The absence of NHL players has really narrowed the talent gap in the men's tournament. The second and even third tier teams won't get blown out, and even have a decent chance at an upset or two. 13
And it looks like they're starting to ramp it up, with an easy win over Slovenia and shutting out the U.S. Canada outplays the Czechs, but loses on penalty shots. Swedes and Finns look good early. Tournament gets interesting over the next few days when the single elimination format gets going. 13
My heroine https://www.denverpost.com/2018/02/18/elizabeth-swaney-olympic-halfpipe-contest/ Well played
A Russian curler has been kicked out of the games for failing a drug test. Given all that occurred with Russia and doping, you'd think they'd know they are under a microscope.
Especially the Curling event, seriously? How much strength is needed to rub a brush on ice in front of a gliding stone?
I'm always torn over this...I mean, I get the no pros and juniors etc...but isn't it the best of the best? I'm good with it either way but I love seeing the NHL stars play for their home countries.
In the old days it was absurd because the US and Canada were playing with college kids while the Soviet Union and Czechoslovakia were playing with professionals (the Scandinavian countries were somewhere in between). That is of course why the Miracle on Ice was a miracle, but at least now it's a level playing surface. I still prefer the pros playing, but there are clear pluses and minuses.
1 1 USA vs the Czechs in men’s hockey. End of the first. Americans start the 2nd down a man. Terry and Donato have bright futures in the NHL.
