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Golden glow won't fade quickly

TIM WHARNSBY

From Monday's Globe and Mail

Latest comment posted at 11:46 AM EST 07/01/08

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  1. dan vanman from vancouver, Canada writes: Great the way these kids stood up to the pressure. Mason especially, but all the rest too, get a first hand look at our national obsession first hand by being in this tournemant.

    And they wouldn't have it any other way. Way to go guys...lets go for 5 in a row in Ottawa!
  2. Bob McDonald from Canada writes: I love how our youngsters can show the world how to play hockey but there is a drawback to winning international tournaments - we don't question and improve our junior hockey programs when we win - only when we lose. When the Swedes or the Russians or the Americans figure it out, we will lose and then, we will assess and improve junior hockey in Canada. Until then, it will probably be status quo. Too bad we can't be proactive the way the Japanese are with car and electronic manufacturing. Our kids need more emphasis on stamina, playmaking and game psychology and they won't get it until we lose some.
  3. charles crouch from Canada writes: Hate to rain on your parade, but wasn't the scorer of the overtime goal standing in the crease when he scored ?
  4. Fed Up And Had Enough from Toronto, Canada writes: Bob: Canadian hockey is in a constant state of development. It's called the Program of Excellence, and is in place all over the country.
  5. bob smith from Canada writes: I think he was Charles. But the puck was in the crease first. You're allowed to follow the puck in. Regarding Hockey Canada, I agree with Fed Up. It is a class organization whose efforts exceed those of some NHL teams. The Canadian Hockey League on the other hand needs some work. Players salaries (or per diems, whatever they call them) should be increased. Not to make the kids rich or anything, but none of them have time for jobs, so they should be getting a couple hundred bucks a week. There should also be a much shorter trade window and better scholarship offerings. 99% of these guys are not NHL players in waiting, they are kids trying to go to school and deserve a decent salary and more help with their education. Ever try doing calculus w/ a flashlight in the back of a bus at 2am? Ever been to three different high schools in a single year while practicing/playing/working out 50-60 hours a week? A lot of these guys sign cards at 15 which disqualifies them from getting a scholarship. They have no options, the teams know this and take advantage of the kids.
  6. A Leading Edge Boomer from Canada writes: Watched the replay on TSN.ca. Mathias brought the puck from behind the net and was dumped from behind by a Swede . Mathias was lying on his back in the crease and the puck was lying in the crease as well, when Halischuck came into the crease and jammed the puck home. No protest or request for a video review of the goal from the Swedes.

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