Zine
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It may not be pertinent to your area of discussion but I don't disregard what happened before the 70's. In my mind, it shows how Canada was disadvantaged.
But we all agree Canada was disadvantaged pre-1970’s. You’re preaching to the choir, there’s no need to bring it up. It was never the issue.
You were the one who put such a strong emphasis on home crowds. I'm saying its not as big a factor as you think. You show no proof.
C’mon, don’t you think it’s a bit ridiculous to argue this point? You honestly need proof that shows playing in front of a home crowd gives a team an extreme advantage?
Alright, I'll bite: Last year 27 out of 30 NHL teams had a better home record than away record. There it is - cut and dry. In fact, this shouldn't even be an issue.
Maybe you can tell me this. What rules were in the Canada Cup that were so different than what the Russians were playing?
I'm trying to think of some. Maybe the centre red line. What else? Please list all these different rules for me.
You've provided nothing to back your claim..
This whole time you've been talking about the disadvantages the Canadians put up with playing in europe (2 man system, larger ice, home crowds & culture, biased referees, etc, etc,). Yet when the situation is reversed it's not a big deal for the Russians to overcome? C'mon.....that homerism at its best. Lets call it like it is; no matter the outcome, both teams were at a huge disadvantage playing away from home.
If you don't mind, I like to know who I'm debating with. It makes a difference. You know I'm from Canada. Where are you?
You just need to be more specific without the general accusations.
I'm from the US. XploD looks like he's from Sweden. So, at least on my part, there's no nationalistic homerism. At least your not dealing with some of the insane Russian posters on this board. I think I'm being pretty objective.