Wednesday, January 6, 2010

USA! USA! USA!

Last night we hosted the live telecast of the IIHF World Juniors Hockey Gold Medal game between CANADA and USA. Going into the finals, both teams were dominant in the tournament; CANADA was undefeated and USA suffered only one loss: to CANADA in a shootout a few days prior. In that game, Team USA actually had a two goal lead late in the game, only to see Team CANADA roar back to tie the game and send it into overtime. Team CANADA would eventually win the game in a shootout. Last night's final would prove to be just as exciting.

Just like their previous matchup, both teams went at each other with guns ablazing, scoring quickly and often. Eventually Team USA would hold a 5-3 lead late in the 3rd period when the unthinkable happened: Team CANADA would roar back to tie the game and send it into overtime again! Would this be deja vu? Would Team CANADA find a way to steal victory and the gold medal? Not this time. Team USA's John Carlson would unleash a sniper shot heard round the hockey world in overtime to lead Team USA to an improbable 6-5 win and the Gold Medal for the first time since 2004. A thrilling finish to a thrilling game, bringing smiles to USA fans at the bar and a look of shock for the Canadians in attendance.

TONIGHT: The return of WEDNESDAY NIGHT PUB TRIVIA after a brief hiatus. Round up the troops and bring them down for an evening of friendly competition where bragging rights and cool prizes are up for grabs! Team registration begins at about 7pm and the fun starts at around 8pm. Free to play but get there early as prime seating locations tend to fill up quickly!


That's It. That's All I Got.