Olympic Mens Ice Hockey Final

[Beach Hut]

Starts at 20:15 tonight - Canada v USA so should be plenty of egos on the line.

Would actually be amusing if the USA wins, worth watching me thinks.

 

[The Wizard]

usa

usa

usa

 

[Bozza]

The Canadians are odds on favourites for this.

So, what with a highly expectant nation, no pressure for Juan's boys at all...

 

[Yabba Dabba Do]

Starts at 20:15 tonight - Canada v USA so should be plenty of egos on the line.

Would actually be amusing if the USA wins, worth watching me thinks.

oh no it would not !

 

[franks brother]

Are the Hanson Brothers Playing tonight?

 

[Juan Albion]

Would actually be amusing if the USA wins, worth watching me thinks.

Why would it be amusing? It's a two horse race between two good teams and either one could win. It will likely come down to who has the best goalie again.

 

[Scotty Mac]

Why would it be amusing? It's a two horse race between two good teams and either one could win. It will likely come down to who has the best goalie again.

because the canadians want to win it SO much - some people find a national disapointment amusing, especially when a country wants to "own the podium"

who is starting in goal tonight?

 

[Beach Hut]

About to start

 

[BRIGHT ON Q]

I think so.

 

[patchamalbion]

errrrr did i just read correct? 3 of the referees are Canadian is that a joke

 

[Beach Hut]

errrrr did i just read correct? 3 of the referees are Canadian is that a joke

Yes it could be interpreted as somewhat favourable

 

[Dave the OAP]

this is insane.....

some bloke just tried to put someone out of the rink

 

[patchamalbion]

Yes it could be interpreted as somewhat favourable

well considering how much they made of what a big deal this match is etc etc i was amazed to see Canadian refs! No idea why but iv found myself cheering on USA,guess they're underdogs

 

[Beach Hut]

1-0 Canada

 

[SeagullTim]

this is insane.....

some bloke just tried to put someone out of the rink

It's allowed

I've just stuck a small wager on USA despite wanting Canada to win.

 

[franks brother]

Well aim going to watch this till 9, then channel 4 for saving private Ryan.

 

[Juan Albion]

errrrr did i just read correct? 3 of the referees are Canadian is that a joke

All these players know and respect all the officials. This is, in effect, just an NHL all-star game with NHL officials. I doubt very much if there will be any hint of bias, unlike the American ref in 2002 in Salt Lake City.

 

[Bozza]

, unlike the American ref in 2002 in Salt Lake City.

So in what way was that not 'an NHL all-star game with NHL officials'?

(Your anti-US stuff is very funny)

 

[Juan Albion]

So in what way was that not 'an NHL all-star game with NHL officials'?

(Your anti-US stuff is very funny)

It was women?

 

[Lady Whistledown]

Is it on TV here? Just finished watching Up (highly recommend it) & all I can see on the BBC is David Dimbleby & someone banging on about curling.