OT: The Big One. US vs Canada Women's Hockey Gold medal game.

[willingtonfan]

I wonder whether there might have been some friendly wagers among the ladies over the outcome of this game.... especially with one of their number being Canadian and having a cousin on the Canadian team. By the way, Ms. Nurse of the Canadian hockey team looks EXACTLY like her basketball-playing cousin -- when I saw her I almost did a double take.

 

[stamfordhusky]

Great win. But whoever came up with the idea of a shootout deciding the gold medal winner, as opposed to deciding it with a hockey game, should be drawn and quartered at minimum. Having a shootout is akin to basketball deciding its championship with a game of horse.

 

[eebmg]

Great win. But whoever came up with the idea of a shootout deciding the gold medal winner, as opposed to deciding it with a hockey game, should be drawn and quartered at minimum. Having a shootout is akin to basketball deciding its championship with a game of horse.

Agreed but I take solace that the team who was peaking in the 3rd period and completely dominated the OT period won the shoot out.

 

[BigBird]

Huge win... certainly among the best American performances of this Olympics.

 

[HuskyNan]

GOOOOOOOOOLD!

I see what you did there.

 

[Bascomfan]

I guess Kia Nurse went to sleep . Sorry Sarah Nurse. Just prepare for Tokyo 2022.

 

[BigBird]

Great win. But whoever came up with the idea of a shootout deciding the gold medal winner, as opposed to deciding it with a hockey game, should be drawn and quartered at minimum. Having a shootout is akin to basketball deciding its championship with a game of horse.

And the better idea would be what?

 

[Orangutan]

And the better idea would be what?

NHL Playoff style. You go until someone scores. As many overtimes as it takes.

 

[Alydar]

And the better idea would be what?

OT. Like most sports were decided before TV controlled things. It's like deciding the 7th game of the NBA championship with a free throw competition. it's a team sport. Let the teams play.

 

[Blueballer]

Great win. But whoever came up with the idea of a shootout deciding the gold medal winner, as opposed to deciding it with a hockey game, should be drawn and quartered at minimum. Having a shootout is akin to basketball deciding its championship with a game of horse.

I've always agreed with your thought however what happened last night was exciting. I always compared it to an extra innings baseball game stopping and the outcome being decided by a home run derby. I know hockey is an intense and draining game but the longer it goes I would think the best conditioned team would have the best chance. Play on.

 

[stamfordhusky]

And the better idea would be what?

Play hockey. With the 4 vs 4 OT format, a goal is likely to be scored fairly quickly. If not, as suggested above, just keep playing. It's a hockey tournament. Decide the winner by playing hockey, not by some tricked-up skills competition. I guarantee there is not one player who wouldn't rather see the winner decided on the ice.

 

[EricLA]

By the way, Ms. Nurse of the Canadian hockey team looks EXACTLY like her basketball-playing cousin -- when I saw her I almost did a double take.

Sarah Nurse...

 

[j66kicker]

I wonder whether there might have been some friendly wagers among the ladies over the outcome of this game.... especially with one of their number being Canadian and having a cousin on the Canadian team. By the way, Ms. Nurse of the Canadian hockey team looks EXACTLY like her basketball-playing cousin -- when I saw her I almost did a double take.

I don't see it from the pic Eric posted. So I went to Google Images and looked at about 50 pictures. Just can't see it. ??

 

[MilfordHusky]

Sarah Nurse...

Looks Badass to me. “A nasty piece of business,” is what Richard Nurse called Kia. It must be genetic.

 

[eebmg]

Canadian Hockey looks like it may take another hit. Major surprise team Germany leads 3-1 midway through 2nd over Canada on the men's side although the Canadians just scored on PP (really stupid retaliation penalty) to go from 3-0 to 3-1.

Edit-1 Now down 4-1 and Canadians reduced to head hunting. 5 minute major penalty now

Edit-2 Now 4-2 early in 3rd period Canada showing life. Too little too late?

Edit-3 Now 4-3 with 9 minutes left and just earned a PP. Lets go.

Final Edit. Canada loses 4-3. Dominated the 3rd. Outshot 15-1 Canada only have themselves to blame for coming out so sluggish.