what are your thoughts of the canada russia 72? where you there at the time?
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I was around and remember it well and it was very exciting to watch.\n\nWhen Canada lost the first game in Montreal by something like 7-2 it was very depressing for all hockey fans because we all thought Canada would destroy the Russians.\n\nThe one thing most people don't talk about is that the series was held in the fall before the NHL season started and most of our players didn't train as hard in the off season as they do today.\n\nThey were not really in top form like the Russians were and there is no doubt that they took the Russians too lightly.\n\nPhil Esposito was the leader of that team and he played great as well as the others when they went to Russia.\n\nWhen Canada lost game 4 in Vancouver and the were booed by the fans Esposito lashed back at the fans saying how disappointed he was with their reaction, when he was interviewed right after the game.\n\nWhen game 8 was played many people including my brother and I took the afternoon off work to watch the game.\n\nWhen Paul Henderson scored with seconds remaining and Canada won everyone went nuts.\n\nThat first series was the by far the most exciting and while there have been some good games with the Russians since 72 nothing can really compare to the first time.
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I'd say you were right about the 1980 Olympic Hockey team.  The underdog U.S. team beat the Russians at a time when the U.S. needed victories.
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I absolutely LOVE Canada!\n\nI grew up in Western New York, about 20 minutes' drive from the Peace Bridge. I've spent a great deal of time in beautiful Southern Ontario and have many friends and some extended family there. I love Canada as a nation. Her people are warm and friendly, irrespective of how cold it may be outdoors, and the landscape is gorgeous.\n\nI love ice hockey, Canada's own invention, and have been an avid fan of my beloved Buffalo Sabres since I was a child. I really benefited from my close proximity to the Canadian border in so many ways, growing up and in my young adulthood. The best radio stations were always the Canadian ones (thank you, CFNY!). The best television stations were always the Canadian ones (thank you, CBC, especially for all the British imports!). And the best-looking and most intelligent women I met during my years in Buffalo were all from Southern Ontario (thank you all!). ;-)\n\nCanada is America without all the guns, violence, hostility, ego/insecurity issues and embarrassing flag-waving patriotism. Canada is that old friend you sometimes take for granted but are always so happy to see when paying a visit. Canada is the closest thing we have in North America to Britain (most notably Ontario and British Columbia) and France (Quebec); in other words, it's a little slice of Europe in our own backyard. \n\nWhat do I think of Canada? I think I'd be lost without it... \n\nThanks for the question. And thank you, Canada, for being the best friend we've got!
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Me too!  Where the heck was NORAD?  Those guys LIVE for that moment!  \n\n♫ For you sheeple calling names:  Examine the facts, there are dozens of unanswered questions.  Then you can go back to sleep...if you can! ♫
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I agree with most of the results. I'm a bit iffy on the UK and Russia battle.\n\nUK has better weapons (non-nuclear), meanwhile Russia has a higher population. I think in the long run, Russia might take that battle.\n\n\n.... and I disagree with above response. It's proven that US can't defeat Vietnam. Open a history book.
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I believe he thought there was no shame for Russia.\n\nNow, don't get me wrong. I watched the series on TV even at work, and was a scared then proud Canadian as the series progressed. But, having many years to digest the results.\n\nIf not for late game heroics by Paul Henderson, Canada would not have won.\n\nA player who was not getting the close attention like Espesito and other star players, especially late in close games.\n\nDestiny?, the right place at the right time?, whatever. Take out a few minutes of Henderson and Russia wins the series.\n\nThe series result gave Canadians a chance to say we're still on top, but, was also an eye opener st say that we are not the one and only elite anymore!
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I believe Canada is a part of NATO and NATO is in Afghanistan at the moment. Plus the Canadians are a good professional force. They need to do their part.
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I don't know where they are based out of. Interesting that you saw that many vehicles in one day though. Curious.
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Well, if I had the choice... I would use the US Airforce to napalm the Canadians. Then we have a better view of the North Pole!!!
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Don't really have much of an opinion on him. I haven't seen any big change in Canada. How do you feel about are new prime Minister so far?
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Canada is a good neighbor, but I think they have a bit of an inferiority complex. Beautiful country nice place to visit.  Relations will probably improve now that a Conservative is in office.  We had some great times during the Mulroney-Reagan years
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Sorry I did not see the press conference with Bush.  I am a Canadian, and I try not to watch political things from the US (perhaps I should start!).  But I think that it is TOTAL BS that he isn't going to bring your troops home.  I know that the are proud to fight for their country, and for what they believe in, but I think that it is about time that they start pulling out.  I know that Canadian troops have gone in and started taking over for the US troops in some areas (but then again Canada is a peace keeping nation and the US is an a** kicking nation! lol) ... I don't know what to think, but those are my feelings.  My prayers are with you and your family, (and for you hubby and all the troops that are involved in this war) God Bless
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VERY INTERESTING??????\nAs a Canadian I applaud your enthusiastic efforts to show you support your troops abroad.  You can join us Canadians, who have been wearing red on Fridays for quite some time, at least since earily summer '06 to support our troops over in Afghanistan.  Oddly enough we called it "Red Friday" also. \nIt was started by the Canadian families, who have loved ones serving & dieing in Afghanistan.  They chose RED, because it represents one of our prominent colors in the Canadian Flag to show how proud they are that Canada is trying to help the Afghanistan people live in a 'Taliban-free zone' country & keep terrorists  like Bin Landen out, which in turn backs up the U.S. on the "War against Terror", which sent the Canadian troops to Afghanistan in the 1st place to support the U.S. after 9/11.  Glad to see a good idea is spreading in your neck of the woods!\nGlad to have you on board!  Best of luck & safety to your troops too!  May they return home soon, safe & sound.\n"Shout out from your friendly Canuck neighbour" !  =)
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It's in Russia...Yelka I think you mean.
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If you had to choose one team, I think the 70-79 Red Army team was the best.  Not only did they beat the All-Starts from the NHL the WHA, and the best teams the NHL and WHA had to offer, they dominated the sport at such a high level that they were unbeatable. They won 7 World Championships, 2 Olympic Gold Medals.  With wingers like Valery Kharlamov and Boris Mikhailov, Centered by Valdimir Petrov they created one of the greatest and most dangerous scoring lines of all-time and with the greatest goalie of his time Vladislav Tretiak. I don’t even think the great Canadians or Oilers teams could have beaten them in there Prime
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Canadians beat us again. Shhhs\nhttp://www.wlra.us/wl/wlflyrod.htm
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The USA  !!!!\n\nlook at:\n\nhttp://video.google.ca/videoplay?docid=-4312730277175242198