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Russia's national nightmare: Finland beats Russia 3-1 in Olympic Hockey


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Putin and Medveded looked a little upset after the game. :D

 

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http://www.cbssports.com/olympics/eye-on-olympics/24448255/russias-national-nightmare-hockey-team-done-after-3-1-loss-to-finlandrussias

 

Russia's national nightmare has been realized; the men's hockey team has been eliminated at the Olympics prior to the medal round.

Facing enormous pressure to not just medal but win gold at these Olympics, Russia faced longtime rival Finland in the quarterfinals on Wednesday at Bolshoy Ice Dome and came up short, losing 3-1 to their neighbors to the northwest. It brings a collosally disappointing end to the host nation's medal hopes.

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As a Hot Blooded Finn, it pleases me to no end. We Finns have been kicking the Russkies back over the border for a thousand years or more. Kitos Sisu Suomi !

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Yeah... that was a big one.

 

But USA is the biggest favorite to win gold. They've been playing flawlessly. Canada superstars haven't convinced me one bit.

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My predictions for the semifinals:

 

USA-Canada 4-2

Sweden-Finland 2-3

 

Sweden are favorites I think... but Tuukka Rask is the best goalie in the world right now.

 

And as you can see he HATES losing.

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And as you can see he HATES losing.
 
 
 
:)  I hate losing too, but I still can't consistently hit top shelf from the point.    I guess that's what happens when he has talent and I don't?
 
GO USA!!
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