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Canada Hit With Cheating Accusation Before USA, Olympic Gold Medal Game

Canada Hit With Cheating Accusation Before USA, Olympic Gold Medal Game

Summary

Team USA is accusing Canada of unfair play before their Olympic gold medal ice hockey game. This comes after a controversial game against Finland, where Canada's Nathan MacKinnon was involved in a disputed penalty decision that led to Canada's victory. The USA is preparing to face Canada for the gold medal, with strong emotions from a past close defeat.

Key Facts

  • Team USA's Brady Tkachuk expressed strong feelings against Canada before their upcoming gold medal game.
  • Canada beat Finland in a close match to advance to the finals.
  • Nathan MacKinnon scored the winning goal for Canada following a controversial penalty.
  • There are claims that MacKinnon may have acted to get the penalty call against Finland.
  • The Finnish Chamber of Commerce CEO criticized Canada's conduct during the game.
  • Team USA is motivated by a previous close loss to Canada in a similar tournament, hoping for a different outcome.

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