30Duck Moderator No. 50 Share Posted Sunday at 01:41 AM 1-0 Canada. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GatOrlando Author No. 51 Share Posted Sunday at 01:46 AM USA is without their best defenseman tonight. Canada is down a couple guys as well . Adam Silver should be watching this as his All Star weekend is going on without anybody caring. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
30Duck Moderator No. 52 Share Posted Sunday at 01:46 AM Connor Mcdavid, one of the best players in the NHL, scored the goal. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GatOrlando Author No. 53 Share Posted Sunday at 01:50 AM On 2/15/2025 at 5:18 PM, SoGaDawg said: Absolutely, there will be a mix of naughty French and English vocabulary being liberally spread in Montreal tonight! They love their Hockey and take much pride every time they best the USA. I can’t blame them, heck that makes it more fun and meaningful! Go USA!!! Beat the Canucks!!! I’m excited, let’s GO!!! I liked the kid with the obscene gesture towards the USA bench when the anthem was going. I think the guy singing both anthems did a very good job. I wonder what kind of reception the Canadians will get when this shifts to Boston for the last three games. Surely a handshake and a Samuel Adams. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoGaDawg No. 54 Share Posted Sunday at 01:50 AM Boom!!! Tied up 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GatOrlando Author No. 55 Share Posted Sunday at 01:51 AM On 2/15/2025 at 6:46 PM, 30Duck said: Connor Mcdavid, one of the best players in the NHL, scored the goal. One of those guys that makes it look effortless. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoGaDawg No. 56 Share Posted Sunday at 01:52 AM On 2/15/2025 at 8:51 PM, GatOrlando said: One of those guys that makes it look effortless. Man is fast as hell 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoGaDawg No. 57 Share Posted Sunday at 01:57 AM Power play for USA! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GatOrlando Author No. 58 Share Posted Sunday at 02:16 AM A win in regulation clinches a championship spot for the USA. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 59 Share Posted Sunday at 02:22 AM Slapshot! Where are the Hanson Brothers? Three fights in 9 seconds qualify for beloved Cement-Head Hockey! Ned Dowd was a teammate of mine in college. Ned telling his sister that he did not know who owned the minor league pro hockey team he played on was the inspiration for her to write Slapshot. Let's Get Ready to Rumble! No kidding! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
30Duck Moderator No. 60 Share Posted Sunday at 02:29 AM 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoGaDawg No. 61 Share Posted Sunday at 02:33 AM Hellebuyck playing a heck of a game so far! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJacksPlaidPants Moderator No. 62 Share Posted Sunday at 02:46 AM On 2/15/2025 at 8:50 PM, GatOrlando said: I liked the kid with the obscene gesture towards the USA bench when the anthem was going. I think the guy singing both anthems did a very good job. I wonder what kind of reception the Canadians will get when this shifts to Boston for the last three games. Surely a handshake and a Samuel Adams. I’m sure there will be plenty of references to our new 51st state. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GatOrlando Author No. 63 Share Posted Sunday at 02:52 AM On 2/15/2025 at 7:33 PM, SoGaDawg said: Hellebuyck playing a heck of a game so far! Binnigton is as well. USA has 17 shots to 12 for the Canucks. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GatOrlando Author No. 64 Share Posted Sunday at 02:53 AM Two to one USA!!!! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoGaDawg No. 65 Share Posted Sunday at 02:53 AM Nice!!! Larkin scores!!! Up by 1! 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
30Duck Moderator No. 66 Share Posted Sunday at 02:53 AM GOAL!! USA 2-1. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GatOrlando Author No. 67 Share Posted Sunday at 02:57 AM USA has controlled zone time and the Canadians have dominated the breakaways. But Larkin scored after Canada got four shots off on a breakaway. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoGaDawg No. 68 Share Posted Sunday at 03:07 AM On 2/15/2025 at 9:57 PM, GatOrlando said: USA has controlled zone time and the Canadians have dominated the breakaways. But Larkin scored after Canada got four shots off on a breakaway. It’s those breakaways that concern me Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GatOrlando Author No. 69 Share Posted Sunday at 03:10 AM On 2/15/2025 at 8:07 PM, SoGaDawg said: It’s those breakaways that concern me With Canada you can't stop them. You just have to keep wearing those legs out by keeping them defensive. It's like running the ball for three quarters to tire down the defensive lineman. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
