Whitson, Blanchard Lose Gold Medal Game
Derek Whitson fights for a puck in the gold medal game – Photo Andy Devlin/Hockey Canada Images from HockeyCanada.ca
Chatham’s Derek Whitson and Brendan Blanchard were a part of Team Canada’s entry to the 2012 tournament, losing 1-0 to Team USA in the gold medal game.
American captain Taylor Chace scored the lone goal in the game giving the United States the victory.
In the semi-final game earlier this week, Blanchard, who was a late addition to Canada’s roster, picked up an assist in Canada’s 10-0 win over Japan.
Blanchard also scored in Canada’s tournament opening 11-0 win over Japan.
Whitson, a defenseman, didn’t register a point in the tournament.
How about a better title of: “Whitson, Blanchard Win Silver Medal Game”!?!
Hi Janet, their accomplishment was great. Personal however, I don’t feel like they feel they won silver, their goal was gold. That’s how I feel when I coach or felt when I was an athlete. I also believe we too often need to spin sports to always be positive, when sometimes it’s best to simply be honest. The USA won gold, Canada lost gold.