The Stanley Cup is different than the national team. Lots of Canadians don't care if the Canucks win. I was talking with one of my good friends back home the other day and he told me he was cheering for the Bruins. I told him we couldn't be friends anymore. At least until the Stanley Cup was over!
But its true for the national team. When the US beat Canada in the World Cup of hockey in 1996, I didn't sleep for two days, I was so upset.