2010 Vancouver Olympic Hockey Game Thread: USA vs Russia (Women)
by Cassie McClellan on Feb 16, 2010 5:04 PM EST
in Game Threads
Email
PrintWho: USA (1-0) vs Russia (0-1), women's ice hockey
Where: Thunderbird Stadium, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
When: 5:30 pm Eastern / 2:30 pm Pacific
How: MSNBC (US TV) / SB Nation (online only) / CTVOlympics.ca (Canada - online only)
This isn't going to be a truly competitive game between equals, but it ought to be a spirited match up all the same. The American women are currently ranked number one in the world going into this tournament. The Russian women are ranked number six. This will be the second game for both teams in this round robin portion of the tournament.
SB Nation will have a game thread as well. Details will be posted when they become available.
51 comments
|
0 recs |
Do you like this story?
Comments
I don’t expect there to be much action here – not after the US men’s team won, and it being a bit early still. But, we’ll give this a shot, anyways.
"...And he's only NINETEEN!!!"
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community.
by Cassie McClellan on Feb 16, 2010 5:30 PM EST reply actions
The US scores early; 1-0 over the Russians.
"...And he's only NINETEEN!!!"
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community.
by Cassie McClellan on Feb 16, 2010 5:41 PM EST reply actions
Goal by M. Lamoureux.
"...And he's only NINETEEN!!!"
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community.
by Cassie McClellan on Feb 16, 2010 6:31 PM EST up reply actions
Potter with a sweet toe-drag move. 2-0 USA.
"...And he's only NINETEEN!!!"
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community.
by Cassie McClellan on Feb 16, 2010 5:46 PM EST reply actions
Russia’s acutally pretty good. They do a great job clogging up the neutral zone.
"...And he's only NINETEEN!!!"
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community.
by Cassie McClellan on Feb 16, 2010 5:52 PM EST reply actions
Thatcher scores. 3-0 US.
"...And he's only NINETEEN!!!"
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community.
by Cassie McClellan on Feb 16, 2010 5:53 PM EST reply actions
Russia penalty. US PP.
"...And he's only NINETEEN!!!"
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community.
by Cassie McClellan on Feb 16, 2010 5:56 PM EST reply actions
Short power play. Cahow scores. US 4-0.
"...And he's only NINETEEN!!!"
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community.
by Cassie McClellan on Feb 16, 2010 5:58 PM EST reply actions
Russia goes back to the box. US PP.
"...And he's only NINETEEN!!!"
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community.
by Cassie McClellan on Feb 16, 2010 5:59 PM EST reply actions
The Russian goalie is pretty good as well. She plays her angles well and moves great laterally. Very quick on her feet.
"...And he's only NINETEEN!!!"
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community.
by Cassie McClellan on Feb 16, 2010 6:02 PM EST reply actions
Potter with her second goal. NOT a power play goal.
"...And he's only NINETEEN!!!"
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community.
by Cassie McClellan on Feb 16, 2010 6:03 PM EST reply actions
5-0 USA
"...And he's only NINETEEN!!!"
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community.
by Cassie McClellan on Feb 16, 2010 6:03 PM EST up reply actions
Thatcher to the box. This is Russia’s second PP.
"...And he's only NINETEEN!!!"
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community.
by Cassie McClellan on Feb 16, 2010 6:07 PM EST reply actions
Thanks for the commentary (am lurking), I was going to ask if there was a live-score but looks like you are giving one.
Poor Russians, am cheering for them to make a comeback (and avoid a shutout).
I usually go here for running scores during international tournaments:
http://www.iihf.com/de/channels10/olympics-2010/statistics.html
"...And he's only NINETEEN!!!"
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community.
by Cassie McClellan on Feb 16, 2010 6:10 PM EST up reply actions
And thanks for saying something! I was afraid that I was on here all by my lonesome. How’s your day going? :o)
"...And he's only NINETEEN!!!"
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community.
by Cassie McClellan on Feb 16, 2010 6:10 PM EST up reply actions
No problem. Do appreciate all the commentary, so want to encourage those willing to take the time to provide updates and scores.
