Canada is without doubt good; why, then, do they have to play such a shitty style of hockey? The Canadian spelling of 'tough' seems to be d - i - r - t - y. The referees also need to teach them the meaning of 'whistle discipline'. For the Canucks, it's like: 'Late hits, our speciality'.
Henry <henry999@eircom.net> wrote in message: news:<1gw98bu.15rdr2f4p8xl3N%henry999@eircom.net>> Canada is without doubt good; why, then, do they have to play such> a shitty style of hockey? The Canadian spelling of 'tough' seems to> be d - i - r - t - y. The referees also need to teach them the meaning> of 'whistle discipline'. For the Canucks, it's like: 'Late hits, our> speciality'.>
cheers,>
Henry>
If what you said was true, they'd be getting more penalties from the officials. Seeing how you're watching on TV, and the officials are on the ice; you're obviously exaggerating.
I don't much like it either but, after years of getting burned by such>horrible interpretations of the rule book, they are simply adapting to the>sub par refereeing. With two straight gold medals under their belts, it>seems to work.
When I grew up we were taught that Canadians NEVER touched the goalie. He was holy. We then witnessed the Canadian "gentlemen" that called themselves Team Canada comeback in the WC 1977. They were led by the biggest loudmouth and dirtiest "star" ever to have laced 'em up: Phil Esposito. We were given a thorough reality check and never again believed in any "gentlemen" myths about Canadian hockey.
-- All that we see, or seem, is but a dream, within a dream, installed by the Machine
On 5/8/05 14:54, in article tpns715jff9jdmrompu6tp0tqtst4mtlld@4ax.com, "anders t" <anthu_001@No?SPaM?_hotmail.com> wrote:
I don't much like it either but, after years of getting burned by such>> horrible interpretations of the rule book, they are simply adapting to the>> sub par refereeing. With two straight gold medals under their belts, it>> seems to work.>
When I grew up we were taught that Canadians NEVER touched the goalie. He> was holy. We then witnessed the Canadian "gentlemen" that called themselves> Team Canada comeback in the WC 1977. They were led by the biggest loudmouth> and dirtiest "star" ever to have laced 'em up: Phil Esposito. We were given> a thorough reality check and never again believed in any "gentlemen" myths> about Canadian hockey.
In other words, a European-created myth that had no basis in reality was destroyed by reality. That might explain the Canadian myth held by some that Europeans were "clean" players and Canadians were "dirty". It's always fun to watch the destruction of myths.
In other words, a European-created myth that had no basis in reality was>destroyed by reality.
Told by Canadians.
That might explain the Canadian myth held by some that>Europeans were "clean" players and Canadians were "dirty". It's always fun>to watch the destruction of myths.
Btw, how do you comment what happened yesterday when Nash first hooked the ref, and then punched one of the linesmen. He got nothing--when he really shouldn't play any more in this tournament.
-- All that we see, or seem, is but a dream, within a dream, installed by the Machine
anders t <anthu_001@NoÄSPaMÄ_hotmail.com> wrote:
Btw, how do you comment what happened yesterday when Nash first hooked the> ref, and then punched one of the linesmen. He got nothing--when he really> shouldn't play any more in this tournament.
But, Anders...he's 'Nash'.
(1) Canadians can do no wrong.
(2) If it looks like 'wrong', and it's a Canadian...then you just have to change your thinking because... <see #1>.
Btw, how do you comment what happened yesterday when Nash first hooked the>ref, and then punched one of the linesmen. He got nothing--when he really>shouldn't play any more in this tournament.
"After reviewing the incident, the IIHF concluded the contact with the official was not deliberate." (TSN)
On 5/8/05 15:49, in article 54rs715luqfan6rlq813vhbp2d97se4m5g@4ax.com, "anders t" <anthu_001@No?SPaM?_hotmail.com> wrote:
Quoting Jason Cormier in rec.sport.hockey:>
In other words, a European-created myth that had no basis in reality was>> destroyed by reality.>
Told by Canadians.
Some one trying to help promote a myth, I suppose. This is the first I have ever heard of this supposed expectation of Canadian hockey players. Of course, I've only been Canadian for 34 years and following the sport for about 31 years so it might have escaped my attention so far.
That might explain the Canadian myth held by some that>> Europeans were "clean" players and Canadians were "dirty". It's always fun>> to watch the destruction of myths.>
Btw, how do you comment what happened yesterday when Nash first hooked the> ref, and then punched one of the linesmen. He got nothing--when he really> shouldn't play any more in this tournament.
I agree. I just saw it for the first time today (the original TV broadcast and replays didn't show it) and I am amazed that there was no suspension.
On 5/8/05 16:03, in article 1gw9mj9.74buza1f1aym9N%henry999@eircom.net, "Henry" <henry999@eircom.net> wrote:
Btw, how do you comment what happened yesterday when Nash first hooked the>> ref, and then punched one of the linesmen. He got nothing--when he really>> shouldn't play any more in this tournament.>
But, Anders...he's 'Nash'.>
(1) Canadians can do no wrong.>
(2) If it looks like 'wrong', and it's a Canadian...then you just have> to change your thinking because... <see #1>.
When one looks back at the history of incompetent refereeing that Canada often had to face and the many corrupt decisions made by the IIHF over time, I find this idea that Canada is somehow treated more favourably by the IIHF than other nations on a regular basis to be so ridiculous as to leave me stunned. Have you only been following international hockey for a year or two?
