http://www.vancouver2010.com/olympic-ho ... ff-dE.html

There we go, the brackets are set.

Switzerland will play Belarus, and whoever wins this game will play USA.

Czech Republic plays Latvia, and whoever wins this game will play Finland.

Slovakia plays Norway and whoever wins this game will play Sweden.

Canada plays Germany, and whoever wins this game will play the Russian Republic.

Preliminary Standings
1. USA
2. Sweden
3. Russia
4. Finland
5. Czech Republic
6. Canada
7. Slovakia
8. Switzerland
9. Belarus
10. Norway
11. Germany
12. Latvia

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Germany will get punished for Canada's loss yesterday. Unless they find a way to play the Hecht line for 60 minutes, it's gonna be like 7-1 Canada.

Canada's lost point against Switzerland really hurts them, I would rather play Finland than Russia in the quarters.

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Russia vs Canada in the QUARTERS. Whoda thunk it? That's looming as one beast of a match-up. Hard to imagine the loser gets shut out of a medal, and the winner still will have to get through Sweden.

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Oh lord, it's hard to be humble, when you're perfect in every way. I can't wait to look in the mirror, 'cause I get better looking each day. To know me is to love me, I must be a hell of a man. Oh lord, it's hard to be humble, but I'm doin' the best that I can.

...if Sweden can get past Slovakia. The Slovaks are underrated.

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I'm loving this.,..I'll be sad when olympic hockey is over.

I still kinda can't believe Austria doesn't have a hockey team.

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Its NNYFAN, but you can just call me Kris.

Yup, its Thomas Vanek and thats it I'm afraid

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"...they came down into the stands and asked if I knew how to do play by play. I said...No. But. I'll take a shot at it if you want".- Rick Jeanneret

Austria does have a hockey team. They're just not good enough that they qualify for the Olympics every year.

We have the same problem as Germany, just not enough good players. Vanek in the NHL, Grabner (he is NHL ready) and Noedl in the AHL, a few good ones playing in Switzerland, Sweden and Austria and then there's a drop.

We beat Germany in the last WC, unfortunatley we were relegated because Germany had to stay in the top division as the host of the next WC. We are always on the edge between top division and first division.

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I was like, "Oh, well Vanek will probably be captain of the Austrian team..." and then I was like... ...... .......... "Where's the Austrian team?"

What do I know? They should start giving hockey scholarships for hockey players to play on college hockey teams and start the nursery process so they can have a good olympic hockey team. That's kind of what they're doing here for women's hockey. Thousands of moms and dads are getting their little girls in youth hockey in hopes they will be good enough for a free ride to Canton or Michigan and the colleges are into it because who doesn't want their college well represented in the olympics? Its a win/win. And how cool is it to say...'Yeah...my daughter plays HOCKEY!"

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Its NNYFAN, but you can just call me Kris.

Just like sabretoothpick said before - we're lacking in depth to constantly play on the highest level. But as a national team I would rank as about as strong (or weak!?!) as Germany.

Here's the full bracket...

http://www.ctvolympics.ca/hockey/standi ... Round.html

Looks like the US has a very nice path - SUI or BLR, and then the winner of FIN and CZE to make the gold medal game.

ugh 12 pm PST starting times....that sucks, esp since i don't have a dvr as i am in temporary housing for a few weeks....grrrrrrr

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"It is more about them than it is about the team...Cannot play with them, cannot win with them, cannot coach with them. Can't do it. I want winners. I want people that want to win." - Mike Singletary

Tyler Myers - Future captain of the Buffalo Sabres, and future Norris Trophy Winner

Manning the machine gun on the Tyler Myers Bandwagon - just in case any teams have an idea of prying him away from us (3 GM's shot already)

Connolly/Roy - 2 goals in the last 47 playoff games

Who are the States waiting for in there quarters?

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just call me Brad

Twitter @BUrbanowicz13

Belarus and Suisse

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mechaphil

Wow can it get any easier?

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The hardest team USA will have to play if they both make it is most likely Finland. I believe the Finns will take out the Czech team and you'll see a Semi of USA and Finland.

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That'll be a fantastic game...for once, I might be looking forward to Tonza's hand grenades

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mechaphil

Well Team USA Plays the Swiss tomorrow.

Team Finland will most likely play the Czech team as they are winning currently.

Team Sweden will play whoever wins the midnight game, most likely Slovakia.

And Team Russia will play Canada.

Everyone's gold medal dream matchup has come true, two rounds before the gold medal.

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So when do the States play on Friday? Also what about Canada? Nothing has been said on CTV and I thought for sure they would have said something regarding these games.

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Twitter @BUrbanowicz13

States play at 3PM EST, and Canada...well, I don't know when they play or even who yet - we're watching their two possible opponents right now.

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