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US Olympic Hockey - Let's Stick It To The Canucks Again!

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Yeah I was a hockey fan in hog heaven yesterday as well.

The two standout moments for me are:

Ovie's smash on Jagr to take him off the puck and create the goal for Russia. Jagr is certainly not easy to move off the puck at any time. Ovie did it with extreme style.

Miller's last three minutes against Canada. Canada was shooting every 5-10 seconds and they were hard shots with lots of chaos in front of the goal. It looked like they were on a powerplay when they hadn't even pulled the goalie yet. Miller stopped up that net like a superman.
 
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BUPhD said:
Miller's last three minutes against Canada. Canada was shooting every 5-10 seconds and they were hard shots with lots of chaos in front of the goal. It looked like they were on a powerplay when they hadn't even pulled the goalie yet. Miller stopped up that net like a superman.
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There were some nice blocks by the US in that sequence too, but in the end Miller deserves most of the credit. He had to be great, and he was.

Ovechkin steamrolling Jagr and setting up the GWG is definitely highlight #2. If Jagr is seriously thinking about returning to the NHL this fall, he's going to have to be more aware than that, regardless of all the conditioning he supposedly has to do in Russia. :D
 
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Gotta give props to Chris Drury too. A lot of people questioned his being on this team...he showed the gritty determination that makes him important, even when he doesn't put up big numbers. He was absolutely fearless with his body last night. You know he's bruised up after the final sequence last night but I don't think there in another player on this team that can match his heart...except maybe Ryan Miller.
 
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Timothy A said:
You get the point, but I'll clarify...former UW players almost outscored the rest of the the players from North America.
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Psst. His point was that your goals don't add up. North America had 5 goals last night.
 
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STATEdude3 said:
Gotta give props to Chris Drury too. A lot of people questioned his being on this team...he showed the gritty determination that makes him important, even when he doesn't put up big numbers. He was absolutely fearless with his body last night. You know he's bruised up after the final sequence last night but I don't think there in another player on this team that can match his heart...except maybe Ryan Miller.
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Agreed. I was glad to see Drury on the team. Team USA can't have all young guns and Drury's a proven leader AND winner.
"Miller Time" is a guy you want on ANY team. During interviews you can tell he doesn't get too high or low; perfect for a goalie.
 
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dggoddard said:
Don't blame me, I was just quoting the article. NBC is getting roasted by the press today.

Long and the short of it, is that Hockey lost a key opportunity to get the sport out to 40 million viewers. This is starting to look like the "Heidi Bowl." Clearly, NBC should of realized that an upset was brewing and cut away to the hockey game.

Sure all the hard core hockey fans saw the game on MSNBC, but if this was the Miracle on Ice II, hockey lost out because NBC didn't have the foresight.

Key stat; all but five of the USA players attended US colleges and played hockey.
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They shouldn't be. Having the game on Cable prevented commercial interruptions. It was awesome.
 
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I haven't seen last night's ratings yet, but last week the Olympics beat American Idol head to head. It was the first time something beat AI in the ratings since May of 2004.

Think a hockey game pulls in 30 million viewers?
 
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Priceless said:
I haven't seen last night's ratings yet, but last week the Olympics beat American Idol head to head. It was the first time something beat AI in the ratings since May of 2004.

Think a hockey game pulls in 30 million viewers?
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It could have on NBC; not sure about MSNBC though. I'm sure some cable providers don't have it.
 
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MadCityRich said:
It could have on NBC; not sure about MSNBC though. I'm sure some cable providers don't have it.
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Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals was on NBC, and it got 7.5 million viewers.

Canada-USA is going to get 30? Riiiight.
 
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Women up 2-0 on Sweden, who's getting pumped up?
 
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Priceless said:
Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals was on NBC, and it got 7.5 million viewers.

Canada-USA is going to get 30? Riiiight.
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Not everyone is a Wings or Penguins fan.

Most everyone in the United States is an American.

Just sayin'. :p
 
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GreatLakerMohawk said:
Not everyone is a Wings or Penguins fan.

Most everyone in the United States is an American.

Just sayin'. :p
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Not only that, but if they can show ski-cross, biathlon, luge, and curling on the main network, then they should be able to justify showing what will be one of the most high-profile events of the entire Olympics.
 
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TimU said:
Not only that, but if they can show ski-cross, biathlon, luge, and curling on the main network, then they should be able to justify showing what will be one of the most high-profile events of the entire Olympics.
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I think it is high profile only to NHL or other hockey fans. Ski jumping, luge, etc appeal to the rest of the population because they are not seen on tv on a regular basis. If someone wants to watch these guys play hockey they could turn on the tv any given night of the week. The sad reality is that the Olympics provides great entertainment for hockey fans, but with NHL players, it does little to help grow the sport outside of the existing base.
 
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Anyone notice that Sid the Great was a -3 last night, too? :eek:
 
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Priceless said:
Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals was on NBC, and it got 7.5 million viewers. Canada-USA is going to get 30? Riiiight.
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That's why I wrote "...could have...." NOT would have. Olympics are different. You yourself reported the ratings.

Who the hell would watch downhill skiing every night, or ice dancing :rolleyes: ? Not many every night, but it is the Olympic Games.
 
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What does everybody think about the USA vs Canada game not on the big NBC network last night. Instead it was put on MSNBC which lessens the availability of seeing it in HD. I know charter doesn't offer that horrid channel in HD, although i must admitt this is the only time i'll ever watch MSNBC anyway.

Also thought about the overall broadcast, i'm glad we didn't have to listen to Pierre during the game but i could see his bald head between the benches again, must have been working for CBC...
 
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STATEdude3 said:
I think it is high profile only to NHL or other hockey fans. Ski jumping, luge, etc appeal to the rest of the population because they are not seen on tv on a regular basis. If someone wants to watch these guys play hockey they could turn on the tv any given night of the week. The sad reality is that the Olympics provides great entertainment for hockey fans, but with NHL players, it does little to help grow the sport outside of the existing base.
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Also, the winter Olympics is one of the few sports events that more women watch than men, which is why NBC has shown what they have, it's not trying to keep hockey fans happy, it is trying to get American women to watch more. Ice Dancing will make more money than almost any hockey game, and NBC knows it. always follow the money.
 
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uwbadgers14 said:
What does everybody think about the USA vs Canada game not on the big NBC network last night. Instead it was put on MSNBC which lessens the availability of seeing it in HD. I know charter doesn't offer that horrid channel in HD, although i must admitt this is the only time i'll ever watch MSNBC anyway.

Also thought about the overall broadcast, i'm glad we didn't have to listen to Pierre during the game but i could see his bald head between the benches again, must have been working for CBC...
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women don't care about hockey, and they are paying most of the bills for NBC.
 
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