Gnu, I genuinely believe that Canadians, certainly the ones I've had dealings with during the times I've spent over there, are amongst the most engaging, friendly and genuine people on earth - take credit where it's due, my friend!

Just a shame about your dreadful national so-called "sport" which should be a wondrous spectacle of athleticism and skill, but is actually an example of a collection of neo-Neanderthals giving a demonstration of the most base, degenerate behaviour imaginable on an ice-rink. But I avoid watching it, so in that way I avoid being offended. However I don't mind you guys enjoying it......it's a free country! :-). :-)

FWIW, my bro-in-law (who is an Englishman resident in Burlington, ONT) absolutely loves hockey, so maybe he knows something I don't!