[Beninho]

It always sucks losing to the U.S. in anything hockey related. It’s like losing to the Oilers but with a different kind of annoyance, because of the amount of casual American fans that will have eyes on the game. Don’t let them ruin this awesome tournament for you.

As someone who’s gone to school and now works in the States, nothing has felt better than throwing on my 2010 Olympics Iginla jersey after that gold medal game and again during the Four Nations last year. I’ve been hoping for a Canada–USA final for that exact reason. The rivalry is elite when it’s at its best and i’ve been lucky to be on the gloating side of it many times now. Yeah, it stings that Canada lost today and it will sting even more if they don’t bring home gold in the mens. But let’s keep it in perspective. Canada has dominated international hockey, men’s and women’s, for the better part of three decades. One game doesn’t change that and it’s still Canadas sport.

Some of the comments in here make it clear people are treating this like more than just hockey. If that’s how you feel, fair enough, but protect your mental health. Social media is literally designed to rile you up and keep you scrolling. Don’t let it win and enjoy the rest of the games in peace.

And for the love of God, stay off Twitter.