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.
Canada offer easy money against the Swiss
AFTER treating the Norway match like a last-minute warm up game where the first line saw limited ice time, Canada will be ramping up its efforts for the impending challenge in the form of the American team.
Set your PVR for 4:30, because the Canadians will be lighting up the scoreboard with highlight reel goals that should make for very entertaining replays.
First match up of Vancouver 2010 should see Team USA emerge victorious
HEADING into the 2010 Winter Games in Vancouver, the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) had Switzerland seventh in its world ranking of hockey nations. After finishing a disappointing ninth on home ice at the 2009 World Hockey Championship, the Swiss will be looking not only to rebound from that effort but additionally to improve on their showing at the 2006 Olympics in Turin, Italy.
