the mad sports man

Canada had this game going away as they beat Czech Republic 7-2. They will finish first in group b and will face Slovakia in the quarter finals on Tuesday. Puck drop is I believe 8am Prince Albert time. (3pm Ostrava time).

Canada beat Germany 4-1 this morning and boy they needed that one. They are second behind the US. Canada has 6 pts and U.S has 8. The U.S beat the Czech Republic 4-3 in ot in what I think was the game of the day. Canada plays the Czech Republic tomorrow to finish off the round robin.

In the afc, New England will face Tennessee and Houston will face Buffalo with Baltimore and Kansas City having byes. In the nfc, New Orleans will fave Minnesota and Philadelphia will face Seattle with San Francisco and Green Bay having byes. Wild card games are next weekend.

This was one sided and it got bad early as Russia beat Canada 6-0. Embarrassing loss for Canada. Started with the first goal that went off the goalies shoulder and into the net. Next game is Monday against Germany. Germany surprised Czech Republic 4-3 this morning. Canada's entire group has a win and a loss.

......beginning of the world juniors. Canada opened with a 6-4 win over the U.S. Good game though. They started trailing 2-0. Next game is Saturday against Russia.

I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas. Great to spend Christmas eve at dad's and stepmoms place for dinner. Was wonderful. Got to see the nieces and nephews open their presents. Boxing day tomorrow and the world juniors.

Winter solstice begins at 10:19pm tonight. The shortest day of the year in terms of daylight hours. Slowly daylight hours increase. This marks the furthest the earth's northern hemisphere is away from the sun. First full day of winter is tomorrow. How fun

Skylar Park has punched her ticket to the Olympics in Tokyo. She will be competing in Taekwondo 57kg class. Neat.

From their results at the Pan Am games, Ali Tenhove and Mariah Miller claimed a spot for Canada in sailing 49ers class. Neat. Just a little more than 7 months to the games. Wheeeeeeee.

......Bianca Andreescu as she was unanimously chose as Canada's athlete of the year. She is also the first tennis player to win it.

Already a week into December and been sending Christmas cards, checking out decorated houses and looking forward to Christmas dinner. Supposed to snow today an so far nothing. Hmm. It's cooled off though. Can't wait to see what else December brings.