Noh Canada.

The Men's Canadian Olympic Hockey Team was supposed to challenge for the gold medal alongside power house nations like the Russian and Swedish hockey teams, but when the team emerged with only two points against the Swiss and failed to beat the Americans earlier tonight, the questions about Canada's strength have arose. It is well known that the world is catching up to Canada's once dominate reign over ice hockey, but we have seen a steady trend of teams defeating Canada at major tournaments in the last 60 days, most notably, the Americans. They have beaten Canada in the last three major international tournaments, including the under-17's, under-18's, and today, the Olympics. Both Canadian junior teams lost to the USA for a bronze and a gold medal respectively. It seems to me that team USA and their hockey program has finally reached its potential. Prior to the Games starting, I predicted Russia to defeat Canada in the gold medal game, and Sweden defeating Finland for bronze. Now that Canada will potentially face Russia in the quarter finals, one of the two best teams (in my opinion) will not win a medal. That is the harsh reality of a short tournament. If my prediction holds true, that means Canada will be defeated in the quarter finals, assuming they beat Germany on Tuesday. If this happens, I do not know what Canadians in this country will do. Riots? Too cold. Complete economic shut down is much more likely. Tonight's disappointing loss was unbearable to watch. My blood ran red hot for a few minutes. I know it is just a sport, but hockey is a part of my identity. I do not want to witness the Russians defeat Canada, and I know this team has what it takes to still win gold. On paper, Canada's worst players are enviable. Team Canada, make me proud and fight for that medal. I'm sorry to say this but Ovechkin and Malkin might have to wait for 2016, when the Olympics head to their home country.