I caught the highlights (I think it was Fox Sports World Update) to Canada's victory over Switzerland, and this Crosby kid is no joke. I think he only scored one, but he did it all by himself: broke up a pass, darted past the defender, got control, avoided another body, cut in from the right wing, and effortlessly squeezed the puck high on the short side. The most amazing part was that the goalie was already down on a knee, the space above the shoulder was tiny, and he made the shot look routine. Aside: I was watching Satellite Hotstove last weekend, and J.D. was giving props to the Canadians, who asked for, and received, a new tournament rule that mandates a certain number of players must be under the age of 21 or something. This gives a distinct advantage to the hockey nation over most teams. Just wanted to point out that Canada isn't as meek and is more calculated than most think. Watch out world, Canada be underground, yo.

Posted by garfield at 2003-12-29 08:37 AM | Reply | Flag: Flag: (Choose)FunnyNewsworthyOffensiveAbusive