Author Topic: GOOD JON CANADA (Read 10214 times)

Mandark · « **Reply #60 on:** February 23, 2010, 02:02:33 AM »

Ovechkin is one of the few hockey players that can do things that are patently incredible to casual fans like myself, as opposed to the "going top shelf on a backhand is really difficult from that angle" brand of skill.

He's scored lying down, sitting down, going between a defender's legs, between his own legs, etc. One day I'll mumble unintelligibly to someone's grandchildren about having seen him in his prime.

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #61 on:** February 23, 2010, 02:05:09 AM »

Quote from: Mandark on February 23, 2010, 02:02:33 AM

Ovechkin is one of the few hockey players that can do things that are patently incredible to casual fans like myself, as opposed to the "going top shelf on a backhand is really difficult from that angle" brand of skill.

He's scored lying down, sitting down, going between a defender's legs, between his own legs, etc. One day I'll mumble unintelligibly to someone's grandchildren about having seen him in his prime.

Kid: Ovechkin? Who's that?
Old Mandark: He was a hockey player.
Kid: what's hockey?
Old Mandark: It was Canada's national sport before it was replaced by ice dancing.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #62 on:** February 23, 2010, 02:34:56 AM »

Canada is no longer Good Jon worthy.... ice dancers from Great Britain did a routine to Linkin Park's Crawling tonight...

ManaByte · « **Reply #63 on:** February 23, 2010, 02:47:37 AM »

Thankfully SoCal already forgot what Hockey is so I don't have to worry about the $10 minor league Hockey ticket prices going away.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #64 on:** February 23, 2010, 10:26:53 AM »

Ovechkin is the only reason I watch Caps games. I used to be a pretty diehard fan in my youth (Peter Bondra

), but that faded away as I got older. I don't think I watched a single hockey game for maybe seven years until I started watching casually last year.

And Mandark, if this makes you feel better, I didn't start watching because I'm a bandwagon guy. The cute chicks at the bar I used to frequent were all Caps fans. I started watching hockey because of the chicks. Sad, but true.

EDIT: You ever see them play at USAir Arena, Mandark?

Green Shinobi · « **Reply #65 on:** February 23, 2010, 10:40:36 AM »

Curious as to what the more knowledgeable hockey fans here think of the Ovechkin-Crosby debate.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #66 on:** February 23, 2010, 11:05:47 AM »

Ovechkin > Crosby

Mandark · « **Reply #67 on:** February 23, 2010, 12:12:00 PM »

Quote from: The Fake Shemp on February 23, 2010, 10:26:53 AM

EDIT: You ever see them play at USAir Arena, Mandark?

The first game that I can specifically remember was this one.

Bondra was already the main goalscorer. I remember not having followed hockey much, and deciding he was our best player based on the stats they had on his page in the program. There was also Michal Pivonka, Calle Johansson, Steve Konowalchuk, Joe Reekie, Jim "Ace" Carey before the Penguins destroyed his psyche, and a very young Sergei Gonchar.

Man. Checking that roster on hockeydb.com I realized for the first time that 94-95 was a lockout season. Shows how close I was following the NHL before that point.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #68 on:** February 23, 2010, 12:22:12 PM »

I actually got Pivonka to autograph a poster I got from a game.

Oddly enough, one of the most enjoyable hockey games I have ever attended was at Giant Center - back when the Hershey Bears were an affiliate for the Colorado Avalanche. I also saw them years ago, after the Capitals took on the team and they were coach by a little-known guy named Bruce Boudreau.

Mandark · « **Reply #69 on:** February 23, 2010, 12:23:40 PM »

You know who I wish I had seen at the Capital Centre?

These guys.

Madrun Badrun · « **Reply #70 on:** February 23, 2010, 12:49:14 PM »

Quote from: Malek J. Lumberjack Jr. on February 23, 2010, 01:42:21 AM

Quote from: The Fake Shemp on February 23, 2010, 01:35:53 AM
Quote from: Malek J. Lumberjack Jr. on February 23, 2010, 12:14:45 AM
13 million is more than a third of Canada. No gold medal in math for you.

I was unaware your population was so low. No wonder you can afford health care!

