2010 was a nail biter and everyone went through a roller coaster of emotions, sure victory, heart sinking with 21 seconds left and then jubilation when Sid scored. all that at home for canada with so much pressure - once in a lifetime.
this time, we dominated, but it was nevertheless hostile hockey territory due to our history with Russia.
Lucky for us, the final started at 8pm in Hong Kong, the hockey bars were full of Canadians and a few quiet Swedes.
overall a very nice atmosphere as well, but surely not the same as in 2010.
this time, we dominated, but it was nevertheless hostile hockey territory due to our history with Russia.
Lucky for us, the final started at 8pm in Hong Kong, the hockey bars were full of Canadians and a few quiet Swedes.
overall a very nice atmosphere as well, but surely not the same as in 2010.
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ChuckFanForever
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I blame Luongo, everyone played their part perfectly, just playing enough to squeak by every game, except for him. He should have let in 5 goals to make the Austria game closer, to complete the illusion that this team was just "barely" good enough to win. 
I actually watched the game twice! Once with CBC & once with NBC, my boyfriend thought the American commentary was better! I liked both--but I could see his point. They explained stuff more. And were more excited about announcing the goals that went in or near goals.
But with CBC they showed Canadians reacting countrywide & parents in the stands. NBC was more about the game as a game. Less involved so less the tense too?
Anyways both had their flaws & positives to how they showed the game.
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Many reasons why this year was not as thrilling/exciting as 2010 for me:
2010 on home soil
2010 Tight game with the "Golden Goal"
2010 Time Zone change....todays game started @ 7am!!
2 totally different tournaments...in many ways!
2010 on home soil
2010 Tight game with the "Golden Goal"
2010 Time Zone change....todays game started @ 7am!!
2 totally different tournaments...in many ways!
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I'm fine with the celebration b/c of the fact that it was such a dominating performance in many ways. 3 goals allowed in 6 games, never lost, never trailed in any game etc. so it was more satisfying in the sense that little doubt as to who the best team was.
Team Canada's defense was a sight to behold, it crippled everything thrown at it and took away the opposing team's will to live. Must have been frustrating games to watch for fans of the other teams.
Funny that Latvia actually was the most intense and competitive game to watch, took up until late in the 3rd to seal the deal. Plus I loved that Latvia team's gutsy performance and how they just came at em from right out of the gate, in particular their goalie. And the fact that they managed a goal where U.S. & Sweden were not able to.
I realize TC controlled the play even in that game, but I cannot imagine the fallout if Price gives up a softy late in the 3rd and TC somehow loses to Latvia in the quarters.
Celebration was fine, like how they didn't rub it in or anything. Was a bit tame, but why force emotion if it isn't there, I'm just really impressed with how they played throughout. Few more goals wouldn't have hurt, but gotta love TC's performance, played as a team to perfection. That defense was like an impenetrable soul crushing machine and I loved it. So fundamentally sound, teams had the first half of the 1st period with a little daylight to get their one or two chances and then after that, forget about it. 4 lines to wear you down relentlessly.
Wasn't nearly as thrilling and dramatic to win, but less stressful also. It wasn't a letdown really, didn't expect them to go nuts. However it was nice to see Yzerman and company finally smile and celebrate at the end.
Team Canada's defense was a sight to behold, it crippled everything thrown at it and took away the opposing team's will to live. Must have been frustrating games to watch for fans of the other teams.
Funny that Latvia actually was the most intense and competitive game to watch, took up until late in the 3rd to seal the deal. Plus I loved that Latvia team's gutsy performance and how they just came at em from right out of the gate, in particular their goalie. And the fact that they managed a goal where U.S. & Sweden were not able to.
I realize TC controlled the play even in that game, but I cannot imagine the fallout if Price gives up a softy late in the 3rd and TC somehow loses to Latvia in the quarters.
Celebration was fine, like how they didn't rub it in or anything. Was a bit tame, but why force emotion if it isn't there, I'm just really impressed with how they played throughout. Few more goals wouldn't have hurt, but gotta love TC's performance, played as a team to perfection. That defense was like an impenetrable soul crushing machine and I loved it. So fundamentally sound, teams had the first half of the 1st period with a little daylight to get their one or two chances and then after that, forget about it. 4 lines to wear you down relentlessly.
Wasn't nearly as thrilling and dramatic to win, but less stressful also. It wasn't a letdown really, didn't expect them to go nuts. However it was nice to see Yzerman and company finally smile and celebrate at the end.
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ChuckFanForever
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That junior tournament was something else
That game against the Russians was one for the ages
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This ^^^^^. I was so happy for the win, but said to the people was watching the game with the exact same thing: no big rivalry with Sweden. Add to that the anti-climactic nature of the game and it didn't feel anything like 2010. But still filled me with a huge swell of emotion and pride at the end when that final buzzer went
I think that game ending was epic!! And the puck hitting the net & not going in?! Priceless!!
This ^^^^^. I was so happy for the win, but said to the people was watching the game with the exact same thing: no big rivalry with Sweden. Add to that the anti-climactic nature of the game and it didn't feel anything like 2010. But still filled me with a huge swell of emotion and pride at the end when that final buzzer went
I was happy with the win too!!
made me feel happy!! Seeing them all get their gold medals! Loved every single player on the team!! Awesome!! I was proud of them!! 
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The Latvia game was the most exciting. Gudlevskis and Darzins made it exciting. Today, it felt that no matter what, Sweden would never score.
