MafiaMan

Still 7-1 USA over Slovakia

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I'm 5'10" and weigh 185, ok, 195 pounds and were an XL, if that helps.

Belov with a blast from the point...5-2 Russia. The Slovenian Seahawk dream is falling apart at the seams.

What a bizarre play. Puck going into the net...player crashes into goalie. Ref raises arm. No goal signal. Officials chat...no penalty...now a goal for Russia. It's the 1972 Soviet-USA basketball game all over again LOL.

Goal? Goalie interference? The referee had his hand up signaling penalty on Russia.

Norway's jerseys should be nice - they kept the more classic style.

End of 2 and it's Russia 3, Slovenia 2. Let's see Slovenia's miracle on ice in the third period.

Thanks for the updates LOL. Apparently we're talking to ourselves. Slovenia Seahawks score!!!!!

Kovalchuk scores for Russia...3-1.

Russia on the power play...still 2-1.

The USA rout is on!

Shots 22-6 Russia...but score only 2-1.

Slovenia's debut in Olympic ice hockey - they qualified for this tournament by defeating Denmark a year ago 2-1.

Russia: 16 NHL'ers Slovenia: 1

When did USA announce Quick as the starting goalie? Mad scramble in front of Slovak net...4-1!

USA really dominating play now. Wow...1:11 straight in the zone. Slovakia's line gassed.

Nike's template-tastic formula! Unfortunately, they are the exclusive manufacturer of Olympic jerseys. Groan...

Oshie with a great hustle play to create a turnover which leads to a goal by Stasny. 3-1 USA!

Russia leading the Seattle Seahawks, er, Slovenia, 2-0. I guess kudos to Slovenia for not being another navy blue and white team at the Olympics...

It's like Nike wanted to throw together 'traditional' and 'technology' on the same jersey. The crest i like...the silly flywire neck and blue stars on blue look ridiculous. And whats with the mini-numbers on the shoulders?

What a rocket off the stick of John Carlson! Wow! 1-0 USA!

Is it just me or does USA vs Slovakia look like a white vs blue intra-squad scrimmage? Stupid Nike jerseys...

I've had several interactions with Hakstol over the years at the Final Five. Every single time, either before or after a game, he would stop to say a few words to kids who are in the hotel lobby. MafiaMan Jr was busy scrounging up autographs at the Crowne Plaza a few years ago and Hak asked him if "the boys" were all taking care of his signature requests. He also asked if my son played hockey (the answer was "yes) and said he'd be keeping an eye on him and maybe see him in a Sioux uniform in a few years (my son was 9 at the time). Whether being on the way to the rink for the pre-game morning skate or coming back from a title-game thriller, the head coach of the Sioux was always pleasant to deal with. But, that's just my two cents. I'm sure it's much more fun for radio hacks to grumble about Hakstol's demeanor on the air and that they've heard rumors that Dave spends his free time volunteering to euthanize puppies and kittens at The Humane Society.

So, on gfhockey's left hand, we have "$100 million recruiting gem" and "does Gwoz have the budget UND does?" and on gfhockey's right hand, we have "our team is babied" and "they are upgrading our locker rooms already." Which side of your two arguments are you on?