Tuesday, February 23, 2010

The Germans are coming! - Step 1. It begins tonight Canada.

Step 1) Our journey to gold begins. Germany vs Canada to qualify for a quarterfinal match up with the Russians. Wow did we ever get ourselves into a jam. Who are the Americans facing? the Swiss? in the Semi's? Seriously, I don't know and don't care. Today we must take care of business.

Mike Babcock told the world last night.. " We are in the wins business " well that's a great statement and he made a substituition moving Martin Brodeur off the starting goalie spot in favour of Roberto Luongo. Now don't get me wrong. Loooooooo as he is fondly called in Vancouver is a top 5 goalie in the NHL. But he hasn't won a big game. He hasn't come through under big pressure. But maybe there is a first time?.. He has to play sensational for a 4 game stretch. I just don't want to see a relapse of Game 7 vs the Chicago Blackhawks. Ya dig!?!?!

Step 2) Iginla reunites with Crosby and adding in Eric Staal to the left side. Nash moves down a spot with Getzlaf and Perry. I hope they make defensive changes and has Pronger with Neidermayer then Move Doughty and Boyle as the third pairing. What Team Canada really needs tonight is to set the tone. Come out physical and lay some hits. The fourth line of Richards, Toews and Morrow need to create a spark and give some energy for this team. They need them to produce and chip in a goal or two.

Step 3) Winning breeds confidence. Don't worry about Russia tomorrow. Win today.. when you win today things seem to be a bit easier. Play tight defence and more man on man. Be willing to fight for every inch of ice and win the small puck battles along the boards. The crowd will get you energized but remember you score first the crowd stays in your side.

Remember, everyone wants Canada to lose except the players and it's fans. People don't like us and they want to see us fail. Tonight is the start, a simple reminder of why Hockey is Canada's game.

Let's get it on!

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