Canadian vs European Hockey
The secret lies in the style of Hockey played. What was once coined Canadian style should be more North American style. Tough gritty and move it along the boards. The first 2 games were European (fast break outs and very little contact). 3rd game Marchand totally psyched out the Sedins. Constantly rubbing them and always making them aware that they were only a stride from them and willing to take them out to keep them off the puck. I thought Vancouver could win series by playing their game and taking the pounding. But it appears the Europeans will fold up and go home as they usually do. I could see it in the eyes of the Sedin brothers that they aren't tournament tough. On the replays they were closing their eyes and going into a defensive posture when mixing things up in front of the net. I've personally seen sticks broke over guys faces and jaws and they set their eyes and furrow their brow and right then you know you have a guy with the heart of a warrior. Looks to me the cup will be residing in Beantown unless the swedes can grow a set of nads (gonads!!!)
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