2010 Winter Olympics thread...

[cassiesmom]

Wonderful game, wonderful Olympics! Thank You and Congratulations, CANADA!

I thought the whole thing was great. I hope it is determined to be a success for Vancouver and Canada in terms of the finances, increased tourism, and money people spend on meals, transportation, admission passes, things like that.

I could see that entire hockey game again from start to finish. The Chicago sports reporters were all buzzing about "Blackhawks Bling" today, the gold and silver medals. Will they play better for the remainder of the NHL season, that I can't say. But it sure was fun to watch the national teams.

Here are our 3 Team Canada Blackhawks showing their gold medals Left to right- Brent Seabrook, Jonathan Toews and Duncan Keith.

[Grace]

The United States, a nation of 300 million, won nine gold medals this year in the Winter Olympics. Norway, a nation of 4.7 million, also won nine. This was no anomaly. Over the years, Norwegians have won more gold medals in Winter Games, and more Winter Olympics medals over all, than people from any other nation.

There must be many reasons for Norway’s excellence, but some of them are probably embedded in the story of Jan Baalsrud.

The rest of the story is here.

[slick]

Our city is slowing getting back to normal although I must say that the hype of the games is still very much alive and we are still basking in the glow. I think it will take months and months before we stop talking about it.

Our road closures downtown are still in effect but both of the viaducts will be open as of tomorrow morning, easing the commute.

I heard on the radio this morning that 92% of Canadians polled thought that the Olympics has brought Canadians closer together. Time will tell. In the meantime I give a big round of applause for ALL the athletes who competed, those who won and those who didn't. It was an honour to watch you do what you love doing best and giving KA-NA-DA a glimpse into the hearts of other nations. I think it will be a long time before Georgia recovers from its loss of a precious life.

[Catty1]

[JenBKR]

Pens/Sabres game tonight is having a medal ceremony before the game to honor the medals winners from both teams. This is a cool article though, about how the Pens fans will be celebrating not only Pens players, but Ryan Miller as well


http://penguins.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=519657

[cassiesmom]

On the Blackhawks' NHL site you can link to this picture on Facebook...



Tomorrow night is their first home game after the break.

[Grace]

Pens/Sabres game tonight is having a medal ceremony before the game to honor the medals winners from both teams. This is a cool article though, about how the Pens fans will be celebrating not only Pens players, but Ryan Miller as well
http://penguins.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=519657

PITTSBURGH (AP)—Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ryan Miller received a standing ovation in Pittsburgh on Tuesday night for leading the United States to an Olympic silver medal—cheers louder than those given the Penguins’ own Sidney Crosby.

Crosby beat Miller to score the game-winning goal in overtime Sunday as Canada defeated the United States 3-2 for the gold medal in Vancouver. Despite being on the losing team, Miller was chosen as the tournament MVP.

Olympians for both teams were introduced before the game, with Miller drawing the loudest and most sustained cheering. Crosby also was given a standing ovation, but it was less enthusiastic than Miller’s despite his vast popularity in Pittsburgh.

[Puckstop31]

PITTSBURGH (AP)—Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ryan Miller received a standing ovation in Pittsburgh on Tuesday night for leading the United States to an Olympic silver medal—cheers louder than those given the Penguins’ own Sidney Crosby.

Crosby beat Miller to score the game-winning goal in overtime Sunday as Canada defeated the United States 3-2 for the gold medal in Vancouver. Despite being on the losing team, Miller was chosen as the tournament MVP.

Olympians for both teams were introduced before the game, with Miller drawing the loudest and most sustained cheering. Crosby also was given a standing ovation, but it was less enthusiastic than Miller’s despite his vast popularity in Pittsburgh.

The Sabres future is bright.

As goes Ryan Miller, so go the Sabres. His interview pregame to this game was great. He is learning how to be a superstar.

If only the Sabres would have a more consistent offence....


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I'll add.... Love him, hate him... Sidney Crosby is the best player in the game. Ryan talked about the goal... Sid shot it before Ryan thought he would.