No, this is not 1980, but a true suprise no doubt. In 60 minutes of hard fought, well played hockey, Team USA managed to change the entire script of how this Olympic hockey tournament was suppose to play out. Sorry Canadian fans, your dream match-up against Russia will be merely for survival, not a gold medal. I found myself sitting with some good friends, taking back some beers and some food, preparing myself for a great game, not expecting at all to turn it into a story. The establishment was filled with people, some even wearing old USA jerseys. It seemed more and more like hockey, the much forgotten about sport in this country, was meaning something, even if just for this night. People were cheering every big save, every goal and every big hit. I found myself back in my glory, as one of my truly favorite sports was being embraced all over again. |
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