More skilled teams have disappointed in the past, but it seems that the US finally has the coaching, the goaltending, and the team play to have a serious shot at gold. Give me a hardworking, cohesive group like this over a talented bunch of individuals any day.
Canada is still the favorite in my books. For all the talk of more pressure, no Hamonic, etc., my money would still be on the 5-time champs.
Looking forward to a great game, even though it will be difficult to top that NYE classic.
And the back peddling begins... you'd think you'd have a TAD more confidence for a team that just handedly knocked out the best team in the tournament.
Based on the last game these teams played and the current status of Canada's defense, the logical prediction is that USA will win.
Based on the last game these teams played and the current status of Canada's defense, the logical prediction is that USA will win.
However, Canada is currently 32-1 during the last six championships. Somehow I think they'll find a way to win.