When A ‘Broken’ Play Created Hockey History

[@ryanmerrett9320]

Still gives me goosebumps 13 years later. "Sidney Crosby the GOLDEN GOAL" Will forever be an iconic line that any Canadian who got to witness it will take with them forever !

[@bobprescott]

yes it was

[@FaNGPaCT]

This is one of those games that if i could experience again for the first time i would

[@SMG2fanatic]

Still stings for me 13 years later

[@brettrossi034]

I remember this Olympics fondly. It sucked for me seeing USA lose the game, but it still was a wild finish that I can't help but respect it and admire it. Canada earned that gold and USA did walk away with silver

[@Gl0bal6777]

I just felt the goosebumps too

[@the1andonly759]

That call still gives me chills/ I forgot how great the rest of this game was too. The breakdown was top notch too🔥

[@hockeypsychology]

Thanks for watching!

[@mlucyk]

My mom’s cousin (Cuthbert) called that game. Best sports game or TV event of my life by far. Not because Cuthbert called it.

[@MAgo-xr2zr]

Im an Aussie that grew up not knowing what ice hockey was. I started following team Canada that year when I caught their first round game randomly, after watching this gold medal game, I’ve been a die hard hockey fan ever since. Best sport in the world !

[@Brotarv]

I was a Canadian living in Australia, I remember watching it first thing in the morning, and going out in my Canada jersey after to celebrate. All the Canadian’s were wearing there jerseys and all Australian ether cheered with us or looked at us like we were crazy. Which we were haha.

[@aberamagold7509]

I'm a Canadian living in Canada, and after that goal, you could hear people yelling from their houses and cars honking their horns. Ok, the drivers honked the horns because cars can't do that on their own. Unless the car's name is Herby, and he's a lovebug. Damn that last bit was cheesy 😂😂

[@brupic8968]

you will be smote if you say ICE hockey in canada. i've been to melbourne twice...nowhere else in oz. i lived in japan on and off for 19 years became a big sumo fan. also met a guy from melbourne who became a great friend. he was a yuge aussie rules fan. got me interested in the sport which is, i think, a great one. follow essendon. i also had a girl friend from wagga wagga.

[@DJFlozone]

The audio recording of Vancouver's ambient sound from that moment is incredible.

[@Sadokist]

Crosby's attention to detail is the most impressive bit. His stop, start, acceleration effort is what creates the separation. That isn't luck... That's creating space, which he does with his power - that's skill. No one else sees the ice like that, and even less can act on what they do see in this situation.

[@ryanbencze]

every canadian knows where they were when this happened. to say it was a goal of a lifetime is such an understatement. still 13 years later watching the play unfold and hearing iggy and hearing the iconic call of the goal gives me goosebumps

[@FlamesEnjoyer]

I don't but I was 3 lmao. I can imagine I was with my step dad watching

[@stevencooke6451]

I do....and recall going out to the Danforth with our fourteen-month-old child to the Danforth in Toronto (Yonge St was too far away). What I also remember is not being sure for a few seconds if the golden goal rule was in place. Crosby threw his gloves up as Chris Cuthbert referred to it as being a "golden goal". I could barely hear the announcers anyway. I can't imagine having to go through an entire overtime clinging to a one-goal-lead.

[@cohengamertv6548]

Me who was like 4 months old

[@jimbeanz219]

I remember where I was, on the ice having the worst timed hockey practice in existence.

[@MandatoryFruit]

On the hardwood floor in my living room, laying right in front of the TV next to my best friend at the time. I don't remember a lot about my childhood, but I could never forget that moment.

[@woozertoo]

Iginla needs more love for that pass.

[@sparda_]

i’ve always preached this, iggy armours thru two opposing players, absolutely dimes sid tape to tape as he’s falling down

[@tyt5603]

Ive been blessed enough to watch Sid whip his gloves off in excitement FOUR DIFFERENT TIMES. I am a lucky fan.

[@ronfroehlich4697]

Same here, plus, one time I saw him whip off his gloves and fight Brandon Dubinski while I was at a game in Pittsburgh

[@Bubbles_Bubbles_Bubbles]

I remember watching and feeling the almost overwhelming excitement when we tied it up with seconds left in regulation. I also remember the deflation that came with Sid sending this one home. That Crosby sure is good at hockey.

