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[DropThePuck]

Switzerland vs USA at 3 p.m. EST
Preview: More on the line in U.S.-Switzerland rematch

Canada vs Russia at 7:30 p.m. EST
Preview: Hockey superpowers collide in huge quarterfinal game

Czech Republic vs Finland at 10 p.m. EST
Preview: Rested Finland takes on weary and aching Czech team

Slovakia vs Sweden at 11:55 p.m. EST
Preview: Defending Olympic champs take on feisty Slovaks


Post your comments, thoughts, and photos here ...


USA! USA! USA! Bobby! Bobby! Bobby!
(Sorry Hillsie and Luca ... national pride wins out, but still hope you both make a good showing ... just not enough to kick out your Ducks team mates on the other side)


Oh Canada! Take down those roooskies!


Go Team Finland! Check 'em Czechs hard!

[DropThePuck]

In that first U.S.-Switzerland game, Ducks winger Bobby Ryan provided one of the goals against his Anaheim teammate. "I certainly won't mind putting another one behind him," Ryan said.
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"I told him I'm going to stop him the next time and he's not going to get any presents like the first game," said Hiller.
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"We want to play a game like we did against Canada," Hiller said. "It's not going to be a 5-5 score. We've got to keep the stakes down.

"The longer the game will go with a tight score, the better for us. At the end they have to win. We can win."

<LA Times link>

[Barmy Army]

I'm on a mission this evening to stay awake for the Canada/Russia game, oh yes am I *insert determined smilie here* It's being broadcast at 12.30 am so I should just about manage it.

[Cassie8236]

GO USA!!!! I had to wear a different USA colored shirt today....my boss frowned upon me wearing my Bobby Ryan USA shirt to work last week.

[QuacksMeUp]

I thought there was an announcement that they were moving the USA/SUI game to NBC and showing it at Noon Pacific. Why would they tape delay it to 3?

[DUX714]

I thought there was an announcement that they were moving the USA/SUI game to NBC and showing it at Noon Pacific. Why would they tape delay it to 3?

Ratings for the Westcoast. Which is stupid since they didn't care about the ratings for USA vs Canada.

[Todrick]

Ratings for the Westcoast. Which is stupid since they didn't care about the ratings for USA vs Canada.

That's counter-intuitive...

Who is going to be watching a tape delayed USA-Sui when you know the result... Vs. watching Can/Rus Live on CNBC?


Then again this is the network who fired Conan.

[Kenny]

That's counter-intuitive...

Who is going to be watching a tape delayed USA-Sui when you know the result... Vs. watching Can/Rus Live on CNBC?


Then again this is the network who fired Conan.

I tend to think of it at the network that still employs Jay Leno. But lets not get into that subject.

NBC Couldn't care less about the west coast. I really get the feeling that they do the tape delay to us because they believe if the east coast has it at 3 o'clock, then the west coast has to have it at that time.

[DUX714]

That's counter-intuitive...

Who is going to be watching a tape delayed USA-Sui when you know the result... Vs. watching Can/Rus Live on CNBC?


Then again this is the network who fired Conan.

They probably think 2 hockey games are too much for the non hockey fans. Who knows. All I know is their Olympic coverage in general has been extremely poor.

On a side note.. I usually get home around 3 so I will watch the tape delayed USA / Swiss game (without knowing the outcome since it will make watching it much more interesting) and record the Canada Russia game to watch directly after.

I agree however, those without a DVR are probably going to watch live action.

[RGS_Quack93]

Then again this is the network who fired Conan.

I tend to think of it at the network that still employs Jay Leno...

I like to think of it as the network that keeps "talent" like Keith Olbermann, judgment isnt their strong suit.

Im kinda bummed ill be missing the USA game but honestly dont think its going to be too close of a game, but knowing Hiller he will have a HUGE game and keep with swiss in it for a while.

Unfortunately I see Canada losing this one to Russia, and then getting boo'd by their home country as they skate off the ice. Just not a favorable matchup for them.

The Czechs looked pretty piss poor vs Latvia last night, I think the Finns can outplay them and come out with a win. I hope our Finn Twins can produce some good chemistry and get some good mojo going. Would be nice to see Teemu get a goal.

Sweeds looks to have an easy one vs Slovakia but if they take it lightly it could get real interesting real fast.

[HillerGirl]

just to check... game WILL be on the nbcolympics.com, right?

[Todrick]

just to check... game WILL be on the nbcolympics.com, right?

yeah, if your cable company doesn't suck like mine(Time Warner) and blame the inability to login on NBC who sucks as well and blames it on Time Warner.

[QuacksMeUp]

yeah, if your cable company doesn't suck like mine(Time Warner) and blame the inability to login on NBC who sucks as well and blames it on Time Warner.

Todrick what browser are you using? I have Time Warner and found that I can only get the connection to work on Firefox. But, when you do get the feed it's jerky because of all of the West Coast hockey fans who wouldn't want to watch the game at Noon because.......wait? Why?

I'm still not convinced that they won't show the hockey game at Noon. Hope burns eternal.....

[Todrick]

Todrick what browser are you using? I have Time Warner and found that I can only get the connection to work on Firefox. But, when you do get the feed it's jerky because of all of the West Coast hockey fans who wouldn't want to watch the game at Noon because.......wait? Why?

I'm still not convinced that they won't show the hockey game at Noon. Hope burns eternal.....

I've tried Firefox, IE, Chrome and Safari

[Barmy Army]

Oh it's a sorry state of affairs when the USA game is being broadcast live on the BBC here but you guys are having issues with your tv broadcasts.

[HillerGirl]

here we go...

i want Hiller to have an outstanding game but USA to win
so let it be 1-0 in regulation on Bobby's goal... keep it in the family, Ducks
and no reason to go in OT... Hiller needs some rest... he already has played the most minutes out of all in the Olympics...

Hiller sharp so far
gooooo Jonas!

Swiss decided not to give up that easily! wow
some work for Miller...

[Barmy Army]

Sbisa has gone off the ice for some medical attention, hope he's okay

[HillerGirl]

Sbisa blocks a shot with his hand

[Barmy Army]

Powerplay for Switzerland

I'm torn who to cheer for in this game

[HillerGirl]

US PK

whoah!!! what's going on!

but Hiller still can't play the puck to save his life

[giannim]

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Go Hiller! The Swiss are looking great to start the game but we'll see if fatigue becomes a factor with the U.S. getting the extra day off.

I'm torn too, I'm starting to become a huge Hiller fan. I did buy this shirt though, can't wait until it comes.

[Todrick]

for those like me who can't login due to technical errors....

KING TV in Seattle "get's it" they have apparently provided a back door link to the stream on their website.

Tell me if it works for you... the firewall here at the office hates it, but it appears to error out PAST the login screen

[HillerGirl]

HILLER!
now THAT'S moire like it

Hiller save on Bobby!
haha...

Lupes can't find a game lol
NBC is just awesome isn't it!

[Barmy Army]

It's very quiet at the game, I'm surprised that the fans aren't getting more into this.

[HillerGirl]

It's very quiet at the game, I'm surprised that the fans aren't getting more into this.

it's noon on the west coast... i doubt people go to bed at 10 pm there lol
they are still asleep


nice save!



is the crowd chanting hiiiiiii-leeeeer or miiiiiii-leeeeer?

post for Hiller

HILLER!!!! OMFG!!!!
WHAT A STOP LAYING DOWN!