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55/365 (February 24, 2010) – Canada lost to the US in Men’s hockey….for the moment. Our big hurdle was Russia. Russia vs Canada holds more Canadian interest than Canada USA…surprisingly.

Many people were hoping for a Canada Russia gold medal final game. That didn’t happen because of our loss to the US in the qualifiers. But it was still a chance for Canada to avenge the defeats dealt by Russia in the last two world championship finals and in eight straight Olympic contests stretching back to 1960. And Canada did it in spades! 7-3. A thrilling game!

Although I’ve never exactly been a diehard hockey fan, when it is part of the Olympics, a World Cup, or if the Canucks make it to the Stanley Cup (a rare event)…I turn on the Canadian pride and excitement in our national sport. It’s hard not to, it’s infectious when people get so excited about something.

So…to the men’s hockey team, I put forward the slogan from 1939 England… “Keep Calm and Carry On!” that appears on our First Aid Kit.

We know you can do it! Keep Calm and Carry on….and Go for the GOLD!