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Russia or Canada? Ice Hockey quarter final in Vancouver

Published: 24 February, 2010, 21:43
Edited: 26 February, 2010, 09:55

Russia's holding its breath as the national hockey team prepares for a titanic clash with Canada at the Winter Olympics. More than any other player, hopes lie with Russia's biggest star - Alexander Ovechkin.

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2 COMMENTS

cska February 25, 2010, 03:09 quote

Well, too bad about the loss. Bad seeding to make Russia and Canada play each other so early.

Lalaila February 25, 2010, 14:19 quote

"Russia's holding its breath as the national hockey team prepares for a titanic clash with Canada at the Winter Olympics" Well, it can take a deep breath already. Moscow city lights are to be seen already :DDD hahaha!

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