Open Thread – Sochi Olympic Spoilers – 2/12
S-O-S!! Spoiler results are posted here
Do not continue past the picture below if you don’t want to know early results.
Some of today’s events:
- Women’s Ice Hockey: US vs. Canada
- Ladies’ Downhill with Julia Mancuso.
- 1000 m Speed Skating with Shani Davis
- Ladies’ Halfpipewith Hannah Teter and Kelly Clark
- Luge Doubles (even darker Darker Blue)
- Eleventeen Curling Matches!
Your moment of Zen: Women’s Ski Jumping is a brand new sport for this Olympics. Who’s the first women to take an official jump? Our own Sarah Hendrickson of Park City, Utah in the U.S. of A! She’s 19 years old and the defending world champion!
February 12th, 2014 at 9:21 AM ^
Puck drops at 7:30 am EST.
Live stats here:
http://www.sochi2014.com/en/ice-hockey-women-s-prelim-round-group-a-06
edits:
1st Period: 0 - 0.
Shots on goal: US - 11; CA - 8
2nd Period: 1 - 0 USA
Canada scores two quick goals to start the third. Shots on goal are even.
February 12th, 2014 at 9:25 AM ^
Stupid Hayley Wickenheiser! Old people shouldn't be allowed in the Olympics.
Come on USA!
February 12th, 2014 at 9:57 AM ^
US pulls the goalie and scores a late goal.
Out shot 12 - 3 in the third.
Final: Canada wins 3 - 2
February 12th, 2014 at 10:33 AM ^
February 12th, 2014 at 7:38 AM ^
February 12th, 2014 at 8:15 AM ^
February 12th, 2014 at 9:04 AM ^
Next round of qualification matches for the men starts in an hour or so, I believe -
Germany vs. China
Great Britain vs. Switzerland
Russia vs. Canada
Denmark vs. Sweden
The US has already played, I believe.
February 12th, 2014 at 9:55 AM ^
February 12th, 2014 at 11:49 AM ^
of one of the Russian sweepers. Similar to Anna's picture the other day. Will post it on the next thread.
February 12th, 2014 at 9:21 AM ^
I wish that "rule" about the whistle not really counting was around in college more than a few times over the years. : P
February 12th, 2014 at 9:28 AM ^
apparently is just a suggestion as well. LOL
February 12th, 2014 at 9:35 AM ^
February 12th, 2014 at 9:50 AM ^
Tough loss. Close game (with a garbage second goal) and fun to watch. I was impressed with the quality of play for women's hockey, it's just getting better and better.
In other news, Czech Republic - Sweden should be a fun one, with tons of Red Wings ties of course. Also, looks like Quick is getting the start over Miller and Jimmy for USA.
February 12th, 2014 at 3:01 PM ^
Carl Hagelin, can you?
February 12th, 2014 at 10:27 AM ^
Shani Davis will fail to medal in the 1000m. Disappointing performance, but he's 31 so it's not a huge surprise that he's not as fast as he was in 2006 or 2010.
E: Davis ends up 8th, Netherlands continues their dominance on the long track by winning gold and bronze. That makes 8/9 medals in men's long track going to Dutch skaters (sweeping the 5000m and 500m events already).
February 12th, 2014 at 12:18 PM ^
February 12th, 2014 at 1:50 PM ^
Yes, but he's also one of the few skaters who is world-class at more than one distance (both 1000 and 1500). I think there's little doubt that Kramer is the top skater in the world right now, with the way he's dominated the 5 and 10k distances.
Davis has also admitted that he's noticed his age more this season, and on the slower ice in Sochi, every little bit is magnified.
February 12th, 2014 at 1:37 PM ^
Kelly Clark finishes first in heat 1 and qualifies for the finals.
Hanna Teter finishes second in heat 1 and qualifies for the finals
Kaitlyn Farrington finishes fourth and goes to the semi's. She finished first in the semi's and moves on to the finals.
Arielle Gold did not compete.
Finals start 12:30 EST.
edit:
After the first run:
Hannah (90.50) is in first
Kaitlyn (85.75) is in second
Kelly (48.25) is in 11th, the same spot as Shaun after his first run.
Final:
Kaitlyn (91.75) jumps to first
Torah Bright (91.50) of Australia finishes second
Kelly (90.75) recovers and finished third
Hannah (90.50) finishes fourth; her second run was bad
TWO MOAR MEDALS FOR THE USA! USA! USA!
February 12th, 2014 at 12:05 PM ^
And so it begins, my favorite tournament in all of sports - Olympic hockey. Game 1 is Sweden-Czech Republic.
February 12th, 2014 at 12:27 PM ^
February 12th, 2014 at 12:41 PM ^
I don't think Kovar is an NHL guy, as I haven't heard of him. I thought Pavelec was going to start.
February 12th, 2014 at 1:02 PM ^
February 12th, 2014 at 1:04 PM ^
But seriously, all Sweden so far, looking like a real medal contender.
February 12th, 2014 at 1:00 PM ^
Wait, what? Jagr, Elias, etc... They pretty much *are* the same team, except 16 years older. And Hasek would Probably be an upgrade in net, too.
February 12th, 2014 at 1:06 PM ^
February 12th, 2014 at 1:25 PM ^
I remember in 2010 I got interested in Latvia. Turns out, the vast majority of their team (at least then) comes from their one professional team in the KHL, Dinamo Riga. That really goes a long way in creating chemistry against teams that have only had maybe 3 practices together going into the Olympics.
Of course they always have a couple NHLers also. I almost forgot Sandis Ozilinsh existed until I saw him carry in the flag in the opening ceremony.
February 12th, 2014 at 1:49 PM ^
I had no idea he was still playing. I thought he was older. I used to like watching him when he played for the Avs. I know most of the people here are Wings fans, but as a neutral fan I watched the Avs whenever I could back in the day.
February 12th, 2014 at 2:16 PM ^
February 12th, 2014 at 2:22 PM ^
That was probably their 1 winnable game, too.