NEWSLINK: Olympics: Ice Hockey: U.S. vs. Russia far from David and Goliath Tale

[“Olympics: Ice Hockey: U.S. vs. Russia far from David and Goliath Tale” – Reuters – Frank Pingue – February 13, 2014 – reuters.com/article/2014/02/12/olympics-icehockey-miracle-era-idUSL2N0LG08420140212]

Reuters covers Olympic Men’s Hockey, with a game between the United States and Russia coming up on Saturday.  While different than the “Miracle on Ice” of 1980, the game is still “must-see”:

This week’s Russia v United States ice hockey clash will be a totally different affair from the David and Goliath tale that ended with a U.S. team of unknowns stunning the Soviet Union at the Winter Olympics 34 years ago. … but Saturday’s preliminary-round match between the two nations is a must-see clash that will draw massive ratings.

The current American and Russian teams include NHL players:

With a team comprised entirely of top National Hockey League players and looking to build on the silver medal won at the 2010 Vancouver Games, the U.S. will not be able to fly under the radar in Sochi.  The Russian team will not be taken lightly either because it includes a mix of NHL stars, most notably high-scoring forward Alex Ovechkin, and talent from the Kontinental Hockey League, Russia’s top league.

 

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