Did you see Sweden whip Canadas ass yesterday?!?!

[Fido]

Originally Posted by pornrex

LOL! Now that's funny.

Although I do admire the work ethic and determination of the Czech players and congratulate them on their winning this tournament, they still have a LONG way to go to be compared to Canada's greatness for hockey in general. You didn't see Iginla, Sakic, Foote, Blake, and host of other great players because they are too busy counting their millions.

Pornex, in your "IF they would be there, then Canada would win" there is nothing I can discuss with, sorry.

Originally Posted by pornrex

While we're on the topic, didn't the Czech's lose to Greece (the Euro Champs, by the way) in soccer?

Well, the topic was about ice hockey, but you are right. To lose to future European Champions 0:1 is a shame and it deserves even bigger smiley. And I understand that even current 2nd place in FIFA world ranking http://www.fifa.com/en/mens/statisti...r-2005,00.html can not balance it out

[Thomas]

Originally Posted by pornrex

LOL! Now that's funny.

Although I do admire the work ethic and determination of the Czech players and congratulate them on their winning this tournament, they still have a LONG way to go to be compared to Canada's greatness for hockey in general. You didn't see Iginla, Sakic, Foote, Blake, and host of other great players because they are too busy counting their millions.

While we're on the topic, didn't the Czech's lose to Greece (the Euro Champs, by the way) in soccer?



Thomas...I honestly thought you were a sportsman. but I guess you are just anti-Canadian. I was born in the US but have lived here in Canada for 33 years now and to hear such a malicious attitude towards Canadian people at all is tragic.

There were also a bunch of no shows on this Swedish team as well.

In fact, the only team that was represented by its BEST players, were in fact the Czechs. And for that reason, they deserve to be considered WORLD CHAMPIONS for 2005. Not just on the ice at this tournament, but also in heart and patriotism as well.

Way to Go Czechs!

I love hockey and I have played for 25+ years myself.

You are so right, Canada is a great hockeynation but I really think they act like little babies when things arent going their way. Whats up with starting a fight with less than a minute left of the final?
I understand if they are frustrated but come on..

Ever seen The Great One act like that?

Yes, we sure did miss Forsberg, Sundin, Näslund, Lidström.....
Maybe if the get paid they will come!?!

/Thomas

[pornrex]

Originally Posted by Thomas

I love hockey and I have played for 25+ years myself.

You are so right, Canada is a great hockeynation but I really think they act like little babies when things arent going their way. Whats up with starting a fight with less than a minute left of the final?
I understand if they are frustrated but come on..

Ever seen The Great One act like that?

Yes, we sure did miss Forsberg, Sundin, Näslund, Lidström.....
Maybe if the get paid they will come!?!

/Thomas

I don't agree with starting the fighting with little time left on the clock either. I'll just chalk it up to inexperience for this young group of players. But to call the Canadian players babies is rather short sighted. The refereeing was pathetic and totally favored the European team.

Comparing frustration to ANY of Gretzky's efforts is like saying why did King Kong attack the fighter planes while he held Fay Wray hostage? Its futile. Gretzky was not a pugilist - ever.

This is my point:

When there are International Championship Events that require the best to play, the best should come play. No ifs ands or buts. I was very disappointed that the Best did not show up from any of the countries. And believe me, I was just as disappointed the Best from Sweden, Finland, Russia and the US did not come to play. Could you imagine some of the line combinations that were missing? Think for a second.

This is why this tournament was a big disappointment in my opinion because I did not see the Best of the Best play. Except from the Czech Republic. They took this tournament seriously and to them go the spoils of victory and they deserved it. Plain and Simple. But to say they beat the best from Canada, is short sided and laughable.