https://padlet.com/kgabriel18/coj0m7q3guug Hockey en-us 2018-02-14 15:21:33 UTC 2024-07-18 17:18:19 UTC hello@padlet.com kgabriel18 https://padlet.com/kgabriel18/coj0m7q3guug/wish/232215070 Men's Olympic Hockey
In this breath-taking game by the men's hockey team, a 2-0 lead soon turned into a dreadful 3-2 comeback in the last ten minutes of the game. This year, it was decided the NHL players were not to play in the Olympics due to cost and risk of injury and so the hockey team has suffered many setbacks. Much like this loss agaisnt a team they had previously beat 5-1 in Sochi during the 2014 Games.  Many fans of the sport were hoping for a ragtag team to be their underdogs, like in the 1980 Games. However that was not the case as Team USA lost quickly in only the first preliminary game of the Games. 

]]> 2018-02-16 02:47:38 UTC https://padlet.com/kgabriel18/coj0m7q3guug/wish/232215070 kgabriel18 https://padlet.com/kgabriel18/coj0m7q3guug/wish/232216531 Women's Hockey
At the 2018 PyeongChang Olympic Winter Games, Team USA is set to play in group A along with Finland, Russia, and their biggest opponent Canada. In their first Prelim game on February 11th against Finland, USA won 3-1. Team USA also swept Olympic Athletes From Russia with a 5-0 win on February 13th. Team USA's dream duo, Kendall Coyne of Illinois and Maddie Rooney of Minnesota had a record of 21 saves in on period. 

