Miracle On Ice — Not Exactly; Canada Struggles!

30 years ago, USA won in probably the most upsetting fashion when they defeated the Russian hockey team.(Huge moment in hockey history)

Herb Brooks

 

We are almost 24 hours removed from the “upset” that was the United States of America beating us at our own game in a final score of 5-3. I was as excited as the next person for this game, and in reality, it didn’t dissapoint. Canada was outstanding … USA was good … Brodeur was…average at best? .. and Ryan Miller was OUTSTANDING.

We dominated in shots on goal by about 20, and this is just as it looked like on the score sheet because Canada owned the play for much of the action. I was astonished that we couldn’t barry as many as we would like, but the US had a strong team, stronger goalie. So now rises the question, who starts next game?

This question was asked by the new blogger to the site (good guy, I encourage you look at his critical blogging), and this is a question that im sure has spread around canada and more specifically Vancouver for the last 20 hours. My thoughts, it is time to bring Luongo into the universe. This is looking to me like a similar case in the city of Montreal, where the Canadiens have so DESPERATELY wanted Cary Price to be the go to guy, but plain and simple, it just isn’t going to happen. In comparison, this is the fairy tale story for Team Canada. The best goaltender of all time is going to lead us to a Gold medal in his final olympics on home ice…….sorry, not happening……..we tend to forget that the man is 37 years old. Yes, Brodeur is a GREAT goalie, No, I dont think he has what it takes to win our nation the expected gold medal. Hmm… Marc-Andre Fleury anyone? Thinking about this all logically, Fleury has been great all year so why not? ….. hopes are on you LUUUUUUUUUU!

I also am not ripping on Stevey Y’s ability to pick the best team, but come on, we are starting to notice that he could’ve done better.(like ive been saying from the get-go) I dont like Morrow and Bergeron on MY Canadian roster, I thought we were suppose to have the best players in our nation? Also, the defence … it has been BRUTAL. Right now, we do not have a gold medal team skating right now.

Hey…I know who is happy right now!! How about Brian Burke and Ron Wilson who are watching their team win hockey games, that must be shocking for them!!

So now we are at a point where Canada Must win 4 games in 6 days if Gold is what we want. Tomorrow we play host (obviously) to the Germany team who will look to continue the upsetting olympics for Team Canada, and to think that if Canada loses in that one, it is all over but the crying. Germany knows this, and they will come out playing with heart. Canada also knows this. My advice, SHOOT THE PUCK!!!

Good thing that the Canada Womens team is matching their expectations.

GO CANADA GO
GO SENS GO

PS: SENS ARE STILL IN 3RD PLACE!!!! (ha ha ha ha)
WOOOOOOOOOO!!!! (sighs)

CANADA–GERMANY TOMORROW NIGHT! = WINNER PLAYS RUSSIA

 

Senators Win Last Game Before Break — Olympics 2010

The olympics have approached us rather quickly as it all begins tomorrow when Team Canada will host Team Norway in our opener, should be anything but interesting one would think.

*From Ottawa Citizen*

The Senators fell behind, after taking 1-0 lead in the first, and just seem like they were going to begin their break a tad bit early. I think some credit for the win can go to Cory Clousten, who pumped some energy into the sens team before heading into the 3rd period 3-1. The final score was 4-3 for the Senators, and I am very impressed of their play in the last two months.

 

 

Will The Senators Make Another Deal By Deadline?

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12 Wins In Last 13, We Will Take It!!

Sorry I have been really busy here over the last few weeks, so therefore this is my first blog in virtually forever!

This however does not mean that I have been missing the Sens games, I have seen every one and have been amazed by their play in every one (aside from that horrible leafs game, where I think that the team in the blue and white was a little underestimated!) Not to make any excuses though, that team playing with heart, determination, and soul …. and in a way, although it sacraficed our massive winning streak, it was good to see the Leafs win won for GM Burke who just recently lost his son in a car accident.

We won another well played game at home against the struggling Flames on Tuesday night, and we hope that this is the beginning of a good finish heading into the olympic break. Tonight however, we are playing in a toughy against the leagues best Washington Capitals.