[@stephenwakeman9889]

Still gives me chills every single time I hear that call. Maybe some watery eyes too

[@hockeypsychology]

Greatest call.

[@GettingHyphy]

Goosebumps and even tearing up seeing this. Great throwback breakdown

[@DogoodPOG]

Got to watch this with my Dad and family , sadly dad pasted away later in the year but was able to spend this day with him and see how happy he was !! I will hold this memory close still gives me goose bumps when i here "The Golden Goal". Thanks for making this @Hockey Psychology brought me back to a good moment in my life.

[@hawky225]

100% a core memory. I doubt any Canadian who watched this game live has forgotten where they were when this golden moment happened.

[@andrewdouris6035]

Was at the casino in Ajax ON. watching it while i played blazing 7's lol. The big screen was right in front of me.

[@jimknox8720]

I was on a snowmobile trip with my big bro and some pals in the kawarthas, we stayed an extra nite so we wouldn’t miss the game!!!❤❤❤😊

[@yourlocalbi9811]

12 years old, watching in the basement with my dad. My mom had left the room because she was so nervous. A favourite childhood memory for sure!

[@drewmoff]

I was in downtown Vancouver a few blocks from the Arena when this went down! It was an amazing scene. Everyone chanting GO CANADA GO! Giving each other high fives and hugging. I lost my voice for 2 days from the celebration 🍾

[@campion04]

What a place to be in dt van that night. The celebrations afterwards have been unmatched, only topped by when the Canucks won the cup the next year.

[@Goperslop]

@@campion04 Won the cup?

[@campion04]

@@Goperslop yeah. Everyone knows it. We won in 2011. We did. Don’t believe the news. We did. 100%. No need to reply if you believe in fake news. We did. We did I tell you.

[@drewmoff]

Canucks are trash 🗑

[@mach6893]

@@campion04 Um, didn't the Boston Bruins win the cup in 2011? Perhaps you meant when the Canucks won the Western Conference.

[@scottbrowne7488]

The Golden Goal! What a line that was. Not sure if he just came up with that on the spot or what, but it was epic! Great breakdown man!

[@hockeypsychology]

Thanks Scotty!

[@EbikingViking992]

Pretty sure he didn't, unfortunately, it's a term I've mostly heard in soccer the winning goal in sudden death OT is referred to as the Golden Goal

[@mach6893]

Chris Cuthbert is brilliant. He came up with "Golden Goal" on the spot based on Golden Goals in Futbol.

[@RickNashFL]

Thank you so much for this one! A flashback which gave me tears in my eyes... remembering my self on my time in Vancouver as an ESL Student...i watched the game downtown... it was so packed... and everybody sang O Canada bevor the game... for me as i grew up in a country with 35k people it was crazy... Goosebumps and tears in my eyes... when i remember the hangover on the next day i get a headache 🙂Greetings from a fan of HC DAVOS (former Club of Joe Thornton and Rick Nash, whom won Gold in this game) and from Liechtenstein, the 6th smallest country in the world...

[@randoir1863]

This game was the best players from both countries. NHL team mate vs team mate all over the place. As it's been said, " Don't go where the puck is , go to where it's going to be ."

[@stevetobias9097]

Current Canuck goalie vs future Canuck goalie in their home Canuck arena!

[@amadeoman]

This whole olympic run for team Canada is a core memory

[@sup4303]

yeah, not even just hockey

[@wongfamily4584]

My son and I were at the game... 2nd row, centre ice, beside Canada's penalty box. We were given two tickets because at the time he was a 7 year old kid with cancer... and he looked it... bald, feeding tube in his nose, etc. The timekeeper gave us the puck from the 2nd period.... we still have it. I like to think that Sid's Golden Goal and the entire Canadian team helped give my son the strength to fight his health battle because, 13 years later, my son is a healthy young adult who has put cancer behind him. So, for me, this was the best game I have ever been to... period.

[@mach6893]

I hope Sid is reading this message. He would find this heart-warming, just like I did. May your kid live a long and fulfilling life. 😊

[@st0rmchild]

That was one of the greatest games I've ever seen. I was in Vancouver. My entire neighborhood erupted after the goal, and shortly after that there were mobs of people wandering around the streets cheering for hours. What a great day for Canada, and therefore the world.

