Canadian Premier League soccer does not normally garner much attention, even in Canada. Only seven seasons old, the competition does not feature any regular Canada internationals, let alone stars from elsewhere. But this season’s final has gone global, becoming a social media viral hit due to the combination of wild weather and an amazing goal.

The match-up between Atletico Ottawa, an offshoot of Spanish giant Atletico Madrid, and Cavalry FC was played amid a raging blizzard in temperatures of minus 8 degrees, prompting extraordinary scenes.

Mexican player David Rodriguez’s remarkable goal for Atletico Ottawa against Cavalry FC has been dubbed the “the icicle kick”. The game was played in a raging blizzard in a temperature of minus 8 degrees. Credit: @CanadaSoccerEN

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