Winter Olympics 2006 in Turin, Italy - Page 6

Kolzig · 02-19-2006, 02:28 PM

I believe that the reason why we are performing so well now is because so many players rejected the Olympics like Miikka Kiprusoff.

We suddenly became a serious underdog and nobody expected nothing from Team Finland. Now players are performing better than ever before.

It's been years and years since I last saw Selänne play as well as he is playing right now.
And Antero Niittymäki has been simply phenomenal.

KriD · 02-19-2006, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Kolzig

We won Great Britain! We won the whole damn group in Curling!

We won the last two matches, so if USA beats Canada tomorrow, we`ll be ready for tie-break. Yeah!

Mattsius · 02-19-2006, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Kolzig

I believe that the reason why we are performing so well now is because so many players rejected the Olympics like Miikka Kiprusoff.

We suddenly became a serious underdog and nobody expected nothing from Team Finland. Now players are performing better than ever before.

You're probably right yes.

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It's been years and years since I last saw Selänne play as well as he is playing right now.

It is amazing to see him fly over the ice like he is now. Finnish Flash or Flying Finn or whatever but he's on fire right now. Last time I think he was playing on this high a level for Finland was in the Winter Olympics in Nagano back in 1998.

Jelena · 02-20-2006, 12:39 AM

Watched the game. It was a great game and so relaxing to watch since I didn´t support any of them.
Agree that Niittymäki was excellent and Selänne as well! Selänne is a great looking Finn btw.

Jelena · 02-20-2006, 02:08 PM

Sweden- Canada in the womens final: 1-4

There was never any doubt that Canada would win. The question was whether we could put up a fight. And I think we did in the last third anyway.
We actutally put pressure on Canada, scored and stopped Wickenheiser from scoring.

The trend is that Sweden (women) does better and better in the Olympics and that would mean gold next time!!!

playing_games · 02-22-2006, 07:35 AM

Finland vs USA in men's hockey quarterfinals in one hour.

"Do you believe in miracles? Yes!"

That's what it's going to take for the American team to beat the Finnish team.

Canada vs Russia still to come.

Tobbe · 02-22-2006, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by playing_games

Finland vs USA in men's hockey quarterfinals in one hour.

"Do you believe in miracles? Yes!"

That's what it's going to take for the American team to beat the Finnish team.

Canada vs Russia still to come.

Yep, we´re so going to win!

Jelena · 02-22-2006, 10:13 AM

Great day for Sweden in the olympics!!!

Gold and bronze in men´s cross country sprint!!!

Gold in womens slalom (Anja of course!)!!!

We won the semi final in women´s curling and are now going for gold!!!

And ice hockey Sweden- Switzerland 6-2. We´re in the semi final!!

Today I also saw an interview with a Norweigan ski jumper who was afraid of heights

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He said that some/many (I don´t remember) ski jumpers get addicted to the adrenalin rush they get when they "fly". And that those ski jumpers tend to seek that "kick" elsewhere as well. For instance in drugs.
I can see a point there. Like mountains climbers (and other extreme sports) ordinary life often is out of the question. It´s sad though. I come to think about Matti Nyykänen ( spelling is probably wrong

) But in his case it was alcohol wasn´t it?

Mattsius · 02-22-2006, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by playing_games

Finland vs USA in men's hockey quarterfinals in one hour.

"Do you believe in miracles? Yes!"

That's what it's going to take for the American team to beat the Finnish team.

Well, it sure was close. Holy shit what a game! Niittymäki really saved us in the third period. The guy was like a wall.

Overall the worst game for us so far. We have to improve our game if we are gonna win over Canada/Russia in the semis.

Lucien21 · 02-22-2006, 12:58 PM

Damn lucky Finnish curlers sneaked past the Scottish (or GB) team by the last stone on the last end.

Grudgenly - Nice shot.

Ah well we might have a chance at Bronze.

Kolzig · 02-23-2006, 06:32 AM

Yeah, we are in the finals!
Markku Uusipaavalniemi is God!

Oh and the worst hockey match award goes to the Swedish team for their deliberate performance in the match against Slovakia. I've never seen players want defeat more than those guys did in that game.

playing_games · 02-23-2006, 06:58 AM

We suck at hockey but we still have Sasha!

