spndnchz Posted February 22, 2012 Report Posted February 22, 2012 This: http://youtu.be/3TbZAua6JJ4 This: http://youtu.be/zsUsbTpQmOQ
frissonic Posted February 22, 2012 Report Posted February 22, 2012 i remember watching that ottawa game on TV. just brutal. i took the day off from work and drove around some remote parts of utah (though they couldn't have been *that* remote ... i had good enough cell coverage to stream the entire press conference. i remember thinking, "the end is near ... the cup is coming." i still feel that way. i know this season has sucked big fat RT, and yes--there are pieces that need to be added ... but i still get the feeling that things are going to change. *immensely*.
shrader Posted February 22, 2012 Report Posted February 22, 2012 I was really hoping this would be about 1980 instead.
Sabres Fan in NS Posted February 22, 2012 Report Posted February 22, 2012 After watching the first video all I have to say (again, since I have said it before) ... my how things have changed! Probably the last time Stafford was a real "man" too.
spndnchz Posted February 22, 2012 Author Report Posted February 22, 2012 I was really hoping this would be about 1980 instead. Just interesting how many things happen on this day. like this man's b-day
ROCBuffalo Posted February 22, 2012 Report Posted February 22, 2012 I was really hoping this would be about 1980 instead. In one of the most dramatic upsets in Olympic history, the underdog U.S. hockey team, made up of college players, defeats the four-time defending gold-medal winning Soviet team at the XIII Olympic Winter Games in Lake Placid, New York. Happened today, in 1980. From what my parents told me about it, most people didn't even watch it live cause it was on at like 3am on a tuesday. Most americans saw the re-play.
spndnchz Posted February 22, 2012 Author Report Posted February 22, 2012 In one of the most dramatic upsets in Olympic history, the underdog U.S. hockey team, made up of college players, defeats the four-time defending gold-medal winning Soviet team at the XIII Olympic Winter Games in Lake Placid, New York. Happened today, in 1980. From what my parents told me about it, most people didn't even watch it live cause it was on at like 3am on a tuesday. Most americans saw the re-play. Thanks for adding that. I couldn't because of the media limit.
Rico7 Posted February 22, 2012 Report Posted February 22, 2012 In one of the most dramatic upsets in Olympic history, the underdog U.S. hockey team, made up of college players, defeats the four-time defending gold-medal winning Soviet team at the XIII Olympic Winter Games in Lake Placid, New York. Happened today, in 1980. From what my parents told me about it, most people didn't even watch it live cause it was on at like 3am on a tuesday. Most americans saw the re-play. No. 1980 Olympics were in Lake Placid, NY, so the game was played during the day, but was recorded and played later that night on TV. So, pretty much nobody in the US saw it live.
ROCBuffalo Posted February 22, 2012 Report Posted February 22, 2012 No. 1980 Olympics were in Lake Placid, NY, so the game was played during the day, but was recorded and played later that night on TV. So, pretty much nobody in the US saw it live. Right thats what it was, wasn't born yet so I wouldn't know. Thanks for clarifying it.
CallawaySabres Posted February 22, 2012 Report Posted February 22, 2012 My blood still boils when I see that Ottawa video. All of a sudden, I am GEARED UP for my seats against Boston on Friday. I want some good ole Friday night Boston (lucic) atmosphere and I'll be damned if I don't bring it.....
That Aud Smell Posted February 22, 2012 Report Posted February 22, 2012 No. 1980 Olympics were in Lake Placid, NY, so the game was played during the day, but was recorded and played later that night on TV. So, pretty much nobody in the US saw it live. i have some memory of a tab* commercial cutting in to interrupt a critical moment. or was that in the gold medal game, which was, i presume, aired live? * that's a defunct diet cola, for you young 'uns.
