Usa Men's Hockey Schedule Olympics
The United States Men's Hockey team is set to compete in the upcoming Winter Olympics in Beijing, China. The team will be led by head coach Mike Sullivan and captain Patrick Kane as they seek to bring home the gold medal.
USA Men's Hockey Schedule
The USA Men's Hockey team will kick off their Olympic campaign on February 10th against China. They will then face off against other teams in their group including Canada, Germany, and the Czech Republic in the following days. The top four teams from each group will advance to the quarterfinals on February 22nd.
If the USA Men's Hockey team advances to the quarterfinals, they will compete again on February 24th. The semifinals will take place on February 25th with the gold medal game set for February 27th.
USA Men's Hockey Roster
The USA Men's Hockey team roster includes a mix of experienced veterans and talented newcomers. Patrick Kane, Zach Parise, and Ryan Suter are some of the key players with previous Olympic experience, while young players like Trevor Zegras and Jake Sanderson will be making their Olympic debuts.
The full USA Men's Hockey roster for the Olympics is as follows:
- Forwards: Justin Abdelkader, Matt Beniers, Colin Blackwell, Brian Boyle, Bobby Brink, Chris Kreider, Trevor Moore, Brock Nelson, Jason Robertson, Ryan Strome, Tage Thompson, Trevor Zegras, Patrick Kane (C), Zach Parise (A)
- Defensemen: Adam Clendening, Matt Hellickson, Quinn Hughes, Steven Santini, Nick Schmaltz, Ryan Suter (A), Jake Sanderson
- Goalies: Spencer Knight, Jake Oettinger, Alex Nedeljkovic
USA Men's Hockey Medal History
The USA Men's Hockey team has a rich history of success at the Olympic Games. They have won a total of two gold medals, four silver medals, and one bronze medal in their history.
Their first gold medal came in the 1960 Winter Olympics in Squaw Valley, California. The team, made up largely of college players, defeated the heavily favored Soviet Union team in a stunning upset.
They won their second gold medal in the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, New York. The team, dubbed the "Miracle on Ice," beat the Soviet Union and then went on to defeat Finland to win the gold.
The USA Men's Hockey team has not won a medal since the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, Canada, where they earned a silver medal.
Conclusion
With a talented roster and experienced coaching staff, the USA Men's Hockey team is poised for success at the upcoming Winter Olympics in Beijing. Fans across the United States will be tuning in to see if the team can bring home another gold medal and add to their storied history of success at the Olympic Games.