EbylHusker Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Under 12 hrs now until USA - Russia in men's hockey. I'm bringing back the phrase "Red Menace" just for this game! Quote Link to comment
hskrfan4life Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 USA got jobbed against Canada in the women's game. GO USA! Quote Link to comment
EbylHusker Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Oh yeah, this is a good game. Just what everyone was hoping from USA - Russia. Quote Link to comment
Minnesota_husker Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 1st period was more russians but USA defense held on and played tough. Need to get the offense going. Quote Link to comment
EbylHusker Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 The two teams are playing different styles. The US is dumping it in and trying to cycle it, but the Russians are being more aggressive with their defense and actively pursuing the puck rather than remaining fully compact. We haven't adjusted our offense to deal with that, yet. On the other side, the Russians are playing a counter game, and are taking advantage of the US staying more compact in their defensive zone. Advantage Red Menace, but only marginally. Neither side is really getting what I'd call "good" chances. Plenty of chances, but most of them have been routine for the goalies. Quote Link to comment
EbylHusker Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 I liked our forecheck better in the 2nd, but Russia is still carrying the advantage. They look a bit sharper and their transition is better, as is their defense against our transition. Quote Link to comment
EbylHusker Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Wow, what a save by Quick coming across the goal for the one timer towards the end of that PP. Quote Link to comment
EbylHusker Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 That was an amazing game. Wow. Quote Link to comment
Hooked on Huskers Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 USA vs. Russia. GREAT game but I didn't like international shootout rules (one shooter player). NHL is better shootout rules IMO (team vs. one individual). Dumb question..... international rinks are slightly larger than NHL? Kinda like Canadian and United States football fields. Quote Link to comment
The Dude Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 The announcers said the rink they were playing on is 13 feet wider than NHL rinks. I thought that rule that negated Russia's goal was kind of dumb, but at least it played in our favor. heh Quote Link to comment
Hooked on Huskers Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 You are correct Width: International 98ft - NHL 85ft Length: same dimension However.... Blue line and Goal line distance (attack zone): International 58ft - NHL 64ft Goal line and behind board: International 13ft - NHL 11ft Blue lines distance: International 58ft - NHL 50ft Quote Link to comment
walksalone Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 You are correct Width: International 98ft - NHL 85ft Length: same dimension However.... Blue line and Goal line distance (attack zone): International 58ft - NHL 64ft Goal line and behind board: International 13ft - NHL 11ft Blue lines distance: International 58ft - NHL 50ft yeah the neutral zones are bigger, why I have no idea... TJ Oshie, of your North Dakota Fighting Sioux, getting it done ladies... Quote Link to comment
walksalone Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Russians protesting the loss to the U.S... http://www.sbnation.com/lookit/2014/2/17/5418866/team-usa-vs-russia-hockey-protest-winter-olympics-2014 Quote Link to comment
MLB 51 Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Russians protesting the loss to the U.S... http://www.sbnation....r-olympics-2014 I seen a tweet from one of Quicks L.A. teammates(he's Russian by the way) that said he expected this kind of thing from Quick. Cry me a f'ing' river. Stupid Russians. Quote Link to comment
MLB 51 Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Russians protesting the loss to the U.S... http://www.sbnation....r-olympics-2014 I seen a tweet from one of Quicks L.A. teammates(he's Russian by the way) that said he expected this kind of thing from Quick. Cry me a f'ing' river. Stupid Russians. Found it. Dmitry Chesnokov @dchesnokov Follow Voynov on Quick dislodging the net before the Tyutin disallowed goal: "I play with him. I know that's his style." #USAvRUS Quote Link to comment
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