the mad sports man

 This was a great game. Canada wins over Finland 7-4 and finishes first in group b. They will play Slovakia in the quarters. The other quarter finals match ups has Latvia vs Sweden, Finland vs United States and Switzerland vs Czech Republic. Quarter finals are on Friday.

 Here is the roster for the Olympic men's hockey tournament. They are: Macklin Celebrini, Anthony Cirelli, Sidney Crosby, Brandon Hagel, Bo Horvat, Nathan MacKinnon, Brad Marchand, Mitch Marner, Connor McDavid, Brayden Point, Sam Reinhart, Mark Stone, Nick Suzuki, Tom Wilson, Drew Doughty, Thomas Harley, Cale Makar, Josh Morrisey, Colton Parayko, Travis Sanheim, Shea Theodore, Devon Toews, Jordan Binnington, Darcy Kuemper and Logan Thompson. Good luck in Italy gentlemen.

 The 1988-89 NHL season had 21 teams and an 80 game schedule. Highlights include: 1. Wayne Gretzky traded to Los Angeles with Marty McSorley, Mike Krushelnyski, for Jimmy Carson, Martin Gelinas, 18 million dollars, 1989 first round draft pick, 1991 first round draft pick and 1993 first round draft pick. 2. September 6, Doug Gilmour to Calgary. 3. Tom Barrasso to Pittsburgh. 4. Pittsburgh makes playoffs after 7 years. 5. January 25 Mario Lemieux records points on 14 straight goals. 6. Brian Leetch gets 23rd goal as a rookie. 7. December 31, Mario Lemieux scores a PPG, SHG, ESG, PS and ENG. 8. May 19, Larry Robinson plays in 200th playoff game. 9. June 6 Wayne Gretzky wins 9th Hart trophy. Playoffs: DSF; Montreal 4 Hartford 0, Boston 4 Buffalo 1, Philadelphia 4 Washington 2, Pittsburgh 4 New York Rangers 0, Chicago 4 Detroit 2, St Louis 4 Minnesota 1, Calgary 4 Vancouver 3, Los Angeles 4 Edmonton 3.  DF: Montreal 4 Boston 1, Philadelphia 4 Pittsburgh 3, Chicago 4 St Louis 1, Cal...

 Tonight wasn't much doubt. Canada beats Denmark 9-1 to win their third game. Sets up the new years eve clash vs Finland. Canada will do no worse than 2nd in their group. Gonna be a fun new years eve.

 Wow did Canada get away with one. Latvia took Canada to overtime, but Canada scores on the power play in it to win 2-1. Fortunate win tonight. Next game is Monday vs Denmark.

 This ended up a pretty good game. Canada wins their opener 7-5 over the Czech Republic. Quite the spirited game. Czechs brought it tonight. Canada plays again tomorrow vs Latvia, puck drop 3:30 Prince Albert time.

 Sweden beat Slovakia 3-2 to open this year's tournament. On now has Finland leading Denmark 6-1. Canada opens vs Czech Republic at 7:30 Prince Albert time. Stay tuned.

  Merry Christmas to all the readers and viewers here. Have a great day.

 Winter began at 9:05 am today, being the shortest day of the year in terms of daylight hours. Gradually we will get more daylight. And Christmas is in four days.