About the Vancouver Canucks, the NHL and Hockey in General.
Canada defeated China for the second time in 48 hours, following a 5-0 win Sunday night with a 7-2 win tonight. The result puts Canada in the quarter-finals where they will play Sweden tomorrow. The loss eliminates the Chinese from men’s hockey at the Olympics. Third generation Team Canada forward Adam Tambellini was the star … Read more
By STEPHEN WHYNO Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — Miroslav and Michaela Knies will have big smiles on their faces when their son Matt plays for the United States against Slovakia at the Olympics. The quarterfinal matchup Wednesday is also special for Matt Knies, a University of Minnesota forward who has strong ties to his parents’ … Read more
By JOHN WAWROW. Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — American assistant captain Hilary Knight calls it “a beautiful rivalry.” Canadian captain Marie-Philip Poulin sums it up as “very fun.” Don’t be fooled by the pleasantries. One of international sports’ fiercest and longest-running grudge matches will play out for the second time at the Beijing Olympics, with the meeting … Read more