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WJC QF: Jan 2 GDT - USA vs. Czech Republic

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RallyKiller said:
Booing normally doesn't bother me, except these are just teenagers.
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Yes but these teenagers are old enough to actually like it when they get booed.

I guarantee you that guys like Kessel, Johnson, Ryan, etc. love hearing boos from rival fans, beause it must mean that they are doing something good.

There is almost nothing better as an athlete than to go into a rival's building, play well, and listen to the rival fans boo you. The rival fans can't do anything about your talent, so all they can do is boo you, and it is a really nice feeling as an athlete.

I bet that if Kessel was to score a goal, and then get booed out of the building, that he would love every second of the boos he was getting.
 
jadeddog said:
ive heard this at least 100 times... how USA hockey doesnt look kindly on players coming up here to play.... im kinda green on the subject though, so does this *actually* happen? or is it just a media invented thing? because i have a hard time believing that they would let this get in the way of their team winning..... i will mention however, that it does seem like ryan and schremp (two players who are thought to be very gifted) dont seem to be getting much playing time....
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Look at the 80 + americans playing in the w, the o, and the q, and tell me USA hockey can't find a better mix for their team.
 
Dear Chris Bourque,

Please don't take a THIRD straight penalty. Especially for something as controllable as a slash.

Sincerely,
DF.

P.S. UPDATE: OK, the Czechs didn't score on the power play; but they could have. Think about that when you use your stick for something other than puck control.
 
jadeddog said:
do you really think so? i think you guys should keep it up, it adds "history" to the team rivalries... parents children will ask "why are they saying potvin sucks?" and then the parents can explain the history of the rivalry and such.... i really think it adds a lot of depth to hockey, and any other sport as well actually .... chelsea fans hate manU fans, and it should stay like that forever IMO
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I think it would still be funny if it wasn't done every night, you know? Like just against the Islanders, now that we play them like 30 times a season lol, it would be pretty funny.

You know what's hilarious is when it's done in the Islanders home building. :biglaugh: Sorry Tracy lol.

I know what you mean though and I agree. Something like that which has gone on for so long, it would almost be a shame to see people not chant it anymore. Like 1918 meant to Yankee fans lol.
 
FWIW Oshie is back on the ice and looks fine.

A point that might interest some of you. According to Pierre McGuire on TSN, the
Canadian goalie coach advised the Canadian forwards to shoot low since Schneider gives up fat rebounds on those shots. It might be something to keep an eye on. He's given up some big rebounds already but so far without any damage.

I apologize for posting about the game rather than the booing. :)
 
naihlflames said:
We survived the latest penalty. Time to make it 3-1.
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USA is now on the power play, so now is a great time to do that.

Allowing a shorthanded chance right off the bat, on the other hand, is not a good first step in achieving that goal.
 
djtino224 said:
For those who can actually watch the game, how legit are these penalty calls?
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I think the calls have been pretty well deserved...both ways
 
Any real Czech fans (those who want the Czechs to win the Gold, not just this game) who are watching the game on this board? If so, what is your take on the game so far?
 
naihlflames said:
Great question, I was wondering the same.
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The penalties are legit in the context of the way calls are being made in the tournament. On the last one, Bourque clearly reached from behind to hook his man. It would be a penalty this year in the NHL also.
 
nomorekids said:
Tonight isn't a good night to test the patience of any of the moderators.
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Booing is part of the game just like cheering. Atmosphere is one of the great parts of sports games.

Does it have an affect on the game? Yes, thats why it should be allowed to be discussed.
 
djtino224 said:
For those who can actually watch the game, how legit are these penalty calls?
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They are all penalties.. and though the last one that Kessel drew was a penalty, he went down awfully easy.
 
Dear Brian Lee,

You're not Chris Bourque, but your holding of a player now has given the Czech Rep. their sixth power play. Which is great if you don't want to win. Please try harder in the future.

Sincerely,
DF.
 
ferns8916 said:
Yes but these teenagers are old enough to actually like it when they get booed.

I guarantee you that guys like Kessel, Johnson, Ryan, etc. love hearing boos from rival fans, beause it must mean that they are doing something good.

There is almost nothing better as an athlete than to go into a rival's building, play well, and listen to the rival fans boo you. The rival fans can't do anything about your talent, so all they can do is boo you, and it is a really nice feeling as an athlete.

I bet that if Kessel was to score a goal, and then get booed out of the building, that he would love every second of the boos he was getting.
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Agreed.
Jack Johnson had a huge smile, or should I say "evil grin", on his face when he went to the sin bin and was getting booed.
 
I want the USA to win...and i want them to win against Russia ...and as a Canadian i want us to beat the Fins. I considered the last game a tie as you dont pull a goalie in any other tie game. I want us and you guys to play for gold. And if you win we just wont send ya anymore Alberta oil. :) :)
 
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