Jelena · 02-23-2006, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Kolzig

Oh and the worst hockey match award goes to the Swedish team for their deliberate performance in the match against Slovakia. I've never seen players want defeat more than those guys did in that game.

There was a lot of discussion about that in the medias here in Sweden. It sure looked lame. But then again, when our NHL-stars get the yellow and blue sweater on they seldom perform as good as they do in NHL. As you could see in the game vs Russia they really sucked. I just hope they didn´t lose the game deliberately. That´s shameful thing to do.

Kolzig · 02-23-2006, 11:21 AM

When the coach says before the game that "It's better if we lose."
Then there really isn't much discussion left about the subject of losing deliberately.

Slovakia's players were really pissed at the Swedish players. Slovakia even got a two man breakaway but just started messing around with the Swedish guys and didn't want to score.

Then again I'm quite disappointed at Slovakia's performance against "big brother" Czech Republic. How can you lose suddenly to a team such as the very badly performing Czech when you've got 5 straight wins before that game...

Jelena · 02-23-2006, 11:55 AM

Kolzig, you might be right. Finland will probably win in the end anyway. With some luck we´ll play in the final vs you. A good old Ruotsi- Suomi fight.

We used to win those, but in the last years you´ve beaten us all the time.
But I have to cheer now!! Yaaaaay!!!
Swedish women curling team Norberg are World champions, European champions, Swedish champions (of course) and now they´re Olympic champions!!!!
The game was a thriller with a tie at the 10th round. It was uncertain until the very last stone.

Lucien21 · 02-23-2006, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by playing_games

We suck at hockey but we still have Sasha!

Looks like she has made an arse of it. Falling twice already.

Dooohhhh!!!

Mattsius · 02-23-2006, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by LenaJ

Kolzig, you might be right. Finland will probably win in the end anyway.

That remains to be seen. Russia is probably the worst possible team for us to meet in the semis. Canada would surely have been an easier team to beat. Well, if we play like before the USA game, we can beat anyone, so I'm keeping my fingers crossed and hoping for the best.

And I would also like to see a final between Finland and Sweden. Not because they're the two best teams in the tournament, but because it's a legendary fight between two loving neighbours.*

*And also because we without a doubt would win over you this time.

lumi · 02-23-2006, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattsius

That remains to be seen. Russia is probably the worst possible team for us to meet in the semis.

Yeah, I'm not sure who will win tomorrow. All I know is that one of them is going to get the gold, because Sweden and Czech aren't as good.

Stoofa · 02-23-2006, 06:15 PM

Sasha Cohen always tanks in her long program.

avatar_58 · 02-24-2006, 01:34 AM

Damn Pat Quinn.....damn Gretzky...

Maybe next time he'll learn and send some young blood instead of those good for nothings who went. The only worth sending was the goalie...

02-19-2006, 02:28 PM	#101
Kolzig The Reggienator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Vaasa, Finland Posts: 5,519	I believe that the reason why we are performing so well now is because so many players rejected the Olympics like Miikka Kiprusoff. We suddenly became a serious underdog and nobody expected nothing from Team Finland. Now players are performing better than ever before. It's been years and years since I last saw Selänne play as well as he is playing right now. And Antero Niittymäki has been simply phenomenal. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ "The old standby, that never got old in the first place. We come back to them weekly, nightly, for hours at a time--and they always deliver. They are pure, timeless, and often taken for granted." - Nick Breckon - Shacknews My gamesale list updated 26.8.2007 Hey, dear people please buy my games, I need money to conquer Europe! Or do something similar.

02-20-2006, 12:39 AM	#104
Jelena Lazy Bee Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sweden Posts: 7,518	Watched the game. It was a great game and so relaxing to watch since I didn´t support any of them. Agree that Niittymäki was excellent and Selänne as well! Selänne is a great looking Finn btw. Share Share this post on Twitter

02-20-2006, 02:08 PM	#105
Jelena Lazy Bee Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sweden Posts: 7,518	Sweden- Canada in the womens final: 1-4 There was never any doubt that Canada would win. The question was whether we could put up a fight. And I think we did in the last third anyway. We actutally put pressure on Canada, scored and stopped Wickenheiser from scoring. The trend is that Sweden (women) does better and better in the Olympics and that would mean gold next time!!! Share Share this post on Twitter

