February 2010

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Canada 3 – United States 2 OT

Frederick Linsmeyer • February 28, 2010 • Winter Olympics

A heated rivalry, Canada versus the United States, saw a very close and tight game with a nation’s bragging rights on the line. Canada overcame a strong American team to win 3 – 2 in overtime and claim the gold medal. The United States takes home the silver and Finland takes the bronze.

Jonathan Toews beat Ryan Miller to get Canada up by one and the country on it’s feet with the first goal in the game.

In the second, Corey Perry made it 2 – 0 for Canada. However, Ryan Kesler briefly touched a shot from Patrick Kane that beat Roberto Luongo to bring the United States within one.

Luongo came up big stopping some key shots and prompting his trademark “Luuuuuuuu” chant echo throughout the building. The Canadian penalty kill proved exceptional in holding the Americans after two of them sat in the box.

The third period saw Dany Heatley denied on two close chances on putting the puck in for Canada. Zach Parise scored with 25 seconds left in the third to tie the game and send it into overtime.

Canada came back and 7:40 into extra time, Sidney Crosby, on a pass from Jarome Iginla, beat Miller to win the gold medal and send the country into an uproarious cheer.

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New Zelda for Wii this year?

Frederick Linsmeyer • February 28, 2010 • Gaming
Legend of Zelda Promo

Legend of Zelda Promo

Wired magazine sat down with Cammie Dunaway, an executive vice president with Nintendo, to discuss game releases, localization and the upcoming DSi XL.

Dunaway was asked if the Japanese company would release a new Mario, Metroid and Zelda in the same year. It seems that Dunaway had dropped a hint that Nintendo would likely push all three games sometime in 2010.

In the past, Nintendo has been known to provide release dates and then push them back continually in order to complete quality testing and fine tune the finished product. We’ll just have to wait and see.

Source: Wired.com

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Naruto volume 48

Frederick Linsmeyer • February 27, 2010 • Manga
Naruto volume 48

Naruto volume 48

Naruto finally confronts Pain and learns the horrible back story about his rival. Meanwhile, in Konohagakure, a political war wages with a new ninja coming to power who carries some very convoluted ideals. This new ninja passes some very drastic measures which affect Naruto and his team mates in the worst way possible.

The fight continues on store shelves June 1st, 2010 at $9.99 USD/$12.99 CAD.

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Canada 3 – Slovakia 2

Frederick Linsmeyer • February 26, 2010 • Winter Olympics

Slovakia was expected to give Canada its greatest test before the gold medal game and hopes were riding high on the Canadians. With the entire nation being carried on the backs of the Canadian players, it was up to them to take out the Slovakian team after they upset the 2006 champions, Sweden in the previous game. Canada earned a close 3 – 2 win over Slovakia.

Patrick Marleau and Brendan Morrow gave Team Canada the advantage in the first period with them up by two over the Slovakians.

In the second period, Ryan Getzlaf padded Canada’s lead with a goal making it 3 – 0 for the home team.

However, the Slovakians were not ready to give up, scoring two goals in the third period, from Lubomir Visnovsky and Michal Handzus. Handzus’ goal came within the last five minutes making for an exciting end to the game.

Canada will face the United States on Sunday, February 28th at 12:00 PM PST.

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Canada 2 – United States 0

Frederick Linsmeyer • February 26, 2010 • Winter Olympics

Congratulations to the Canadian Women’s hockey team on their hard earned gold medal. Marie-Philip Poulin scored the only two goals in the game, while goaltender Shannon Szabados stopped 29 shots for the shutout. Canada defeated the United States with a score of 2 – 0.

The Canadian Men’s team take on Slovakia tonight at 6:30 PM PST in the semifinals.

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Incarnate artist plagiarizing manga

Frederick Linsmeyer • February 24, 2010 • Manga

Comic book artist Nick Simmons, who is the son of famed Kiss bassist, Gene Simmons, has found himself in hot water after scathing complaints of plagiarism. Simmons’ comic book Incarnate is believed to have taken artwork, ideas, and dialogue from manga such as Bleach, Hellsing, Vampire Hunter D, and NANA.

Viz Media is apparently aware of the situation, as is Bleach mangaka Tite Kubo, who has already commented via Twitter. Simmons has not responded to the accusations.

Comparisons of the artwork can be found on the LiveJournal community, Bleachness.

