Ugh. You can't win if you don't put the puck in the net. That's about the sum of it: Russia 2 Canada 0. We better do better in 2010!
Belated congratulations to the women's hockey team--who on Monday defeated Sweden 4-1 to successfully defend their gold medal :o) Go, Canada! During this tournament, the women's hockey team outscored their opponents 46-2, or thereabouts. Both goals against were by Sweden on the power play.
I've heard that some people accused the women's hockey team of running up the score. Canada dominated in this Olympics and after having worked so hard to get where they are I think it would have been even worse if the team had slacked off--it would have been disrespectful to their opponent and to the sport. Besides, in the Olympics score differentials matter.
As for greater parity in women's hocky, just give it time. Who would have predicted Sweden would knock-out USA?
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