[@Andykevin29]

Two superstars connecting for an iconic goal. What a pass by iggy while falling to get that to crosby and beauty finish.

[@32whyte]

The salt Lake city game was the big one for me, with Waynes press conference to build everything up. You should do a video on that one next.

[@norvanman6125]

I was at the airport when the game was on talking to Mike Gillis. Trevor, Stan and John Weisbrod were there too. We were on the same flight to Chicago. Weisbrod (an American) was streaming it on the plane until he was told to shut it down just after the US tied it up. Much to Weisbrod's joy. We were in the air when the golden goal was scored and the Pilot announced it. The cheers were deafening.

[@Mirrale]

I was about ten rows up from where Crosby scored. One of the best moments of my life.

[@jimknox8720]

That’s amazing man! Great you were there! I was at the juniors gold win in Edmonton against the Finn’s last summer! Nothing like being at a great gold game!

[@romainlavoie1526]

VERY VERY WELL DONE ! Indeed what a fantastic moment in sports. And that gold medal sealed the deal for Canada to finish first in the medal standings. I was with my spouse both watching the game and we jumped in joy when Sid The Kid made magic for Canada ! Many thanks also to Jerome's efforts on the play . Remarkable !!!

[@Chonny_Boy]

1987 Canada Cup Winning Goal - Gretzky to Lemieux - the most memorable goal for me!

[@kota3233]

Was cheering for team USA. Me and dad jumped from the couch when Parise got the goal. I wasn't a pens fan so by default not a crosy fan so him scoring put a little extra salt in the wound. Best game still I ever watched on TV.

[@RolandKaufmann]

I was in the living room at my dad’s place. When the puck went in it was pandemonium. Remember sprinting outside cause of the adrenaline. Everyone one was going nuts. Cars were honking in the streets for a good hour. Having that moment and then the Canucks 2011 run were the 2 greatest years of my hockey viewing life.

[@raylucas4281]

Absolutely loved how you broke that down and I do remember...but being a much older man late 50's would love to see how you break down Paul Henderson's goal in the summit series. Great job!!

[@bob644]

Historically the 1972 summit series (Canada vs USSR) was more monumental

[@benjaminmiller788]

I don't 'Like' too many KZbin videos but this is one of my favorites

[@MidnightScout]

I’m gonna be 60 years old, this goal will be half a century old, and I’ll still be telling where I was, who I was with, and how it felt. Canadians who watched will never forget. Because, by God, it was THE Golden Goal.

[@mach6893]

It was not only THE Golden Goal, but a Golden Goal on home turf.

[@yesmccauky748]

I remember hearing Luongo himself say that he was actually going to freeze the puck prior to giving it to Niedermayer. Niedermayer called for it and then passed it to Crosby and the rest is history!

[@mach6893]

Not quite. Scotty passed it Sid the Kid, who then hollered "Iggy!" to Jarome "Iggy" Iginla. At that point the rest is history. Iggy was the unsung hero.

[@23mylo60]

I remember being in high school watching the game live with the entire school, was in the cafeteria on a projector, everyone got out of class to watch live, the school erupted when he scored the goal, it was absolutely amazing and one of the best hockey memories, hopefully we’ll get another chance to witness something like this agaib

[@whynarwhal]

This is a great breakdown. I would also love a more in-depth background into Crosby's playing the rest of the tournament and why it was such a big deal that he scored the goal after going pointless in two games. It just made it even more momentous that he pulled it off

[@donaldmacgregor2545]

Old Canuck living DownUnder here. I was in Nelson, New Zealand in a heritage house we lived in for a while near The Brook. Though we're in Aussie now, we still have that house and I can see/smell the room in my mind, all kauri wood and high ceilings, heavy curtains and drafty as old Kiwi houses tend to be. The TV signal was crap and I only had sound. Early in the game, upon observing the intensity of the game, an announcer from England remarked "see here, these lads are out to hurt each other" Yup. Despite every level of interference on the airwaves, I heard Crosby yell "Iggy" and the rest they say is history. But I'm old enough to remember Paul Henderson's goal in Russia in the first Canada Cup decider. I was in the library at my junior high school in Parksville BC and the whole school was watching a grainy small black and white TV with the sound cranked to distortion. Both times, this crusty Canadian teared up. Just a game? I now hope to live long enough for a Canadian team to win the Stanley Cup

