Time for hosts to claim what is rightfully theirs
THE preliminaries have been played. The seeding has been set. And wow, what a difference a day can make. Canada, previously the hands down favorite to win the gold medal is now ranked sixth going into the playoff rounds after being stunned by the Americans in a 5-3 loss.
Swiss on course for victory – and possible shutout
A BATTLE at the bottom, Norway and Switzerland will be fighting to regain national pride in this not-so-epic of battles. Very few of even the most dedicated hockey fans will recognize many names in this one. History could be made, however, as Norway could possibly pick up their first ever Olympic top-tier win.
Norse may be worth underdog bet
THE lucky Americans walk into another game of men versus boys against the winless Norsemen in this Group A clash. Battered and humiliated from their game against the Canadians, Norway will be looking to put up a more respectable showing against the fourth ranked team but stand little chance.
Unfortunately for them, Norway is outmatched in every facet of the game and will be facing arguably the world’s best backup goaltender in Tim Thomas. The side will be going into this matchup looking to play a tight defensive game and hope to miraculously bounce a goal in behind Thomas before plugging up their blue line for the rest of the 60 minutes.
THIS one is so solid that it made its way into the 2010 Hockey Betting Top three sure thing hockey bets at the 2010 Olympics.
