Winter Olympics 2026

[ACamp1900]

Don’t worry Canada, McDavid will get his once Alberta joins the US which will allow the Oilers to finally win a Cup,……….

 

[IrishInOntario]

Hellebuyck 41-42 saves and 12 against Celebrini/ Mackinnon outstanding!!

The guy was unbelievable. He deserves every ounce of credit.

 

[ACamp1900]

I’m so happy for the Quinn family, I’m happy for the Tkachuk family,… I’m happy for Helli and Mijo getting the ‘can’t win the big one off their neck,… I just wish Jason Robertson could have been here,…

 

[calvegas04]

Mcdavid with his constant crying face lol

 

[Irish2155]

My goodness. My buddies just fact checked me. I wasn’t alive the last time US won gold in hockey

 

[IrishInOntario]

I’m so happy for the Quinn family, I’m happy for the Tkachuk family,… I’m happy for Helli and Mijo getting the ‘can’t win the big one off their neck,… I just wish Jason Robertson could have been here,…

Speaking of the Tkatchuks, both of them were on a milk carton tonight. That line with them and Eichel had surprisingly little impact on the game. I thought your best forwards were Matthews, who was unreal defensively as a back checker, Boldy who was opportunistic and Hughes, who skated really well and obviously netted the game winner.

Neither team's top line had the scoring impact that one would expect today. Both goalies played well though and Helle was INSANE, so that's not surprising.

 

[IrishInOntario]

My goodness. My buddies just fact checked me. I wasn’t alive the last time US won gold in hockey

1980 Miracle On Ice. 46 years in the making.

 

[Irishdawg]

1980 Miracle On Ice. 46 years in the making.

Amazing it was the semifinal. They still had to beat Finland for the gold!

 

[NorthDakota]

I really hope that this U.S. win further vaults hockey into the mainstream in USA. It's a fantastic game. Fast pace. High skill. Huge hits. Fighting is legal. What's not to like?

This win should have American kids around the country wanting to get out on the ice!

I think historically the issue with American hockey is it has been basically 3/4 states doing all the lifting. (MN,WI, MI, MA). Ice sheets are going up everywhere all the time. The more ice the better. You get more kids playing in unconventional locations and you'll find some good kids.

More kids, more competition. End of the day, like most sports it's a numbers game to some degree. Easier to capitalize on a 2026 gold than 1980. There is just a shit ton more places with hockey facilities now. We'll still lean on the main states but getting hockey on its feat in the sunny states will pay dividends over time.

 

[NorthDakota]

Amazing it was the semifinal. They still had to beat Finland for the gold!

And the Finns got bronze i think? Soviets got 2nd? O

 

[Irishdawg]

I’ll say it,… this has been a GREAT NHL season too,… stay locked in guys. It’s a more interesting and more fun league than the other theee major sports leagues right now

Yes it has! A little reckless speculation… I’m hoping Guerin can pull a trade to get Jack Hughes on the Wild to play with his brother!!

 

[Rudy89]

I’m in shock I never thought I’d see the USA win gold over Canada in men’s hockey. Especially after the heartbreaks in 02 & 2010

 

[ACamp1900]

My goodness. My buddies just fact checked me. I wasn’t alive the last time US won gold in hockey

I’ll age myself,… I was in the womb during the Miracle

 

[IrishInOntario]

I’m in shock I never thought I’d see the USA win gold over Canada in men’s hockey. Especially after the heartbreaks in 02 & 2010

Didn't think it was going to happen today with the way Canada thoroughly dominated regulation, but as the game wore on and Helle was clearly on his game, I starting believing more and more that's where we were heading!

2x breakaway saves, the unbelievable paddle save on Toews in the goal crease, then Mackinnon and Celebrini missed wide open, empty nets with about 7 minutes left in regulation... At that point I really believed it was going to go USA's way. At that high a level you only get so many chances to win before the other team hits you with a counter attack.

 

[ACamp1900]

Yes it has! A little reckless speculation… I’m hoping Guerin can pull a trade to get Jack Hughes on the Wild to play with his brother!!

Wild,.. no pun intended. I always thought Quinn would end up on NJ

 

[calvegas04]

Speaking of the Tkatchuks, both of them were on a milk carton tonight. That line with them and Eichel had surprisingly little impact on the game. I thought your best forwards were Matthews, who was unreal defensively as a back checker, Boldy who was opportunistic and Hughes, who skated really well and obviously netted the game winner.

Neither team's top line had the scoring impact that one would expect today. Both goalies played well though and Helle was INSANE, so that's not surprising.

Both McDavid and MacKinnon were -2 for the night. McD had only 2 shots on goal

 

[Irishdawg]

And the Finns got bronze i think? Soviets got 2nd? O

Yep, had to beat the Fins for the gold. The Russia got the silver, Sweden the bronze. The Fins losing got 4th!! Crazy round robin tourney back in the day!!