All the Caps will be fired up to get a win under their belt, after last night losing to the Canadiens in a heart breaking defeat in Overtime, to the hands of Montreal forward Thomas Plekanic. This ended their 14 game winning streak, so you got to think that (like Ottawa did) they will come out hard to get back to the winning ways after a upsetting defeat.

So tonight it is a battle of the East as the two nations capitals are set to take battle at the Scotia Bank Place in Ottawa, where the senators have been great!

You can catch this game live @ 7:00 ET – NHL ON TSN!

Again, sorry that I havn’t blogged in a while, will look to improve!!
Blog will be up for post game either Tonight, or tomorrow at the very latest!

GO SENS GO!!!

Thought you guys would enjoy this video below!!! SensGh0st on YouTube = Halarious!!!

How ‘Swede’ It Is To Have You Back!

YET another hard working effort by the Ottawa Senators paid off this afternoon when the traveled to Boston to play against their divisional rivals the Bruins. As for on the Bruins behalf, the goal above just about sums up the night they had.

Both teams still have a handful of injuries to key players, but maybe the Sens are starting to get adjusted to their team, and in the end it may be tough to send them back. Like Peter Regin, hes a very under rated player. And how about Zac Smith. I forgot to not make a comment on his steallar night scoring that big shorthanded goal from Alfredsson.

Daniel Alfredsson is the first star of the game this afternoon, as he managed to score a hat trick, and ignight some more fire for this Senators team who has now won 3 in a row after losing a quick 5 games.

Brian Elliott was spectacular when need be in todays game, and some were unhappy that Brodeur wasnt played in todays game. The fact is that although he has shown up to be pretty good, the sens are paying big money in the goaltender department …. and as Don Cherry pointed out on hockey night in Canada, this is why we will see Mr. Brodeur back in the minors in a few weeks when LeClaire is ready to roll. (again)

Does this set up a market for Brian Elliott or Mike Brodeur to be traded at the Deadline in March?

THE OTTAWA SENATORS are back home tomorrow night against the leagues best Chicago Blackhawks.

GO SENS GO!!! See ya tomorrow night for SENATORS HOCKEY ON SPORTSNET EAST! (Regional) 7et/8at

Make that 3-0-0

It was another well fought game by the Ottawa Senators when they ventured into the ‘hockey city captal’ to play against the streaky Habs.

Despite taking six penalties against the leagues best in that department, the Senators were strong making an 100% PK, however, on the flip side the sens power play continued struggling as it has just scored 2 in the last 40.

Daniel Alfredsson was very much appreciated in the return as he was valuable on evenstrength, and especially the PK. He notched a goal and two assist by nights end.

The goaltending match was a great one, but Mike Brodeur perfomed better than CareyPrice, as he now extends his winning streak to 3 wins in the big leagues.

The senators win this crucial ‘4 point game’, and are back home at the Scotia Bank place when they play host to the leagues best, The Chicago Blackhawks.

Will Brodeur continue his excellents? Will he get the start? The game will be live on Sportsnet East (regional)

GO SENS GO!!!

Another Win, And A Shutout To Boot For Brodeur!

Mike That is!

Who wouldve thought that Pascal Leclaire would get injured again, and Brian Elliott would just happen to be out with the flu. Hey, fine with me! Mike Brodeur is now 2-0-0 in the big leagues previously beating the Wild 4-1, making 22 saves that game. Tonight he was stellar again when it was a match-up of the men between the pipes, as Lundqvist held his own in the Rangers end.
The long 5 game losing streak is now over, but of course being in Sens nation this raises so many more questions. Should Brodeur see action @ Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night? Was it really Brodeur (goaltending) that was the reason that the sens won tonights game? These are just a few questions that one may ask.

The sens still in that dog fight in the Eastern Conference that will probably last straight to the end, so every decision made will be crucial. The game Saturday night is a HUGE game @ the Bell Centre, as it will be a little bit of seperation between the two clubs.

So, if you are Cory Clouston … Who do you start in Montreal? Pascal Leclaire (if healthy), Brian Elliott, or Mike Brodeur

Notes: Kuba was suppose to return to the lineup tonight, and we could be getting the captain back by Tuesday hosting the leagues best, the Chicago Blackhawks. Alfy, we will need you!

GO SENS GO!!!

Mike Brodeur Improves to 2-0-0 With 1 Shutout