Mitch LeBlanc
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Mitch LeBlanc
@RetCrimePrevent
Retired 30+Yr. Toronto Police Crime Fighter..Never Regret, If it's Good, it's Wonderful! If it's Bad, it's Experience! TheVillages, FL USA 🇨🇦🇺🇸















The USA vs Canada game was never just about hockey. You can tell by the reactions- Canadians aren’t reacting like fans who lost a game. They’re reacting like something symbolic was taken. For decades, hockey was central to their national identity. “It’s our sport and we’re the best.” Now that sure thing is no longer a certainty, which is a tough pill when you’re already dealing with rising costs, a weaker economy, and a diluted sense of national confidence. So the loss feels bigger than sports. It feels like decline. On the U.S. side I’m seeing pride, not arrogance. A return to patriotism, toughness, excellence, masculinity and belief in American exceptionalism. We aren’t just celebrating a win. We’re celebrating identity. “We work hard and we expect to win. We’re proud of who we are.” That’s why this was never just about hockey for either of us. It’s about where our two countries are mentally.











