Olympic Mens Ice Hockey Final

[Bozza]

But the US are the unbeaten team coming into this game. They are also the home team in this game. They won the previous meeting. So surely the US should be the favourites?

Canada were 1/2 or shorter with all the bookies - a heavy favourite.

 

[Djmiles]

2-2!

 

[Beach Hut]

Ha 2-2 USA score at the death

 

[Bozza]

...amazing stuff from the minnows to keep it alive!

 

[The Wizard]

GOOOAAAAALLL FOR THE USA!! 2-2 with 24 seconds left!

 

[Colossal Squid]

SHEEEEEETE.

How very exciting.

What's the deal with extra time etc?

 

[patchamalbion]

DRAMA 2-2 in the last minute

 

[Taybha]

there will be blood

 

[Djmiles]

Golden goal.

 

[Colossal Squid]

Golden goal eh?

Cor this is gonna be TENSE

 

[The Wizard]

Golden goal coming up.

 

[Barrel of Fun]

England beat the Aussies in the REAL hockey earlier.

BBC Sport - Hockey - England shock Australia at Hockey World Cup

 

[Juan Albion]

Yup, that's what hockey is all about. That is why it is more exciting to watch than most football matches.

 

[Juan Albion]

How are the US the home team in a match played in VANCOUVER?

It's a hockey thing. Take it from me, the US are the home team in this game and it is a distinct advantage.

 

[patchamalbion]

It's a hockey thing. Take it from me, the US are the home team in this game and it is a distinct advantage.

how?

 

[Juan Albion]

Time for a little prayer, I think.

Our Team who art in Vancouver, hockey be thy name. Thy will be done, the gold will be won, on ice, as well as in the stands. Give us this day our hockey sticks, and forgive us our penalties as we forgive those who cross check against us. Lead us not into elimination, but deliver us to victory. In the name of the Canadian hockey team, AMEN

 

[The Wizard]

It's a hockey thing. Take it from me, the US are the home team in this game and it is a distinct advantage.

Canadian referee's, its being played IN CANADA, most of the crowd is Canadian..how in any way are the US the home team?

 

[Juan Albion]

how?

The home team has last change at face offs. That means the US get to look at the players Canada has put out on the ice and they get to choose who they put out to go against them. As I said, it is a big advantage if you can get the match-ups you want.

 

[Juan Albion]

Canadian referee's, its being played IN CANADA, most of the crowd is Canadian..how in any way are the US the home team?

If you knew hockey, you'd know how.

 

[Djmiles]

If you knew hockey, you'd know how.

Well you seem to, maybe you can tell us!