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Steve_P

Feb 24th 2010 3:30 am

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Originally Posted by iaink (Post 8371343)

Ah, then you remember it then from when you were a boy!:p;):D

I wasn't even a twinkle in my fathers eye at that point in time.:p

Steve_P

Feb 24th 2010 3:31 am

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Originally Posted by Oakvillian (Post 8371344)

so somewhat unlike the Canadian iced hockey people when faced with an American attack, then?

They were obviously not defensive enough especially the goalie. ;)

Given some of the press reports in the Canadian media after last night win over the Germans, there must be tremendous line ups at emergency departments across the country.

I can't believe the numbers that are jumping on and off then back on the band wagon.:blink::confused::D

I can only assume if Canada does not win tonight they'll all be jumping off again.:sneaky:

spankysparkle

Feb 24th 2010 3:33 am

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who cares about field hockey? people only play it because they can't skate. :zzz:

iaink

Feb 24th 2010 3:38 am

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Originally Posted by spankysparkle (Post 8371367)

who cares about field hockey? people only play it because they can't skate. :zzz:

:ohmy::ohmy::frown:

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d184/iaink/ban.gif

el_richo

Feb 24th 2010 3:39 am

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Originally Posted by Steve_P (Post 8371341)

You lot are way too defensive. :D

And you claim Canadians have no sense of humour.

Nah, i'm just bored at work today. Looking for ways to entertain myself while being paid.

Most of my verbiage is shite and very much tongue in cheek, sarcastic, not funny, and most of all should generally be ignored.

Steve_P

Feb 24th 2010 3:41 am

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Originally Posted by el_richo (Post 8371386)

Well I certainly hope you're not taking me seriously. :p

jimf	Feb 24th 2010 3:41 am

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Originally Posted by iaink (Post 8371273)

Then I refer the honourable gentleman to the 1936 Garmisch winter games:sneaky:

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TwAbZhMGVE...atbritain3.jpg

Ok, so many of those brits were dual Canadian citizens or residents at some point, but still, they beat Canada to gold!

Could the same thing be tried again these days? Is there a grandmother rule like the Irish (English rejects) football team used under Jack Charlton?

When did the GB ice hockey Team last qualify for the winter olympics?

http://www.iihf.com/channels10/olymp...d-ranking.html

el_richo

Feb 24th 2010 3:45 am

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Originally Posted by spankysparkle (Post 8371367)

who cares about field hockey? people only play it because they can't skate. :zzz:

That's not the only reason

http://famewatcher.com/wp-content/up...ey_gay_big.jpg

el_richo

Feb 24th 2010 3:46 am

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Originally Posted by Steve_P (Post 8371391)

Well I certainly hope you're not taking me seriously. :p

Not at all Steve, and ditto from my side.

In fact, this has kept me busy all afternoon. Just hope my boss doesn't find out :thumbup:

Steve_P

Feb 24th 2010 3:47 am

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Originally Posted by el_richo (Post 8371407)

That's not the only reason

http://famewatcher.com/wp-content/up...ey_gay_big.jpg

You know what goes on in the bedroom really should stay in the bedroom. :eek::eek::D

Oakvillian

Feb 24th 2010 3:50 am

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Originally Posted by spankysparkle (Post 8371367)

who cares about field hockey? people only play it because they can't skate. :zzz:

in case it had escaped your attention, most of the populated world is better endowed with fields than with ice rinks.

Actually, I'd be pretty happy if Canada lost to Russia today - not because I wish the NHL second-string all-star team ill, but because it might shut the TV commentary people up about hockey and help Canada to appreciate some of the other phenomenal athletic achievements of these games.

Sure, the hockey women will probably win gold, but that's such a no-contest it quickly becomes boring. There are some potentially good battles elsewhere - in the cross-country 4x10km relay (the team pursuit team finished a creditable fourth); in both men's and women's curling; in women's figure skating; in the four-man and two-woman bob; the list goes on.

The Olympics is not all about hockey. Even the US TV networks are relegating hockey matches to the cable sports channels in favour of figure skating (NBC didn't carry the Canada-US game live on its main network, for example); the rest of the world really doesn't care.

Novocastrian

Feb 24th 2010 4:02 am

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Originally Posted by Oakvillian (Post 8371423)

The Olympics is not all about hockey. Even the US TV networks are relegating hockey matches to the cable sports channels in favour of figure skating (NBC didn't carry the Canada-US game live on its main network, for example); the rest of the world really doesn't care.

While you're quite right about the US networks downplaying the iced hockey, they are equally unbearable in their (predictable and universal) focus on their homers. What's worse, the OH has commandeered the clicker, so I'm forced to read my books with bleedin' figure skating musak blaring away.

I'll be glad when this is over.

spankysparkle

Feb 24th 2010 4:06 am

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Originally Posted by el_richo (Post 8371407)

That's not the only reason

http://famewatcher.com/wp-content/up...ey_gay_big.jpg

is that a gang bang? no wonder everyone loves ICE hockey!

Steve_P

Feb 24th 2010 4:14 am

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Originally Posted by Novocastrian (Post 8371451)