[@leonardoaugusto5159]

I'm from Brazil and started to watch hockey in the middle of the pandemic. Even trough i'm 32 there is so much iconic moments that i were not able to follow and even just to saw this goal were never enough to make me feel why were a big deal. But i loved your video, the buildup to reach the moment of the goal was amazing, i would love a series of moments like these and the breakdown, it's helps me to see the flow of the game and the little details that as a newbie following the sports, i'm just not aware of. Thx for your work, love from Brazil.

[@Jraw72]

Nice breakdown bro! This is hands down, my favorite sports moment of all-time. Still gives me chills, even after 13 years!

[@hrd2imagin]

I remember watching this game at a restaurant/ bar in the North Hills of Pittsburgh. I had just taken my 5yo daughter ice skating for the first time. We stopped for a bite to eat and got to watch Sid score the golden goal. The whole place was so excited Sid won it. What a great day!

[@kantstenchonthemel5641]

I discovered hockey on french TV in 1980 Olympics (famous "miracle on ice") and have been hoocked to the game ever since. in 2010 I was rooting for Canada because of players like Bergeron and Crosby... and because I'm french of course (we always have a soft spot for Canada... and moreover I'm a Leafs fan.)

[@erwinschrodinger7116]

I remember pacing in my living room as soon as overtime started - as I do when a game really matters to me. I still recall raising both arms and hooting when I saw Sid score... and I am not usually that vocal watching a game. Awesome memory! On a related note, I remember I was travelling in Florida during the Salt Lake Olympics (2002) and was at Epcot during the gold medal game. I was trying to find somewhere to watch it, and asked a few people. If they were American they typically said "what gold medal game?" or "is USA playing?". Eventually I found it... at the Canadian pavilion of course. :)

[@colintapping261]

Watched this in North Vancouver with my buddy. Immediately jumped on the seabus after. The scenes we saw in the streets of Vancouver 30 minutes later were something I will never forget. Such and amazing moment

[@chrislewis1749]

As a sports fan this was the best moment for Canada and the Olympics. To have Sidney Crosby score the winner was priceless. The kid at the time was calm and cool boom

[@tapartacus]

What a great break down of an unbelievable goal! I remember it like it was yesterday and yet I was still nervous with anticipation by your commentary

[@tytn9978]

Thank You for this trip down memory lane! I watched this game with friends at their home, and I remember it as a game of fast-changing emotions, from joy to despair to hope, and then WOW! To quote a great snooker commentator: "You couldn't have made it up!"

[@modernwarfaremaniac12]

I usually watch every video but this one was your best. Do more of these!

[@hockeypsychology]

Thank you! What would you like to see?

[@markgaudet3606]

Greatest hockey day of my life. We watched it in our family room between the semi-final and gold medal game of my Son's Atom hockey tournament and I was coach. We left shortly after to play the GMG and won the tournament. My greatest hockey memory ever.

[@TheKaffin8ed]

I wish i had these videos as a kid as I never played organized hockey. The analysis helps point out the otherwise unnoticeable things that good and great players do that make things happen.

[@vancguy9204]

I was going through the outdoor security for the closing ceremonies. Suddenly, the security guards started cheering, people on condo balconies started cheering, and we knew we had gold! Inside BC Place the audience - us- rehearsed for the closing ceremonies. Once complete, they announced there was time to show the overtime for gold. 80,000 went nuts when they saw Crosby's arms go up! Pure joy!

[@cherylbilney3128]

Still makes my heart race. I was In my family room and was so excited. I almost fell into the wood stove. I am from Cole Harbour, and we love Sid. In my office for many years was the team pictures of both the Men and Women's Gold Metal Team Photos. So.proud to be a Canadian!!

