not gonna lie, im glad this happened.
the rivalry between canada and the states is obviously massive, but that doesnt mean the games should elevate to dirty hits.
no questions asked, that hit was right in the numbers.
body contact is legal, body checking is not.
so, the fact that the states was throwing a hit in the first place,
let alone that it was boarding, or from behind, and this is what happens.
im canadian, i obviously cheer for canada, but ignore all that, ignore that this game was 4-1, forget it all for a second.
place that hit into a nhl game, and fuckin right fist would be flying, it was a dirty play, someone would have to pay for that hit.
ESPECIALLY dirty for women's hockey which issues minor penalties for BODY CHECKING!
i understand people want to win, i understand the rivalry, but there HAS to be a mutual level of respect.
play hard, kick the shit out of eachother, im all for it. but do not do not do not cheat and play dirty, ever.
i love all the comments saying "oh, bunch of girls, take your helmets off and fight".
you do realize fighting is banned in international tournaments right?
are you going to take your gloves off, get suspended, and miss the Olympics just so you can punch someone bare knuckled?
it has nothing to do with them being girls, and everything with them not wanting to miss a world stage playing opportunity.
bunch of dingus'
