Dear Hockey Gods...

In the words of the Russians in past competitions, "God was with them..."

Let us pray!

Our Father,

Who art in GM place,

HOCKEY be thy name.

Thy will be done,

GOLD will be won,

On ice as well as in the stands.

Give us this day our hockey sticks

And forgive us our penalties,

As we forgive those who cross-check against us.

Lead us not into elimination but deliver us to Victory,

In the name of the fans of hockey, in the name of CANADA,

AMEN!!!

WE BELIEVE!!!