“If a person grits his teeth and shows real determination…” –Charlie Brown

Much has happened in the world of sports in recent days. Tiger Woods made his highly anticipated public announcement to the world on Friday. What concerns me was his showcased apology. I’m not saying it lacked any sincerity, or that he has failed to accept responsibility for his actions. I’m just curious as to why Tiger Woods owed me an apology. I’m not your wife; don’t tell me how sorry you are. At the end of his conference, he left me like one of his hooker dial-ups, scratching my head wondering when he would be back.

There was a slew of NBA trades that look to shake up the landscape of the league. After being blinded by many of the smokescreens and rumors that come with a trade deadline, we were actually treated to some blockbuster moves. How these moves fair for each team is to be seen. King James certainly hopes that his Cleveland Cavaliers' recent 3-game skid since acquiring Antawn Jamison is not a sign of the times.

Despite the major NBA trades and Tiger’s apology, hockey came out of the weekend with the biggest headline. Team USA trumped the almighty Canadian hosts 5-3 in one of the most gut-wrenching endings to an Olympic hockey game ever. The United States grit their teeth and displayed the utmost determination in grinding out a victory against a bevy of NHL All-stars that outshot the boys in blue 45-23. The win catapults the Americans into Wednesday’s quarterfinals. This was easily the most important win for Team USA since Gordon Bombay and Julie "The Cat" Gaffney stopped Iceland in the '94 Junior Games. As big of a victory as it was for the American skaters, it was just as much so, if not more, for the NHL.

Hockey has clearly dropped out of the forefront of major mainstream sports. What was once a Big Four (NFL, NBA, MLB, and NHL) is now simply a One (NFL) casting its shadow on a smaller two (NBA and MLB). Hockey has become a passion reserved for a select following. NHL games have become the “Where’s Waldo” of televised sports. But for one night, hockey became more than just a topic of water cooler discussion. The chatter, hype, and excitement amongst the general public was evident. Sure, the United States didn’t go into a nation wide freeze, but the buzz was there. This little bit of Buzz, and a headlining story on ESPN.com, is a monumental victory for a sport that is all but frozen dead.