All Roads Point to Canada vs. USA

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open the second hour by alongside Gord Stellick, former Maple Leafs GM and friend of the show! They discuss the women’s Olympic hockey tournament with thoughts on Canada’s tough matchup against Switzerland, whether this signals a changing of the guard for the Canadian team, and the possibility of the U.S. challenging for Gold. The conversation then shifts to the men’s tournament, breaking down the elimination round, Canada and USA as contenders, Sweden’s struggles, and the excitement of best-on-best competition. After the break, they’re joined by former NHL defenceman and three-time Stanley Cup champion, Alec Martinez (25:35) to share his impressions of the Olympic tournament, the overall level of play, the Americans’ chances of avoiding past disappointments, the likelihood of another Canada–U.S. showdown, and what that rivalry would mean for the game. 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.