2026 Winter Olympics

[Natsinpwc]

Yep it was Bill Koch. Still alive

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Koch_(skier)

[Ali the Baseball Cat]

Pretty much revolutionised the sport with his skating stride IIRC

Yep it was Bill Koch. Still alive

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Koch_(skier)

[Ali the Baseball Cat]

Honestly I think the Cortina d'Ampezzo womens downhill ski course is by far the better of the two.  The Bormio (mens) course may be long & exhausting but it sure as hell ain't as purdy

[JCA-CrystalCity]

Yep it was Bill Koch. Still alive

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Koch_(skier)

I'm guessing his cardio is pretty good

[Ali the Baseball Cat]

The Willy/McJesus/Celebrini line is the earthly manifestation of Divine will 

[1995hoo]

My wife asked whether Olympic hockey rules require neck protectors because it looks like they’re all wearing something around their necks, although it doesn’t look like the style Oshie wore. Anyone know?

[imref]

My wife asked whether Olympic hockey rules require neck protectors because it looks like they’re all wearing something around their necks, although it doesn’t look like the style Oshie wore. Anyone know?

they are required for international play since the end of 2023 after the death of Adam Johnson in 2023. They are mandatory as well for NHL players who enter the league starting with the 2026-27 season as well.

https://apnews.com/article/neck-guards-nhl-milan-olympics-29d82241741383ee121828e81e4e129e

[The Chief]

What's all this about a French judge?

[Natsinpwc]

Well the kid from Vienna choked. No judging to complain about. Fell to 8th place.

[1995hoo]

Well the kid from Vienna choked. No judging to complain about. Fell to 8th place.

Pun intended?

[Natsinpwc]

Pun intended?

Yep

[Slateman]

Canadians got caught cheating in curling

[English Natsie]

How they thought no-one would notice that can of de-icer.... Certainly some very un-Olympian language...

[JCA-CrystalCity]

Danes looking great v USA men's hockey. Down 1 after 2. Swayman is off.

[JCA-CrystalCity]

Danes looking great v USA men's hockey. Down 1 after 2. Swayman is off.

they were dogs in the 3rd.

[imref]

Som soft goals allowed by Denmark. Germany should be tougher.

[Natsinpwc]

Som soft goals allowed by Denmark. Germany should be tougher.

I mean Swayman let in a goal from center ice. That was super soft.   Don’t think he will be playing again.  Shouldn’t be any issues until the semifinal unless they get someone like Suomi in the quarterfinals.

Hard to see them beating Canada though.

Btw what’s the over/under on how many more guys Wilson will severely injur in Feb tournament?

[Natsinpwc]

So how did the USA women’s team draw Sweden in the semis.  Sweden is also undefeated.  While Canada will face Switzerland who only won one game. Seems weird.

[imref]

Freak injury. Can’t blame Wilson for that one.

[Natsinpwc]

Freak injury. Can’t blame Wilson for that one.

It’s never his fault!

Yea it was unfortunate. Looked like he tried to pull up on the hit a bit and then Fiala turned and that caused the issue.

Trouble does follow Tom.

[Natsinpwc]

TJ Oshie doing the color commentary on the Czechia and Switzerland game.

[Natsinpwc]

TJ Oshie doing the color commentary on the Czechia and Switzerland game.

Fun game.  Tied at 3 with a couple minutes to go. Czechia just tied it up.

[Natsinpwc]

Swiss win it in OT.

[JCA-CrystalCity]

Swiss win it in OT.

you'd have figured that Pasta would have done better in Italy.

[Natsinpwc]

USA looks like it will get Sweden in the quarterfinals. That’s a tough break.  But if they win that should be no sweat into the Finals.