My day is not too bad so far, though busy at work (thus lurking rather than making smart comments about games I don’t know too much about).
How is your day going? Also which team you cheering for (or is it both of them)?
The US. Although, I’d like to see Russia get a goal or two.
"...And he's only NINETEEN!!!"
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community.
by Cassie McClellan on Feb 16, 2010 6:24 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah, don’t like shut-outs in most sports (unless its the Bolts getting them).
Have a friend who is watching the game at home (we actually gets Olympic Ice Hockey over here). He has just described it as boring, probably because its a very one-sided game.
Are there different rules for international hockey (such as the checking etc?), or is it as physical as in the NHL?
The only major rule is that there’s no body checking in women’s hockey – which women who play hockey hate. That’s what happens when old men make up the rules to women’s sports. But despite that, it’s still a very physical game. Full-out body checking is actually a two-minute penalty, but the officials let a lot of incidental contact go.
"...And he's only NINETEEN!!!"
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community.
by Cassie McClellan on Feb 16, 2010 6:35 PM EST up reply actions
US and Canada are the best two women’s national teams. Finland and Sweden come in close second tier. Everyone else’s programs are about ten years behind those four countries. Which is why you get these blowouts.
"...And he's only NINETEEN!!!"
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community.
by Cassie McClellan on Feb 16, 2010 6:38 PM EST up reply actions
And my day’s been going alright – thanks!
"...And he's only NINETEEN!!!"
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community.
by Cassie McClellan on Feb 16, 2010 6:25 PM EST up reply actions
5-0 USA after one period.
"...And he's only NINETEEN!!!"
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community.
by Cassie McClellan on Feb 16, 2010 6:09 PM EST reply actions
The second’s started. 20 seconds in, the US gets a PP.
"...And he's only NINETEEN!!!"
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community.
by Cassie McClellan on Feb 16, 2010 6:25 PM EST reply actions
…and the US scores. Ruggiero.
"...And he's only NINETEEN!!!"
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community.
by Cassie McClellan on Feb 16, 2010 6:26 PM EST up reply actions
6-0 US.
"...And he's only NINETEEN!!!"
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community.
by Cassie McClellan on Feb 16, 2010 6:26 PM EST up reply actions
Russia to the box again. US PP.
"...And he's only NINETEEN!!!"
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community.
by Cassie McClellan on Feb 16, 2010 6:28 PM EST reply actions
The US is 3 for 3 on the power play at this point.
"...And he's only NINETEEN!!!"
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community.
by Cassie McClellan on Feb 16, 2010 6:28 PM EST up reply actions
US scores on the power play. Now they’re 4 for 4 and it’s 7-0 US. Stack gets the goal
"...And he's only NINETEEN!!!"
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community.
by Cassie McClellan on Feb 16, 2010 6:30 PM EST reply actions
US scores again. J. Lamoureux this time. 8-0 US.
Shots are 24-2, US.
"...And he's only NINETEEN!!!"
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community.
by Cassie McClellan on Feb 16, 2010 6:36 PM EST reply actions
The US defensemen aren’t letting them into the zone. And when they do, they’re not getting off shots.
"...And he's only NINETEEN!!!"
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community.
by Cassie McClellan on Feb 16, 2010 6:40 PM EST up reply actions
US should pull their goalie to give Russia a chance.
That would make it an interesting game (though Russia would probably end up loosing 20-4.)
Yeah. Probably.
"...And he's only NINETEEN!!!"
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community.
by Cassie McClellan on Feb 16, 2010 6:53 PM EST up reply actions
Russia penalty. US PP.
"...And he's only NINETEEN!!!"
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community.
by Cassie McClellan on Feb 16, 2010 6:38 PM EST reply actions
Darwitz scores on the power play. US 9-0.
"...And he's only NINETEEN!!!"
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community.
by Cassie McClellan on Feb 16, 2010 6:40 PM EST reply actions
Russia’s back in the box. US PP. Again.
"...And he's only NINETEEN!!!"
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community.
by Cassie McClellan on Feb 16, 2010 6:40 PM EST reply actions
Russia gets a shorthanded chance, but the US defensemen keep the skaters to the outside. No shots for Russia.
