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USA beats Slovakia, advances to Quarterfinal: Recap, analysis, stray thoughts

Every coach who has ever coached an international tournament as at one point or another told his team that it is all about getting better in every game you play. The U.S. can’t say they’ve gotten better each time out, … Continue reading

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2018 Olympics: USA falls to OAR, 4-0: Recap, analysis, stray thoughts

Coming into the game, if you looked at the two rosters, you’d have expected the Olympic Athletes from Russia to be the better team and they were. The U.S. dropped a 4-0 decision to OAR and despite a shot counter … Continue reading

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2018 Olympics: USA beats Slovakia — Recap, analysis and stray thoughts

Team USA bounced back in a big way from their shocking loss to Slovenia with a 2-1 win over Slovakia. With the win, the U.S. has four points in the standings and holds sole possession of first place in the … Continue reading

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2018 Olympics: USA falls to Slovenia — Recap, analysis, stray thoughts

If you’re an American, you were probably like me sitting there with your mouth agape as Jan Mursak was left all alone in front and sent a shot past Ryan Zapolski to give Slovenia a shocking 3-2 overtime win over … Continue reading

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