Team USA (M) Hockey game 1 vs. Slovenia
Olympic hockey is live now on NBCSN, NBC Sports App, CBC, etc. For some primer, take a look at this thread where we discused the tournament and no NHL players. Of course it's the first time since 1994 with no NHL-ers in the Olympics. We've got one former Wolverine to watch on the team in Chad Kolarik. There's nothing like Olympic hockey...this doesn't really feel like a "Miracle" team, but let's hope for a great tourney.
Game 1: USA vs. Slovenia
Other games on now: Slovakia vs. OAR
Future USA games: 2/15 10:10 pm EST vs. Slovakia, 2/17 7:10 am EST vs. OAR (Russia)
Group A: Canada, Czech Republic, Korea, Switzerland
Group B: OAR, Slovenia, Slovakia, USA
Group C: Finland, Germany, Norway, Sweden
Friendly reminder to thank Gary Bettman by boycotting the NHL during this tournament!
Update after game 1 from group B:
TEAM | Pts | Wins | Losses |
---|---|---|---|
Slovakia | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Slovenia | 2 | 1 | 0 |
USA | 1 | 0 | 1 |
OAR | 0 | 0 | 1 |
February 14th, 2018 at 7:33 AM ^
USA is buzzing a little bit in the first period. Going to their second PP here.
February 14th, 2018 at 7:39 AM ^
And we're on the board! Brian O'Neil with the goal. 1-0 with 2 min left in the first.
February 14th, 2018 at 7:43 AM ^
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February 14th, 2018 at 8:12 AM ^
how many times have the announcers mentioned the larger olympic ice?
February 14th, 2018 at 8:23 AM ^
February 14th, 2018 at 8:02 AM ^
Aren't Slovenia and Slovakia the same place...lol
February 14th, 2018 at 8:09 AM ^
on the internet - so it has to be true - that these two countries spend millions a year swapping mail wrongly addressed to each other.
February 14th, 2018 at 8:12 AM ^
NO, seriously...you can't be serious so I will not go into full mockery mode.
February 14th, 2018 at 8:15 AM ^
February 14th, 2018 at 8:53 AM ^
I was on a train that went through Slovakia in '98 during a study abroad program. It was the only place where we were warned not to joke with the border guards, as Slovakia still held on to autocratic communist ways and were not to be messed with. Apparently they've opened up significantly since then and are now flourishing somewhat.
Anyway, that's my Slovakia/Slovania story.
February 14th, 2018 at 8:45 AM ^
Yes, and so is Austria and Austrailia.
February 14th, 2018 at 8:10 AM ^
February 14th, 2018 at 8:13 AM ^
that Korea was a courtesy bid given they are the host country? Is that a thing? Doesn't seem like a country that would make the Olympics in ice hockey without it.
February 14th, 2018 at 8:17 AM ^
February 14th, 2018 at 8:59 AM ^
Dafuq? That a real picture (ie: not photoshopped)? LMAO!!
February 14th, 2018 at 9:37 AM ^
5'5" vs. 6'9" !
February 14th, 2018 at 9:36 AM ^
An American, a Slovakian, and a Finn. Actually Gerbe probably could've been on this team since I think he was playing in Switzerland for a while, but looks like he's back in AHL.
February 14th, 2018 at 8:18 AM ^
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February 14th, 2018 at 1:22 PM ^
because the U.S. team won't be there . . . .
February 14th, 2018 at 9:20 AM ^
February 14th, 2018 at 9:18 AM ^
The host country gets an entry into EVERY event whether they actually qualify or not.
February 14th, 2018 at 8:14 AM ^
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February 14th, 2018 at 8:17 AM ^
I just can't get into it this year. At least before when it was no NHL it was young guys striving to make it into the League. Now most of those young guys have NHL contracts, so we're kind of left with the leftovers.
February 14th, 2018 at 8:27 AM ^
Slovenia isn't even in the same league as the US in this game... Should be closer to 5-0 my god.
February 14th, 2018 at 8:36 AM ^
February 14th, 2018 at 9:18 AM ^
Well this aged poorly...
February 14th, 2018 at 8:44 AM ^
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February 14th, 2018 at 9:19 AM ^
Lose in OT 3-2.
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February 14th, 2018 at 10:43 AM ^
Strongly disagree with this take.
February 14th, 2018 at 11:15 AM ^
Highest finishes ever in Luge and in Cross-Country in the past 48 years, as well.
February 14th, 2018 at 11:36 AM ^
Men's figure skating is also having a resurgence. So yeah, nice hot take. It does suck when one of our best men downhillers injures his ankle in a practice run and pulls out of the games.