March 1st, 2010 by admin

A thrilling game was ended by Sidney Crosby’s extra-time strike which secured Canada the final gold medal of the Games after a dramatic 3-2 win over the United States in the men’s ice hockey. Canada seemed to have the match won until Zach Parise’s slotted finish forced extra time with just 24 seconds to go. Canada though were not to be denied!

The 18,000 crowd at the Canada Hockey Place watched on nervously as Crosby, the 22-year-old seized his opportunity.

Crosby swiped a wrist shot past US net minder Ryan Miller to hand Canada the fairytale ending to the Games.

“It doesn’t feel real. It feels like a dream. It just feels like dream,” said Crosby.

“Our team worked so unbelievably hard. This was really tough, especially when they got the goal late in regulation. But we came out in overtime and this is just an unbelievable feeling.”

Canadian coach Mike Babcock added: “To do it at home with these guys is special.