Canada Wins the World Juniors 2008
The Canadian team this year was a little bit shaky at times but they managed to overcome it. They were not as dominate as the previous world juniors when we seemed to demolish every team that we had faced. This year it seems that the boys in red and white decided to give everyone else a chance for a change; maybe make it a little more dramatic. Then again, what could be anymore dramatic than the shootout win against the Americans during last year’s gold medal match. But nonetheless, this year was just as exciting.Unfortunately, our game winning streak in the world juniors ended this year at an impressive 20 games. Beaten by the Swedes during the round robin portion, it was fitting to face them again in the gold medal game. It was even more fitting that we won the game in overtime against the spirited Sweden team. Just imagine if this one went into a shootout as well. All in all it was sweet retribution for ending that extraordinary streak.
I have to say that I’m a little disappointed that nobody else takes this event as seriously as the Canadians and Americans. I’m referring to the fan turn-out when the world juniors tournament is held anywhere other than North America. The stands always seem so empty. I’m just glad it’s back in Canadian soil next year. Ottawa, here I come.
Here’s a shout out to this year’s golden boys…
Jonathan Bernier from Laval, QC
Steve Mason from Oakville, ON
Josh Godfrey from Kingston, ON
Logan Pyett from Milestone, SK
Thomas Hickey from Calgary, AB
Drew Doughty from London, ON
Luke Schenn from Saskatoon, SK
PK Subban from Rexdale, ON
Karl Alzner from Burnaby, BC
Stefan Legein from Oakville, ON
Steven Stamkos from Unionville, ON
Zachary Boychuk from Airdrie, AB
Brandon Sutter from Red Deer, AB
Brad Marchand from Hammonds Plains, NS
Colton Gillies from Surrey, BC
Kyle Turris from New Westminster, BC
John Tavares from Oakville, ON
Riley Holzapfel from Regina, SK
Shawn Matthias from Mississauga, ON
Claude Giroux from Ottawa, ON
Matthew Halischuk from Mississauga, ON
Wayne Simmonds from Pickering, ON
Congratulations and thanks for doing your country proud!!
Posted by Frank N. Stein
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