TEAM AMERICA

Glenn
RE:TEAM AMERICA
Feb 23 2010 5:50PM
Mens Team Canada is too old and too slow. Some really bad ommissions on the rostor.

carol
RE:TEAM AMERICA
Feb 23 2010 10:18AM
Go All The Way Canada

Al from scarborough
RE:TEAM AMERICA
Feb 23 2010 10:12AM
Once again, the women are proving to be better team players than the men. Why is that. The US and Canadian team play as though they are in an NHL game and not in an International sporting event. The Olympics are a whole different game, and to play as though it's just another game on another day does nothing to convince people that the teams understand the ramifications of denial. This is an international stage, or rink and For Team Canada, Men, to play like they are in the NHL is quite frankly, wrong. Fighting in an international Hockey game is just plain stupid regardless, those who choose to fight are still in the mindset that the audience is more interested in NHL entertainment than medal round playing. Team Canada must change its approach and focus on skills based play. Anything less would seal their fate to repeat the games of Torino. Now get off you asses and play HOCKEY.

Lyn
RE:TEAM AMERICA
Feb 23 2010 9:42AM
Thanks Lori for putting it so well. We are fond up here in the north for feeling superior to the Americans and looking down our noses at them for being such a "yankee pride" sort of people, but I feel like we need to learn how to blow our own horn without bashing someone else. Both teams are at the top of their sport or they wouldn't be where they are so 'go team go' and may the best one win!

dee
RE:TEAM AMERICA
Feb 23 2010 9:29AM
the game was a dissapoitment,but i knew that the one team we would have a tough time with was the u.s.i still have faith.hope you are feeling better soon

Trudie
RE:TEAM AMERICA
Feb 23 2010 8:34AM
5-3?! Apparently I walked out a goal early. Not that I was watching- I just walked into the next room to check on my mother-in-law who sounded disgusted and distraught all at once... mostly disgusted though...

hazel lawrence
RE:TEAM AMERICA
Feb 23 2010 7:40AM
we will win our hockey team is the best we just need more confidence

Julie
RE:TEAM AMERICA
Feb 22 2010 10:15PM
I happen to be one of the dual citizenship folks out there - from both the US and Canada. Yes, both. I happen to excited and proud of the American men's team for winning last night. I am sorry to rain on the parade here, actually - really, I am not. I'm just saying that to be polite. The reason? People who have no have grown up in Canada their whole lives have no problem being overly and entirely outwardly horribly mean and rude to the entire nation of the U.S.A. All of which I am not entirely clear on....some of I am. I though hockey was Canada's game. Heck, Sidney Crosby has no problem making Tim Horton commercials about that *VERY* topic. So, I ask gently, what the heck is up with the Canadian's men hockey team not being able to win against the US in the Olympics? And WHY is it the Americans fault that the Canadian team can't play better hockey in the Olympics no less. Give me a break Canada with your hatred, and anger - I would really love if all of those negative emotions could be put into and used into something far more useful and amazing. There is a whole lot more serious shit going on in the world - does Canada really need to that collective unhappiness? I'll be the first to admit to having pride for both countries on equal levels. I really honestly do. I am just REALLY getting pissed off with all of this anger Canadians hold - go to therapy and get over it. I've never been to such an angry country. Is anyone actually happy here?

Lesley
RE:TEAM AMERICA
Feb 22 2010 6:48PM
I too was humbled watching the U.S. beat Canada at our own game. I do think that this is an All-Star NHL team, that have been put together for the Olympics-I'll bet they are not with the amateurs living in the Olympic Village--or are they?? I realize his had to be done-years ago because the other international teams were "professionals" and we had to ice a team that could keep up with the other countries' players. Did you happen to watch the (interview/film segment)last nite with the Miracle on Ice (3) players) with Al Michaels They were reliving the glory of the Gold Medal- saying it was the greatest sports achievement in Olympic history. My thoughts immediately went back to the 1972 series-not 1 game...8 gruelling games in Canada and Russia. No mention that the Russians were not the young men that played us in 1972--they were a lot older, and not as physically fit as the younger--"Dream Team" I know that was not an Olympic team-but I firmly believe that the NHL All stars are the ones playing-and do not feel so bad about their loss

Lori
RE:TEAM AMERICA
Feb 22 2010 3:48PM
Okay, heres the token Yankee weighing in on this whole hockey debacle. I think that the Canadian team played great. You should be proud of that. But the problem is in the net. I am a Devils fan and Brodeur is a God to me however I am not sure what he is doing it that net. Is this the same person that has the most illustrious career of any goalie. He is too old for this game and he is too used to NHL play vs Olympic play. Take Brodeur out of the net and then they will see a will. The responsibility for the losses lies on the coaches shoulders. They should be able to see that Brodeur is struggling. Also as Jim K said above, the Americans are playing like a team. Plus, I read the New York Times there was an article last week that said the American team has rallied together to ensure they win the gold in honor of Brendan Burke. Although I am American, I live in Canada and try to support Canada but in this matter I hope the Americans win it for Brendan. As for the "Own the Podium" issue, there was too much pressure put on the shoulders of the Canadian athletes. I for one have tremendous admiration for anyone who is at the top of their game and is competing in the Olympics. Yes, winning a medal is great but just being there is better. Too much emphasis is put on medals and not achievement. The whole Olympic message has been lost somewhere. I think that happened when they let professionals compete in the games. Being fourth in the world or getting a silver instead of the gold you were hoping for is an amazing accomplishment. Why does the media make it seem that is a sense of failure and shame? I say shame on the media for making these amazing young people feel like they have failed themselves and their countries when what they have really done is make us proud, very proud.

Jim K
RE:TEAM AMERICA
Feb 22 2010 2:27PM
Hey Mo I watched the entire game and we wuz robbed. The Americans were skating and passing and checking like a team for gawd sakes. A T E A M !! How are we expected to compete with our group of individuals. Looks like a classic example of our new slogan-Loan The Podium.

Christina
RE:TEAM AMERICA
Feb 22 2010 1:47PM
Shit happens! But seriously, was I the only one noticing the overt body checks/slams from the American team?

Jeffie Boy
RE:TEAM AMERICA
Feb 22 2010 1:25PM
Hey Mo, Had to travel to Houston last week, so with your recent trip in mind, I tried an alternate departure through London rather than Pearson. My thinking being that fighting 24 people to get through security at 5 a.m. is better than fighting 300 people. It was - a little. They depth to which they inspected my camera/laptop bag was incredible, and the south Asian fellow that did my full body pat-down wasn't impressed when I asked his female counterparts if he would re-do the pat-down for an extra $20.00. Coming home - I could have brought a flamethrower through... Who knows what they are thinking down there. Got sick when I got home Thursday night and still have it as well. Damned, dirty, diesase ridden Yankees! LOL

dan
RE:TEAM AMERICA
Feb 22 2010 12:50PM
thanks for the pick me up mo,i was just thinking of hanging myself until i read your post!i guessi owe you some laugh's,what would you call a russian castrator..iveaknackfornickinthemoff...how about a russian sex pervert...nibblertitsoff...gocomradesgo!

Janice
RE:TEAM AMERICA
Feb 22 2010 12:38PM
I'm not taking my red mittens off - I'm keeping them on for good luck - yes its hard to type but its the price I pay - Hope you feel better soon! Try Hot Toddy - its good for something.

Vikki
RE:TEAM AMERICA
Feb 22 2010 11:15AM
Thank God for the Women's team.