LastPommerFan Posted February 22, 2012 Report Posted February 22, 2012 i have some memory of a tab* commercial cutting in to interrupt a critical moment. or was that in the gold medal game, which was, i presume, aired live? * that's a defunct diet cola, for you young 'uns. Still wildly popular in Botswana apparently: http://www.virtualvender.coca-cola.com/ft/detail.jsp?region_id=&country_id=&drink_type_id=&all_reg_selected=&brand_id=279
SDS Posted February 22, 2012 Report Posted February 22, 2012 Right thats what it was, wasn't born yet so I wouldn't know. Thanks for clarifying it. Just to twist your nipple a bit - you are old enough to know they wouldn't play hockey games at 3:00am in New York - right? haha
That Aud Smell Posted February 22, 2012 Report Posted February 22, 2012 Still wildly popular in Botswana apparently: http://www.virtualve...d=&brand_id=279 woah! the next time i am in atlanta, i will look for it "on tap" in that "world of coke" room (ever been? well worth the visit).
darksabre Posted February 22, 2012 Report Posted February 22, 2012 Looks like I'm not going to get as good of a Birthday present from the Sabres as I got last year. :(
... Posted February 22, 2012 Report Posted February 22, 2012 That Ottawa clip always makes me well up with pride. I remember watching that game. Wow. What a magical few seasons post lockout. That seems like ages ago, now. Whatever, I guess we're heard and written about it all before at this point.
Weave Posted February 22, 2012 Report Posted February 22, 2012 I *don't* get a sense of pride out of that Ottawa clip. In my mind we never did get payback for what Neil did to Drury. I feel like that incident is a debt that appears will go unpaid.
... Posted February 22, 2012 Report Posted February 22, 2012 I *don't* get a sense of pride out of that Ottawa clip. In my mind we never did get payback for what Neil did to Drury. I feel like that incident is a debt that appears will go unpaid. I don't view it like that - I see it in context of the entire season.
That Aud Smell Posted February 22, 2012 Report Posted February 22, 2012 Probably the last time Stafford was a real "man" too. it's funny. in my memory, stafford was way more resolute in how he went after neil. watching it again and focusing on that point, i see how stafford initially had the right instinct (he circled right around to find who did it), but then was awfully reluctant once he realized who he was going to have to tussle with. and he probably took more lumps as a result of his hesitation. EDITS: rayzer on drury: "yeah, he'll be FINE." commentary from another era. love that other angle that shows mair POPPING spezza. i wish we still had a guy like mair. mccormick is serviceable, but i prefer mair in his heyday.
Eleven Posted February 22, 2012 Report Posted February 22, 2012 I *don't* get a sense of pride out of that Ottawa clip. In my mind we never did get payback for what Neil did to Drury. I feel like that incident is a debt that appears will go unpaid. What would you have had them do? It's exactly what many wanted after the Miller incident here. You go after our star, we go after yours : Ottawa :: You go after our goalie, we go after yours : Boston.
That Aud Smell Posted February 22, 2012 Report Posted February 22, 2012 I feel like that incident is a debt that appears will go unpaid. i disagree. sincerely, jason spezza's face
ROCBuffalo Posted February 22, 2012 Report Posted February 22, 2012 Just to twist your nipple a bit - you are old enough to know they wouldn't play hockey games at 3:00am in New York - right? haha Dude it was the 1980's, i heard they did crazy things like think coke bottle glasses looked good with a mustache, arrest people based on the assumption of them being a communist, and actually used pay phones! Crazy stuff. Lol. They could of played a game at 3:30am, I mean hulk hogan body slammed Andre the Giant!
Eleven Posted February 22, 2012 Report Posted February 22, 2012 i disagree. sincerely, jason spezza's face Me, too. Sincerely, Ray Emery's career.
Jsixspd Posted February 22, 2012 Report Posted February 22, 2012 Thanks for posting that Ottawa fight - never saw that one before - that was awesome! Lindy Ruff actually ANIMATED about something - don't see that much any more - he just kind of has that stony unchanging sourpuss look on his face these days. Did see the Miracle on Ice live. Back in those days stayed up many nights til dawn - and somehow still made it to work. :)
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