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Another North American showdown

TIM WHARNSBY

From Friday's Globe and Mail

Latest comment posted at 1:02 PM EST 04/01/08

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  1. bob smith from Canada writes: I am torn here....the NHL needs good young American players if it is going to grow and thrive, however I don't like how close they are to knocking us off our perch. I think the Yanks are a slight (maybe more than that) favourite in the game. If Mason plays big, we'll wear them out though I think they are pretty reliant on their top 6.
    GO CANADA GO.
  2. Ian Gunn from Minneapolis, United States writes: Good comments Bob Smith. I echo your - Go Canada Go chant..
  3. Combative American from Minneapolis, United States writes: Unlike my fellow Minneapolitan, I am going to have to go with the American team on this one. Though I do concede that the Canadians are the gold standard in this particular sport and will be very difficult to overcome. Should be a great game though with alot of extremely exciting displays of athletic ability, puck handling, and exemplary play-making.

    I'm totally stoked!
  4. joe cormorant from Canada writes: The Canadian team has tried hard to injure as many players on the opposing team every game. Many of the hits were hits to the head, which for some unkown reason were not called, except that I guess this is what is expected of Canadian players - cheap shots and brutal tactics. Hopefully the US win and silence the arrogant pompous voices until next year.
  5. bob smith from Canada writes: Combative...can you get the game down there? I didn't think it was carried in the States. I remember going to the ESPN bar in Florida last year during the tourney. They had 75 tv's and about 40 different sports going on at the same time but had never heard of the WJC. It's an awesome tournament and it would be great if it was picked up so that more American hockey fans can follow their future stars. That American team looks real good, and you'll be seeing some of those kids again at the 2010 Olympics.

    I think USA gets an early lead, Canada fights back to tie in the third and wins it in OT. No shootout this year....too hard on my heart. Then we avenge the loss to SWE with a 4-1 win.

    Go Canada Go
  6. bob smith from Canada writes: I thought this was the least physical Canadian team in a long time Joe. They are only throwing 8 hits a game and with the international refs anything out of the ordinary is called a penalty. I think we've gotten 4 flat-footed charging calls which I can't understand for the life of me. It's a physical game and always will be. The Americans play the same game (we taught them after all) and will be a hard fought clean game!
  7. B T from Lost in Cyberspace, Canada writes: I have always, will continue today, and to the day the final horn blows - cheer for our Canadian boys and girls when it comes to hockey especially international tournaments like this and the Olympics.

    I know that they will wintoday and then again on Sunday. It says so in the snowflake entrails I consulted at the mailbox this morning. When I ripped the label off my beer bottle last night - it left the initials CW - obviously 'Canada Wins'. And finally the US presidential election has started with upsets - completely distracting the American team with the thought of either a smart black man, or a guitar toting preacher will run the country. Neither of which is interested in hockey.

    Focus guys - and let the puck drop.

    GO CANADA GO - repeat as needed!!
  8. Fire Every Sports Journalist Who Doesn't Agree With Me from Canada writes: Bob Smith, I've seen some of joe cormorant's comments before. Although he lives here he seems to hate everything Canadian. Must be a diffiicult way to go through life.
  9. Lyin Brian from Canada writes:
    Mason starting makes me worry, don't think we can score enough to win this, unless Tavares has a big game.
  10. N. M. from Canada writes: This article leaves out an important piece of information . . .

    When is the damn game and who airs it?
  11. Fire Every Sports Journalist Who Doesn't Agree With Me from Canada writes: LJ Brody, That was one of the dumbest comments I've ever seen on a G&M sports board, which means it's phenomenally dumb. We're talking hockey here, not international relations. Go somewhere else to spew this nonsense.
  12. bob smith from Canada writes: LJ....you are on the wrong board buddy. Go away.

    N.M. 2pm (EST) today on TSN. They are streaming it on their website, TSN.ca as well, but the site will likely be overloaded and choppy.
  13. Lyin Brian from Canada writes:
    I'm assuming we're going to have European ref's, expect a parade to the penalty box.
  14. Proud Canadian from Canada writes: LJ Brody, ur out of ur league. Ur as dumb as a fence post on that posting. Terrible to say things that not only are stupid but not true. This is a hockey blog, go put ur stuff on Dumbpost.com. Go Canada Go, giver boys, pedal to the medal. Its going to be tough, but we will succeed. Joe Cormrat, Dont know where ur getting ur stats on that, Ive watched the games, there were some good hits out there but to say they were head shots, I think something is impeeding your sight. Either your contacts are the wrong scrip or the substance in your blood is making you halucinate. Ill bet its the 2nd.
  15. Fire Every Sports Journalist Who Doesn't Agree With Me from Canada writes: LJ Brady, I'm willing to discuss international relations in the right venue. This ain't it. Sports is not politics. You're talking about a bunch of kids under 20 who can't be held accountable for the foreign policies of their government.
  16. LJ Brody from Canada writes: Fire every... writes "You're talking about a bunch of kids under 20 who can't be held accountable for the foreign policies of their government" - don't know if you read the news outside the sports section, but the college age crowd you refer to just handed Obama a surprise win in the Presidential primary yesterday..that demonstrates their power, and accountability comes with that power, so yes - they are very much a part of it. More importantly - you and I are a part of it, and whether we choose to turn a blind eye to crimes against humanity is an important choice we get to make.
  17. Dan L from Canada writes: Both 'LJ Brody' and 'stink bomb' are a disgrace both to hockey and Canada with their ridiculous remarks THAT DON'T MERIT BEING REPEATED. Go away and stay away! (or at least go hang out with 'joe cormorant', another one who doesn't know squat about hockey!)

    That being said, GO CANADA GO and good luck.
  18. Fire Every Sports Journalist Who Doesn't Agree With Me from Canada writes: LJ Hardy, I'm sure there's a Noam Chomsky discussion board somewhere where your views would be welcome. Why don't you check it out and let us discuss line match-ups?
  19. test USA from United States writes: stink bomb - "Smoked" means getting ones *sss kicked. And Yes if you came odwn and spouted out this BS, you also would get F'ed up.

    Of course it hit a nerve, he stated "Shouldn't they be over in Iraq getting 'martyred' along with all their loser buddies? " - Pretty classy thing to say, huh?
  20. Fire Every Sports Journalist Who Doesn't Agree With Me from Canada writes: Where'd all these wing nuts come from. Oh well, the game starts soon. Enjoy. GO CANADA GO!
  21. Lyin Brian from Canada writes:
    Great speed in this game, Canada looking better.
  22. LJ Brody from Canada writes: Hey Test USA - you mean 'smoked' like the way your loser buddies in Iraq are getting 'smoked'? Whats wrong tough guy - are you not old enough to enlist yet?
  23. Ian Gunn from Minneapolis, United States writes: "Combative American from Minneapolis, United States writes: Unlike my fellow Minneapolitan, I am going to have to go with the American team on this one. "

    Transplanted Canadian :)

    Go Canada Go!!
  24. Dan L from Canada writes: LJ Brody, will you SHUT UP ALREADY! this discussion is about two very good teams battling hard NOT YOUR INADEQUACIES!

    Back on topic, the first period had a great pace and numerous chances for both sides, looks like it's going to be another low scoring game so far!

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