"...And he's only NINETEEN!!!"
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community.
by Cassie McClellan on Feb 16, 2010 6:43 PM EST reply actions
US penalty. 4-on-4 for 45 seconds, then a Russia PP.
"...And he's only NINETEEN!!!"
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community.
by Cassie McClellan on Feb 16, 2010 6:43 PM EST reply actions
It took half of the period for Russia to get off their first shot in the second.
"...And he's only NINETEEN!!!"
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community.
by Cassie McClellan on Feb 16, 2010 6:43 PM EST reply actions
This game is being played a lot more competitively than it appears. Actually, Russia’s doing it to themselves in. They keep taking penalties that they don’t have to, and the US keeps scoring on those power plays
"...And he's only NINETEEN!!!"
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community.
by Cassie McClellan on Feb 16, 2010 6:46 PM EST reply actions
Goaltending change for Russia – 10 goals later.
"...And he's only NINETEEN!!!"
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community.
by Cassie McClellan on Feb 16, 2010 6:46 PM EST reply actions
Darwitz with the shorty scores goal #10 for the US.
"...And he's only NINETEEN!!!"
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community.
by Cassie McClellan on Feb 16, 2010 6:47 PM EST up reply actions
Potter with the hat trick – second one of the tournament for her. 11-0 US.
"...And he's only NINETEEN!!!"
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community.
by Cassie McClellan on Feb 16, 2010 6:48 PM EST reply actions
Power play goal #6 for the US. A sweet low angle shot by Engstrom. 12-0 US.
"...And he's only NINETEEN!!!"
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community.
by Cassie McClellan on Feb 16, 2010 6:52 PM EST reply actions
The new Russian goalie is 6-feet tall? Wow. That’s unusual.
"...And he's only NINETEEN!!!"
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community.
by Cassie McClellan on Feb 16, 2010 6:57 PM EST reply actions
Shots are now 30-4 US with 2 minutes left in the second.
"...And he's only NINETEEN!!!"
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community.
by Cassie McClellan on Feb 16, 2010 6:58 PM EST reply actions
Six power play goals, two shorthanded goals, 12-0 after two periods. I think I’m going to call this a game thread. I was hoping that this game would’ve been more competitive. Oh well. Enjoy the drubbing Canada will give Norway later. Have a good night, everybody.
"...And he's only NINETEEN!!!"
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community.
by Cassie McClellan on Feb 16, 2010 7:01 PM EST reply actions
The final score was 13-0, US winning.
"...And he's only NINETEEN!!!"
Raw Charge, an SBN Tampa Bay Lightning community.
by Cassie McClellan on Feb 16, 2010 8:30 PM EST reply actions
Comments For This Post Are Closed
Secondary Sidebar
User Tools
FanPosts
Community blog posts and discussion.
Recent FanPosts
Pages
Raw Charge on the Web
In Association With
Latest Puck Daddy - NHL from Yahoo! Sports
- Tuesday’s Three Stars: 4-spots for Kovalchuk, Spezza; who throws a strawberry on the ice?
- Henrik Lundqvist survives Zdeno Chara shot to back of head for save of year candidate (VIDEO)
- Red Wings set NHL record with 21 straight home wins; Steve Ott: ‘That’s a phenomenal feat’
- Puck Previews: Red Wings go for wins record; Brian Boyle hates Bruins; Ruutu out 3 weeks
- Blindside assault leads to brawl, suspensions in Austrian Hockey League (VIDEO)
Latest stories and headlines from NHL.com
- WHL Roundup: A look at Tuesday's games
- Gallagher has hat trick and SO winner, leads Giants over Americans 5-4
- Thunderbirds end seven-game home losing streak with 4-3 SO win over Rockets
- Nabokov makes 37 saves, Parenteau scores winner as Islanders beat Jets 3-1
- Ellis' third-period goal for Predators sends Blackhawks to 9th straight loss
SBNation.com Recent Stories
Certain photos copyright © 2012 by Associated Press or Getty Images. Any commercial use or distribution without the express written consent of Associated Press and Getty Images is strictly prohibited.
