Awesome Game, ....but for what?

[Dozerdog]

USA gets an extra day off, and Canada gets to play some schmuck for a play in - probably Latvia or Germany

[hydro]

After a game like that a day off will be MUCH needed.

[THATHURMANATOR]

Pride and confidence going forward. The vest game I have watched in a long time

[DrGraves]

to send a message to the world that the usa is for real!!!! and all of canada can cry themselves to sleep

[Dozerdog]

I just hope this positions a Russia/Canada game in the quarterfinals

[YardRat]

First time in 50 years....that's gotta mean something.

[The King]

I am soooooo on team Ryan Miller.

[MikeInRoch]

I thought they were saying it looks like Canada gets Russia once the pound Germany.

[SabreEleven]

I think this does mean Canada and Russia meet in the quarterfinals.

This explains the playoffs.

http://proicehockey.about.com/od/olympichockey/a/2010-olympic-sk.htm

[JD]

I thought they were saying it looks like Canada gets Russia once the pound Germany.
Watch Germany smoke them 3-0 :roflmao:

[Ebenezer]

Somebody better do their best Herb Brooks on this team.

[SabreEleven]

Latvia 12
Germany 11
Norway 10
Belarus 9
Switzerland 8
Slovkia 7
Canada 6
Czech Republic 5 (could change)
Sweden 4 (Chould change)
Russia 3 (chould change)
USA 2 (chould change)
Finland 1 (chould change)


This is if Finland beats Sweden tonight.

[Dozerdog]

Latvia 12
Germany 11
Norway 10
Belarus 9
Switzerland 8
Slovkia 7
Canada 6
Czech Republic 5 (could change)
Sweden 4 (Chould change)
Russia 3 (chould change)
USA 2 (chould change)
Finland 1 (chould change)


This is if Finland beats Sweden tonight.

I hope that we can get the #1 overall- I want to avoid the Slovaks in the medal round. I'll take the Swiss a 2nd time

[Crisis]

I think this does mean Canada and Russia meet in the quarterfinals.

This explains the playoffs.

http://proicehockey.about.com/od/olympichockey/a/2010-olympic-sk.htm

yes, one of canada/russia won't medal.

[Michael82]

A game like tonight gives this young team some well needed confidence. It also gives Ryan Miller a break with the bye, which is a good thing for the US and the Sabres.

[Michael82]

I was also thinking that it can only help with ratings. I know it's not an elimination game or a medal game...but you gotta figure that after playing a good Canadian team and beating them on their home ice...that should spark interest in the remaining games. Maybe more people will start talking about hockey and team USA at the watercoolers.

[YardRat]

According to the link, USA is #1 and won't face the Slovaks until the gold medal game, if either get that far.

[Dozerdog]

Barring an upset, we get Switzerland again , then the winner of Czek/Swe for the semi final

[SabreEleven]

Here is the playoff tree

http://www.vancouver2010.com/olympic-hockey/schedule-and-results/men_ihm400000vm_playoff-dE.html

[RockStar36]

Canada/Russia is going to be an awesome game.

[DMBcrew36]

According to the link, USA is #1 and won't face the Slovaks until the gold medal game, if either get that far.

THAT is the significance of this win. The U.S. team gets a few much needed practices (and some rest) and will play the WEAKEST team that advances due to being the #1 seed. Being the #1 seed and playing the weakest team boosts the U.S. shot at making it to a medal game significantly.

[Ebenezer]

THAT is the significance of this win. The U.S. team gets a few much needed practices (and some rest) and will play the WEAKEST team that advances due to being the #1 seed. Being the #1 seed and playing the weakest team boosts the U.S. shot at making it to a medal game significantly.

Canada almost lost to the Swiss...I'd take nothing for granted on the world stage.