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It was also one of the bloodiest games I've seen in a while. seemed like it was one guy after another getting up from the ice with his face spewing red.
That one high-sticking penalty was actualy from the Russian's own teammate, not the Canadian guy. It was a bad call.
It was actually Russia's FIRST goal that was the sweet one I was referring to earlier. I think it was short-handed too, the guy made his own breakaway and scored. The only thing that would have made it any sweeter is if it was a team Canada guy doing it.
The World Cup and Olympics may be the more important times to win for us (no doubt about it actually) but in years past when Canada has won gold in THIS tournament our fans were all too happy about it and we did our fair share of gloating. No harm in a few Russian fans sticking it back to us now, especially since it's been 6 years since we've beat Russia in these championships.
If we're going to boast that hockey is "Canada's game" then we should be winning this event more often than this, and we should care about it. Period. It may be considered a "lesser event" but it's still hockey, the team represents our country.
... and it's an excuse to drink beer and yell at the TV. :D
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