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Old 03-01-2010, 02:34 PM
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Originally Posted by tony View Post
There is no way I can get excited, not even a little bit, over a Olympic hockey game staffed by professional hockey players. This makes a mockery of amateur athletics. Really, now.

Think about it. Pros playing on amateur ice, with a straight face yet.
I agree Tony. The gold medal game was exciting but it's a bit like watching the NHL all stars. I'd like to see them go back to all amateurs although strict rules would have to apply in order to prevent the old soviet army teams and similar organizations from taking part.