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"ttyymmnn" (ttyymmnn) 02/22/2018 at 10:38 • Filed to: None

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(Grigory Dukor/Reuters via Washington Post)

I’m just going to leave this here.

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > ttyymmnn 02/22/2018 at 10:40

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The winning shootout goal was one of the absolute slickest things I have seen in a long time of watching the sport.

Maxima Speed > ttyymmnn 02/22/2018 at 10:43

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We won something? Wow.

diplodicus > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars 02/22/2018 at 10:44

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Really stupid that a gold medal game doesn’t stay sudden death ot though.

ttyymmnn > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars 02/22/2018 at 10:45

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That was simply an incredible game of hockey, probably better than any men’s game I’ve watched in this tournament. As Chelsea Janes wrote in the WaPo this morning,

If these teams played a seven-game series, a safe bet would be a shootout in the seventh. If they played 101 times, they would need overtime in the 101st.

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Stapleface > ttyymmnn 02/22/2018 at 10:45

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I was watching this earlier. That was a pretty sick move. That poor goalkeeper had no chance.

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OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > diplodicus 02/22/2018 at 10:45

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Totally agree. The 3 OT games in the Stanley Cup Playoffs is freaking cool.

WilliamsSW > diplodicus 02/22/2018 at 10:45

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Sudden death OT playoff hockey is the most exciting sports moment there is. Plus, it’s, you know, actual hockey and not a skills contest.

Chariotoflove > ttyymmnn 02/22/2018 at 10:46

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ttyymmnn > Stapleface 02/22/2018 at 10:47

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Her former UND coach, Peter Elander, taught her that shot. It’s called the “Oops..I did it again.” No lie.

ttyymmnn > Chariotoflove 02/22/2018 at 10:47

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I’ll admit, I teared up. What an amazing game. I’m so proud of those ladies right now.

ttyymmnn > Maxima Speed 02/22/2018 at 10:47

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Damn right we did.

Galileo Humpkins (aka MC Clap Yo Handz) > ttyymmnn 02/22/2018 at 10:50

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Don’t forget this one (even though it was just the semifinal):

ttyymmnn > Galileo Humpkins (aka MC Clap Yo Handz) 02/22/2018 at 10:52

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I just saw that. I’m going to have to go back and watch that match. After I stream the finals of the women’s bobsled (bobsleigh?).

Textured Soy Protein > Galileo Humpkins (aka MC Clap Yo Handz) 02/22/2018 at 10:53

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That dude on the right is from Madison. I wouldn’t say curling is big here, but I have actually heard people talking about it in non-Olympic years. Which is probably more than you can say for most places.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > ttyymmnn 02/22/2018 at 10:57

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Also this: first medal for USA xc skiing since 1976. Amazing.

ttyymmnn > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 02/22/2018 at 10:58

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I haven’t watched that yet either. I’ll catch it on the NBC online replay. Gotta watch the women’s bobsled, too.

Chariotoflove > ttyymmnn 02/22/2018 at 10:59

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The selfie they’re trying to do is hilarious. So iconic of the generation.

ttyymmnn > Chariotoflove 02/22/2018 at 11:01

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I had the same thought. You and I need to get together over a Scoth and complain about kids these days.

Party-vi > ttyymmnn 02/22/2018 at 11:06

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Fuck yes.

ETA: Canadian tears taste like maple syrup.

ttyymmnn > WilliamsSW 02/22/2018 at 11:06

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I agree that they should play it out. But hey, rules are rules.

Party-vi > Maxima Speed 02/22/2018 at 11:07

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We’re fourth in gold medals and total medal count.

WilliamsSW > ttyymmnn 02/22/2018 at 11:13

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That’s right, and it takes nothing away from the US Women’s victory- I just looooove sudden death playoff hockey. Although it’s actually more fun to watch when your team is *not* playing it (very stressful if they are).

DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time > ttyymmnn 02/22/2018 at 11:14

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TBH we probably should’ve let Canada win it. It’s not nice to continually beat on our little brother like this.

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars 02/22/2018 at 11:14

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Gorgeous goal. Too bad the hockey game wasn’t decided by playing hockey though.

#fucktheshootoutwithacactus

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > ttyymmnn 02/22/2018 at 11:16

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I’m not sure about that. The US team has been hot... I think they’d have taken it eventually anyway. I wouldn’t count anything out between these two but that’s my opinion.

That said, screw the shootout. Hard. With a cactus.

PatBateman > ttyymmnn 02/22/2018 at 11:17

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MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer 02/22/2018 at 11:18

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Same with soccer...shoot outs are a terrible way to end a game. It’s like a football game ending with kickers trading of kicking field goals until someone misses. I think hockey and soccer could have an awesome overtime ending that could also end games quickly. Say every 3-5 minutes one player from each team has to come off the ice/field until someone scores.

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > WilliamsSW 02/22/2018 at 11:18

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*Breaking: USA takes Gold in Olympic Womens Shootout Competition*

Yeah, wake me up when they start playing hockey again. Not taking anything away from the US. Great game well played. Probably would have won anyway. LET THEM PLAY dammit.

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time 02/22/2018 at 11:21

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Let nothing. Play hockey. The best games are hard-fought, and DON’T INVOLVE A SHOOTOUT.

WilliamsSW > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer 02/22/2018 at 11:21

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I’d be willing to bet that if you asked both the American and Canadian women, it would be nearly unanimous in wanting to play on.

But the rules are the rules, so they do what they have to do.

ttyymmnn > MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s 02/22/2018 at 11:25

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The NHL has addressed this by going to a 3-on-3 OT period. Olympic ice is a lot bigger, though, and I think that would be too few players.

