Olympics

U.S Olympic Hockey

Men's Olympic hockey has been both an exhilarating, and respected sport for decades. It has been a very honorable event in the Winter Olympics. The rivalry between the United States, and other nations have been very exciting to watch. This year, The U.S has been subjected as one of the most fundamentally sound Olympic teams ever seen. A combination of NHL players provide a sense of reassurance to keep the Olympic run going. The event itself started on February 15, and ended on the 21st. Many factors contribute to the projected success of the team, and success ultimately in the end of the tournament.

The U.S hockey team has a very unique lineup with a bunch of playing styles. The players and corresponding NHL hockey teams are as follows; Zach Parise, Minnesota Wild, Patrick Kane, Chicago Blackhawks, Dustin Brown, Los Angeles Kings, Joe Pavelski, San Jose Sharks, David Backes, St. Louis Blues, Ryan Kesler, Vancouver Canucks, Bobby Ryan, Anaheim Ducks, Ryan Callahan, New York Rangers, T.J. Oshie, St. Louis Blues, Jason Pominville, Buffalo Sabres, Max Pacioretty, Montreal Canadiens, Phil Kessel, Toronto Maple Leafs, Brandon Dubinsky, Columbus Blue Jackets, Ryan Suter, Minnesota Wild, Kevin Shattenkirk, St. Louis Blues, Keith Yandle, Phoenix Coyotes, Dustin Byfuglien, Winnipeg Jets, Brooks Orpik, Pittsburgh Penguins, Matt Carle, Tampa Bay Lightning, Jack Johnson, Columbus Blue Jackets, Jonathan Quick, Los Angeles Kings, Ryan Miller, Buffalo Sabres, and Jimmy Howard, Detroit Red Wings. They played a number of close games, and went 3-2. They lost to Finland in the last game for the Bronze medal. This was a blowout, 5-0. Obviously the Olympics were held in Sochi, which was not the best venue for it.

A combination of ineffectiveness between the core forwards, and lackluster goalkeeping was the deciding factor of the U.S team not acquiring a medal. They were unsuccessful in their goal of getting one, and it was rather disappointing to fans when they lost to Finland unexpectedly. All in all, the United States Olympic men's hockey team was a disappointment and was talked up to be a great team.


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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1937334-usa-olympic-hockey-team-2014-stock-watch-for-every-player-ahead-of-sochi

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1942762-breaking-down-usa-olympic-hockey-teams-goaltenders-ahead-of-sochi-2014