Today started out incredibly busy we were inundated with riveting and sharpening. I did get to see something pretty cool. They had the clock down to ice level so they could work on the remote control camera that shoots from way above the ice surface. The US - Norway game was good however we watched it from our room. Mike Aldrich (US equipment manager) came in to sharpen skates in between the periods on the machine, Phil Kessel likes his skates sharpened in between each period so we were sure to leave one of the skate sharpening heads available for him.
There was quite a buzz in the air with the Canada - Swiss game, the Swiss moved down right next to our room so we could here them chanting getting ready for the game. They definitely were up and it showed up in the game going to the shoot out. I watched the shoot out from the zamboni door. I keep for getting to take my camera down I will try to do that today or tomorrow. Patti (Canadian Equipment manager) ran into a snag with Iginla's skate holder being shattered by a shot. He came to our room during the game to see if we had a spare, we had one and off he went to make the repair. The Swiss were very excited after the game as they should have been they really did good. We congratulated the Canadian players as they walked by the room on their way to the bus, some of them sopped and talked to us about the game. They thought that it was a pivatal point but were optimistic that they would be more on top of their game.
I had a great talk with Tim Thomas, (Goalie for team USA and the Bruins) he wants his skate sharpened very sharp and was interested in the FBV. He knew a lot about it and we think we have him all set, it is a wicked edge that we put him on. We had a lot of fun helpping him out.
The Russia - Slovac game was great. Not just that it was an upset but it was pretty electric around here. It seems to be a bit more fun when the smaller countries do well, its like the underdogs do well, it feels good. Until tomorrow, thanks for reading.
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Go Slovakia! Steve, get those Slovaks on FBV man.
They are. I want to tell them about Bubba and the Perogies however they may win the whole tournament by eating them
I is interresting to hear about the players using the new FBV. I hope more of the Team Canada players get onto the idea of it. I like that you are sharing the experience you are having there with everyone. It all sounds very exciting.
Mom
Thanks, Baba also thanks you. Bubba, however, is a large black man. I hope he thanks you too. BTW, Baba was here today and left some perogies. Too bad you are in Vangroovy.
We will look for great things from team USA. Dave you really should Market Baba's Perogies. Maybe we could have them before the half marathon. I will be over in 5 min for leftovers.
Please except my appologies to Baba. Tell her I would like some perogies when I get home.
Steve - sounds like an exciting time! Wish I were there!
Wish you were too buddy!
Steve, thought you hated travelling
This is one you won't soon forget eh?
Sharps
Sometimes you have to take one for the Team!
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