2010 winter olympics hockey Stories - Fear The Fin
Growing blog traffic by riding the Olympic wave
Taking a break from hockey news and analysis for the moment, I wanted to share with you an interesting experience from the past few weeks that made for some big days here at On the Forecheck. I hope this holds a few lessons for anyone out there with their own blog, whether hockey-related or not. It...
Move over Oscar de la Hoya, Sidney Crosby is the new Golden Boy
Sidney Crosby knew his usual fans wouldn't be on his side, "[Pittsburgh is] an American city, so I'm sure they're not going to be cheering for me". That didn't stop him from scoring the game winning goal and singing along to "O Canada" afterwards. Last spring Captain Crosby led the Pittsburgh...
Sidney Crosby saves Canada, USA takes home silver
Coming from a Team America supporter, I guess if anyone had to place the final nail in the coffin it might as well be Sidney Crosby. For once I, and any other USA supporter, gets to feel the wrath of El Sid and witness once again just what amazing things this guy is capable of. As infamous and...
Canadian Gold in Men's Ice Hockey: Canada Beats United States in OT, 3-2, at 2010 Winter Olympics
The nation finished third in total medals, but Canada went on to win in both women's and men's ice hockey. Today, the Canadian men's ice hockey team finished off the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics in dramatic fashion. Jarome Iginla on the right sideboards passed it up to Sidney Crosby, who shot...
USA vs. Canada Gold Medal Open Thread
NOTES This is it. For those of you following the olympics, it all comes down to this game. For those of you not, well, rest assured the season continues in just a few short days. Until then, go U-S-A.
USA vs. Canada features battle of Nashville's star defensemen, Ryan Suter & Shea Weber
The Olympic mens hockey tournament could not have come down to a better conclusion for North American hockey fans. Team USA has shown surprising consistency and ridden the phenomenal goaltending of Ryan Miller into the Gold Medal Game, while Team Canada has given us glimpses of greatness (against...
Game Thread: USA vs. Canada
United States vs. Canada, 3:15 p.m. ET Canada and United States face off for the second time this Olympics and the United States look to take home the gold medal by winning the second while Canada is trying to avenge the group play loss. The United States played a rough and fast paced game against...
USA Canada rematch for the Gold
This is the game that Americans and Canadians both were hoping for when the bracket was released. For the Americans, a win would solidify their position as one of the top international teams and assure them an undefeated record in the Olympics.The Canadians are looking to avenge the group play loss...
Ryan Suter & Shea Weber to battle for gold as Team USA, Canada advance
Sunday afternoon we'll see the Nashville Predators brightest young stars, Ryan Suter and Shea Weber, battle for the Olympic gold medal as the USA and Canada advanced to final game of the 2010 Olympic mens hockey bracket. USA 6, Finland 1 The USA came out firing right from the start and jumped to a...
Team USA blows out Finland; Canada squeeks by Slovakia
Team USA scored six goals in 12:46 against Finland. Just about all you need to say about that. Canada essentially dominated their game as well, and Roberto Luongo was seen reading Team USA scouting reports in between making 9 easy stops. Until the third period of course. Slovakia turned on the...
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