2010 Winter Olympics: U.S. Men’s Hockey Opens Play Against the Swiss

Posted: 16th February 2010 by Rangers Tribune in NHL
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Game One of the 2010 Olympic Hockey Tournament may not have the same meaning as a medal round tilt would. But nonetheless, the United States will be looking to kick off their run at the gold in the correct way with a win over Switzerland this afternoon in Vancouver. The tournament has been greatly hyped since August, when the team training camps were held. Expectations are especially high from a U.S. perspective. TeamáUSA enters the tournament with a young and hopeful roster. The path to a gold medal isálittered witháthreatening competition along the way, which is why America knows very well that they will have to overachieve this time around.

GM Brian Burke went with a young but skilled approach with this team. But like I stated in my Olympic Preview yesterday, ...

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