02-22-2006, 07:35 AM	#106
playing_games Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 443	Finland vs USA in men's hockey quarterfinals in one hour. "Do you believe in miracles? Yes!" That's what it's going to take for the American team to beat the Finnish team. Canada vs Russia still to come. Share Share this post on Twitter

02-22-2006, 10:13 AM	#108
Jelena Lazy Bee Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sweden Posts: 7,518	Great day for Sweden in the olympics!!! Gold and bronze in men´s cross country sprint!!! Gold in womens slalom (Anja of course!)!!! We won the semi final in women´s curling and are now going for gold!!! And ice hockey Sweden- Switzerland 6-2. We´re in the semi final!! Today I also saw an interview with a Norweigan ski jumper who was afraid of heights . He said that some/many (I don´t remember) ski jumpers get addicted to the adrenalin rush they get when they "fly". And that those ski jumpers tend to seek that "kick" elsewhere as well. For instance in drugs. I can see a point there. Like mountains climbers (and other extreme sports) ordinary life often is out of the question. It´s sad though. I come to think about Matti Nyykänen ( spelling is probably wrong ) But in his case it was alcohol wasn´t it? Share Share this post on Twitter

02-22-2006, 12:58 PM	#110
Lucien21 Psychonaut Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 5,114	Damn lucky Finnish curlers sneaked past the Scottish (or GB) team by the last stone on the last end. Grudgenly - Nice shot. Ah well we might have a chance at Bronze. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ I'm not insane, my mother had me tested!

02-23-2006, 06:32 AM	#111
Kolzig The Reggienator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Vaasa, Finland Posts: 5,519	Yeah, we are in the finals! Markku Uusipaavalniemi is God! Oh and the worst hockey match award goes to the Swedish team for their deliberate performance in the match against Slovakia. I've never seen players want defeat more than those guys did in that game. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ "The old standby, that never got old in the first place. We come back to them weekly, nightly, for hours at a time--and they always deliver. They are pure, timeless, and often taken for granted." - Nick Breckon - Shacknews My gamesale list updated 26.8.2007 Hey, dear people please buy my games, I need money to conquer Europe! Or do something similar.

02-23-2006, 06:58 AM	#112
playing_games Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 443	We suck at hockey but we still have Sasha! Share Share this post on Twitter

02-23-2006, 11:21 AM	#114
Kolzig The Reggienator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Vaasa, Finland Posts: 5,519	When the coach says before the game that "It's better if we lose." Then there really isn't much discussion left about the subject of losing deliberately. Slovakia's players were really pissed at the Swedish players. Slovakia even got a two man breakaway but just started messing around with the Swedish guys and didn't want to score. Then again I'm quite disappointed at Slovakia's performance against "big brother" Czech Republic. How can you lose suddenly to a team such as the very badly performing Czech when you've got 5 straight wins before that game... Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ "The old standby, that never got old in the first place. We come back to them weekly, nightly, for hours at a time--and they always deliver. They are pure, timeless, and often taken for granted." - Nick Breckon - Shacknews My gamesale list updated 26.8.2007 Hey, dear people please buy my games, I need money to conquer Europe! Or do something similar.

02-23-2006, 11:55 AM	#115
Jelena Lazy Bee Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sweden Posts: 7,518	Kolzig, you might be right. Finland will probably win in the end anyway. With some luck we´ll play in the final vs you. A good old Ruotsi- Suomi fight. We used to win those, but in the last years you´ve beaten us all the time. But I have to cheer now!! Yaaaaay!!! Swedish women curling team Norberg are World champions, European champions, Swedish champions (of course) and now they´re Olympic champions!!!! The game was a thriller with a tie at the 10th round. It was uncertain until the very last stone. Share Share this post on Twitter

02-23-2006, 06:15 PM	#119
Stoofa Roar? Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 665	Sasha Cohen always tanks in her long program. Share Share this post on Twitter

02-24-2006, 01:34 AM	#120
avatar_58 Sierra Junkie Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 797	Damn Pat Quinn.....damn Gretzky... Maybe next time he'll learn and send some young blood instead of those good for nothings who went. The only worth sending was the goalie... Share Share this post on Twitter

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