Team USA Has a Slight Edge: Ryan Miller's Heroics are Inexplicable

What we are witnessing is the most renaissance hockey team in U.S. history. The unforeseen heroics and vibrant star power of Team USA continues to engrave a lifetime miracle, greater than a Miracle on Ice. It was 30 years ago, when the U.S. had a talented and artistic core enduring the competitiveness.

All of the sudden the attention and spotlight shines on the Americans, after advancing to the gold-medal game with a 6-1 rout over Finland. Suddenly, the finest win drags our nation into turning its full attention on the Americans amid a quest for gold.

It’s a scene no one imagined, until the U.S. excelled all temptations and accepted the coolest and wildest acknowledgment with a shot of reaching a climax as well as marking a historical trademark in the U.S. Winter Games.

Quite fittingly, none of the wonderful highlights are possible without an inspirational voice or a firm goalie, a profound source that has elevated a sense of pride and faith. Hardly have we given enough praise to Ryan Miller, the critical piece in what forever could go down as the rebirth of America’s generation in a sport American athletes have pursued in when the game became popularized on our soil.

He’s admired dearly in Buffalo where he’s verified as an inspirational superstar, strengthening an unpopular sport here in the States.

It’s fortune, ultimately, to consist of one of the best goalies in the game, within a sporting bout that needs much adrenaline, physicality and aplomb. Over the highly-favored rivals, he has succeeded a flattering agenda by poise and consistency.

If he had a journal and wrote daily on a successive journey in Vancouver, he’d have a massive summary summing up a phenomenal saves total. He has salvaged 103 of 108 shots, crisped to reach another 25 at least. It appears no signs of exhaustion slow down the effortless performance at the net, a position he protects so well making it difficult to score.

The heroics and presence of Miller inspires more than a miracle, but reinforces superb hockey in a nation the athletes dismantled the popularity of a sport originated in Canada. But as it appears, futility is long gone and has uplifted a sense of humanity, rather than pestering thoughts of stigma.

Instead of witnessing a premature ouster, we as American citizens are glancing at the unimaginable and miraculous play of Team USA. As it seems, Miller continues to be the most adorable and outstanding goaltender, a large part to what has resonated in the most emotional and gratifying Winter Games.

He hasn’t underachieved, but dominated at a high on Canadian soil, proving to the world he’s a defensive star, not only in the Winter Games, but also the NHL. He deserves credit for rising into a big-name star with the Buffalo Sabres, and getting the nod to represent his country has the No. 1 goaltender for the United States.

His natural talent has engineered and provided sheer inspiration to teammates, including the doubters still counting out Team USA. He’s the best goalie our country has seen in quite some time, confirming the truth during the NHL 2005-06 season.

It all started with extra hours in the training room, taken on a rigid task by committing to endless preparation upgrading his stamina and flexibility accepting an honorable invite to Vancouver to compete in the world-class games. As the team has depth and balance, having an inexplicable goalie reduces the chances of suffering woes and enhances happiness in all likelihood.

What makes the U.S. relentless threatens all opponents, to whereas he’s prone in shutting out teams with his mastery at defending the nets. Make no mistake he’s the prototype of a passionate athlete willing to accept a steep challenge.

Indeed, he committed and took on a challenging role. There were heavy burdens on his shoulders, but none of it seemed to bother Miller. If there’s a notion that he has been awaiting a cheerful moment, it wasn’t noticed until he excelled greater than any other goaltender, stealing all the spotlight in Canada.

This is about a man in which much is anticipated, despite being less muscular than most goalies. This is about an inspirational maestro, knowing what is at stake and willing to ignite our entire nation. This is about a captain ranking among the top in shutouts, goal-against average and save percentage.

At 29, he could win a gold medal with a win against the Canadians in the gold-medal game Sunday afternoon. Not only is it an advantage for answering to a grueling NHL season, but to advise the league he’s not a fluke and an elite goaltender.

Meanwhile, he had sought this moment, and relishes a golden opportunity in which he may earn golden memorabilia.

He wants to leave Vancouver with Olympic gold. As long as he’s the starting goalie, anything is possible.

So apparently, it’s Miller Time.

Oh Yeah, Canada Finds Its Mojo: It's Far From Over

What a difference one game makes. It seemed the Canadians were burnt as French toast and almost disappointed a homeland in which tears engulfed the psyche of a sensitive nation, its expectations submerged. All the possible dreams of conquering a gold medal unraveled, and it was difficult to trust in Team Canada.

