2010 Usa Olympic Hockey Team Stats
The 2010 Winter Olympic Games were held in Vancouver, Canada, and the United States fielded a strong hockey team. Led by head coach Ron Wilson, the team included some of the top players in the NHL. The team's goal was to win gold, and they came very close to achieving that goal.
Team Roster
The 2010 USA Olympic Hockey Team featured many NHL superstars, including:
- Ryan Miller (G)
- Tim Thomas (G)
- Jonathan Quick (G)
- Ryan Suter (D)
- Erik Johnson (D)
- Jack Johnson (D)
- Brooks Orpik (D)
- Ryan Whitney (D)
- Brian Rafalski (D)
- Mike Komisarek (D)
- Chris Drury (F)
- Zach Parise (F)
- Patrick Kane (F)
- Joe Pavelski (F)
- Paul Stastny (F)
- Ryan Kesler (F)
- David Backes (F)
- Bobby Ryan (F)
- Phil Kessel (F)
- Dustin Brown (F)
- Jamie Langenbrunner (F)
Overall, the team was made up of a good mix of veteran players and younger players who were just starting to make a name for themselves in the NHL.
Statistics
The 2010 USA Olympic Hockey Team had a very successful tournament, finishing with a 5-1-1 record. Here are some of the team's statistics:
- Total goals scored: 24
- Total goals allowed: 12
- Power play percentage: 11.11%
- Penalty kill percentage: 91.67%
- Shots on goal: 195
- Shooting percentage: 12.3%
As you can see, the team performed very well on both offense and defense. They also had a very strong penalty kill, which was a big part of their success.
Key Moments
The 2010 USA Olympic Hockey Team had several key moments that helped propel them to a 5-1-1 record. Here are some of the most memorable moments:
- Opening round win against Switzerland: The team's first game of the tournament was against Switzerland, and they won 3-1. This was an important win for the team, as it helped set the tone for the rest of the tournament.
- Win against Canada in the preliminary round: The team's biggest win of the tournament was against Canada in the preliminary round. They won 5-3 in a game that saw the Americans come back from a 2-0 deficit. This win gave the team a lot of confidence and showed that they could compete with the best teams in the tournament.
- Semi-final win against Finland: In the semi-finals, the Americans faced a tough Finnish team. The game was tied 0-0 until the third period, when Zach Parise scored what would be the game-winning goal. This win sent the Americans to the gold medal game.
- Gold medal game loss to Canada: In the gold medal game, the Americans faced Canada once again. The game was tied 2-2 in regulation, but Canada scored the game-winning goal in overtime. Despite the loss, the Americans had a very successful tournament and should be proud of their performance.
Conclusion
The 2010 USA Olympic Hockey Team was a very strong team that came very close to winning gold. Led by NHL superstars like Ryan Miller, Patrick Kane, and Zach Parise, the team had a very successful tournament. While they came up just short in the gold medal game against Canada, the Americans should be proud of their performance and the way they represented their country.
