The Canada And USA Gold Medal Match Is Not Just 'A Hockey Game,' Despite What McDavid Says

MILAN, Italy - On Friday, Wayne Gretzky was asked by CBC's James Duthie about the "massive subplot" bubbling beneath the surface of yet another gold medal game at the Olympics featuring Canada against the U.S., and the Great One, who was wearing a Canada flag pin on his suit lapel, answered in a way that had to be assuring to most Canadians.

"Listen, I'm a hockey player. I'm a Canadian. I'm a true Canadian. I want Canada to win a gold medal. I never wavered from that," said Gretzky. "I am friends with presidents and prime ministers. Somehow, as you said, there's a little bit more tension than normal.

Connor McDavid says those who played for Team Canada at the Olympics before him represented the country well, and he hopes to do the same. Although he didn't want to get into the geopolitical backdrop, it's clear this men's hockey final is more than a game.

thehockeynews.comThe Canada And USA Gold Medal Match Is Not Just 'A Hockey Game,' Despite What McDavid SaysConnor McDavid says those who played for Team Canada at the Olympics before him represented the country well, and he hopes to do the same. Although he didn't want to get into the geopolitical backdrop, it's clear this men's hockey final is more than a game.

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