That doesn't make sense.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #71 on:** February 23, 2010, 12:53:16 PM »

Of course it does! You guys have the population of a small island! You don't even really have any health care costs!

In comparison, America probably has a population of diabetics equal to or greater than that of the entire Canadian population!

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #72 on:** February 24, 2010, 04:18:30 PM »

I've got the USA-Switzerland game on the radio in my office. Anyone else listening/watching it?

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #73 on:** February 24, 2010, 04:24:50 PM »

I'm watching it.

Zero goals on 40+ shots. GOOD JON AMERICA!

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #74 on:** February 24, 2010, 04:24:55 PM »

I'm watching it, its an amazing game so far. Lots of good saves from Hiller and Miller and the ending of the 2nd Period was fucking ridiculous.

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #75 on:** February 24, 2010, 04:38:44 PM »

america scores
$:-\$

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #76 on:** February 24, 2010, 04:43:13 PM »

America annihilates Malek.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #77 on:** February 24, 2010, 04:44:32 PM »

TWICE.

edit: Maybe not.

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #78 on:** February 24, 2010, 05:11:28 PM »

Parise

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #79 on:** February 24, 2010, 05:12:58 PM »

(I napped through this game.

)

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #80 on:** February 24, 2010, 05:14:04 PM »

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #81 on:** February 24, 2010, 05:14:22 PM »

Quote from: CajoleJuice on February 24, 2010, 05:12:58 PM

(I napped through this game. )

Will you watch Crosby v. Ovechkin in two hours?

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #82 on:** February 24, 2010, 05:20:15 PM »

Quote from: Malek J. Lumberjack Jr. on February 24, 2010, 05:14:22 PM

Quote from: CajoleJuice on February 24, 2010, 05:12:58 PM
(I napped through this game. )

Will you watch Crosby v. Ovechkin in two hours?

Oh shit, that's tonight?

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #83 on:** February 24, 2010, 05:22:24 PM »

Probably not even on TV in the States. Maybe on QVC!

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #84 on:** February 24, 2010, 05:28:54 PM »

The Canada-Russia game is on CNBC.

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #85 on:** February 24, 2010, 07:46:54 PM »

Canada is dominating.

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #86 on:** February 24, 2010, 07:52:50 PM »

Russia am cry.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #87 on:** February 24, 2010, 07:55:33 PM »

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #88 on:** February 24, 2010, 07:58:38 PM »

The Russians will always have Singles Ice Skating, oh wait

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #89 on:** February 24, 2010, 08:42:56 PM »

Too bad Canada couldn't play like this against America.

Quote from: BlueTsunami on February 24, 2010, 07:58:38 PM

The Russians will always have Singles Ice Skating, oh wait

I don't know what you're talking about, they got their Platinum medal.

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #90 on:** February 24, 2010, 08:57:23 PM »

Quote from: Mr. Gundam on February 24, 2010, 08:42:56 PM

Too bad Canada couldn't play like this against America.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #91 on:** February 24, 2010, 09:02:19 PM »

I have great health care coverage through work. I don't have to pay anything for it.

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I am somewhat jealous of your universal health care, though.

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Boogie · « **Reply #92 on:** February 24, 2010, 10:07:21 PM »

Booyah, motherfuckers, booyah. Bring on the semis, then the rematch with you fucking yanks!

Boogie · « **Reply #93 on:** February 25, 2010, 12:06:40 AM »

Quote from: The Fake Shemp on February 23, 2010, 11:05:47 AM

Ovechkin > Crosby

dude, he asked about knowledgeable hockey fans.

After tonight, I think we can establish that no matter Ovie's Individual skill, he can't seal the deal for his team. He has now choked on the world junior championship, the NHL championship, and the Olympics. While Sid has a Stanley Cup win, a world junior win, and is still alive during the Olympics.

Donono · « **Reply #94 on:** February 25, 2010, 05:42:33 AM »

Canada's own the podium campaign contributed to the death of a competitor. Whatever happens, Canada's Olympics are marred. Not even hockey can save you now!

Green Shinobi · « **Reply #95 on:** February 25, 2010, 08:10:05 AM »

Would it be accurate to say that Ovechkin is a better scorer, but Crosby is better at getting the whole offense to play to its optimum level?