[@BKHockeyTalk]

American, watched this game at the dining hall at my university. Was 18 and a freshman, such a shitty result from my perspective. But I have lifelong friends I made sitting there watching these Olympics. One of my buddies is a Florida panthers season ticket holder now with me and wasn’t a hockey fan before this Olympic tourney in 2010… NHL is fumbling so hard not allowing us to have this best v best every four years. They’ll continuously shoot themselves in the foot marketing wise… 🥴

[@hockeypsychology]

That’s awesome to hear! You are bang on about the NHL… they are fumbling it hard…. Lol

[@kevinalexander6812]

Yeah. The NHL can't pour pee out of a boot with instructions written under the heel.

[@my3dviews]

As long as Russia is banned from all sports competitions, we still won't get a best on best tournament, even if the NHL allows it. Canada and Russia were for the most part the top two countries in hockey for the last several decades. Without them, it wouldn't be the same.

[@michaelb7491]

The NHL has been doing that for over a hundred years.

[@nonokayakjack]

​​@@my3dviewsussia would not make it to a best on best now. That is Canada vs USA territory. And at age 55 I remember the days when all the American players in the NHL could be counted on both hands!! No joke.

[@thefinaldispatch]

Yzerman’s double OT game winner against the Blues was also a broken play. When it happened I was crushed because I was cheering for the Blues. The next day at school we were that was the craziest goal I’ve ever seen. Now it’s my favorite goal ever scored. Off a broken play

[@joshewert13]

Lived in Vancouver during 2010 Olympic’s. We were 20 of us watching live. Best memory to date. Afterwards we went downtown and everyone, I mean everyone was full of joy and for a day we all felt connected. Best Canadian moment we all felt.

[@zeebaa6]

This is probably one of your best videos. Def one of my favorite. Excellent

[@lauriharjula]

Absolutely EXCELLENT commentary. In every video. Including this one. Thank you!

[@lauriharjula]

ps. I was a five years old at the time of this legendary game and maybe I watched a bit of it, maybe not. I don't have much memories from that period of time. I loved every kind of sports since my first breath so it is a great possibility that I watched this game, or at least a part of it.

[@urgrandmascar]

I tear up whenever I watch these golden goal replays.

[@jaidenstowers8314]

watching this vid gave me chills. i was 7 and remember enjoying the mario and sonic olympic games and wasn’t much of a fan of hockey but ik how high the stakes were. looking back, international hockey needs to return to this. super teams facing off in gold medal games

[@carlberryman2665]

As much as I love the World Junior's, I'll never forget watching this at the MTS Centre on the Jumbotron here in Winnipeg. Still get goosebumps watching it. Thanks for the amazing vids, bro. You're making me love hockey again!

[@scooter29]

This feels like yesterday. Blew the roof off my house. Sids legend status grew to new heights this day. A great Canadian.

[@emperorggs3248]

Still makes me all misty eyed. One of the best moments in hockey history

[@timhawkins4956]

This was second only to my generational goal for Canada. The 87 Canada Cup. I watched this and knew it would be Sid. A generational moment cementing the bond we have for our country's Sport.

[@patrickdavies8430]

I remember this like it was yesterday watching it from my seat in the rink it was an experience I’ll never forget.

[@KirkfromCanada]

Excellent job. 1987 Canada Cup. Canada down 5-3 to the USSR. We tie it up. Less than 2 minutes left and the score is 5-5. Gretzky to Lemieux. 6-5 That was pretty epic as well! 🎊🌟🎶🎉💥😄

[@landocalrizzzian]

PLEASE do more of these

[@GargamelSS]

old enough to remember watching crosby playing in high school . sooo many fights after the games.

[@ianism3]

a moment for the 2014 gold medal men's hockey team which didn't have a moment like this because they were so good that nobody could touch them.

[@boots_33]

What about the 1996 World Cup of Hockey? 😏 I remember this game vividly. Bummer that we lost, but you couldn't ask for better quality hockey. One of the best tournaments of all time.

[@my3dviews]

The world cup of hockey never got the same status as the Olympics. Outside of Canada, no one really seemed to care about that tournament. Even in Canada I don't recall a lot of enthusiasm for it or talk about it after it was over. Nothing compared to the summit series in 72, or the three Olympic gold that Canada won in the last twenty plus years. Then in the last world cup, they made two all star teams, one for Europe and one for North America. That to me was a mistake, especially with the N.A. team. Who in Canada or U.S. wanted N.A. to win? McDavid wasn't happy playing for N.A. and said that he wouldn't do it again if there was another W.C. with N.A.. It was a bit more understandable for Europe to allow good players from smaller European countries to be in the tournament, but no reason for the N.A. team.

