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February 17, 2010

3:12 PM

Matt McLeod

Talent-riddled Team Canada launched its attempt at an Olympic gold medal with an 8-0 victory over Norway at Canada Hockey Place.

Here is a collection of photographs from February 16's men's ice hockey game.

View more photographs from the 2010 Winter Olympics Games. And read the Georgia Straight's Olympic Journal.

The audience at the Canada-Norway men's hockey game on February 16 was a sea of red and white. Matt McLeod photo.

Norwegian goalie Pal Grotnes was pulled from the net early in the third period. Matt McLeod photo.

Despite the Canadian team's domination, Norwegian goalie Pal Grotnes saved 28 of 32 shots on goal on February 16. Matt McLeod photo.

Forward Jonathan Toews sets up a shot during February 16's game against Norway. Matt McLeod photo.

Norwegian defenceman Mats Trygg and Canadian forward Rick Nash scramble for the puck. Matt McLeod photo.

Canadian forward Sidney Crosby makes a run around Norwegian forward Lars Erik Spets. Matt McLeod photo.

Forward Joe Thornton gets a stick in the gut from the Norwegian team. Matt McLeod photo.

Canada's Ryan Getzlaf picked up a power-play goal early in the third period during February 16's game again Norway. Matt McLeod photo.

A pair of Canadian fans—and possible time travelers—get into the action at Canada Hockey Place. Matt McLeod photo.

Canadian forward Mike Richards picked up a second-period goal during February 16's Canada-Norway game. Matt McLeod photo.

Comments

Jeremy
Wed, 2010-02-17 15:41	I belive our team of talented players will prevail in any contest these olympic games may throw at them, wether it be injury, scandal or something as simple as having an off game kind of day. Good luck Boys!!!

Jens
Wed, 2010-02-17 20:34	I believe Team Canada is over-hyped and over-rated.....believe it or not, the games still have to be played ;)

geoff
Wed, 2010-02-17 21:06	put on your war-face, Canadian team, think Arthur Currie WW1, VIMY RIDGE and Terry Fox! - rip 'em with the rebel yell and win the *****in gold medal! -----------------you CAN - so DO IT!

SK
Thu, 2010-02-18 02:40	One picture of Iginla, from behind at that, for a Hat-Trick performance??? WFT?!

ken m
Thu, 2010-02-18 19:21	vs the swiss...refs cheating for canada ...7 penalties for the swiss...cmon what a joke canada acting like a commie country...

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