30Duck Moderator No. 70 Share Posted Sunday at 03:12 AM Messier, Gretzky's Enforcer, a Hall of Famer in his own right. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoGaDawg No. 71 Share Posted Sunday at 03:14 AM (edited) On 2/15/2025 at 10:10 PM, GatOrlando said: With Canada you can't stop them. You just have to keep wearing those legs out by keeping them defensive. It's like running the ball for three quarters to tire down the defensive lineman. That makes sense, and stay physical with them as much as possible. Edited Sunday at 03:15 AM by SoGaDawg 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoGaDawg No. 72 Share Posted Sunday at 03:27 AM (edited) I wish they would find a way to put a fluorescent outline on the puck or something to make it easier to follow the puck. I’ve gotten better, but it’s so fast that my eyes can’t follow as well as I’d like. It’s also possible that my eyesight just isn’t good enough. edit: I mean this in they way that football has the yellow first down line for tv viewers. Edited Sunday at 03:29 AM by SoGaDawg 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GatOrlando Author No. 73 Share Posted Sunday at 03:33 AM On 2/15/2025 at 8:12 PM, 30Duck said: Messier, Gretzky's Enforcer, a Hall of Famer in his own right. Great player all around. Before my time but that Edmonton dynasty must've been something to watch. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GatOrlando Author No. 74 Share Posted Sunday at 03:34 AM (edited) On 2/15/2025 at 8:27 PM, SoGaDawg said: I wish they would find a way to put a fluorescent outline on the puck or something to make it easier to follow the puck. I’ve gotten better, but it’s so fast that my eyes can’t follow as well as I’d like. It’s also possible that my eyesight just isn’t good enough. edit: I mean this in they way that football has the yellow first down line for tv viewers. During the 90's Fox had the glow puck. I liked it as a kid. Edited Sunday at 03:37 AM by GatOrlando 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoGaDawg No. 75 Share Posted Sunday at 03:41 AM On 2/15/2025 at 10:34 PM, GatOrlando said: During the 90's Fox had the glow puck. I liked it as a kid. Really, I was a kid also and that was way before my interest in ice hockey came about. Sounds cool though, I’m gonna have to try to find some examples to look at. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 76 Share Posted Sunday at 03:44 AM On 2/15/2025 at 9:33 PM, SoGaDawg said: Hellebuyck playing a heck of a game so far! He played his college hockey at U Mass-Lowell. Was not offered by BU, BC, or any other brand name teams. He's as good as it gets in today's game. Larkin's goal was a sweet breakout. Changing lines requires choreography that is hard to put together in an all-star game. Come on USA! Win in regulation and the USA is in the champ game to be played in BOSTON Thursday night. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GatOrlando Author No. 77 Share Posted Sunday at 03:48 AM On 2/15/2025 at 8:41 PM, SoGaDawg said: Really, I was a kid also and that was way before my interest in ice hockey came about. Sounds cool though, I’m gonna have to try to find some examples to look at. Even as an adult I still think of it first when somebody says NHL. With technology today I think it could work and help the viewing experience greatly. Old timers are always going to say nothing should change, but if that was so they wouldn't have helmets on and it'd look like a YMCA scrimmage. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GatOrlando Author No. 78 Share Posted Sunday at 03:50 AM On 2/15/2025 at 8:44 PM, Jon Joseph said: He played his college hockey at U Mass-Lowell. Was not offered by BU, BC, or any other brand name teams. He's as good as it gets in today's game. Larkin's goal was a sweet breakout. Changing lines requires choreography that is hard to put together in an all-star game. Come on USA! Win in regulation and the USA is in the champ game to be played in BOSTON Thursday night. They say this is the most talented team the USA has ever put together. In my lifetime I've seen the USA win a Silver during the 2010 Olympics. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoGaDawg No. 79 Share Posted Sunday at 03:56 AM BOOM!!! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
30Duck Moderator No. 80 Share Posted Sunday at 03:57 AM No offsides. USA 3-1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GatOrlando Author No. 81 Share Posted Sunday at 04:01 AM As Jon said earlier, the USA punched it's ticket to the championship!!!! Monday vs Sweden is just a bonus 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
