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2014 Winter Olympics

Team USA hockey preview: Prove 2010 was no fluke

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Taking home the gold in 2010 on Canadian soil would have been sweet for Team USA. Doing so against the hometown Canadians would have been that much sweeter. A silver medal was not expected with the talent on the ice for Team USA hockey, but now is the time to show that 2010 was more legitimate than fluky. The core remains strong for the U.S., as Zach Parise, Patrick Kane, … [Read more...] about Team USA hockey preview: Prove 2010 was no fluke

Team Canada hockey preview: Repeat or bust

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Winning gold on home ice was expected. Now is the time to show how dominant the Team Canada hockey program can be. Even with their 2010 gold, Hockey Canada has failed to medal in two of the previous four Winter Olympics. For pretty much any other team, that is acceptable. For Canada? An embarrassment. The Canadian talent pool is by far the deepest in the world. As Canada’s … [Read more...] about Team Canada hockey preview: Repeat or bust

Team Austria hockey preview: Thanks for playing

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This is Austria’s first Winter Olympics hockey tournament since 2002, where they finished 12th. Needless to say, they’re just happy to be here. Surprisingly, the Eagles have at least notable and current NHL players. Thomas Vanek and Michael Grabner also play together for the New York Islanders. Forwards Vanek and Grabner are the only two forwards with NHL experience, as … [Read more...] about Team Austria hockey preview: Thanks for playing

10 former Chicago Blackhawks going to Sochi

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The Chicago Blackhawks are sending ten current players to Sochi for the 2014 Winter Olympics, but 10 former Hawks will be lacing up the skates, as well. The list is a mix of established NHL players and players not cut out for playing in the premier league in the world. Of the 10 heading to Sochi, four were Blackhawks draft picks, and four have won a Stanley Cup wearing the … [Read more...] about 10 former Chicago Blackhawks going to Sochi

Who is in, out for Team Canada Hockey?

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Team USA has been in the headlines after their roster announcement following the Winter Classic. Team Canada will dominate those same headlines January 7. Hockey Canada is rich with talent that could easily field two teams. The roster listed below will be broken down into three categories: Goaltenders, Defensemen, and Forwards. Team Canada will take more centers than any … [Read more...] about Who is in, out for Team Canada Hockey?

Patrick Sharp is a lock for Hockey Canada in Sochi

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The world has been kind to Patrick Sharp. In the last year, Sharp has surpassed the 200 career goal mark, won his second Stanley Cup championship, and became a father for the second time. His fortunate run may be aided by the bad luck of another in the coming months. Steven Stamkos, the Tampa Bay Lightning scoring machine, has been sidelined by a broken tibia. He underwent … [Read more...] about Patrick Sharp is a lock for Hockey Canada in Sochi

Canadian national hockey team flexes muscles with camp invites

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The Canadian national hockey team announced its 47-player roster for the country’s orientation camp, and boy is there a lot of talent. Fans and experts joke that Hockey Canada could field three teams and place with all three. Well take a look at the invitees and imagine how good the roster would be with snubs such as Jamie Benn, Jarome Iginla, and James Reimer, among others. … [Read more...] about Canadian national hockey team flexes muscles with camp invites