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #96 on:** February 26, 2010, 02:51:09 PM »

Listening to the USA-Finland game at work today, local sports radio station is carrying it. Not sure how much work will get done...

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #97 on:** February 26, 2010, 03:05:22 PM »

That was fast.

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #98 on:** February 26, 2010, 03:07:50 PM »

Quote from: Mr. Gundam on February 26, 2010, 02:51:09 PM

Listening to the USA-Finland game at work today, local sports radio station is carrying it. Not sure how much work will get done...

Distant

I wouldn't have known it was one if it wasn't for your post. What an awkward time to have such an important match.

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #99 on:** February 26, 2010, 03:13:09 PM »

that was a quick game

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #100 on:** February 26, 2010, 03:13:22 PM »

Whoa, immediate Finland annihilation.

edit: Hockey on the radio doesn't translate very well, but it's better than nothing.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #101 on:** February 26, 2010, 03:16:46 PM »

GAME OVA.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #102 on:** February 26, 2010, 03:19:31 PM »

This is insane.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #103 on:** February 26, 2010, 03:19:44 PM »

Boogie · « **Reply #104 on:** February 26, 2010, 03:20:33 PM »

Good. I prefer rematching the Americans for gold anyway.*. It's the way it should be.

*provided we get past Slovakia, of course. /superstition

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #105 on:** February 26, 2010, 03:23:50 PM »

Mercy rule?

edit: 6-0 in the first period!!!

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #106 on:** February 26, 2010, 03:25:13 PM »

What a massacre.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #107 on:** February 26, 2010, 03:25:24 PM »

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #108 on:** February 26, 2010, 03:26:15 PM »

USA USA USA USA USA

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #109 on:** February 26, 2010, 03:27:21 PM »

The Fins are finished.

Yeeaaahhhhhh

* Malek J. Lumberjack Jr. puts glasses on

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #110 on:** February 26, 2010, 03:30:52 PM »

There's probably some young Finnish child, in Finland, all in blue with a child sized Finnish flag propped up in his tiny fist about to ask his Papa what has gone wrong. Today is the day this young boy learns that Fathers also cry and his heroic image of papa is smashed to pieces.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #111 on:** February 26, 2010, 03:32:30 PM »

It's also the day that he learns about alcoholism.

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #112 on:** February 26, 2010, 03:37:17 PM »

Quote from: Mr. Gundam on February 26, 2010, 03:32:30 PM

It's also the day that he learns about alcoholism.

If he's Finish, he's already learned about alcoholism.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #113 on:** February 26, 2010, 04:19:00 PM »

WHOOOOOOOOOOOOO

FUCKIN USA BITCHES

USA USA USA

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #114 on:** February 26, 2010, 05:20:08 PM »

It should be Good Jon, Canada. Jon being an EB inside joke (some overexcited dude on GAF posted "Good jon, everybody" instead of "good job" and things went from there).

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #115 on:** February 26, 2010, 07:03:35 PM »

Man, since when did Canada become trashier than their Southern counterparts?

Kestastrophe · « **Reply #116 on:** February 26, 2010, 07:08:41 PM »

Quote from: BlueTsunami on February 26, 2010, 05:20:08 PM

It should be Good Jon, Canada. Jon being an EB inside joke (some overexcited dude on GAF posted "Good jon, everybody" instead of "good job" and things went from there).

Yup. It was in reference to a post in the GAF NPD thread back in June 2008, in which many Sony faithful were more than excited about MGS4's sales performance. Screencap:

Origin thread:http://www.evilbore.com/forum/index.php?topic=23017.msg581620#msg581620

That's awesome that it was confused for an actual person, lol

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #117 on:** February 26, 2010, 08:39:10 PM »

Where's the Canada-Slovakia game? CNBC is showing curling...

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #118 on:** February 26, 2010, 08:39:41 PM »

It starts at 9:30 EST.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #119 on:** February 26, 2010, 08:43:09 PM »

6:30? They kept saying it was a 4:30 PST game all day today on the radio.

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Author Topic: GOOD JON CANADA (Read 10214 times)