To Americans, it was a hockey game. To Canadians, however, it was a disaster beyond belief or comprehension:
With a hard-earned, thrilling victory Sunday, the United States surprised Canada, both the hockey team and the nation.
The Americans did it exactly as General Manager Brian Burke and Coach Ron Wilson built them to do it — through speed, relentless diligence and unflappable goalkeeping. They withstood a furious Canadian attack, hitting as hard as they got hit, and prevailed despite the deafening roars of the red-clad crowd at Canada Hockey Place.
“For these young guys I think it was great to win in an atmosphere like this,” Wilson said. “Everything was stacked against us, but we came out on top.”
The entire nation is in mourning, black armbands, sackcloth, and ashes all round. The shock was so unexpected that Vancouver police had to close down the bars — where stunned hockey fans were desperately trying to find oblivion in alcoholic excess. The Prime Minister may be forced to call for a national day of penitence and prayer to assuage the angry Hockey gods.
Or so I’m told . . . ours was one of the few television sets in the country not tuned to the Olympics. We will, however, be watching Canada take on Finland in the women’s semi-finals tonight.
Drew M. said “Keep Canada in your prayers…they must be suicidal today. Oh and enjoy the sweet, sweet taste of their tears.” at http://minx.cc/?post=298613
Comment by Icing Call — February 22, 2010 @ 16:19