30Duck Moderator No. 82 Share Posted Sunday at 04:01 AM Championship in Boston. I hope Bobby Orr is there. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoGaDawg No. 83 Share Posted Sunday at 04:02 AM Hell yeah!!! I gotta thank you @GatOrlando for bringing this tournament to my attention, even if you are a damn dirty Gator. Seriously though, thanks I’m enjoying watching. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 84 Share Posted Sunday at 04:06 AM I'm not sure where the Hanson Bros played college hockey but here's where other 4 Nations players 'played ball.' College Hockey Inc » Former College Hockey Stars Set for 4 Nations Face-Off WWW.COLLEGEHOCKEYINC.COM College Hockey Inc. - Your NCAA Hockey Resource Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GatOrlando Author No. 85 Share Posted Sunday at 04:47 AM On 2/15/2025 at 9:02 PM, SoGaDawg said: Hell yeah!!! I gotta thank you @GatOrlando for bringing this tournament to my attention, even if you are a damn dirty Gator. Seriously though, thanks I’m enjoying watching. We can be united as fans on this great board here. But for four quarters in October we don't know each other. Seriously though hockey is awesome and the NHL has done us a great favor by giving us this awesome tournament during what I call the dead season in sports. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GatOrlando Author No. 86 Share Posted Sunday at 04:49 AM On 2/15/2025 at 9:06 PM, Jon Joseph said: I'm not sure where the Hanson Bros played college hockey but here's where other 4 Nations players 'played ball.' College Hockey Inc » Former College Hockey Stars Set for 4 Nations Face-Off WWW.COLLEGEHOCKEYINC.COM College Hockey Inc. - Your NCAA Hockey Resource Hanson brothers Jon? Not the "mmm bop" lot I'm hoping. That freaking song was annoying and catchy as heck. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GatOrlando Author No. 87 Share Posted Sunday at 04:52 AM On 2/15/2025 at 9:01 PM, 30Duck said: Championship in Boston. I hope Bobby Orr is there. That place is going to be rocking, especially if it's USA vs Canada. Canada has to beat Finland in regulation though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoGaDawg No. 88 Share Posted Sunday at 04:58 AM On 2/15/2025 at 11:47 PM, GatOrlando said: We can be united as fans on this great board here. But for four quarters in October we don't know each other. Seriously though hockey is awesome and the NHL has done us a great favor by giving us this awesome tournament during what I call the dead season in sports. Absolutely brother, and if I’m being honest, you guys are looking much better for next season than many were predicting. Napier has done much better than many expected and there is no doubt that DJ is 100% the real deal. I’m very jealous of Lagway, he is going to be a big problem for my Dawgs. The problem is that you guys have to deal with the same thing we do, a ridiculous schedule! Both of our programs kinda got screwed with this makeshift 2 year schedule. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GatOrlando Author No. 89 Share Posted Sunday at 05:21 AM (edited) On 2/15/2025 at 9:58 PM, SoGaDawg said: Absolutely brother, and if I’m being honest, you guys are looking much better for next season than many were predicting. Napier has done much better than many expected and there is no doubt that DJ is 100% the real deal. I’m very jealous of Lagway, he is going to be a big problem for my Dawgs. The problem is that you guys have to deal with the same thing we do, a ridiculous schedule! Both of our programs kinda got screwed with this makeshift 2 year schedule. Our fan base has kind of gone through a Jekyll and Hyde phase with every coach since Meyer. Napier preached patience and talked about the process as he needed time to fix institutional issues and recruiting woes that became a big thing under the last two guys. We just didn't understand how badly Mullen and McElwain really were until all the reports of broken relationships between UF and several high school coaches in the State. Georgia has been the model program in the SEC for the last five years, probably more. I think you guys would've beaten Michigan last year. I thought you guys were going to win it in the 2018 Title Game until Bama magic popped up. So Kirby could very well have four titles to right now and I can only hope Napier can get us to the playoffs before I even contemplate Billy being anywhere near his level. Realistically he has to win one. With Texas, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas A&M, Missouri, Georgia and Alabama in the mix it's going to be tough. Not to mention Ole Miss which seems to hit the transfer portal hard every year. But that's what elite programs do. Georgia and Texas are elite. Tennessee and Ole Miss are close. South Carolina and Florida were late risers last year. Can Billy let go of his very boring and cautious play calling on offense and see if Lagway can light it up in big moments? Remains to be seen. But it's feeling a lot better than it did last off-season. I thank you for the kind words brother. One thing we can all laugh at is FSU. I thank you for trashing them in that bowl two years ago. Edited Sunday at 05:23 AM by GatOrlando 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 90 Share Posted Sunday at 05:41 AM On 2/15/2025 at 11:58 PM, SoGaDawg said: Absolutely brother, and if I’m being honest, you guys are looking much better for next season than many were predicting. Napier has done much better than many expected and there is no doubt that DJ is 100% the real deal. I’m very jealous of Lagway, he is going to be a big problem for my Dawgs. The problem is that you guys have to deal with the same thing we do, a ridiculous schedule! Both of our programs kinda got screwed with this makeshift 2 year schedule. Kind of screwed? Y'all were screwed blue and tattoed, back-to-back. Greg Sankey deserves a 10-minute major penalty, at least. Texas with back-to-back First Class seats. Oklahoma? Take the last row in Coach, next to the lavatories. Why not screw over Natty winners Alabama, Florida, and Georgia in favor of Texas, Mizzou, and Ole Miss? Sense, meet Less. 