The World Cup of Hockey is in full swing. Today was a quarterfinal match between the United States and Russia. Thinking about the World Cup of Hockey always gives me goosbumps. I think back to the summer of 1996 when I had just graduated high school and watched that entire tournament with my Dallas buddies. I'll never forget how we beat Canada in the final. It was absolute greatness and forever vaulted ice hockey to the top of my favorite sports to follow and watch. Now that the tournament is back, I find that my enthusiasm is dampened a bit with the recent Olympic performances of the United States. However, after watching our team play one of the finest hockey games I've seen in many, many months, I'm back on board. Our team was outstanding including the stellar play of Mike Modano (four assists) who's line including Keith Tkachuk (four goals) and Bill Guerin (two assists) owned Russia this evening. The guys played with passion and guts, which is all most fans ever wanted. Winning is good, but playing with determination is best. The Americans did that tonight. America kicks ass!