1998 Winter Olympics, Nagano
Index
02-22-98
Gold Is Shiny
The Czech Republic dreamed the impossible dream and skated away with the gold medal. The Czechs sealed the deal with a 1-0 win over Russia. Read all about it.
by Michael Dell, editor-in-chief
02-21-98
Finland Claims Bronze
Team Vowel added to North America's misery, beating Canada 3-2 to capture the bronze medal.
by Michael Dell, editor-in-chief
02-20-98
Bure Leads Russia to Finals
It'll be the Russians and the Czechs in the finals. Here's a quick look at how Russia advanced. But here's a hint, it had something to do with Pavel Bure going buckwild...
by Michael Dell, editor-in-chief
02-20-98
Oh, Those Wacky Czechs...
They did it again. Those zany guys from the Czech Republic pulled off another major upset, knocking off Canada 2-1 in a shootout to advance to the gold-medal game.
by Michael Dell, editor-in-chief
02-18-98
Semifinal Round Set
Here's a quick look at what happened in the other quarterfinal games and the upcoming schedule for the semifinal round. And the Swedes aren't in it. Damn Finns.
by Michael Dell, editor-in-chief
02-18-98
Hasek Humbles USA, 4-1
The Czech Republic shocked the world by scoring three unanswered goals in the second period en route to upsetting the United States, 4-1. Dominik Hasek was incredible in net and Jaromir Jagr did his thing on offense. So while the Czechs move on to the semifinal round, the Americans are goin' home.
by Michael Dell, editor-in-chief
02-16-98
Quarterfinal Schedule
Here's a quick look at the pairings for the quarterfinal round.
by Michael Dell, editor-in-chief
02-16-98
Canada Ranks USA, 4-1
Team Canada remained undefeated by beating the United States, 4-1. And they owe it all to the goaltending heroics of Patrick Roy.
by Michael Dell, editor-in-chief
02-15-98
Russians Rally to Flip Finns
They got behind early but never gave up. They kept scratching and clawing their way back until they finally prevailed in the end. Yes, the Bad News Bears were cool like that. Oh yeah, Team Russia came from behind to beat Finland on a late goal by Alexei Morozov. Read all about it. And maybe go rent The Bad News Bears, too...
by Michael Dell, editor-in-chief
02-14-98
Canada Edges Sweden, 3-2
Team Sweden put up a valiant effort but fell short, losing to Team Canada, 3-2. The good news is that the Swedes were stylin' in their yellow sweaters. That's always a crowd-pleaser...
by Michael Dell, editor-in-chief
02-14-98
Team USA Brutal, But Beats Belarus
Yes, it was another poor showing for the Americans, as they barely held on to beat Belarus, 5-2. And while we're at it, let's have three cheers for alliteration...
by Michael Dell, editor-in-chief
02-13-98
Sweden Smacks USA, 4-2
Team Sweden smoked the favored Americans, 4-2, Thursday night at the Olympics. Damn them Swedes are cool...
by Michael Dell, editor-in-chief
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