'We only put three teams into the Playoff; let's play the same schedule and expect a different result!' Meanwhile, USA! USA! USA! Thanks for the boos, eh? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 91 Share Posted Sunday at 05:46 AM On 2/15/2025 at 11:49 PM, GatOrlando said: Hanson brothers Jon? Not the "mmm bop" lot I'm hoping. That freaking song was annoying and catchy as heck. No way. See: 30 Duck's photo post above. And do watch the movie Slapshot. Paul Newman said he had more fun making Slapshot than any other flick. The Hanson's could not carry a tune but they could definitely carry brass knuckles onto the ice. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoGaDawg No. 92 Share Posted Sunday at 06:18 AM On 2/16/2025 at 12:41 AM, Jon Joseph said: Kind of screwed? Y'all were screwed blue and tattoed, back-to-back. Greg Sankey deserves a 10-minute major penalty, at least. Texas with back-to-back First Class seats. Oklahoma? Take the last row in Coach, next to the lavatories. Why not screw over Natty winners Alabama, Florida, and Georgia in favor of Texas, Mizzou, and Ole Miss? Sense, meet Less. 'We only put three teams into the Playoff; let's play the same schedule and expect a different result!' Meanwhile, USA! USA! USA! Thanks for the boos, eh? Absolutely Jon, your words are the beacon of truth! There is nothing of meaning I can contribute or attempt to add. “Well said Sir” is my truest response! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 93 Share Posted Sunday at 05:31 PM Hats Off to Team USA and the NHL. Last night was far from a typical All-Star game. Five takeaways from USA-Canada at 4 Nations Face-Off WWW.YARDBARKER.COM A raucous, bombastic atmosphere highlighted a 3-1 win for Team USA over Team Canada in Saturday night's heavyweight showdown in Montreal. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GatOrlando Author No. 94 Share Posted Sunday at 10:16 PM On 2/16/2025 at 10:31 AM, Jon Joseph said: Hats Off to Team USA and the NHL. Last night was far from a typical All-Star game. Five takeaways from USA-Canada at 4 Nations Face-Off WWW.YARDBARKER.COM A raucous, bombastic atmosphere highlighted a 3-1 win for Team USA over Team Canada in Saturday night's heavyweight showdown in Montreal. Will the Canadians get booed in Boston? 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GatOrlando Author No. 95 Share Posted Sunday at 10:29 PM On 2/15/2025 at 10:46 PM, Jon Joseph said: No way. See: 30 Duck's photo post above. And do watch the movie Slapshot. Paul Newman said he had more fun making Slapshot than any other flick. The Hanson's could not carry a tune but they could definitely carry brass knuckles onto the ice. These are the guys..... You'll have to forgive me Jon, I grew up on the Mighty Ducks. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 96 Share Posted Monday at 09:09 PM Canada holds on to defeat Finland and will play the USA in the championship game on Thursday night, live from The Olde Towne, Bean Town! Finland was down 4-0 and replaced its goalie who was suffering from Red Light Goal Sunburn on the back of his neck. Final, Canada with a late open net goal, 5 and Soumi 3. USA! USA! USA! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoGaDawg No. 97 Share Posted Monday at 09:51 PM On 2/17/2025 at 4:09 PM, Jon Joseph said: Canada holds on to defeat Finland and will play the USA in the championship game on Thursday night, live from The Olde Towne, Bean Town! Finland was down 4-0 and replaced its goalie who was suffering from Red Light Goal Sunburn on the back of his neck. Final, Canada with a late open net goal, 5 and Soumi 3. USA! USA! USA! I’m excited about this one!!! Going to be a high energy and emotional game! The Canucks are out for blood, so to speak, and they will be confident and push it to the MAX for 3 periods + if necessary. Of course we will do exactly the same. It could come down to which team can compose themselves best and take advantage of power plays. I’m certainly no expert in Ice Hockey, but I’m learning more every year. It’s a fun sport to watch! Also, as @GatOrlando mentioned earlier, it is a great atmosphere to watch at the arena. I was fortunate enough to watch the Leafs play at the Hangar once and the atmosphere there was insane! Not an easy ticket but worth the price IMO! 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
30Duck Moderator No. 98 Share Posted Monday at 10:19 PM This game is keeping me awake waiting for it. A live hockey game is as close as I've been to a Kamikaze Kids game in "The Pit" There's no load management in the NHL; week 1 games are played as hard as in the week before the Playoffs. A live hockey game is a 10, but even with the drawbacks, an NHL hockey game on TV is a 9. 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
