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Canada Draws Heavy Criticism for Behavior After Gold Medal Loss to USA

Canada Draws Heavy Criticism for Behavior After Gold Medal Loss to USA

Summary

Canada faced criticism after their loss to the USA in a gold medal hockey game. The Canadian coach and a star player expressed frustration with the game's overtime format, which upset many fans and observers.

Key Facts

  • Canada lost to the USA 2-1 in an overtime hockey game for the gold medal.
  • The game ended with a three-on-three overtime format, which is different from regular play.
  • Canada's coach, Jon Cooper, criticized the overtime format, calling it TV-driven.
  • Nathan MacKinnon, a Canadian star player, questioned which team was better.
  • Some hockey fans called these comments unsportsmanlike.
  • Critics noted Canada had previously benefited from the same overtime format.
  • Team Canada went home with the silver medal.

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