Canada vs. Russia

[esad]

And the excuses begin:

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Defenceman Chris Pronger said his team had a tough time adjusting to the new rules early on, believing the game was going to be called to NHL standards.

"At times we got caught up in what was going to be called and what wasn't, and what other teams were getting away with," said Pronger, who finished the tournament with three points. "It's a matter of adjusting and understanding what they are and aren't going to call.

"At times we got caught thinking we could get away with something and weren't able to."

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Blame officating for really bad play. Maybe he thinks nobody actually watched the games.

[fyodor]

No Staal is a crime too. In 4 years we may have 2 Staals on the ice.

[TorpedoBreath]

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No Staal is a crime too. In 4 years we may have 2 Staals on the ice.

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There will be 4 Staals...

[damaniac]

Too bad for Canada that all the NHL players filling all the other rosters were somehow able to adjust.

[fyodor]

The players can make all the excuses they like but facts are facts. They took too many stupid penalties and couldn't put the puck in the net.

[Punker]

Jezebel Janet must have bet on Russia.

[lozen]

Poor player selections and not a fan of Quinn. Betuzzi should never made that team. Best player on canada's side was Ryan Smyth. Worst ever showing by a Canadian team and pros to boot.

[pegger]

I think the loss can be attributed to Ovechkin being the man.