 

[ACamp1900]

Didn't think it was going to happen today with the way Canada thoroughly dominated regulation, but as the game wore on and Helle was clearly on his game, I starting believing more and more that's where we were heading!

2x breakaway saves, the unbelievable paddle save on Toews in the goal crease, then Mackinnon and Celebrini missed wide open, empty nets with about 7 minutes left in regulation... At that point I really believed it was going to go USA's way. At that high a level you only get so many chances to win before the other team hits you with a counter attack.

When Brady was firing everyone up saying, ‘We WILL win this game!’ I started to believe,… not because what he said was so different than what you’d expect, it just had a feeling to it,…

 

[calvegas04]

I think historically the issue with American hockey is it has been basically 3/4 states doing all the lifting. (MN,WI, MI, MA). Ice sheets are going up everywhere all the time. The more ice the better. You get more kids playing in unconventional locations and you'll find some good kids.

More kids, more competition. End of the day, like most sports it's a numbers game to some degree. Easier to capitalize on a 2026 gold than 1980. There is just a shit ton more places with hockey facilities now. We'll still lean on the main states but getting hockey on its feat in the sunny states will pay dividends over time.

Youth hockey in Vegas is exploding

 

[burmafrd1944]

The Goalie play was extremely good but ours was flat out unconscious!

 

[ThePiombino]

I’ll say it,… this has been a GREAT NHL season too,… stay locked in guys. It’s a more interesting and more fun league than the other theee major sports leagues right now

Not if you're a Rangers fan... 🫠

 

[ACamp1900]

I loved mike eruzione still being Captain and saying he and his boys carried the banner long enough and it was time for someone else to take it,… absolute legend Mike,…

 

[Irish du Nord]

Mark Stone
Sidney Crosby
Brady Tkachuk
Kopitar
Jordan Staal

Kopitar for sure. Sakku Koivu was another who was an incredible leader.

I think historically the issue with American hockey is it has been basically 3/4 states doing all the lifting. (MN,WI, MI, MA). Ice sheets are going up everywhere all the time. The more ice the better. You get more kids playing in unconventional locations and you'll find some good kids.

More kids, more competition. End of the day, like most sports it's a numbers game to some degree. Easier to capitalize on a 2026 gold than 1980. There is just a shit ton more places with hockey facilities now. We'll still lean on the main states but getting hockey on its feat in the sunny states will pay dividends over time.

Not a single Wisconsinite on the gold medal team, yet there were 11 players from MO, NY, CT, CO, AK, OH, PA, MT, and AZ.

 

[ACamp1900]

Not if you're a Rangers fan... 🫠

What do your terrible life choices have to do with anything???

Nah it’s been fantastic all things considered

 

[ACamp1900]

The whole neighborhood is hearing Dream On from my porch right now!!

 

[TorontoGold]

I think historically the issue with American hockey is it has been basically 3/4 states doing all the lifting. (MN,WI, MI, MA). Ice sheets are going up everywhere all the time. The more ice the better. You get more kids playing in unconventional locations and you'll find some good kids.

More kids, more competition. End of the day, like most sports it's a numbers game to some degree. Easier to capitalize on a 2026 gold than 1980. There is just a shit ton more places with hockey facilities now. We'll still lean on the main states but getting hockey on its feat in the sunny states will pay dividends over time.

Florida is the fastest rising hockey zone in the world. All the former NHL'ers kids. All the rich Toronto families send their kids down there.

Biggest thing for maintaining the top spot for Canada is ensuring that we still have them maintain nationality with us lol otherwise we're so cooked.

 

[IrishInOntario]

When Brady was firing everyone up saying, ‘We WILL win this game!’ I started to believe,… not because what he said was so different than what you’d expect, it just had a feeling to it,…

For me it was when MacKinnon, a top 3 player in the world, inexplicably missed a wide open net on the cross seem pass from Celebrini. He makes that play in his sleep usually and scored a similar goal to beat Finland. With as good Helle was playing, you just can't miss those chances when you clearly have him out of position and beat.

At that point I felt strongly the Americans were going to get it done on a counter attack. Too much talent on the ice to squander opportunities like that. Hell, I even guessed the correct goal scorer

 

[TorontoGold]

I don't want to get political but holy fuck what a horrible bird the Canadian goose is. Just a putrid disgusting animal.

This goes hard af. If it takes losing the gold for the rest of eternity to rid us of these creatures I'd do it.

 

[MacIrish75]

Sharing that one with my hockey-crazed 5-year-old was pretty awesome. He’s got Olympic dreams! 🇺🇸

 

[IrishInOntario]

I don't want to get political but holy fuck what a horrible bird the Canadian goose is. Just a putrid disgusting animal.

This goes hard af. If it takes losing the gold for the rest of eternity to rid us of these creatures I'd do it.

Those shit birds sure as hell made Sully earn his pay though.