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What about the Czechs, they are pretty good. They're not the team they used to be some years ago, but still.
In hockey, Canada and Russia are favorites, but Sweden will be as good as those 2.
And watch out for the U.S, they have a bunch of good young players
What about the Czechs, they are pretty good. They're not the team they used to be some years ago, but still.
They have some fantastic players, but I don't think they are as deep as the favorites.
But I will watch them for Tomas Plekanec, Montreal Canadiens
The czechs are my favorites, then Canada. I hope they'll do good.
Will Steven Stamkos play for Canada? He's a macedonian.
Born and raised in Canada
Same thing with Stastny (USA, czech background; his dad and 2 uncles all played in the NHL as czech citizens)
is Hasek still playing?
No; he's like 86 y/o
Heck, even when he was 25, he looked like he was 86
Yeah, we have more macedonians by heritage in the nhl;
Jose Theodore
Ed Jovanovski
Steve Staios
Chris Kotsopoulos
Plus, Tommy Ivan was as coach and Macedonian american Mike Illitch, owner of the red wings.
Interesting.
Staios and Jovanoski are solid veterans
Kostopoulos was a fan favorite here in Montreal (and Theodore as well, before we traded him to Colorado; I think Theodore comes from Theodoropoulos)
I dont know what Theodore's original name was. But he, as well as staios, stamkos and kotsopoulos all come from the Aegean part of Macedonia. They are Macedonians, but that part was annexed by Greece in 1912, after that period, the Greek government forced all Macedonian families to change their surnames into greek sounding surnames. That's why they have -os and -poulos in their names to make it sound like Greek names. They did that also to names of cities and villages. All Macedonian cities and villages were renamed into Greek names.
Stamkos original name is Stamko or stamkov but after 1912 they were forced to change it to Stamkos. Kotsopoulos was Kotso or Kotsov, after 1912 kotsopoulos etc....
I didn't know that; very informative, thanks
Is there any snow yet?
It's snowing in DallasIs there any snow yet?
wooo let's go Canada, excited to see if we can win on our own soil
Big snowstorm on Whistler today. They had to cancel the practice runs for alpine events. I think it's going to be a great show. Vancouver, B.C. is a beautiful city.Is there any snow yet?
This thread should be renamed : " 2010 Olympic Men's Hockey "
WGAF about the other winter sports?
its a "bit" colder here now, hopefully it keeps up so its not the 2010 spring olympics
Did you see the pictures of the wild lynx on one of the ski courses in Whistler?
Yeah, that was pretty cool. Lynxes are nice animals.
, the games already started?!
Mother ...I wanted to see the opening ceremonies when I got home.
Relax,
It's tonight
Relax,
It's tonight
Go Team USA Hockey!
Georgian luger has life-threatening crash
CTVOlympics.ca
By Kristina Rutherford, CTVOlympics.ca Posted Friday, February 12, 2010 12:35 PM ET
Georgian luger Nodar Kumaritashvili had a life-threatening crash and was hurled off the track and knocked unconscious at one of the fastest points of the Whistler Sliding Centre on Friday during his second of two training runs.
The 21-year-old was near the bottom of the track on the final 270-degree turn when he hit one side of the wall, crashed into the other, and was thrown off his sled and over the wall. He appeared to hit a metal pole on the side of the track after he flew over the wall.
The accident occurred on the outrun of a turn named Thunderbird, where speeds approach upwards of 140 km/h.
Track medical staff immediately rushed to the scene, administered CPR and rushed him to hospital. His condition is unknown.
An air ambulance was seen en route.
Kumaritashvili was ranked No. 44 in the world after competing in five World Cup races this season.
Training was delayed after the accident and race officials say there will be a hold on the track. There will be more to follow on this as details become available.
Earlier Friday, reigning Olympic luge gold medallist Armin Zöggeler of Italy managed to walk away after crashing in his first run, but came back to complete a clean second run.
The two time Olympic champion and four-time medallist lost control in the lower section of his opening run, tearing down the track while holding on to his sled before coming to a halt. He stood up almost immediately after the crash.
Zöggeler was driven off in a medical vehicle, but returned for his second run, finishing in a time of 47.252 seconds.
Luge compe ion begins on Saturday with men's singles.
With files from Jeff Blair
He just passed away
Well, it was great watching the only participating Algerian carrying our flag during the opening ceremony
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