A Monumental Eff-Up

I don't want to say much about last night's game.  It didn't feel as bad to lose last night as it did a year ago.  Thanks to the Oilers I am more than well-versed in ways to deal with losses, and I felt bad last night for a total of maybe an hour.

Of course that could have something to do with the consumption of a certain mind-altering beverage, but either way my night was not ruined by the loss (although it was definitely tarnished).

On the bright side though, I found my new favourite hockey watching venue.  The Canadian Brewhouse on Ellerslie is beyond awesome.  More television screens than you could hope for, they play the audio of the game, and they have their own air-horn for goals scored by the home team.  My girlfriends and I had an awesome time last night.

Also, congratulations to the Russians on their win last night.  Let this be a warning to future Canadian teams: don't take your opponent lightly.  Just because they didn't have the best first couple periods doesn't mean they won't come out flying in the third.  Every team has to potential to come back at any point in the game.  Never let your pedal off the gas, and always give your opponent the respect they deserve.

Russia deserved that win more than we did last night.

Congratulations Russia, we'll see you next year.