For Sweden > ttyymmnn 02/22/2018 at 11:25

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To show support for foreign cultures and their traditions, Justin Trudeau will wear a Gold Medal today.

ttyymmnn > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer 02/22/2018 at 11:27

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Probably would have won anyway.

I don’t know. The US women looked strong in the first half of the OT, but looked like they were getting gassed at the end, though they did kill of the penalty. It’s almost unbelievable how evenly matched those two teams are.

MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s > ttyymmnn 02/22/2018 at 11:28

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Didn’t know that...I think soccer should change to something similar, make OT 8v8 or something. I despise shoot outs

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > WilliamsSW 02/22/2018 at 11:28

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Yeah, I have nothing against the players. They just did what they were supposed to. Bloody shootouts though.

It’s uncanny how every team I cheer for sucks can’t do shootouts though. WJC2017? Pretty obvious. TFC in the final vs Seattle? haha, nope. Womens hockey? Leafs... usually suck in the S/O. Oddly, this year at least they’re doing great, which shows what a crapshoot it is. They have just 4 new faces. 2 on defense. One on the 4th line. It’s total chance and even when we win I hate it.

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s 02/22/2018 at 11:30

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On that note...

At least we demo’d them in the rematch.

Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero > Textured Soy Protein 02/22/2018 at 11:31

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chicago has a curling club ive been interested in going to, for the beginner session they include pizza and beer haha

Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero > Galileo Humpkins (aka MC Clap Yo Handz) 02/22/2018 at 11:31

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but it will lead to the highest american curling medal ever so theres that!

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > ttyymmnn 02/22/2018 at 11:33

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It really is. Maybe that’s why the loss itself doesn’t bother me... even the games are basically a coin flip when they play.

Anyway, congrats and screw the shootout.

ttyymmnn > DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time 02/22/2018 at 11:33

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You do realize that the Canadian women have won the last 4 gold medals? The last time an Olympic team had a chance to win 5 in a row was in 1980, and the Americans spoiled that run too, beating the Russians before winning the gold against Finland (see Miracle on Ice™).

TheBloody, Oppositelock lives on in our shitposts. > ttyymmnn 02/22/2018 at 11:38

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What no love for the sick dangles?

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ttyymmnn > TheBloody, Oppositelock lives on in our shitposts. 02/22/2018 at 11:39

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Her old college coach taught her that shot. It’s called the “Oops! I did it again.” No, really.

MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer 02/22/2018 at 11:41

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Yea...shots 19-3, we know who deserved to win without even watching the game

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s 02/22/2018 at 11:43

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Not that shots tell the whole story, but that game was TFC start to finish. Seriously.

Chariotoflove > ttyymmnn 02/22/2018 at 11:45

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Anytime. In fact, I just finished the Scotch in my cabinet. I need to find a good everyday one to try next.

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > ttyymmnn 02/22/2018 at 11:46

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^ Scientific evidence Americans ruin everything :)

But yeah, they had a good run.

DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time > ttyymmnn 02/22/2018 at 11:47

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Exactly, we should just let them keep hockey. It’s the one thing they’re better than us in :)

ttyymmnn > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer 02/22/2018 at 11:50

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ttyymmnn > Chariotoflove 02/22/2018 at 11:51

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I’ve always been a beer guy, but I’m cutting way back because health (I’m fat and my blood sugar is high). Maybe I should switch to liquor?

ttyymmnn > Party-vi 02/22/2018 at 11:53

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Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > ttyymmnn 02/22/2018 at 11:55

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CA-NA-DA!

Yeah, it doesn’t have the same ring. The USA chant is hilariously obnoxious but it works very well. And seeing as the result is to get under the opponent’s skin, why the hell wouldn’t you be obnoxious?

Chariotoflove > ttyymmnn 02/22/2018 at 11:55

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Seems logical.

TheBloody, Oppositelock lives on in our shitposts. > ttyymmnn 02/22/2018 at 11:59

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Honestly those were the kind of moves that would make Datsyuk blush.  

Galileo Humpkins (aka MC Clap Yo Handz) > Textured Soy Protein 02/22/2018 at 12:17

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There’s a hotel here that set up a curling thing (rink? end?) on their outdoor patio. We’ve been meaning to go give it a try. It’s not 100% officially the same, but pretty close I think.

Galileo Humpkins (aka MC Clap Yo Handz) > Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero 02/22/2018 at 12:17

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Very true.

Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero > Galileo Humpkins (aka MC Clap Yo Handz) 02/22/2018 at 12:22

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my wife and i want to check that out too

Galileo Humpkins (aka MC Clap Yo Handz) > Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero 02/22/2018 at 12:29

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Seems like it’d be fun, we’ve been trying to find a time for my sister and her girlfriend to join. Hopefully it’ll be soon before they get rid of the thing.

Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) > Maxima Speed 02/22/2018 at 13:01

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The US usually does pretty well in the Olympics.

Verdog ~ manual Bro, Bro - HellHawk Equipped > ttyymmnn 02/22/2018 at 13:09

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Ha! FYI I bought tickets to Harry Potter in April.

ttyymmnn > Verdog ~ manual Bro, Bro - HellHawk Equipped 02/22/2018 at 13:11

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Cool! I’ll see you there, along with a couple thousand of your closest friends. I’ll be one of the guys holding a trumpet. Not sure if I’ll be playing 2nd or 3rd though. Have to wait and see if the principal is taking the gig. If he doesn’t, I’ll move up.