[@howdypartner6667]

I’m American and I love this shit. I just love hockey. This is what dreams are made of. This whole clip is incredible great job. Seeing crosbys eyes light up when he knew he had that lane to net almost makes me wanna cry

[@fluffyscruffy]

Great video. man! Def has vibes of rewind series by SB nation. Well done.

[@hockeypsychology]

Thank you!

[@emperoralvis6559]

I watched this game when I was 9 years old. Pure nostalgia.

[@davegoulding1889]

I was working at Costco in the electronics department, had all the tv's on the game tons of members were all watching - it was pretty cool!

[@jacknone1564]

Watched this game at a pub in Busch Gardens on vacation. Deep in enemy territory. The barbs from the rest of the crowd couldn’t dampen the excitement. Great moment.

[@JohnNonnyMusic]

Great video 🔥 was living in my mother’s basement at the time watching on a live stream & never screamed so loud when that goal when in, jumping with elation, still a great memory 🇨🇦🥇

[@AnthonyD1986]

Great video, for sure one of the most iconic hockey moments of all time.

[@uptownronnie2664]

I was deployed to Haiti. Earthquake relief. This is as the only game we got to watch. A lot of people wanted that win. We needed it.

[@jomac841]

I literally screamed when Crosby scored. Drove everyone else nuts. But damn this was such an amazing moment to witness! ❤🇨🇦

[@dana102083]

Watching this brought tears to my eyes again, just as it did back then. Sid the Kid, that goal will be remembered by Canadian hockey fans eternally!! ❤

[@MGSDude01]

I was almost 16 back then. Detroit native watching the game so obviously the 09 finals still stung a bit on top of this one. Then to think Fairy Dettman won’t even allow NHL players to compete in the Olympics anymore for “protection” sake. Game for the ages but one of the biggest heartbreaks in my lifetime.

[@Stefan-rk6vl]

I was at the hockey rink after practice and the whole rink was huddled around a small little tube tv. I'll never forget that moment.

[@hockeypsychology]

Canadian heritage moment

[@zakomama6430]

Gives me goosebumps every single time I see it. I lived 1 hour drive from where this took place at the time and still to this day, it is the greatest goal i've ever seen in my life.

[@JackArctic]

Awesome video! reminds me of those rewind videos about football. It'd be sick if you could do this for Bedard's goal in the WJC.

[@hockeypsychology]

Love that idea. On the list

[@frankverisco4722]

Mario Lemieux's non pass in the 2002 olympics was the best hockey play ive ever seen. The goal youre talking about in this vid I was glued to my tv watching the game. I was an Iggy fan back then and a Crosby fan so this was epic as well.

[@mafmaf6417]

I remember this like it was yesterday. I still get goosebumps watching this.

[@broadstreet21]

I didn't think this goal was more iconic than the Henderson goal - but then again, it was something else when you break it all down.

[@seanfrank4158]

Like many of us I was watching in my living room. Watched the goal live. Was the best moment in hockey ever.

[@andrewgremlich]

This olympics got me into hockey!!!

[@hockeypsychology]

That’s awesome!

[@brucemcrae7395]

When it comes to the greatest goal of all time I suppose it all depends upon what generation you belong to. I would submit that while Sid's goal was a masterful moment in hockey history, the greatest goal of all time belongs to Paul Henderson and Team Canada which was scored in the final minute of the final game of the 1972 Summit Series between Canada and Russia. Unquestionably the finest hockey series ever played. The incredibly talented Russians shocked Canada, and the world, early in the series but after eight games Canada had redeemed itself with a remarkable comeback. With all due respect to Sidney Crosby and his teammates, I'll take Paul Henderson's series winner every time.

[@brupic8968]

i was 22 when henderson scored that goal. many companies let employees watch the game at work because they feared almost nobody would show up because of the time difference. incidentally, i've NEVER called it team canada--even at that time. it was team NHL. the WHA had just started. they picked up several players who would've been named to team canada. cheevers was considered the best money goalie at that time, derek sanderson would've been chosen instead of clarke, bobby hull wasn't picked and jc tremblay probably would've been named too.

