The amazing this about social media is that it has changed the way many including myself watch television. As not only can you share the experience with people in the room, but also with friends, family members and even strangers across the globe.

Case in point, last December I live-tweeted Nelson Mandela’s memorial and funeral. In January I live-tweeted Super Bowl XLVIII. And earlier today I live-tweeted while watching USA v RUSSA ice hockey game. Each of these major events brought out a range of emotions throughout the broadcast and it’s been great to chime in and share my thoughts about what is happening in real time instead of waiting to reflect and write a blog post.

That said, below are my tweets and retweets from yesterday’s shootout thiller (spelling mistakes and all). It was all beyond exciting, so can’t wait to see how things progress during the tournament; especially with American hockey player T.J. Oshie who I’ve developed a massive crush on. Why? It’s not so much his looks but his ability to deliver under pressure. I find that incredible sexy. So now I’m stalking him on social media. Oh isn’t technology great? lol

It's the ultimate rivalry. #TeamUSA vs. Russia. Starting now on @NBCSN. Read this >> http://t.co/Sr15DXZhQt watch & cheer #GoTeamUSA

— US Olympic Team (@USOlympic) February 15, 2014

Come on #TeamUSA! #Sochi2014

— Ursula Petula Barzey (@UrsulaBarzey) February 15, 2014

Yes! #TeamUSA has equalised against #TeamRussia! #Sochi2014

— Ursula Petula Barzey (@UrsulaBarzey) February 15, 2014

Come on #TeamUSA! Time to silence the Russians. #Sochi2014

— Ursula Petula Barzey (@UrsulaBarzey) February 15, 2014

Yes! Yes! Yes! #TeamUSA leads! #Sochi2014

— Ursula Petula Barzey (@UrsulaBarzey) February 15, 2014

No! No! No! The #Russians are back on level terms. #Sochi2014

— Ursula Petula Barzey (@UrsulaBarzey) February 15, 2014

Come on #TeamUSA! #Sochi2014

— Ursula Petula Barzey (@UrsulaBarzey) February 15, 2014

No! No! No!

— Ursula Petula Barzey (@UrsulaBarzey) February 15, 2014

Yes! Yes! Yes! Goal disallowed!

— Ursula Petula Barzey (@UrsulaBarzey) February 15, 2014

Come on #TeamUSA. Time to capitalise against what I imagine is a dejected #Russian bench. #Sochi2014

— Ursula Petula Barzey (@UrsulaBarzey) February 15, 2014

Power play for #TeamUSA. Come on. #Sochi2014

— Ursula Petula Barzey (@UrsulaBarzey) February 15, 2014

Darn! We are going to overtime. #TeamUSA and #TeamRussia tied up! #Sochi2014

— Ursula Petula Barzey (@UrsulaBarzey) February 15, 2014

Oh my goodness! Thought we had it there on the breakaway!

— Ursula Petula Barzey (@UrsulaBarzey) February 15, 2014

Good save!

— Ursula Petula Barzey (@UrsulaBarzey) February 15, 2014

Game winning shots! Come on #TeamUSA

— Ursula Petula Barzey (@UrsulaBarzey) February 15, 2014

Oh my goodness. This shootout is high drama!

— Ursula Petula Barzey (@UrsulaBarzey) February 15, 2014

Wow Oshie!!!!!!

— Ursula Petula Barzey (@UrsulaBarzey) February 15, 2014

Oh my goodness! This game is not for the faint of heart!

— Ursula Petula Barzey (@UrsulaBarzey) February 15, 2014

#Oshie #Oshie #Oshie

— Ursula Petula Barzey (@UrsulaBarzey) February 15, 2014

What an amazing victory for #TeamUSA over #TeamRussia! #Sochi2014

— Ursula Petula Barzey (@UrsulaBarzey) February 15, 2014

Screamed my head off for @OSH74 and #TeamUSA. That truly was one of the best #hockey games ever! #Sochi2014

— Ursula Petula Barzey (@UrsulaBarzey) February 15, 2014

That the same player can go unlimited times in an Olympics shootout is my greatest sports discovery in a decade. loved that. #Oshie

— Jason Kint (@jason_kint) February 15, 2014