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With the losses building, you can hear the disappointment and frustration in all of their voices. Players don\u2019t want to lose. And it\u2019s even tougher when the losing becomes pervasive.<\/p>\n
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So with the playoffs a distant hope now, maybe getting away from the game will help on so many levels.\u00a0 By this time of year, every player is playing with bumps and bruises. They can heal. And maybe, some of the mental anguish will disappear and we see a fresh start, and a better mindset, on Feb. 25 after the Olympics. The players can surely use the break.<\/p>\n
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And you know what? Maybe it will help the fans, too. With the passion for hockey always at a premium in Winnipeg and across the province, cheering for the team in blue has been nothing short of a roller-coaster since October.<\/p>\n
So for the next 16 days, it will be a welcome relief to watch and support the men and women wearing the red leaf in their quest for gold. The Jets\u2019 championship hopes are done. But Canada\u2019s drive for excellence will be thrilling to watch.<\/p>\n
After all, even the great fans in this city need a break.<\/p>\n
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