[@thecheesecakeman]

came here to say this. It's clear the creator is a millennial (I am too) but if you understood the cold war and the history at play, the greatest goal of all time would go to the Summit Series winner with Paul. I wasn't alive to see it but to understand the constrast there, it wasn't just a game between Canada and the Soviet Union, it was a clash of ideologies, ways of life, and acted as a proxy to the war that could have been. Sids goal is a GREAT goal and one for this generation for sure.

[@TomHuston43]

I'm 80, so I watched Henderson's goal (Summit 72) with about 100 others (teachers and students) at around 2 p.m. on a weekday afternoon. Everyone in the class, the school and the country erupted as I had never seen before or since.

[@brupic8968]

@daniellysohirka4258 knew where he was from. always enjoyed we had a place called flin flon. great hockey player but benefitted by being able to get away with murder by his protectors with the flyers.

[@johnlaurie8877]

Agreed. Definitely generational. Sid’s goal was great and I remember it but not with the same intensity of Paul’s goal in 72. My university closed for the day as they knew no one would show up. Canada’s collective elation and relief was off the charts.

[@ramcgowda]

Excellent analysis. Thank you.

[@patrickdavies8430]

I don’t know if they televised this part but in the intermission between the 3rd and OT they had mike Babcock on the big screen interviewing him. All I remember from that interview is Babs saying this is all part of the plan we just wanted to make it interesting for the fans. Let me tell you that fired up the crowd!

[@curtisder]

I remember I was at work - I'm not sure if I went there just to watch it or it was after actual work. It was at a recreation facility and I was at the bar/lounge. There were just a couple co-workers there. When Crosby scored, I never jumped up so fast. I threw my hands up in the air in celebration. The goal was so fast in real-time that this was the only reaction that I was a bit surprised this turned out to be a goal. Bartender then brings everyone shots haha Like a lot of others, I get the chills thinking about this.

[@Mavarik]

This felt very much like a SB nation rewind video, not that that's a bad thing, I loved it

[@horilka96]

I remember this goal, not live but I remember it for very unfortunate reasons. I was in Bantam, our team lost an important game and our coaches scheduled a practice right in the middle of the Canada vs USA game for a bagskate. Told us if one person didn’t show up, the rest of the team would be doing the J-drill the whole practice. Of course, one teammate didn’t show up and we were bagskated. Coach was looking at highlights on his phone and gave us the news that Crosby scored and we cheered but we were pissed off that we missed it for a lousy bagskate. I’ll always resent our coaches for that, seeing it live was so special for everyone and my teammates and I had to watch a highlight later that day.

[@johnbaker9887]

We were in a condo in Florida with a group of all Canadians. Not sure what the neighbour's thought was happening with all of the noise coming from our unit when Sidney scored.

[@mrsentinel6815]

Im an American and Floridian at that but these olympics and that game is what got me watching hockey. 2023 now and im still hooked

[@kartikrajsingh1895]

I was 6 about to be 7. I don't know why but my dad who was never really into hockey was keen to watch this game. I got into it and there began my hockey journey.

[@7srchoed]

I was introduced to hockey late while growing up playing basketball, baseball, and football. Every time I watch hockey, I see basketball, Crosby went with the Give-and-Go.

[@darthdewit6814]

At my brothers house when I watched this. I’m a pens fan but American so it was the first time Sid scored a game winner and I was mad haha

[@MarocTreasure]

I was in Australia…watching about 9am on Monday morning. Never forget it

[@AdrianWan]

incredible storytelling and breakdown, thank you!

[@nathanhaines8926]

Hands down best hockey game ever played!! I'll never forget that one.

[@him1016]

3:33 Holy shit. Scott is an actual fucking beast. I would have been shitting myself.

[@TheMur28]

By this point in his career he had already won 2 WHL championships, a Memorial Cup, Memorial Cup MVP, 4 Stanley Cups (1 as Captain), a Conn Smythe, World Junior Gold, Olympic Gold, World Championship Gold, and World Cup Gold. And the World Junior Gold was the only one where he wasn’t a key player. So it’s not surprising he would maintain composure, unlike us.