Second period, Belarus vs Canada...

**wingwop** · 02-22-2002, 01:51 PM

Okay, since I'm home sitting on my duff; I figure I can post updates for the unfortunate majority that have jobs.

The goal scorers are: Yzerman (1), Brewer (1) (this goal was changed, it was originally credited to Yzerman. He did get the assist. The Belarus goal is by their only NHLer.

Update, 3-1 Canada. Goal by Niedermeyer (dead), assisted by Lemeiux.

Anyway, I liked the first period. Good hockey, canada has of course dominated play, but their defensemen won't get the puck deep to the forwards; instead, they keep opting for the blue line blasts and are missing the net.

Update, powerplay Belarus.

**ken_valyi** · 02-22-2002, 02:01 PM

I like these Belarussians, they ain't backing down.

UPdate: Oh the ref just called a bad penalty on Belarus and Harry Neale just called Canada, "The Leafs"!!!

**ken_valyi** · 02-22-2002, 02:06 PM

Is that ducktape on Mezin's goalie mask?

Too Cool if it is!

Kariya just scored... Stevie Y assisting!

4 to 1 Canada

They're pulling Mezin.. too bad I like the guy!

**wingwop** · 02-22-2002, 02:07 PM

Belarus powerplay looking pretty good. By the way Jovanovski's in the box. Shots on goal 20-7 Canada, of course. Another delay call on Canada, extra skater on the ice (Mike Peca's going). Cross-checking.

Nothing on ensuing powerplay. 13:28 Goal by Kariya. 4-1 Canada. Suffice it to say this is pretty much over. I'll update after the period and game.

**wingwop** · 02-22-2002, 02:07 PM

Stevie Y is the man, he's in on all but one I believe.

**wingwop** · 02-22-2002, 02:09 PM

Hey Ken, what time is the USA Russia game? Or is it a better question to ask if it's televised?

**ChrisFrez** · 02-22-2002, 02:11 PM

The USA game is on at 6:15pm

**ken_valyi** · 02-22-2002, 02:11 PM

I think CBC will cover it... 6 pm I believe, but I'll double check!

Canoe lists it as 6:15pm

**ken_valyi** · 02-22-2002, 02:23 PM

CBC won't show the beginning of the USA vs. Russia game because... you guessed it Mario... the Men's Curling final (I figured you'd guess that my friend?

)

They'll join the game in progress at 7 pm, which means from the second period on.

So I guess we're stuck with that damnedable CNBC... *sigh*

**wingwop** · 02-22-2002, 02:27 PM

Okay, as long as it's a real sport their showing that's fine.

I'll tell ya, when canada invented hockey, they hit a homer. But to compare them to a band, they'd be a one hit wonder. You can't follow up hockey with CURLING????? Now that's a lame "sport".

**ken_valyi** · 02-22-2002, 02:33 PM

No argument here.. Curling lacks the crushing body checks and the senseless violence to make it a true sport. It's shuffle board on ice... I don't watch my grandfather play shuffle board, why would I want to watch some loud annoying guy?

Third period underway!

**ken_valyi** · 02-22-2002, 02:38 PM

Gagne scored a shortie! Peca set him up beautifully!

5 to 1 Canada

**ken_valyi** · 02-22-2002, 02:50 PM

Lindros scored. Nolan assisting.

6 to 1 Canada

It was a powerplay goal... Belarus had two many men on the ice because Lemeuix got one of their players yapping it up.