The Legend
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GDT: Canada vs Italy 1PM Torino Time, 7 AM EST
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Tricolore#20
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Awesome... How many Western Canadians are going to be up for this? I sure am, bright and early at 5 AM. A lot of people I talked to today scoffed at the idea.
I think it will be 7-1 Canada, with Italy scoring first!!! I just get the sense that the Italians will be as prepared as they possibly could be for this game (the schedule has been out for a while), and that will make it an ugly game for Canada to play. Add to that the travel factor, and the general lack of chemistry, and I don't see it being as bad of a blowout as people expect.
I think it will be 7-1 Canada, with Italy scoring first!!! I just get the sense that the Italians will be as prepared as they possibly could be for this game (the schedule has been out for a while), and that will make it an ugly game for Canada to play. Add to that the travel factor, and the general lack of chemistry, and I don't see it being as bad of a blowout as people expect.
hockeyfan125
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I have two mid-term tests tommorow, at 10 am and 12 noon respectively. I will be up and at 'er at 4 am, baby!
I don't know, I don't think we'll ever see anything quite like the '80 US team taking down the Soviets.leafs4thecup said:
I wish I can actually stay at home and watch, but school doesn't permit
. At least I'll get to watch the 1st period or so before I leave. Fortunately, I'm on EST, so I don't have to wake early like you lucky Westerners 
.Italy won't be shutout like their women counterparts, as the men actually have some European pros instead of women who have barely learned how to skate (I hate to say that, but true)... I predict 8-1 in favour of Canada.
It'll be interesting to see if Canada is going to run up the scores in this one. BTW, are all the Canadian goalies using NHL pads or the regular pads?
tinyzombies
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holy **** 4am pt. Well if I did it for the Soccer world cup then i damn well better do it for this. It's reading break anyways, I can always sleep in the afternoon.
Golden Slumbers
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The line combos are somewhat confusing to me, but I still think this game will be a walk.
Could be as high as 15-0 depending on how well the lines gel off the bat.
Could be as high as 15-0 depending on how well the lines gel off the bat.
Tricolore#20 said:
Hey were Western Canadians, were used to being up at 5 in the morning. I'll be up with a cup of black coffee in my hand and a big smile on my face. For two weeks Oilers, Habs, Flames, Leafs, Sens and Canucks fans can cheer together and drink beer in each others company with no chances of fisticuffs.
GO CANADA GO
Miracle80
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I have set my alarm(Eastcoaster USA) to be up for this game, actually 5:15 eastern to catch the first game. Just curious, and have to see, how all the teams match up given what's been said in the media. I am the luckiest MF on the planet because I work from home and can watch EVERY game.
ABwind said:
Speak for yourself, as a western canadian, i most certainly am not used to getting up at 5AM. However, ill be up on time for puck drop.
RCGP said:
Sorry, meant to say rural Western Canadians. Good to here you're getting up to watch the game.
GO CANADA GO
I honestly don't think it's going to be a big blowout.
The Italians are fresher, they have been practicing together for the past couple of weeks and have beaten Latvia 5-4 in a test match. They also have the home ice advantage, and will probably give 110% against the 2002 Olympic Champion Canada!
On a normal day I'd say 12-0, but this time, 6-2 seems fair.
The Italians are fresher, they have been practicing together for the past couple of weeks and have beaten Latvia 5-4 in a test match. They also have the home ice advantage, and will probably give 110% against the 2002 Olympic Champion Canada!
On a normal day I'd say 12-0, but this time, 6-2 seems fair.
I think it'll be a 6-1 or 7-1 type of game. This isn't going to be like the Canada/Italy women's game. The Italian men won't be icing 16-year-olds on their defence. I think the Italians will get some sort of a mental/emotional rush as the host team, especially early on. Eventually, talent, overall ability and experience will take over.
One thing to note is the Canadians have struggled in the past with opening games of international tournaments, especially against the host team. (Anyone remember the 2004 Worlds vs. Austria?)
One thing to note is the Canadians have struggled in the past with opening games of international tournaments, especially against the host team. (Anyone remember the 2004 Worlds vs. Austria?)
AfroThunder396
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wait, 7am EST? so thats like 5am here (mountain time). Perfect timing before heading off to work, and if i have to be late then so be it 
Also stupid Q here, but if its still tied after the first OT, do they resume OT or go to S.O.?
Also stupid Q here, but if its still tied after the first OT, do they resume OT or go to S.O.?
Too many high scores here. Italy will play 5 man back on the blue line and frustrate canada's offense.
Canada 4, Italy 0
Canada 4, Italy 0
The Legend
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Ah the joys of university.....I can wake up/stay up lol to catch the game, and be nice and awake for my 12:30 class lol
PapaBear said:
as far as I know they still have ties.
remember the 3rd column with a "T"? well, they still have it!
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