the Canadians right now. Canada is getting the puck in the USA zone, but they can’t move an inch before a US player is right on top of them.

… I wish the Flyers could play like this.

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by Travis Hughes on Feb 28, 2010 3:33 PM EST reply actions  

They are still keeping it in our zone though

"The tradition argument is what has-been's use when they've got nothing left currently to brag about. You can drag out all the numbers you want. Those banners in your stadium don't pass, catch or play defense."
-RIP FSU Football

by krempmasterflash on Feb 28, 2010 3:33 PM EST up reply actions  

Yep, they’re going to stay there for most of the game probably. They did in the game last week too. It’s matter of the US being opportunistic in the few chances they do get.

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by Travis Hughes on Feb 28, 2010 3:34 PM EST up reply actions  

Totally agree, but that was how they were built

"The tradition argument is what has-been's use when they've got nothing left currently to brag about. You can drag out all the numbers you want. Those banners in your stadium don't pass, catch or play defense."
-RIP FSU Football

by krempmasterflash on Feb 28, 2010 3:35 PM EST up reply actions  

Yeah, Brian Burke did a brilliant job building this team. He went into it knowing that the USA doesn’t have the sheer talent to beat Canada, so you’ve gotta counter that with hard work and aggressive play. They’ve done it all tournament long.

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by Travis Hughes on Feb 28, 2010 3:36 PM EST up reply actions  

I'm a Penguins fan... aren't we suppose to disagree on everything?

"The tradition argument is what has-been's use when they've got nothing left currently to brag about. You can drag out all the numbers you want. Those banners in your stadium don't pass, catch or play defense."
-RIP FSU Football

by krempmasterflash on Feb 28, 2010 3:37 PM EST up reply actions  

Ahhh

the wonder and beauty of the Olympics

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by Kent K on Feb 28, 2010 3:39 PM EST up reply actions  

Hah, the beauty of the Olympics is right.

Don’t worry, we can hate each other again tomorrow.

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by Travis Hughes on Feb 28, 2010 3:46 PM EST up reply actions  

damn

near a goal…. just couldn’t get it over the line.

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by Jon Johnston on Feb 28, 2010 3:35 PM EST reply actions  

I thought the canuck who was pushing at it

was going to poke it in

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by krempmasterflash on Feb 28, 2010 3:36 PM EST up reply actions  

well

poop.

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by Jon Johnston on Feb 28, 2010 3:40 PM EST reply actions  

Now the crowd is really in it

"The tradition argument is what has-been's use when they've got nothing left currently to brag about. You can drag out all the numbers you want. Those banners in your stadium don't pass, catch or play defense."
-RIP FSU Football

by krempmasterflash on Feb 28, 2010 3:41 PM EST up reply actions  

Now we just have to have some patience

stay in the game plan. we’ll get a shot

"The tradition argument is what has-been's use when they've got nothing left currently to brag about. You can drag out all the numbers you want. Those banners in your stadium don't pass, catch or play defense."
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by krempmasterflash on Feb 28, 2010 3:43 PM EST reply actions  

Can’t let Canada get any momentum. Need to score soon.

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by Travis Hughes on Feb 28, 2010 3:46 PM EST reply actions  

So far excellent game. Good hockey!

by verloc on Feb 28, 2010 3:49 PM EST reply actions  

Tense end of the period! It’s all about how they come out in the second now.

by verloc on Feb 28, 2010 3:52 PM EST reply actions  

not good, but not bad either.

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U-S-A! U-S-A! U-S-A! U-S-A! U-S-A!

by BaltimoreSportsFan on Feb 28, 2010 3:58 PM EST reply actions  

Interference on Staal.

"I was thinking it would be cool to see a game on the road. I have been looking all over this atlas but I don't see Vancouver anywhere. What state is this sh*t in!?"

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by eightyseven on Feb 28, 2010 4:18 PM EST up reply actions  

PERRY!

"I was thinking it would be cool to see a game on the road. I have been looking all over this atlas but I don't see Vancouver anywhere. What state is this sh*t in!?"

- Dallas Stars Forum

by eightyseven on Feb 28, 2010 4:17 PM EST reply actions  

Wow the emotion in this game is amazing… Americans are furiously going for it!

by verloc on Feb 28, 2010 4:22 PM EST reply actions  

the third period

just might start a war. :)

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by Jon Johnston on Feb 28, 2010 4:24 PM EST up reply actions  

Now we got a GAME

by verloc on Feb 28, 2010 4:27 PM EST reply actions  

yeah!

there it is, beautiful shot!

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by Jon Johnston on Feb 28, 2010 4:27 PM EST reply actions  

Tipped by his teammate.

"I was thinking it would be cool to see a game on the road. I have been looking all over this atlas but I don't see Vancouver anywhere. What state is this sh*t in!?"

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by eightyseven on Feb 28, 2010 4:29 PM EST up reply actions  

My wife is scaring the animals with her yelling.

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by Brandon Worley on Feb 28, 2010 4:35 PM EST reply actions  

Our animals.

Specifically…the two dogs and three cats.

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by Brandon Worley on Feb 28, 2010 4:48 PM EST up reply actions  

tell her

she should yell more often so they get used to it.

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by Jon Johnston on Feb 28, 2010 5:11 PM EST up reply actions  

at

sporting events, not you. be sure to add that. she might get confused. :)

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by Jon Johnston on Feb 28, 2010 5:12 PM EST up reply actions  

SO incredible

Go USA!

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by Cory Williams on Feb 28, 2010 5:34 PM EST reply actions  

Remember the last time an international hockey final went to overtime?

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by Zachary Zielonka on Feb 28, 2010 5:37 PM EST reply actions  

haha

YEAH! USA USA USA USA USA USA

by BradPerala on Feb 28, 2010 5:40 PM EST up reply actions  

TOE PICK

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by Holly Anderson on Feb 28, 2010 5:42 PM EST reply actions  

suppose to be studying for an exam tomorrow

but this game is really got me into it.

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