Image of the Week

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This week's image captures Canada's celebration after winning the Gold Medal in Men's Ice Hockey on Sunday. Jarome Iginla slid a pass in overtime to Sidney Crosby, whose 5-hole shot beat tournament MVP Ryan Miller, lifting the hosts over the Americans.

The image is centered around Crosby, who doubles as the posterboy of the NHL and the entire nation of Canada. It is truly fitting that he scored the winning goal. However, to those who had a say, and to the fans in Pittsburgh, Miller was deserving of MVP honors.

However, Crosby will walk away happier, especially after the Penguins win in the rematch against Buffalo two days later.

The entire nation of Canada erupted at once as their team won Gold. The men's victory was preceded by Canada's women's team, who also faced the USA in their Gold Medal Game. Winning Gold, especially against the Americans who given them their only loss, was of indescribable importance to the entire country. In addition to joining the USA with a Gold Medal celebration Image of the Week, the Canadians can once again claim the title of the best hockey country in the world, a title they crave more than any other.