London Nationals junior hockey team belts out “We Shoot, We Score!” to inspire Team Canada ahead of Olympic semi-final.
London Juniors Create Anthem for Team Canada
LONDON, Ont. — The London Nationals junior hockey team is sending an energetic message from their rink to the world: “We Shoot, We Score!”
With the men’s Olympic hockey semi-final looming in Italy, the Nationals turned their dressing room into a stage, performing a spirited anthem set to the tune of O Canada. The song, written by longtime hockey enthusiast Bruce Stock, is designed to celebrate everything Canadians love about the sport.
A Homegrown Hockey Anthem
Stock, who hails from the hockey-crazy town of Timmins, Ont., said the anthem fills a gap he’s long noticed.
“It’s always bothered me that we don’t have a song to celebrate our game,” he explained. “This is about skill, speed, the fire, and everything that makes hockey special to Canadians.”
Stock coaches the Nationals and worked closely with the players to bring the anthem to life.
From London to Olympic Ice
After Thursday’s practice, the team recorded their performance in the dressing room, creating a heartfelt cheer to send to Team Canada as they prepare to face Finland.
Dean Pomerleau, one of the Nationals’ players, described the experience as “fun and meaningful.” “We’re honoured to wish the guys the best chance at gold,” he said.
Dreaming of a Nationwide Sing-Along
Stock’s vision goes beyond a single video. He imagines fans in rinks across Canada joining in for a collective celebration.
“There are 2,860 indoor arenas in Canada,” Stock said. “Imagine all of them standing up and singing together. That would be a first for the nation.”
For the London Nationals, the message is simple: from one rink to another, Canada is cheering loud and proud.
