Canada wins hockey gold as Shea Weber named an Olympic All-Star
by Dirk Hoag on Feb 28, 2010 8:13 PM EST
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In a game that will have hockey fans talking for years to come, Sidney Crosby scored in overtime to lift Canada to a gold medal over a gritty, determined American squad that tied the game in the final minutes and threatened to repeat the US Olympic championships of 1960 and 1980.
Blueshirt Banter has a fine recap of the action, but what Nashville's hockey fans can take to heart is the incredible job that their top two defenseman, Shea Weber and Ryan Suter, did over the last two weeks:
His world-class slapshot was a primary weapon for Team Canada, and his steady defensive work had him 2nd on his team in ice time. His goal against Germany which literally blew through the net, is sure to become part of Canadian hockey legend. He was named by the media to the All-Star Team from the Olympic tournament.
Suter, whose calm, steady game sometimes leaves him too-often overlooked when discussing the game's top defenders, was the foundation on the American blueline. He soaked up massive ice time in all situations, and consistently helped the USA break out when under pressure. Today, for example, he played 31:31, by far the most by any player on either team.
No rest for Nashville's medal-winners
The Nashville Predators resume their home schedule after the Olympic break Tuesday, March 2nd vs. Edmonton, and have 10 home games in the month of March. For discounted tickets to any Nashville Predators home game, follow this link and use the special offer code "PREDS".
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Suter earns Tournament MUP award...
No, not MVP…that was Miller, but he was by far the most underrated defenseman in the entire tournament…the guy was a rock…
Lead Team USA in ice time, assists, and plus/minus rating…allowed Rafalski to win Best Defenseman honors with his stability back on the blue line…
Suter = MUP (Most Underrated Player)
Predators Hockey: Live it, Love it...
Exactly
You can’t let a guy like Rafalski step up into the play without a reliable presence holding down the fort. The guys on NHL Radio couldn’t say enough good things about Suter after the game.
More fun than a stick to the face!
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Noooo!
I just finished the March wallpaper featuring Shea Weber and it didn’t save!
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by Aditya T (smashville) on Feb 28, 2010 8:44 PM EST reply actions
Oh man, that's awful!
More fun than a stick to the face!
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Nashville Should Be Proud
of all our Olympic Hockey players. They forced the world to recognize Nashville as a hockey city. Honorable mention to the guys at Section 303 whose Gold Medal Game party was mentioned on national TV.
"Get to the Choppa!"
suter
i have to admit i didnt even know suter was that good. playing in webers rather large shadow( much like rafalski) his presence allows for alot of his partners success. i saw a physical side to him i dont normally notice as well. want to see more of that. im thrilled for weber and hate it for suter, but they both should be proud.
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