Bad vibes were felt immensely, when a disastrous breakdown scourged the Canadians and prevented fulfillment last Sunday. From a global standpoint, hockey is taught, introduced, and played on several continents, becoming a sporting origin within most cultural backgrounds. The U.S. men’s hockey team confirmed it’s a universal game, after beating the Canadians in a 5-3 win at the Winter Games. That prompted vulgar language in the stands, angering bitter fans waving the maple leaf flags to serenade “(Beep) USA! (Beep) USA!"

The ominous settings have disappeared, and suddenly Team Canada finds an adrenaline rush and menacingly returns to contention, following a must-needed win against Russia. It turned into a one-sided contest, embarrassing and thrashing the Russians in a game that anticipated an epic clash between two tough-driven, hard-fighting rivals.

Two nemesis were unsympathetic and expected to push and shove. There, however, were bullies on each side exploiting hard and physical contact. More impressively, Canada awakened on the brink of elimination and dismissed a pitiful defeat to Team USA, whose dramatic and profound conquests continues to appease a patriotic nation awaiting a miracle, perhaps, the biggest since 1980.

What we’re witnessing is an amazing sequel of Disney movies, such as the Mighty Ducks capitalizing amid a brilliant run or a Miracle on Ice engraving a lifetime memory. But as of now, the Canadians are still alive, advancing to the medal-round mired in uncertainty, realizing Canada still has a chance at redemption in a possible rematch against the U.S. It was visualized after trampling the Russians in a surprising 7-3 win, stunning its fans, the U.S., and Russia.

Their mojo resulted in an 8-2 pounding on Tuesday to the undermined Germany, before encountering a dynamic test against Russia. No one envisioned a sudden revival after losing to the United States. No one predicted that the Canadians would even be in the picture of reaping Olympic gold. Well, they’re back in the picture with a victory over its toughest opponent and archenemies. It’s much too early discounting the Canadians, strengthening into a sumptuous force.

Huh? Wait, Canada beat Russia?

Yes, sir. Yes, madam.

The Canadians are back. They’re in good position to claim a gold medal, to instill happiness and humanity, ending all failures of coming up short in the medal count. Routing the Russians in a convincing romp is enough to catch our attention so that we reconsider them before throwing them on the backburner. This amends critical ideas and reforms a logical purpose in which Canadians were considered as the primary contenders, even though it may sound like a cliché.

The resurgent of the Canadians proves tremendous star power and superior depth. In large part, Russia’s goalie Evgeni Nabokov was absent and failed defending the net, yielding a total of four scored-shots in the first period. By the second, he had surrendered six shots, which turned into an ugly rout.

The biggest star was Canada’s Ryan Getzlaf, who finished with two assists and had a goal. Even Corey Perry contributed and eased a shot into Russia’s net. Almost surprisingly, Sidney Crosby finished the night scoreless, but there really wasn’t a need for his contributions when the Canadians played with much balance and aplomb.

Let’s say it was a total team effort.

If there’s a shutdown defense, keep in mind, not much is needed offensively. To simplify things, Roberto Luongo, who took over for Martin Brodeur after the U.S. loss, shut down the Russians, making 25 saves and remaining focus in a position that seemed to be their weakest link. On greater imports, Alexander Ovechkin was quiet and unsuccessful in posing as a villain. In a dull onslaught, the Canadians were more aggressive and prepared for a mental and physical attack, demolishing the Russians early.

The competition featured two of the NHL stars, in which a one-sided contest wasn’t anticipated between Sid the Kid vs. Alexander the Great. But indeed, the Canadians responded when desperate times called on the biggest stage. Most of all, they prevailed in a pivotal game.

Favored to own the podium in hockey was Canada, understanding the ramifications of securing tradition and cultural beliefs within a country where hockey is admired and appreciated. Given its brilliant win, the Canadians repossess top regards in a sport originated in Canada.

Suddenly, this Canadian sport seems rational.

It’s not over yet.

U.S. Exemplifies a Global Miracle: Conquering Gold Appears Logic

As a nation, we witnessed a potential miracle in the making of a phenomenal championship for a country that isn’t groomed or cultivated in a strong upbringing of accomplishing triumph in an enigmatic sport. Thirty years ago, Team USA pulled off the unforeseen by conquering the spotlight and reverence in a foreign sport, which originated and formed its true identity in Canada.

