Winter Olympics 2010

**Mickey'sGirl** · 02-25-2010, 01:04 PM

Yesterday was a medalrific day for Canada too! Gold and Silver in the 2-woman bobsleigh, Classy Clara Hughes getting Bronze in the long track, and then a silver in the women's short track relay. Stellar performances .... THEN one fantastic Hockey game versus the Russians. Canada came out with extra vim and had control from start to finish ... What an Olympic day!!

**murphy1** · 02-26-2010, 10:47 AM

Great job Canada!!!! So many good moments, my favorite being Joannie Rochette, she is amazing, I liked her before, but she truly was the gold medalist for her grace overall in my book. If they said one more time on the ice skating that those two girls HAD to win a gold medal or their country thought they were losers, I was going to

. I was really afraid for the girl from Korea who won the gold, I thought they would torture her once she returned home if she didn't win the gold. And our two girls did fantastic, both of them just wonderful young ladies. So is the girl who won silver going to call it a platinum medal? She should be proud to have done the first triples ever.

**SBETigg** · 02-26-2010, 10:57 AM

Yes, but the skater from Korea lives and trains in Canada most of the time. And she wasn't in any danger. It was more of an honor thing because they've built her up to be such a superstar on the expectation alone. She doesn't live in the kind of country that is going to torture her for failing. They really built that up to ridiculous drama, didn't they?

But she skated an amazing program (two amazing programs) and deserved her win-- as much as I also loved Joannie Rochette's grace and athleticism. I also felt they were really harsh on Rachel Flatt. Sixth place? Or was it seventh? After her incredible skate? I guess they see penalties that we miss. I'm already looking forward to the next Winter Olympics.

**Mickey'sGirl** · 02-26-2010, 11:02 AM

Skating was good....but how 'bout the Hockey game! Wow! That Marie-Philip Poulin is a phenom! (We wont discuss the questionable post-game celebrations...what's up with that?)

I'm looking forward to the Ladies curling finals later today!

**murphy1** · 02-26-2010, 11:13 AM

The best part---More Apolo!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sherri, I totally agree on Rachael, she was better than where they placed her.

**Magic Smiles** · 02-28-2010, 07:44 PM

CANADA ROCKS! Not only do we have a beautiful country and beautiful people, we now have not one but two gold medal records!
What an Olympics this was!

**Mickey'sGirl** · 02-28-2010, 07:59 PM

Just awesome! Sweet that Crosby scored that goal too .... What a great couple of weeks!

**Melanie** · 02-28-2010, 10:06 PM

So sad (not disappointed), but very proud of a USA hockey team that far exceeded expectations. I haven't been that worked up/nervous in years about a sports event. Had to go out and get a bottle of wine afterwards.

Overall, a great Olympics for the USA!

**Magic Smiles** · 03-01-2010, 06:55 AM

Originally Posted by PirateLover

I do hope the Canadians get some gold before it's all said and done, though

We DID!

**murphy1** · 03-01-2010, 08:09 AM

Congrats Canada, was rooting for you guys, knowing that you all live, eat and breathe hockey! And what a fantastic job you did as hosts, I really want to come up there for a visit one day

**Mickey'sGirl** · 03-01-2010, 08:17 AM

We'd love to have you Shari!

**indytraveler** · 03-01-2010, 10:11 AM

After watching yet another great hockey game yesterday. Canada v. US was the best matchup the NHL could have asked for. I know 2002 was the same thing but this one had a little more to it. A young American team that fought to the end and a very experienced Canadian team that HAD to win Gold.

In my opinion the NHL has surpassed the NBA in excitement. You combine the speed of basketball with the hitting of football and you get hockey. Too bad most people don't see this.

Congrats Canada to the gold medal chase and to team USA for winning the most medals.

**Pagan** · 03-01-2010, 10:37 AM

I will never understand why hockey doesn't get the recognition it deserves.

Greatest sport on earth.

**Mickey'sGirl** · 03-01-2010, 11:19 AM

Originally Posted by Pagan

I will never understand why hockey doesn't get the recognition it deserves.

Greatest sport on earth.

Maybe a few more games like that one yesterday will bring folks over? It really is a fabulous sport ...

**yjgirl32** · 03-01-2010, 11:42 AM

A great Olympics. That was an awesome game last night. Canada was a great host. We too are HUGE hockey fans and hope to come up and visit soon. Congrats to all the Olympians.

**tjstrike** · 03-01-2010, 11:49 AM

I agree !! Canada did an awesome job hosting the olympics !! Congrats to all the US and Canadian atheletes, they truly are the greatest in the world.

**Scar** · 03-01-2010, 11:59 AM

Congratulations to Canada for winning the gold medal............. in Curling.

I heard there was some other game they won too.

Originally Posted by Pagan

I will never understand why hockey doesn't get the recognition it deserves.

Greatest sport on earth.

I'm a pretty big sports fan, I'll give you my opinion. First, I find it hard to follow the puck. Maybe it's because I'm blind in one eye, but my good eye is pretty good, I have no trouble following the ball in other sports. Second, it just seems so unorganized, so... messy. To me it's just a bunch of guys running into each other and hoping to get lucky enough to get a shot off. Sometimes you see four or five guys pushing and shoving and then the puck just pops out and goes in the goal. I don't know, just doesn't do it for me.

Now curling on the other hand...

**murphy1** · 03-01-2010, 02:17 PM

Originally Posted by Scar

Congratulations to Canada for winning the gold medal............. in Curling.

Now curling on the other hand...

I couldn't take the fabric on the pants on that one team in curling! And I am a freelance seamstress, so I know fabric!

**Melanie** · 03-01-2010, 04:59 PM

Gosh, why doesn't it make me feel better to hear all day long on sports TV/radio that the hockey gold just means more to Canada than it would have to the US? Hmmm.

**PirateLover** · 03-01-2010, 08:57 PM

Originally Posted by Magic Smiles

We DID!

Boy oh boy, you ain't kiddin'!!!!! You guys ran aways with the golds. Overall this was a fantastic Olympics for both Canada and US!!! Lots of fun to watch these past two weeks.

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