digitalmonkey 929 Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 I'm sure we'll have plenty of comments over the next two weeks.Who you guys think will be the torch bearer? Seems to be down to Wayne Gretzky (the Olympic Committee denies) and Terry Fox's parents. I think Betty Fox would be an awesome and incredible choice! Link to post Share on other sites
MapleLeafpoker 1,462 Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 I'm sure we'll have plenty of comments over the next two weeks.Who you guys think will be the torch bearer? Seems to be down to Wayne Gretzky (the Olympic Committee denies) and Terry Fox's parents. I think Betty Fox would be an awesome and incredible choice!I think I overheard something on the news just now that it WONT be Gretzky.I hadnt heard Betty Fox, I think I like it though. Link to post Share on other sites
Babying 613 Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 My question is why is Donovan Bailey not a torch bearer? Link to post Share on other sites
Tosh 0 Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 weee going to canada USA and lots other free events around should be fun couple weeks down here Link to post Share on other sites
gruven 530 Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 The rumour now is that it is going to be a complete shock, which would tend to rule out Gretzky... Link to post Share on other sites
bdc30 0 Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 Lindsay Vonn is yummy. That is all. Link to post Share on other sites
ajs510 122 Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 My question is why is Donovan Bailey not a torch bearer?He doesn't know how to jog. Link to post Share on other sites
Piddle Duck 0 Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 Don Cherry wearing an actual suit of fire. Link to post Share on other sites
serge 904 Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 Lot of controversy why ARNOLD will get to run one of the last few legs..He aint even Canadian..he is barely American.. Link to post Share on other sites
ajs510 122 Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 Lot of controversy why ARNOLD will get to run one of the last few legs..He aint even Canadian..he is barely American.. That doesn't make any sense at all, not a Canadian icon, not Canadian period, never an Olympian (because there's no chance he ever gets by the IOC with all the steroids he was doing in his prime)...I can't see a single reason why he would be part of the ceremony. Link to post Share on other sites
serge 904 Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 That doesn't make any sense at all, not a Canadian icon, not Canadian period, never an Olympian (because there's no chance he ever gets by the IOC with all the steroids he was doing in his prime)...I can't see a single reason why he would be part of the ceremony.apparently he is very pro British Columbia Link to post Share on other sites
serge 904 Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 I think he isnt participating in the ceremony but he carried the torch this morning..http://www.ottawacitizen.com/sports/2010wi...5283/story.html Link to post Share on other sites
ajs510 122 Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 apparently he is very pro British ColumbiaAnd apparently a close friend of the PM...whom he ran with. I guess that clears that mystery up. Link to post Share on other sites
bdc30 0 Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 Georgian luge guy crashed in practice and died today...wonder how this impacts the competition, apparently there have been a few crashes...Tsn.ca Link to post Share on other sites
gruven 530 Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 Walter Gretzky: 'Wayne is not lighting the cauldron'. Link to post Share on other sites
FCP Bob 1,312 Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 Over 2 years ago the Feds suggested that a Native Canadian light the cauldron and they are the ones who pay most of the bills. Don't be surprised if it's some no names like they did in Monteal and in Calgary. Link to post Share on other sites
gruven 530 Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 How about Paul Henderson? I havent heard his name mentioned... Link to post Share on other sites
Zach6668 513 Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 How about Paul Henderson? I havent heard his name mentioned...I approve. Link to post Share on other sites
MapleLeafpoker 1,462 Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 I approve.really? I dont get it. His claim to fame is that he scored 1 special goal? Talk about right place at right time turning into a lifetime of hype.Its cool and all, but I dont see how he deserves that honour at all. (this is really not a big deal to me, I just think in Canada we really overdo the Paul Henderson thing) Link to post Share on other sites
digitalmonkey 929 Posted February 12, 2010 Author Share Posted February 12, 2010 really? I dont get it. His claim to fame is that he scored 1 special goal? Talk about right place at right time turning into a lifetime of hype.Its cool and all, but I dont see how he deserves that honour at all. (this is really not a big deal to me, I just think in Canada we really overdo the Paul Henderson thing)He scored more than that one goal in the tournament, but I understand your point. The real hero of 1972 was Phil Esposito. Link to post Share on other sites
digitalmonkey 929 Posted February 12, 2010 Author Share Posted February 12, 2010 Over 2 years ago the Feds suggested that a Native Canadian light the cauldron and they are the ones who pay most of the bills. Don't be surprised if it's some no names like they did in Monteal and in Calgary.I think you're gonna be right. I'm still holding out hope for Betty Fox though. Link to post Share on other sites
Zach6668 513 Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 really? I dont get it. His claim to fame is that he scored 1 special goal? Talk about right place at right time turning into a lifetime of hype.Its cool and all, but I dont see how he deserves that honour at all. (this is really not a big deal to me, I just think in Canada we really overdo the Paul Henderson thing)It was because we have the same last name.I wasn't born in 1972. Link to post Share on other sites
ajs510 122 Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 He scored more than that one goal in the tournament, but I understand your point. The real hero of 1972 was Phil Esposito. Bobby Clarke.Without that epic slash to Kharlamov, the Canadian team doesn't win that series. Link to post Share on other sites
digitalmonkey 929 Posted February 12, 2010 Author Share Posted February 12, 2010 Without that epic slash to Kharlamov, the Canadian team doesn't win that series.Meh, I don't think one specific incident enabled them to win. Esposito was unbelievable in that series!BTW, I think Bobby Clarke's false teeth are too loose...he sounds like he has a mouth full of marbles.Also, Henderson finished the tournament with 7 goals and 3 assists. He scored the winning goal in game 6, game 7 and (obviously) game 8. Link to post Share on other sites
Zach6668 513 Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 BTW, I think Bobby Clarke's false teeth are too loose...he sounds like he has a mouth full of marbles.To match his head full of marbles? Link to post Share on other sites
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