Category Archives: 2014 Olympics

2014 Olympics: On Building a Team for the Big Ice

Posted on July 26, 2013 by Chris Peters

Now that camp rosters are being named and there’s not much else to talk about, preparations for the Olympics seem to be a hot topic of late. With invites handed out, the general managers are beginning to tip their hands … Continue reading →

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2014 Olympics: Team USA Assistants Named, Orientation Camp News & Notes

Posted on July 24, 2013 by Chris Peters

It’s been a busy couple of days when it comes to the Olympics, but it sure is nice to have NHL players headed to Sochi once again. Team USA’s big news Tuesday was the addition of three assistant coaches. Additionally, … Continue reading →

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NHL to Participate in 2014 Olympics

Posted on July 19, 2013 by Chris Peters

It took way longer than it should have, but the NHL, NHLPA, IIHF and IOC came to an agreement for the 2014 Olympic Winter Games, so NHL players will be made available. The NHL will shut down for 17 days … Continue reading →

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2014 Olympics: USA Hockey turns to David Poile, Dan Bylsma for Sochi

Posted on June 29, 2013 by Chris Peters

“We’ve reached a point in our country where winning gold medals is not a miracle, it’s an expectation,” USA Hockey president Ron DeGregorio said as he looked out from a podium in New York City Saturday morning. With those expectations, … Continue reading →

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2014 Olympics: With no agreement yet, concern mounts regarding NHL participation

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Chris Peters

It’s now 17 days since the month of May ended, with no end really in sight of the impasse among the NHL, NHLPA, International Olympic Committee and IIHF on NHL player participation at the Sochi Olympics. Rene Fasel, IIHF president, … Continue reading →

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Team USA World Championship Recap & Numerous Olympics Thoughts

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Chris Peters

It’s been a few days since the U.S. claimed bronze at the World Championship, so here’s a quick retrospective on that as well as a bunch of related thoughts on Team USA’s Olympic structure if/when the NHL goes to Sochi… … Continue reading →

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What if the NHL Doesn’t go to Sochi?

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Chris Peters

As the NHL meets with the International Olympic Committee and International Ice Hockey Federation to come to some sort of understanding on the 2014 Olympic Winter Games, the seed of doubt has been planted. There’s a chance, albeit a slim … Continue reading →

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Latest Look at Hockey Facilities for Sochi 2014

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Chris Peters

It seems so far in the distance, but in less than two years the best hockey players in the world (we think) will descend on Sochi, Russia, for the 2014 Olympic Winter Games. Sochi has undergone a complete overhaul, essentially … Continue reading →

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Why is Dan Bylsma “Observing” the IIHF Men’s World Championship?

Posted on May 5, 2012 by Chris Peters

Though the focus will be on the U.S. Men’s National Team’s big 5-4 overtime win against Canada Saturday at the 2012 IIHF Men’s World Championship, there was a minor footnote today that could prove to be big news in the … Continue reading →

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