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The Russian Olympic Hockey Coach's Postgame Presser Was Gold
From the Wall Street Journal, comes a highly enjoyable back-and-forth between Russian Olympic hockey coach, Zinetula Bilyaletdinov, and a member of the media. While taking a break from pushing the foolish "Blame Ovechkin" narrative, Bilyaletdinov discussed his own future in rather macabre terms....
David Backes Scored From An Impossible Angle
David Backes scored this ridiculous goal with a second and change left in the first to put Team USA up 3-1 over the Czech republic. Under Ondrej Pavelec's glove, off the inside of the far post. Gorgeous—and it might not even have been as difficult as his perfect pass to set up Dustin Brown earlier i...
Is Time For Sad Nightmare Bear
Here we find Nightmare Bear, shortly after the Russian hockey team's loss to Finland, experiencing a nightmare of his own. Now you know how we feel every time we look at you, Nightmare Bear....
A Heartbroken Alex Ovechkin Discusses Russia's Loss
Here's Alexander Ovechkin just minutes after Russia's quarterfinal loss, talking with the CBC's Elliotte Friedman. He is devastated. ...
That Sad Vladimir Putin Photo Is Not From Today
Yes, drink it in. Sad Dmitry Medvedev and sad Vladimir Putin will be one of the enduring images of hockey at these Olympics, given Russia's quarterfinal exit at the hands of the Finns. But despite the photo rocketing around the internet right now, just know that it was actually taken Sunday, during ...
Student Gets Detention For Calling Teacher "Communist" Over USA Hockey
A Barstool reader's brother really wanted to watch last week's U.S.-Slovakia game in that morning's Spanish class. Teacher said no. Student said, "You're a communist, communist, communist." Walpole High is everything you imagined it would be....
When And Where To Watch The Olympic Hockey Quarterfinals
With today's games in the books, we're down to eight teams left with a chance to win gold in men's ice hockey. But let's be realistic—only five actually have a shot, and at least one of them is sure to bow out tomorrow. The drama begins in earnest....
Man At Minnesota Hockey Game Comes Prepared For The Kiss Cam
Considering the camera's on this pair before the Kiss Cam cuts to them, the video must be some kind of stunt. The woman's reaction seems genuine, though. We won't spoil what happens....
IIHF To Change Rule That Gave U.S. Victory Over Russia
The U.S.'s shootout win over Russia on Saturday—and the accompanying canonization of T.J. Oshie—wouldn't have occurred if not for a disallowed goal late in regulation. The call was controversial, correct, and unfair. Now international hockey's governing body is making sure it doesn't happen again....
Slovakia Goalie Gets Penalty For Butt-Checking
Slovakian goalie Jan Laco stuck it all out during today's men's hockey match against Russia, trying to sneak a hit on Alexei Tereshchenko as he skated behind the net. Laco's butt-move earned him a two-minute minor for interference, served by teammate Tomas Tatar....
Here's A Funny, Impromptu Interview With T.J. Oshie From 2010
St. Louis Blues player T.J. Oshie received a boost in popularity after yesterday's shootout heroics for the Americans, but we can learn more about Oshie's personality with this unplanned booth interview from 2010....
T.J. Oshie Beats Russia In 4-3 Shootout
T.J. Oshie's four shootout goals proved the difference as the United States beat Russia 3-2 (4-3). It took eight rounds of penalty shots before the right combination of Jonathan Quick save and Oshie goal could be properly paired up....
Here's Why Russia's Third Goal Was Disallowed
Russia took a 3-2 lead in the third period after Fyodor Tyutin's blue-line goal, until they didn't. The goal was reviewed by officials, and because USA goalie Jonathan Quick slipped and knocked the net off of one of its moorings ever so slightly—look at the bottom of the left post—Tyutin's score was...
Don Cherry Is Currently Wearing A Bear On His Head
Sure, the man looks incredibly stupid, but if Don Cherry likes bears, he's cool with us....
NHL Believes Russia Will Try To Steal Other Teams' Injury Reports
The NHL has dispatched its own doctors to watch over its players in Sochi, and the league is operating under the assumption that the Russians will try to gain access to its medical data to get a leg up in the Olympics....
Listen To The BBC Snowboarding Bros Call U.S. Hockey
The world woke up wondering what it might sound like if the the BBC snowboarding bros called U.S. hockey. We mashed up the best of Ed and Tim with the best of Team USA, so wonder no more. ...
Those Olympic Hockey Organists You've Been Enjoying Are From The NHL
If you've watched any of the men's hockey games during these Olympics, you've probably found yourself enjoying the work of the arena organist. So far, games have featured snippets of the Star Wars and Game of Thrones theme songs, Van Halen's "Right Now," and Depeche Mode's "Personal Jesus." It just...
Here Are All Seven Goals From The U.S. Rout Of Slovakia
Team USA destroyed Slovakia 7-1 this morning in its opening game in Sochi, doing the most damage in the second period. John Carlson started off the scoring at 14:27 in the first period and then the Americans unloaded for six goals in the second. ...
Switzerland Beats Latvia On Crazy Last-Second Deflection
In the opening game of group play for Switzerland and Latvia, the Swiss won with the hockey equivalent of the magic bullet. Simon Moser was credited with the goal because his pass, headed for Nino Niederreiter in front of the goal, was tipped by goaltender Edgars Masalskis's stick into defender Geor...
Swedish Hockey Leaguer Scores The Filthiest Goal In Skills Competition
The NHL's on an Olympic break, but here's a hockey highlight to tide you over....