#31
Re: Russian Olympic hockey cowards
Mar 1st, 2010
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Russian Olympic hockey cowards
#32
Re: Russian Olympic hockey cowards
Mar 1st, 2010Quote: Originally Posted by DurkaDurka
It's an exciting play but maybe too easy enough to defend against.I do think the Russian 2 line, breakaway pass style should be purged though.
EDIT-I saw the Russian women's team game against the Finns and was surprised how sluggish and unmotivated the Russians were, also a few players were definitely overweight.
The Finns were at first quite tentative but their textbook positional play meant they kept gaining while the Ruskies kept sinking.
Last edited by bill barilko; Mar 1st, 2010 at 02:32 PM..Reason: details
#33
Re: Russian Olympic hockey cowards
Mar 1st, 2010Quote: Originally Posted by bill barilko
It is exciting to see, I'll give them that. The Russians seemed to have one game plan for all opponents regardless of skill level.It's an exciting play but maybe too easy enough to defend against.
EDIT-I saw the Russian women's team game against the Finns and was surprised how sluggish and unmotivated the Russians were, also a few players were definitely overweight.
The Finns were at first quite tentative but their textbook positional play meant they kept gaining while the Ruskies kept sinking.
#35
Re: Russian Olympic hockey cowards
Mar 1st, 2010Quote: Originally Posted by DurkaDurka
I might be wrong, but did Russia even have a team in the '36 olympics? I thought Great Britain actually won the gold, and Canada silver.Well, the hockey team might have played with a little more determination knowing they would be going to the gulag courtesy of Stalin if they ended up in the loss column.
#37
Re: Russian Olympic hockey cowards
Mar 1st, 2010Quote: Originally Posted by Risus
I haven't a clue to be honest, just having a little fun with a what would Stalin do? I might be wrong, but did Russia even have a team in the '36 olympics? I thought Great Britain actually won the gold, and Canada silver.
#38
Re: Russian Olympic hockey cowards
Mar 1st, 2010Quote: Originally Posted by #juan
LMAOThis is what I was looking for:
Why?
Is that a Wussian Wabbit?
#39
Re: Russian Olympic hockey cowards
Mar 1st, 2010Quote: Originally Posted by EagleSmack
LOL, but I think a snow bunny... LMAO
Why?
Is that a Wussian Wabbit?
#40
Re: Russian Olympic hockey cowards
Mar 1st, 2010Quote: Originally Posted by EagleSmack
This is more of a Russian snow bunny:LMAO
Why?
Is that a Wussian Wabbit?
#41
Re: Russian Olympic hockey cowards
Mar 1st, 2010
Wow
The Russians do have some beautiful women and thats for sure. Gone are the days of the "Big Babushkas".
The Russians do have some beautiful women and thats for sure. Gone are the days of the "Big Babushkas".
#42
Re: Russian Olympic hockey cowards
Mar 1st, 2010Quote: Originally Posted by EagleSmack
thats a house rabbit, a cute one toooLMAO
Why?
Is that a Wussian Wabbit?
#43
Re: Russian Olympic hockey cowards
Mar 1st, 2010Quote: Originally Posted by EagleSmack
That's when they were all named Olga.Wow
The Russians do have some beautiful women and thats for sure. Gone are the days of the "Big Babushkas".
#44
Re: Russian Olympic hockey cowards
Mar 2nd, 2010Quote: Originally Posted by Kreskin
I saw a picture of a Russian named Olga and she sure didn't look like a traditional Olga. But I do get what you mean Kresk.That's when they were all named Olga.
#45
Re: Russian Olympic hockey cowards
Mar 2nd, 2010
From CBC.ca:
In the latest International Ice Hockey Federation world rankings that were tabulated after the Vancouver Olympics, Canada moved back to No. 1 from the second spot. The rest of the top 20 is as follows: 2. Russia; 3. Finland; 4. Sweden; 5. United States; 6. Czech Republic; 7. Slovakia; 8. Switzerland; 9. Belarus; 10. Latvia; 11. Norway; 12. Germany; 13. Denmark; 14. Austria; 15. Italy; 16. France; 17. Ukraine; 18. Slovenia; 19. Kazakhstan; 20. Hungary.
In the latest International Ice Hockey Federation world rankings that were tabulated after the Vancouver Olympics, Canada moved back to No. 1 from the second spot. The rest of the top 20 is as follows: 2. Russia; 3. Finland; 4. Sweden; 5. United States; 6. Czech Republic; 7. Slovakia; 8. Switzerland; 9. Belarus; 10. Latvia; 11. Norway; 12. Germany; 13. Denmark; 14. Austria; 15. Italy; 16. France; 17. Ukraine; 18. Slovenia; 19. Kazakhstan; 20. Hungary.
#46
Re: Russian Olympic hockey cowards
Mar 2nd, 2010Quote: Originally Posted by Risus
Interesting that Russia is in second place since they lost to 7th place Slovakia and the United States, who lost only to Canada are relegated to 5th place.From CBC.ca:
In the latest International Ice Hockey Federation world rankings that were tabulated after the Vancouver Olympics, Canada moved back to No. 1 from the second spot. The rest of the top 20 is as follows: 2. Russia; 3. Finland; 4. Sweden; 5. United States; 6. Czech Republic; 7. Slovakia; 8. Switzerland; 9. Belarus; 10. Latvia; 11. Norway; 12. Germany; 13. Denmark; 14. Austria; 15. Italy; 16. France; 17. Ukraine; 18. Slovenia; 19. Kazakhstan; 20. Hungary.
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