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US Junior Team Part II

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I wonder if the roles were reversed and it was an American radio station, say in Detroit, calling Canadian players at 4AM trying to sleep before a gold medal showdown with the US on our soil, just how that would be received up in Canada.

It's tough to dismiss an entire society's attitudes when you see repeated examples of anti-American behavior. From different parts of the country. No one said they have to like us, but if so many of them despise the United States so badly, maybe they should STAY THE F HOME and not come here in droves shopping.

I'll get off my soapbox now.
 
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Puck Swami said:
A win tonight would be far bigger than the Gold Medal of 2004 - that team beat Canada and won Gold in Helsinki, Finland - neutral ice. To beat Canada in Canada in front of those fans is a much higher bar of achievement.

In men's play, only the 1996 US World Cup team has beaten Canada for a gold medal in Canada, and those were our best pros.

After 5 straight golds in this tourney, I think Canada, for all their talent and greatness, is perhaps due for a stumble.

Let's see if our boys can make some history tonight.:cool:
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Are you sure now?;) You predicted a USA loss to Finland and a 5th place game a few days ago.:D As much as I want USA to go home with the Gold, the odds are Canada will be stronger tonight than the last time these two teams locked horns. I expect Canada to be very difficult to beat tonight...unfortunately. Go USA!
 
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UMDBulldogHockeyIsKing said:
I wonder if the roles were reversed and it was an American radio station, say in Detroit, calling Canadian players at 4AM trying to sleep before a gold medal showdown with the US on our soil, just how that would be received up in Canada.

It's tough to dismiss an entire society's attitudes when you see repeated examples of anti-American behavior. From different parts of the country. No one said they have to like us, but if so many of them despise the United States so badly, maybe they should STAY THE F HOME and not come here in droves shopping.

I'll get off my soapbox now.
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Wait, you mean these pansies just placed a call? They didn't get a group of hundreds to spend the entire night outside the hotel banging and hollering and playing music? Typical half *** Canadian effort.
 
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UMDBulldogHockeyIsKing said:
I wonder if the roles were reversed and it was an American radio station, say in Detroit, calling Canadian players at 4AM trying to sleep before a gold medal showdown with the US on our soil, just how that would be received up in Canada.

It's tough to dismiss an entire society's attitudes when you see repeated examples of anti-American behavior. From different parts of the country. No one said they have to like us, but if so many of them despise the United States so badly, maybe they should STAY THE F HOME and not come here in droves shopping.

I'll get off my soapbox now.
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good point
 
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UMDBulldogHockeyIsKing said:
I wonder if the roles were reversed and it was an American radio station, say in Detroit, calling Canadian players at 4AM trying to sleep before a gold medal showdown with the US on our soil, just how that would be received up in Canada.

It's tough to dismiss an entire society's attitudes when you see repeated examples of anti-American behavior. From different parts of the country. No one said they have to like us, but if so many of them despise the United States so badly, maybe they should STAY THE F HOME and not come here in droves shopping.

I'll get off my soapbox now.
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I think there are enough Canada jokes and condescending attitudes among Americans to match their efforts.;) It's all about rivalries. Come gametime even if a player has only had 5-6 hours of sleep, the adreneline rush will make up for it. As far as I'm concerned it's all part of the circus surrounding the event. It happens and it shouldn't have an affect on the players.
 
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HarleyMC said:
I think there are enough Canada jokes and condescending attitudes among Americans to match their efforts.;) It's all about rivalries.
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Most Americans don't genuinely hate Canadians though.
They just think of them as lovable losers. ;)
 
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