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Canada 7 – Russia 3

Frederick Linsmeyer • February 24, 2010 • Winter Olympics

A pumped up Canada coming off an 8-2 victory over Germany was looking forward to taking on Alexander Ovechkin and the Russians. Canada played a strong game with plenty of hits, but the Russians weren’t intimidated. The much anticipated Ovechkin-Crosby rivalry was pretty quiet as Canada skated away with a 7-3 win.

Ryan Getzlaf got Canada up on the board first with a goal, followed by Dan Boyle on the power play. 46 seconds later, Rick Nash came in and beat Evgeni Nabokov.
However, Dmitri Kalinin broke Canada’s 3-0 lead to get Russia into the game. Brendan Morrow scored with two minutes left in the period to make it 4-1 for the home team.

Corey Perry started off the second period with a goal followed by Shea Weber almost a minute later. However, Maxim Afinogenov got one by Roberto Luongo just 39 seconds after Weber’s shot.
Perry got his second of the night and Sergei Gonchar would score to bring Russia within four of Canada’s lead. After Canada’s peppering of Nabokov, Ilya Bryzgalov came out to take his place in net.

There was plenty of action in the third, including a great save by Luongo off Evgeni Malkin’s breakaway during Russia’s power play. While no goals were scored, the Russians applied pressure, but couldn’t break down Luongo.

Canada now heads to the semifinals and waits for the outcome of the game between Sweden and Slovakia.

Be sure to visit our 2010 coverage at www.nephrus.net/vancouver2010.

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Canada 8 – Germany 2

Frederick Linsmeyer • February 23, 2010 • Winter Olympics

After Sunday’s upset by the United States, Team Canada was looking to fight back against Germany. This time, Roberto Luongo got the call to play in net for Canada, while Thomas Greiss guarded the pipes for Germany. Canada skated out of the qualifying round with an 8 – 2 win over Germany.

Joe Thornton got Canada started with his first goal of Olympics, off a shot from Dany Heatley and Duncan Keith, ten minutes into the first period.

In the second period, a shot by Shea Weber whistled through the net unnoticed by Greiss. After a brief discussion between the officials, Weber was awarded the goal. Jarome Iginla scored twice, with one on the power play to pad Canada’s 3-0 lead.

Rick Nash was hauled down on his way to the net and given a penalty shot. Sidney Crosby took the shot but couldn’t beat Greiss.

Marcel Goc finally was able to sneak the puck behind Luongo on a wrap-around to get Germany up on the board.

Crosby got the third period off to a good start for Canada with his third goal of the Olympics. Mike Richards then scored off a pass from Brendan Morrow and Jonathan Toews.

Captain Scott Niedermayer got the puck on a breakaway and made it 7-1 for the Canadians.

Rick Nash then took a pass from Chris Pronger and snapping it past Greiss for a goal.

Germany was not done yet, as Marcel Muller denied on the breakaway allowed Manuel Klinge to take the rebound from Luongo and a get a goal.

Canada meets up with Alexander Ovechkin and Team Russia in the quarterfinals at 4:30 PM PST, on Wednesday, February 24th.

Be sure to visit our 2010 coverage at www.nephrus.net/vancouver2010.

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Canada 3 – United States 5

Frederick Linsmeyer • February 21, 2010 • Winter Olympics

There was no lack of support cheering on the Canadians as Canada Hockey Place was a sea of red and white, however the Americans had their support in goal in the form of Ryan Miller.

Just over 40 seconds into the first period, Brian Rafalski got Team USA on the score board after beating goaltender Martin Brodeur.

Eric Staal tied it up with a shot from Brent Seabrook, but the Americans fought back with Rafalski earning his second goal.

In the second period, Dany Heatley beat Miller to tie the game up at 2 each. However, Chris Drury made it 3 – 2 just as period came to a close.

Jamie Langenbrunner, with a shot from the white hot Rafalski, made it 4 – 2 and his team put the pressure on the Canadians to get back up. Sidney Crosby wouldn’t leave without a goal,  and managed to bring the game within one during the dying minutes of the third. Ryan Kesler was able to tip the puck into the empty net to seal Team Canada’s fate with a 5 – 3 win.

The United States moves on to the quarter finals, while Canada plays Germany in the qualifications round at 4:30 PM PST on Tuesday, February 23rd.

Be sure to visit our 2010 coverage at www.nephrus.net/vancouver2010.

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