OT: USA Men's Hockey Wins the Gold
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Couple things... Int'l hockey has never had a play until someone scores approach. Thats the NHL. Int'l games have always had an overtime then shootout as someone mentioned earlier.
Second, the 3v3 format MASSIVELY favored Canada. The open ice lets them exploit their speed and talent, which is far better, and the US would typically fare better in 4/5 on 4/5 and hope for the greasy goal.
Canada started OT with the 3 best players and best skaters in the world. US has two guy with one name who can really skate out there.
Go eat your syrup ya dumb Canucks.
Second, the 3v3 format MASSIVELY favored Canada. The open ice lets them exploit their speed and talent, which is far better, and the US would typically fare better in 4/5 on 4/5 and hope for the greasy goal.
Canada started OT with the 3 best players and best skaters in the world. US has two guy with one name who can really skate out there.
Go eat your syrup ya dumb Canucks.
Jack Hughes was clutch there, but Hellebuyck was the true star/hero. Such an awesome game to witness.
Canadien team is one of the best teams ever assembled. Our team was assembled to defend their best. We built our team from the back knowing we would see Canada in the medal round. The fact their best couldn’t beat our defensive structured team is what is not sitting well with them.
As you point out their speed and offensively built team had the advantage with all that open ice with the 3v3 format. And from what was discusssd on a hockey podcast. Canada pushed for 4v4 and 3v3 versus penalty shot. Now they’re crying about it.
I am curious on what is considered gloating?
They should have wanted the 3 vs 3 and the open ice. They had the top 3 scorers in the NHL out there. They had a distinct advantage in this situation. USA's game is more defensive as we had the top defense men and goalie.
If I appear to be happy that the US won the gold over our RIVALS and appear to be "gloating", which I am, then I am guilty as charged. I thought that part of being a sports fan was "gloating" when your team beats their rivals. Some people need to put a rubber band around their head and snap out of it. U.S.A., U.S.A. God Bless the U.S.A.!
Sounds like we need to call this for a few posters:
he is making it sound like the USA team was gloating...weird take...but even fans- there isn't much "gloating" it is excitement.
Yes, because they had scheduling conflicts:
All five cited scheduling conflicts with their NHL clubs. The NHL season resumed right after the Olympics (with games on Wednesday, February 25/26, 2026, following the three-week Olympic break). They returned to their teams for preparation, practices, and family time instead of traveling to Washington.Examples from reports:
- Kyle Connor was skating with the Jets to prep for their Wednesday game.
- Brock Nelson went back to Denver to be with family ahead of the Avalanche's game.
- Jake Oettinger, Jake Guentzel, and Jackson LaCombe were already back in Dallas, Tampa, and Southern California, respectively, ahead of their teams' schedules.
He also made a damn fool of himself like always- making the joke about how he would now have to invite the women's team. The guy just doesnt know how to keep his trap shut.
Would much rather a 3v3 than a penalty shootout - same with soccer.
Don't know what you are talking about-this is the text of what PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP said:
"But they beat a fantastic Canadian team in overtime, as everybody saw, as did the American women who will soon be coming to the White House. They were in the Oval Office before, and I just want to say a second, very big congratulations to Team USA."
Absolutely nothing wrong with what he said. Please find another thread to be outraged. This was a feel good moment for the two hockey teams.
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I think he’s talking about the locker room phone call with the team through Kash Patel’s phone, where he joked about “having to” invite the women’s team as well and how he‘d “be impeached” if he didn’t.Don't know what you are talking about-this is the text of what PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP said:
"But they beat a fantastic Canadian team in overtime, as everybody saw, as did the American women who will soon be coming to the White House. They were in the Oval Office before, and I just want to say a second, very big congratulations to Team USA."
Absolutely nothing wrong with what he said. Please find another thread to be outraged. This was a feel good moment for the two hockey teams.
Read the complete transcript of Trump's 2026 State of the Union
President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address, delivered on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, as transcribed by The Associated Press.
But regardless, the hyper-partisan reaction to just about everything (BOTH SIDES) is getting really tiresome.
Yeah, whatever. It seemed to be an off the cuff, playful remark.
Some folks need to relax and take a moment to celebrate the small victories that bring us together, instead of searching so hard to vilify and divide.
Being invited to the White House or to the State of the Union Address is a huge honor, and I would not care who the President was if I was in the position. I would graciously accept, and be proud for being recognized by the Office of the President for a significant accomplishment.
I know that when Rutgers FB wins the National Championship in January 2027 there wont be a State of the Union invite , however I sure hope they get a WH invite and I'll certainly watch with interest and celebrate as Schiano, Lonergan, Johanson, Ciarrocca & the rest of the coaches and players yuk it up with POTUS !!
Thank you..facts matterDon't know what you are talking about-this is the text of what PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP said:
"But they beat a fantastic Canadian team in overtime, as everybody saw, as did the American women who will soon be coming to the White House. They were in the Oval Office before, and I just want to say a second, very big congratulations to Team USA."
Absolutely nothing wrong with what he said. Please find another thread to be outraged. This was a feel good moment for the two hockey teams.
Read the complete transcript of Trump's 2026 State of the Union
President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address, delivered on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, as transcribed by The Associated Press.
So then not ALL went. Interesting that at least 4 are from Minnesota and there were 5 in total on the roster from Minnesota.
No they don't. I learned that on the CE board years ago. That's why I don't go there anymore.
Its actually better now since we bring facts
Not sure of the point of belaboring this? 5 players had conflicts. A lot of hockey players are from Minnesota. They had NHL games to play.
Can we all enjoy a positive moment for the country?
Incredible SOTU address and honoring our hero team. What a great night! Time of their lives. Milan ——Gold——11——-hang with POTUS and be honored.
Those boys are living!
Those boys are living!
The video does not show how loud it really was in the place. My wife was out in the concourse when it happened and was surprised how loud it was. I was at my seat and was amazed.
I'll cheer for the one on the right, thank you very much.
This thread makes me glad that we didn't have social media in 1980...
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