Corey Perry makes bold comments about tonight's 4 Nations Face-Off final
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tonight, and the stage is set for an epic 4 Nations Face-Off final between these two hockey titans. That said, Edmonton Oilers forward Corey Perry recently sat down for an exclusive interview with insider Jason Gregor, where the Oilers veteran broke down his personal experience playing on the international stage, including his general thought's on tonight's highly anticipated matchup.
Corey Perry is no stranger to big-time games. He's built himself an impressive resume of trophies, but he's also experienced some devastating losses as well.
As per MSN, Perry has won two Olympic gold medals. He's won a Stanley Cup, a World Cup, a World Championship, one World Juniors U20, a Memorial Cup and an OHL championship. He's also been to the Stanley Cup Final four of the past five seasons with Montreal, Dallas, Tampa Bay, and Edmonton and lost in all of them.
Corey Perry Q&A with Jason Gregor
Gregor: How does a Game Seven compare to a Tournament Final?
Perry: I mean, they're pretty similar. They're both humongous games. I've played in Game Seven of the Stanley Cup Final, and played in Gold Medal games, and they're each winner-take-all. What it comes down to is who executes the best and who doesn't deviate from their game plan too much.
And, normally, it's one mistake, and that's the game. There are going to be a lot of nerves, but it is exciting nerves. You have to control them and not let them get you too wired. It isn't easy.
Perry: I mean, they're pretty similar. They're both humongous games. I've played in Game Seven of the Stanley Cup Final, and played in Gold Medal games, and they're each winner-take-all. What it comes down to is who executes the best and who doesn't deviate from their game plan too much.
And, normally, it's one mistake, and that's the game. There are going to be a lot of nerves, but it is exciting nerves. You have to control them and not let them get you too wired. It isn't easy.
Gregor: How do you watch these games? Are you an intense fan, or are you relaxed?
Perry: I would say I'm an intense fan. I love watching and I know a lot of guys on that team. I played with many of them. It is exciting.
I'm rooting for them. It will be a great game. The US has a really good team, and Canada has some really good players and a powerhouse team as well. I expect it to be great and hopefully, Canada will come out on top.
Perry: I would say I'm an intense fan. I love watching and I know a lot of guys on that team. I played with many of them. It is exciting.
I'm rooting for them. It will be a great game. The US has a really good team, and Canada has some really good players and a powerhouse team as well. I expect it to be great and hopefully, Canada will come out on top.
Really, at this point what you need to watch is the game and everybody involved in it. This is going to be one to remember.
