The Czechs came out skating hard, blazing past Canada early and forcing Canada to take penalties. It’s a Hockey Canada staple to make it difficult to score.”Crosby was Canada’s best forward — and needed to be — in the opening frame. “He plays the game hard. That’s the type of player that if you’re a young kid watching how to play hockey, that’s the way you do it. “You go out there and you believe in your game, and you believe in your team,” Crosby said before the game.

Source: thestar September 18, 2016 03:06 UTC