Sometimes sporting events really are bigger than the game itself, writes six-time Stanley Cup champion Ken Dryden. Why Canada needed the 4 Nations Cup win:
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Ken Dryden’s perspective on the 4 Nations Cup win reflects a deeper significance than just the game itself. In moments of national pride, victories in sports can become symbols of resilience, unity, and identity, especially during challenging times.
oddly enough many Americans needed that win every bit as much as Canada. And never cede the fact that your National anthem is a far more beautiful song.
I have always loved the American anthem, history and Ideals. I hope this period of conflict will be over quickly so America and Canada can get back to being good neighbours again.
Although your house is much bigger.
And you have a lot of guns.
And you have nukes.
Canada seems to be the only country, or people, for that matter, that have the courage to stand up to this person. But Canada. Throughout its long history, it has always stood up to bullies. Proud of you boys.
Canada winning a game against the USA will change absolutely nothing. Moreover, Canadians booing our anthem isn't them booing Trump, it's them booing ALL Americans.
No, it's absolutely us booing Felon47 & not Americans. See, we have no other window for you guys to see & hear us. Too many of you think your pres is "joking" & this is funny. IT'S NOT. It's so serious, we're putting aside our usual politeness to send the mssg loud & clear. NO 51st STATE!!
You say you'll do whatever it takes to defend your country? This is exactly what 🇨🇦 is doing.
We didn't start it, the US pres did by breaking intl law & threatening us. You wouldn't take this if it happened to you; why do you expect us to? Get mad at the pres not us. We've had your back till now.
Canadians didn’t start booing your anthem until Premier Trump made comments about our country not having the right to exist. There are patriots on both sides of this border. Would you be happy if our Prime Minister said your country doesn’t have a right to exist? 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
Ken Dryden manages yet again to put words to what many of us were and are feeling.Thank you for your wisdom. Thank you to the Atlantic for publishing the article.
Wayne Gretzky a Canadian traitor after wearing USA colours & giving the thumbs up to American players & almost ignoring the Canadian bench. I bet his late father is sad.
It was a great game. I am not a sports fan but respect to both teams for their athletism. The American team would have won but the Canadian goalie was amazing. His skill and luck gave McDavid time to score the winning goal that was a work of art.
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Although your house is much bigger.
And you have a lot of guns.
And you have nukes.
Canada got it.
Canada winning a game against the USA will change absolutely nothing. Moreover, Canadians booing our anthem isn't them booing Trump, it's them booing ALL Americans.
We absolutely do not all support Trump!
About 10yrs ago. If you don’t get it, you don’t get it.
We didn't start it, the US pres did by breaking intl law & threatening us. You wouldn't take this if it happened to you; why do you expect us to? Get mad at the pres not us. We've had your back till now.
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