Just as I thought - judging Russian fans/hockey based on a handful of HF posters. Why don't you get out of Canada, or go to some international events or games before you make such absurd statements.
I went to the '05 WJC in Grand Forks - the majority of the arrogant/obnoxious fans were Canadians; much more than any other country. And don't forget the "USA sucks" chant in Vancouver during a game Canada didn't even play in. Pure class shouting that at 18-19 year olds.
Typical stereotypical Canadian neanderthal hockey mentality.
Attitude of so many of our fans -- on a HF message board?
The Russians certainly aren't angels but the difference is that Canada puts someone like Don Cherry on a pedestal. He exemplifies the stereotype of goon Canadian hockey - and the fact that he's so popular (top 10 greatest Canadians) more than confirms that stereotype. You don't see something like that with the Russians.
Who's really got the over bloated ethnocentrist view of their hockey players anyway? Maybe some guy who coined the phrase Chicken Swede.
Your grasping at straws.......me thinks you actually can't stand the Russians because they nullify the notion of Canadian hockey 'dominance'.