Thanks Paula! And thanks Judy! I think maybe you were the extra fan to push us over the edge
WHAT A GAME! Canada really played TERRIBLY. I think all the wins may have gone to their heads. We got the first goal in the first couple of minutes and the whole place exploded! It was so exciting, the game was a sell-out and it was just a sea of red everywhere you looked! But it wasn't long until the USA tied the game. By the end of the first period the score was 2-2. We were passing terribly and gave away the puck in probably 60% of passes
The USA was dominating the game.
In the second period, we stepped up the game a bit. Everytime there was a power play, my dad would say "Oh we're gonna get one here" so I made him stop saying that, because it wasn't working lol. We got another power play in the last few minutes of the period and he said "It'll be 3-2 at the end of this period" and it was... but for USA
In the third period, USA scored again and I was so down about it, most people thought it was game over. I was ready to come back and tell you guys that the better team won. The USA was playing great and we were not doing so well. But in the second half of the period, we came back and it was Canada's game again! With about 5 minutes left it was tied again at 4-4! My adrenaline was pumping so hard my legs felt like rubber! The excitement in the arena was overwhelming!
In the last few minutes Canada scored again! The place erupted in screams and high fives... until the play went upstairs for review and it turned to boos when they called no goal due to a player in the crease
We didn't see much of a replay there, but my family watching at home said that was a b.s. call because he was PUSHED into the crease. So the game ended in a tie, and it was time for overtime.
In the 5 minute overtime period, Canada had control of the puck 90% of the time but just could not pull off a goal. So we went to a shoot-out. By this time I was so pumped up I was just vibrating!
Canada shot first - GOAL!!!! USA, another goal. Canada - GOAL!!!!!! USA, goal again. Then it was the last shot.... Another goal for Canada! The place was silent as the USA player shot.... right into the middle of our goalie's body! The crowd went absolutely WILD! I screamed so loud I'm surprised I still have a voice today!
I was so proud as our national anthem was playing, and my dad was singing with all his heart. On our way out of the building there were high fives and hugs all around from every random person walking by!
That game was absolutely worth every penny I paid for the tickets. Now on Sunday we get to watch Canada in the semi-finals vs the winner of Russia and Switzerland. It will probably be Russia, but I'm hoping Switzerland kicks their butts
Either way it's going to be an awesome playoff game.
The USA can have technology, hollywood, summer olympics, world domination
, but Canada still has hockey