]]> 2018-02-16 03:02:20 UTC https://padlet.com/kgabriel18/coj0m7q3guug/wish/232216531 kgabriel18 https://padlet.com/kgabriel18/coj0m7q3guug/wish/234558536 Men's Hockey Loss
The Men's US Olympic team lost to Czech team in an all around controversial way. Towards the end in the third period, the USA received a helpful boost from a controversial slashing call made by the Czech team. This left them with the advantage of 5 on the ice with only 4 Czech. However, even with the lead, the US was not able to clutch a victory. Czech goalkeeper Pavel Francouz was able to shutout all 5 shootout players, resulting in a loss for the United States. Overall the US team was defeated, but the team left proud of their play in the games and thankful for their chance. ]]> 2018-02-23 02:41:54 UTC https://padlet.com/kgabriel18/coj0m7q3guug/wish/234558536 kgabriel18 https://padlet.com/kgabriel18/coj0m7q3guug/wish/234558553 Changes in Hockey
For the first time in over two decades, the NHL will not be allowing players to play in the 2018 Olympic games. When outcry emerged from the Olympic Panel on the opposition, a poll was sent to citizens of Canada and the USA. An overwhelming 73% of NHL fans said they did not want to stop league play to support the Olympics and so it was decided that no NHL players would be given leave for the Olympics. ]]> 2018-02-23 02:42:00 UTC https://padlet.com/kgabriel18/coj0m7q3guug/wish/234558553 kgabriel18 https://padlet.com/kgabriel18/coj0m7q3guug/wish/234558596 Korean Hockey 
There has been many arguments in the past month's preparation for the Winter Olympics in Peyeongchang, escpecially when considering the Korean Ice Hockey teams. This year Korean built a united front, mixing North and South Korean players. Not only has this caused political unrest, but it has also caused sports problems as well. Many of the athletes have also been in unrest. According to viewers of the game, the Korean United team is very divided. ]]> 2018-02-23 02:42:18 UTC https://padlet.com/kgabriel18/coj0m7q3guug/wish/234558596 kgabriel18 https://padlet.com/kgabriel18/coj0m7q3guug/wish/234558622 Costs for Pyeongchang
In 2011, Pyeongchang placed a bid for the 2018 Winter Olympics with an estimated cost of $8 billion dollars. However, now that the games are coming to an end, the final cost has been tallied at $12.9 billion dollars, almost $5 billion more than expected. The biggest factor to this large price increase, economists say, is the $3.7 billion used to build a new express train from Seoul to Pyeongchang. The train is used to transport the athletes from Olympic village in Seoul to the actual arenas. ]]> 2018-02-23 02:42:26 UTC https://padlet.com/kgabriel18/coj0m7q3guug/wish/234558622 kgabriel18 https://padlet.com/kgabriel18/coj0m7q3guug/wish/234558635 Cost of Building a Hockey Team
With the players of the NHL not playing in the 2018 Winter Olympics, a new cost expenditure was been removed from the game, insuring professional hockey players. The cost of insuring six NHL players for three practices, without a signed contract to the team is $1 million dollars. In 2014 for the Olympic games, Canada paid roughly $400,000 to insure Sid Crosby, a player for the Pittsburgh Penguins, for three un-contracted team practices. Without this added cost, hockey teams are able to spend money on other materials for the team.  ]]> 2018-02-23 02:42:33 UTC https://padlet.com/kgabriel18/coj0m7q3guug/wish/234558635 kgabriel18 https://padlet.com/kgabriel18/coj0m7q3guug/wish/234558645 Women's Hockey Pay Strike
In April 2017, the Women's US hockey team announced they would be sitting out of a pre-olympic open game in the United States to protest unequal pay between the men and women. Although not winning gold, the Women's Olympic hockey team has medalled in every winter games since 1998 when they started. Their only request in return was that the $15,000 pay gap between Women's Hockey and Men's Hockey (who had not always placed at the games) be bridged. Despite the upheaval on and off the ice, women defeated Canada to win the gold, setting them much higher than the men, and definitely supporting their protests. ]]> 2018-02-23 02:42:39 UTC https://padlet.com/kgabriel18/coj0m7q3guug/wish/234558645 kgabriel18 https://padlet.com/kgabriel18/coj0m7q3guug/wish/234558660 Women's Hockey Medal Ceremony
Emotions were high as the USA received their gold medals for their underdog win in the 2018 Winter Olympics. In many cases the players were cut from the team last year with the pay strike, with no proof they would be able to play in the Olympics they trained for so hard. Yet, there they stand with the National Anthem proudly singing, signifying their hard work and passion for the sport. ]]> 2018-02-23 02:42:50 UTC https://padlet.com/kgabriel18/coj0m7q3guug/wish/234558660 kgabriel18 https://padlet.com/kgabriel18/coj0m7q3guug/wish/234558673 Women's US hockey team wins in overtime shootout against Canada, the team to beat! Jocelyne Lamoureux-Davidson was able to shoot her way into history by winning gold for the USA Women's Olympic hockey team for the first time in nearly two decades.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HoSWvxeBiWc]]> 2018-02-23 02:42:57 UTC https://padlet.com/kgabriel18/coj0m7q3guug/wish/234558673 kgabriel18 https://padlet.com/kgabriel18/coj0m7q3guug/wish/235692482 Econ of the Olympics 
The Olympics have become become a burden on host cities in the last two decades. For example, the summer Olympics in Montreal shows the expected cost was most often millions, if not billion more than the expected price. In 1972, Denver became the first and only host city to reject the Olympics when voters protested the extra costs and construction. This problem with cost has caused many cities to drop out of the running or to withdraw their bids. ]]> 2018-02-27 01:08:11 UTC https://padlet.com/kgabriel18/coj0m7q3guug/wish/235692482 kgabriel18 https://padlet.com/kgabriel18/coj0m7q3guug/wish/235692509 Men's Hockey Winners
After a close game, Olympic Athletes from Russia defeated Germany to win gold. This is the first time that both countries have medaled in hockey since 2002 when Russia got a bronze. Russia beat Germany in a sudden death shootout with a score of 4-3. ]]> 2018-02-27 01:08:21 UTC https://padlet.com/kgabriel18/coj0m7q3guug/wish/235692509 kgabriel18 https://padlet.com/kgabriel18/coj0m7q3guug/wish/235692530 Final Rankings of the 2018 Olympics Hockey
Women in the United States managed to end a 20 year gold drought and defeated Canada in overtime.
Winners:
Gold- United States
Silver- Canada
Bronze-  Finland

As for the men's hockey, the United States lost in the Semifinals to Czech.
Winners:
Gold- Olympic Athletes from Russia
Silver- Germany
Bronze- Canada
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pbhjqAm2tSU&t=227s]]> 2018-02-27 01:08:28 UTC https://padlet.com/kgabriel18/coj0m7q3guug/wish/235692530 kgabriel18 https://padlet.com/kgabriel18/coj0m7q3guug/wish/235692640 Sore Loser? 
Canada Olympic Hockey player, Jocelyne Larocque, is making meme headlines after her silver-medal tantrum. After losing to Team USA in an overtime shootout, Canada received silver. This is the first time in nearly two decades Canada had not received gold. Quickly after having her medal placed over her head, she pulled it off and hid it in her hand. ]]> 2018-02-27 01:09:07 UTC https://padlet.com/kgabriel18/coj0m7q3guug/wish/235692640