USA verse CANADA for the gold medal 2010 Vancouver
2010 Gold Medal Game: USA vs Canada
by Brad Gardner on Feb 28, 2010 6:00 AM CST 
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The 2010 Vancouver Winter Games will end today, and it's fitting that the "main event" should be decided amongst the residents of North America on the final day. While the medal standings have already been determined, the United States having clinched a record number of at least 37 as we head into Sunday, the hockey final will capture the attention and expectant jubilation of all of Canada when it get's going at 2:00pm CST.
Anxious moments against the Swiss aside, the Americans have had a relatively stress free road to the final. They defeated the Canadians, stunning a nation in pool play, dispatched Jonas Hiller a second time, and blitzkrieged Finland in the semi-final to earn their way to the gold medal game. They were not, amongst Sweden, Finland, Russia and Canada, expected to medal in Vancouver, and yet that's just what they have done. You may not agree, but I think everything that happens from here on out is gravy. Silver was unexpected from this team, and a fine showing for the United States Olympic Hockey team should it be their final destination. But why not gold?
When first the games started 2 weeks ago, we provided several news updates suggesting that Brenden Morrow was no more than a 4th line player, possibly even the 13th forward on the Canada roster. What a difference a week makes. He's being described as the "heart beat of the team" in certain circles, and a savior for Canada by the others. Has he re-found that emotional spark that makes him such an effective NHL captain?
by Brad Gardner on Feb 28, 2010 6:00 AM CST 0 comments The 2010 Vancouver Winter Games will end today, and it's fitting that the "main event" should be decided amongst the residents of North America on the final day. While the medal standings have already been determined, the United States having clinched a record number of at least 37 as we head into Sunday, the hockey final will capture the attention and expectant jubilation of all of Canada when it get's going at 2:00pm CST.
Anxious moments against the Swiss aside, the Americans have had a relatively stress free road to the final. They defeated the Canadians, stunning a nation in pool play, dispatched Jonas Hiller a second time, and blitzkrieged Finland in the semi-final to earn their way to the gold medal game. They were not, amongst Sweden, Finland, Russia and Canada, expected to medal in Vancouver, and yet that's just what they have done. You may not agree, but I think everything that happens from here on out is gravy. Silver was unexpected from this team, and a fine showing for the United States Olympic Hockey team should it be their final destination. But why not gold?
When first the games started 2 weeks ago, we provided several news updates suggesting that Brenden Morrow was no more than a 4th line player, possibly even the 13th forward on the Canada roster. What a difference a week makes. He's being described as the "heart beat of the team" in certain circles, and a savior for Canada by the others. Has he re-found that emotional spark that makes him such an effective NHL captain?
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oh well, bummer, Canada wins 3-2 in overtime on a goal by who else, Sidney Crosby
I guess it is the best of both worlds for me, because Sidney Crosby is a Pittsburgh Penguin
it was a great game, congrats Canada
I guess it is the best of both worlds for me, because Sidney Crosby is a Pittsburgh Penguin
it was a great game, congrats Canada
Well, you were close.
Spent so much time watching olympic hockey over the weekend, I need these next couple days off work. I'm exhausted! Not enough sleep.
It was a great game last night. Both teams kicked ***!
Except when the Canadians gave up in the last half of the third period. I wish all NHL games were as well played as that one was last night.
