Olympics: game thread - China vs USA

[Eco]

The new Dad makes it 3-0 USA.

 

[Ban Hammered]

I'd argue that in life, and in hockey, being 19-20 is not a 'grown man'.

7 guys are that age, one of whom isn't playing because he hasn't arrived yet.
To say they can't handle physicality of "grown men," especially when the NCAA has players who are 23-24 and sometimes 25, is ridiculous.

 

[Eco]

What a dumb play by Smith there.

Now is the time to put this thing away and start embarrassing them.

 

[AIexisLafreniereNYR]

11 Canadians
7 Americans
And 1 Russian

on team China.

I snatch back my compliments

that’s no Chinese development that’s North American development

 

[Eco]

7 guys are that age, one of whom isn't playing because he hasn't arrived yet.
To say they can't handle physicality of "grown men," especially when the NCAA has players who are 23-24 and sometimes 25, is ridiculous.

I only stated the age of most people in college. And I think if we are struggling with anything, it's nerves and just getting used to playing together.

 

[Confucius]

I'd argue that in life, and in hockey, being 19-20 is not a 'grown man'.

Mike Tyson was heavy weight champion of the world at 20...

 

[Eco]

Mike Tyson was heavy weight champion of the world at 20...

Well Mike Tyson came out of the womb a full grown man.

And that says more about him than about these players for USA.

 

[John Price]

4-0

 

[Eco]

Farrell makes it 4-0.

Glad he's scored after some of his passes so far.

 

[SanDogBrewin]

Snipe city...great job creating the turnover at the blueline. 4-0 USA!!!

 

[Eco]

I'm not too familiar with Sean Farrell, but this kid is really good.

 

[AIexisLafreniereNYR]

Team China… more like Team North America wearing Tram China uniform they getting their ass kicked by our young prospects

Farrell is wicked

 

[SanDogBrewin]

I knew using too many NCAA guys would cause problems. The talent discrepancy is obvious between them and China, but many of the college guys are having difficulty handeling the physicality of grown men.
This could be disasterous vs the upper tier teams.

K

 

[garbageteam]

LOL I take it all back. China looking so sluggish, US team with legit prospects looking sharp as well and just needed to warm their legs up. Hope they can put up another few goals.

Still can't imagine what kind of an exhibition an NHL roster would be here, yikes

 

[AIexisLafreniereNYR]

LOL I take it all back. China looking so sluggish, US team with legit prospects looking sharp as well and just needed to warm their legs up. Hope they can put up another few goals.

Still can't imagine what kind of an exhibition an NHL roster would be here, yikes

It’d be a 15-0 route. Totally expect Russia to win gold. But I’m interested to see how US and Canada plays against Russia’s best

or am I overrating Russian KHL players?

 

[Eco]

It’d be a 15-0 route. Totally expect Russia to win gold. But I’m interested to see how US and Canada plays against Russia’s best

or am I overrating Russian KHL players?

My guess is that it will be Russia vs Canada for gold, and the Fins or us winning bronze.

 

[garbageteam]

It’d be a 15-0 route. Totally expect Russia to win gold. But I’m interested to see how US and Canada plays against Russia’s best

Russia were outshot by Switzerland and only barely won 1-0, both USA & CAN should feel pretty confident of their chances so far but it's still just the first game for everyone. We'll get a better look tomorrow when USA plays Canada

 

[duckhead32686]

Farrell having an excellent game.

 

[Eco]

Smith is spending so much time laying on the ice, and it's another Farrell goal, just way too easy.

5-0

 

[SanDogBrewin]

Haavad kid Hopkinton, Ma. native having an excellent game.

 

[Eco]

This game is getting worse and worse from China. Just imagine if Austin Mathews was playings against China.

 

[AIexisLafreniereNYR]

I LOVEEEEEEEEEE the development of USA hockey. These kids are developing to overtake Canada in the upcoming generation. These kids play with intense skill, pace. Love how much hockey has grown in America

 

[John Price]

GET THAT HAT TRICK SON

 

[John Price]

6-0

 

[Eco]

6-0