However, times are different in terms of how sports are introduced, mastered and studied across the world. In contrast, stunning the Winter Games to be called a “Miracle on Ice,” the U.S. is more than a miracle after fabricating a notion that sports are played globally and taught all over the world in an age when sports touches our hearts and uplifts character. Realizing no team is intimidated or afraid of smothering a country’s heritage or cultural backgrounds, a true Canadian rationalized that Team USA isn’t underdogs, miracle makers, or even challenging the odds.

Finally, breaking through as a cohesive team, the Americans believe the improbable is possible if they continue to excel and perform on the ice. Pride is moving throughout the nation, proud of the long-awaited sequel following a breathtaking surprise and shocked the somber crowd in the stands at the Canadian Hockey Place. Welcome to the Vancouver Games, a winter activity that won’t be remembered for too many gratifying moments.


Instead, unless mentioning, Canada was anxious to share their cultural concepts with a captivating Canadian team, led by Sidney Crosby, the magnificent NHL star, who rose to the occasion at the Winter Games. By virtue, he was a talented superstar and emerged as the symbol of the Canadians reaching a pinnacle unlike any other. Our athletes are obligated to expose good humor, by discarding stigma and transcending beyond the neighbors north of the border.

That being said, Team USA is lethal and could potentially win a gold medal. And it’s nice to know a brilliant hockey story is suddenly being written, upsetting a bitter crowd, which inspired their likings within the homeland. For the angry Canadians who were bitter of an upsetting defeat, serenaded “(Beep) USA!” (Beep) USA!” That came immediately following a sensational victory, stunning the convincing population in Vancouver.

And that came immediately after a Sunday night 5-3 win, demoralizing a country’s creation, a sport in which they brilliantly maintained leverage. But in reality, hockey is viewed as a global sport. Several nations are starting to match Canada’s intensity and physicality, including countries like Sweden or Russia. All children from varieties of ethic backgrounds are pursuing an unpopular sport in the States.

The beginning of a conquest is within conversations, another deed to summarize the tremendous success the U.S. has had obtaining medals. This isn’t a fluke, but instead we’re in for what could be a nifty finish amid a real quest to gold. With the quarterfinals Wednesday, the hockey fanatics are glaring at Ryan Miller, the high-profile NHL superstar.

Having a consistent and flexible goalie is pivotal, in which he’s a stud with robot essentials stopping almost every puck flying to the net. He has been sterling, performing as if he’s accustomed to representing his native country in his first Olympic games. Forty-five seconds remained when cheers erupted in the stands, excited over return to precedence and rendered their craziness in a satisfying celebration since Miracle on Ice.


They exemplified the state of the sport. They rendered the most star power, and tenacity as a team. They beat, arguably, the outstanding and favorable team competing for the noble prize. It’s uncommon to see the Americans overtake the Canadians among a game most are savvy and poised. It’s not everyday the U.S. stuns the nation with a miracle. Trust me, it seems like it’s more than a miracle. There’s a team more proficient and solid for its depth of self-confident and talented Olympians. Team USA was belittled for its lackluster performances, doubted for its failures and unfavorable for its insufficient aptitude.

On this particular night, Team Canada’s Martin Brodeur, who is the greatest goalie in the game, was outrivaled by Miller of the United States. For much of the tournament, Miller has made credible saves stopping 45 shots. He’s an inspiration to Team USA, an authentic athlete forcing teammates to stay calm and his presence is an essential feature as goalie. Hardly, were the Americans a simple task, but in fact, the toughest rival for Canada. Most think the U.S. would face off against either Russia or Sweden evidence telling us Team USA isn’t as inferior. This time, there’s a feverish feel as America citizens are delirious and believe our hockey team can pull it off.

Hockey is one sport where it’s tricky to pick a winner. But this is the time we can admit the Americans appear the best. Around the world competition is fierce and has expanded, and other teams besides Canada is dominating hockey. During Wayne Gretzky’s reign, of course, he was the Great One and the most popular hockey star as the Canadians glanced at glory, even if their team were fallen stars rather than uplifting stars.

The U.S. briefly unhinged the souls of Canada with a crisis that crippled prominence, while the States found global form by upsetting the Canadians in the World Cup, in 1996. For revenge, you might say, they were granted redemption when Canada won its first gold medal in 50 years at the Olympic finals in Salt Lake City.

Seems this time for the U.S. to seize control of the rivalry.

Seems the U.S. is more than a miracle tale.