You Gotta Fight 4 Your Right to Face Off
Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman break down an intense Canada-USA showdown at the 4 Nations Face-Off, featuring three fights and standout defensive play from Team USA. They discuss how the tournament’s timing has benefited hockey and touch on Kyle’s encounter with Georges St-Pierre and Jean Chrétien. Elliotte and Kyle get into the Thomas Harley roster situation and wrap up with Canada’s adjustments for Finland and a preview of USA vs. Sweden. In the final segment hear the full roundtable discussions between the Canadian coaches followed by the American coaches.
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Show Notes
In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman look back at an electric tilt between Canada and USA in the 4 Nations Face-Off that featured three separate fights. Kyle and Elliotte point out how the timing of tournament has really worked in hockey's favour (16:55). Kyle talks about his run in with Georges St-Pierre and former Prime Minister Jean Chretien (19:39). Elliotte gives his appreciation for the countless listeners who were concerned with his chest (21:52) and the fellas dive into the Thomas Harley situation and how this funky roster rule has played out (29:17). Elliotte highlights just how well the U.S. played defensively against Canada, and the pair talk about how Canada should adjust on Monday against Finland (37:46). The Final Thought focuses on Monday's nightcap between the USA and Sweden (49:34).
Kyle and Elliotte answer your questions and respond to your voicemails in the Thought Line (55:20).
In the final segment hear the full roundtable discussions between the Canadian coaches (1:23:14), followed by the American coaches (1:44:01).
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This podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty and hosted by Elliotte Friedman & Kyle Bukauskas.
The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates