Siouxman Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 I wonder if today is an official day of mourning in Canada? Could be. 29 pages of comments so far on TSN. Some even suggest trying the coach for treason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightingsioux4life Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 I wonder if today is an official day of mourning in Canada? I certainly don't feel sorry for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZSIOUX Posted January 3, 2013 Author Share Posted January 3, 2013 Love it! Go USA! Took it to the Canucks and sent them to a bronze medal game which is basically like taking last place north of the border! nice job Rocco and USA!! Lets go Michael phelps on the swedes and bring home that gold! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZSIOUX Posted January 3, 2013 Author Share Posted January 3, 2013 Besides having a Canadian flag on the side of his helmet John Gibson has been unbeleivable in these games! Hell of a goalie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big A HG Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 Just got done watching the game on my DVR...totally awesome. Great team effort. I think I can see Canada smoldering from here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Let'sGoHawks! Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 From someone with a strong Canadian background: just how big are world juniors up there? I have heard HUGE, bigger than NHL, anyone care to elaborate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZSIOUX Posted January 3, 2013 Author Share Posted January 3, 2013 From someone with a strong Canadian background: just how big are world juniors up there? I have heard HUGE, bigger than NHL, anyone care to elaborate? biggest thing going on usually especially with no NHL. I'm guessing the tv ratings in Canada are off the charts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siouxman Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 From someone with a strong Canadian background: just how big are world juniors up there? I have heard HUGE, bigger than NHL, anyone care to elaborate? It is huge. What makes it a much bigger deal is many Canadians seem to believe that it is their sole right to win it every year. There will be great national discussion of Canadian youth hockey and what has gone wrong with the Canadian system. In reading some of the comments on TSN (and there are many pages) many seem to imply that politics is an ingrained part of the Canadian world juniors team. I was at the Ralph when Canada played Russia in the gold medal game. It was an eye opening experience. The profanity, vulgarity, and everything else the mostly Canadian crowd threw at the Russians was intimidating. Electronic bullhorns, sirens, air horns and numerous other noise makers were throughout the crowd. They are unbelievably passionate about it. And according to the comments on TSN, they would rather lose to the Russians than the USA. We aren't worthy of beating them evidently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissSioux85 Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 Saw this floating around Twitter. EDIT: A replay of the U.S. vs. Canada game is just starting on the NHL Network Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southpaw Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 Here's a pretty hilarious read about the game... http://thesleepinggiant.us/america-reaffirms-universal-truth-hockey-is-ours/ It’s time for Canada to face the facts. Hockey’s just not the sport for you. You produce some okay players and make a little noise every once in a while, but four years in a row without gold at World Juniors? And this time after bringing every weapon in your supposedly-prodigious arsenal? Yeah, okay, you’ll probably beat the Russians on Saturday for Bronze but hell, the Slovaks almost beat the Russians. So did the Swiss. That’s the level you’re operating on these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keikla Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Here's a pretty hilarious read about the game... http://thesleepinggi...hockey-is-ours/ Obviously tongue-in-cheek, but a very humorous read. And the comments are just as good as the article! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iluvdebbies Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 It is huge. What makes it a much bigger deal is many Canadians seem to believe that it is their sole right to win it every year. There will be great national discussion of Canadian youth hockey and what has gone wrong with the Canadian system. In reading some of the comments on TSN (and there are many pages) many seem to imply that politics is an ingrained part of the Canadian world juniors team. I was at the Ralph when Canada played Russia in the gold medal game. It was an eye opening experience. The profanity, vulgarity, and everything else the mostly Canadian crowd threw at the Russians was intimidating. Electronic bullhorns, sirens, air horns and numerous other noise makers were throughout the crowd. They are unbelievably passionate about it. And according to the comments on TSN, they would rather lose to the Russians than the USA. We aren't worthy of beating them evidently. I would rather lose to Russia than Canada! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxforce19 Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Saw this floating around Twitter. EDIT: A replay of the U.S. vs. Canada game is just starting on the NHL Network That's just comical. Isn't there an almost annual American major junior player that whines about not making the WJC team and says the reason is because he plays major junior? Let's be real, time for Canadians to learn the demographics of the American roster before they make outlandish statements like that. We Americans are all about diversity, Canada. Our rosters are mostly NCAA players, though I think this year has had more CHL players than in the past. Or maybe it just seems like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightingsioux4life Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Saw this floating around Twitter. EDIT: A replay of the U.S. vs. Canada game is just starting on the NHL Network If Canadians don't like U.S. kids in the CHL, just make it an all-Canadian league. Of course, that means a lot of talented kids would stay in the U.S. and Europe. But if patriotism is that important to them, then please go right on ahead. NCAA hockey will step in and fill the void for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choyt3 Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 If the CHL is their league for their players playing their game, why are there so many teams in American cities? And why do they even allow American players in it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fetch Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Where are the USA CHL teams & how do we get one at the Ralph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxforce19 Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Where are the USA CHL teams & how do we get one at the Ralph Seattle, Everett, & Portland are WHL teams in American cities. There's also a couple OHL teams in Michigan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayduke Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 If Canadians don't like U.S. kids in the CHL, just make it an all-Canadian league. Of course, that means a lot of talented kids would stay in the U.S. and Europe. But if patriotism is that important to them, then please go right on ahead. NCAA hockey will step in and fill the void for you! Yeah, if Canadians want an All-Canadian CHL, that's fine. Remember how well that "All-Minnesota" team worked out for the Gophers? Oh, for a short time it was okay...then they had to wait for a couple of Grand Forks, North Dakotans to come to the rescue and get them a couple of NCAA titles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightingsioux4life Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Where are the USA CHL teams & how do we get one at the Ralph Please don't go back to that. I for one want nothing to do with the CHL, the mortal enemy of NCAA Division I Hockey. Time for College Hockey, Inc. to step it up and even the playing field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightingsioux4life Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Yeah, if Canadians want an All-Canadian CHL, that's fine. Remember how well that "All-Minnesota" team worked out for the Gophers? Oh, for a short time it was okay...then they had to wait for a couple of Grand Forks, North Dakotans to come to the rescue and get them a couple of NCAA titles. I think an All-Canadian concept would work much better than that whole "Minnesota Pride on Ice" thing did. They definitely have more than enough players to fill all three leagues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ItalianSioux Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 is anyone aware of any type of internet streaming service for the game on Saturday morning? going to be on the road and not sure what the hotel will have for a cable package Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissSioux85 Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 is anyone aware of any type of internet streaming service for the game on Saturday morning? going to be on the road and not sure what the hotel will have for a cable package More than likely NHL.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goon Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 I also just watched the game, watching the American flag go up and seeing the Canadians leaning on their sticks in shock while the Yanks sing their countries song brings tears to my eyes. Couldn't be prouder... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuvHockey Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Were those tears of "emotion" or tears from the "quality" (or lack thereof) of the singing voices of those players? Ouch. I also cannot sing, but hopefully not that badly. Still it was classy to sing for the ceremony (but don't change day jobs boys ...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yzerman19 Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Just shows again that in a one and done scenario, talent is secondary. That Canadian team beats the USA 7 outta 10. Just like the Red Army team beats the Miracle on Ice team 99 out of 100. Just like the 2010-2011 Fighting Sioux team beats Michigan 7 outta 10 or the 97 Michigan team win 7 outta 10. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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