Our archive of notes from the 2014 Sochi Olympic Hockey Tournament
Sochi 2014 Olympic Hockey Tournament
February 12-23
IIHF Notes
February 18-- IIHF vows to change rule on nets knocked off mooring
General Observations
February 19-- Canada-U. S. Men's semifinal likely to be highlight of Olympic Games
February 19-- NHL at 2018 Winter Olympics? Gary Bettman says no discussions about it
February 18-- NHL plays coy on its Olympic future
February 17-- Demonstrators rally in Moscow to protest Russia's disallowed goal vs. U. S.
February 17-- Should the Stanley Cup be in Sochi?
February 16-- Olympic hockey tournament has been predictably unpredictable
February 15-- Old and new Russia collide as Olympic hockey relives history
February 15-- Injuries cast a shadow over Olympic hockey tournament
February 15-- Russian President Vladimir Putin sipped pre-hockey coffee in a sea-side cafe
February 15-- Bolshoy Ice dome usually shows hockey scores - except when Russia loses
February 14-- Hockey players - and equipment - in Sochi spotlight
February 15-- Luongo rockin' his sense of humour at Sochi Olympics
February 14-- Don Cherry's weird polar bear hat gets Canadians talking (mostly)
February 14-- Putin wants Russia to win the hockey tournament
February 14-- '72 Summit Series lessons still felt by hockey players today
February 13-- Hockey in Canada is unrecognizable from 1972
February 13-- Edmonton pub opens early to quench Team Canada thirst
February 13-- A good ol' Canadian hockey game in Sochi - minus the beer
February 13-- Lavish biopic of Summit Series legend shows Russia obsessed with beating Canada at hockey
February 12-- The many quirky differences between NHL and Olympic hockey
February 12-- Men's Olympic hockey tournament simply too close to call
February 12-- What's in a name? A whole lotta syllables for comentators chasing the right pronunciation.
February 11-- NHL to make decision on participation in 2018 Games within six months
February 11-- Armchair Olympian: Kelowna's graduate class of hockey Olympians
February 11-- The "business answer" looms over NHL and future in Olympics
February 10-- NHL friends now foes as Winter Olympic hockey heats up
Team by Team Notes
Austria
February 16-- Austria wins 3-1 over Norway in men's hockey
February 14-- Canada vs. Austria: Luongo wins with 6-0 shutout
February 14-- Canada plays dominant hockey, dump Austria 6-0 at Sochi Olympic Winter Games
February 13-- Austria isn't 'scared' when facing Canada in men's hockey Friday
February 13-- Finland destroys Austria 8-4 in Olympic men's hockey
Canada
February 24-- Golden domination!
February 24-- Team Canada has the right team, right strategy for today's hockey
February 24-- From ball hockey to a gold medal: Team Canada built an unbeatable machine
February 24-- Canada's Sidney Crosby delivers dagger with breakaway goal
February 24-- Martin St. Louis gold medal winner: "There's been lots of ups and downs'
February 24-- Repeat gold medal a deserved result for powerhouse club
February 24-- Canada's men hockey team had 100 more scoring chances than its Sochi opponents
February 24-- Crosby, Toews and Getzlaf the difference for Canada at Sochi
February 24-- Golden generation leads Canadian men to Olympic gold, again, in Sochi
February 24-- Olympic dominance gives Carey Price a boost as goalie returns to Canadiens
February 24-- Canada's Carey Price savours his golden Olympic moment
February 24-- It wasn't golden, but Sidney Crosby scored a beaut for Canada
February 24-- National dance of life branches out from its hockey roots
February 24-- Gold medal decision: How Team Canada learned to win on the 'big ice'
February 24-- Canada's Golden Generation not going anywhere
February 23-- Captain Crosby saves his best for last
February 23-- Carey Price shines in his first Olympics
February 23-- Sochi Games show why NHLers should be at the 2018 Olympics
February 23-- Team Canada ruthlessly efficient en route to repeat hockey gold
February 23-- Canada shuts out Sweden to win Olympic gold again
February 23-- Sochi hockey squad one of the greatest Canada has ever iced
February 23-- Olympic hockey analysis from Bruce Garrioch
February 23-- 'Captain Serious' Toews comes through in the clutch
February 22-- A stake in the heart of the Americans dreams, gives Canada a stake for a claim for Gold on Sunday HN
February 22-- Team Canada reaches gold medal game by developing dominant defence
February 22-- Babcock leads Canada into the men's gold-medal hockey game
February 22-- Canada's hockey brain trust formulated game plan long ago
February 22-- No guarantee Canada's terrible puck luck will change against cagey Sweden
February 22-- Score not indicative of Canada's dominance in semi-final win over U. S.
February 21-- Canadian defence men come through once again
February 21-- Team Canada sets sights on Gold after thrilling victory over U. S.
February 21-- Crosby's game more than the numbers
February 21-- Olympic win over U. S. cements the fact Canada is a hockey factory
February 21-- Carey Price gives Team Canada huge confidence heading into the Olympic gold medal game against Sweden
February 21-- Carey Price and a shutdown defence have been golden for Canada in Sochi
February 21-- Sidney Crosby's line plays with furious precision, leading Canada over the USA
February 21-- Canada reminds Americans that U. S. is still playing Catch-up
February 21-- Americans fire blanks, must settle for shot at hockey bronze
February 21-- Canada edges United States 1-0 in Olympic men's hockey semi-final
February 21-- Americans schooled by Canada in Olympic loss
February 21-- U. S. Men's Hockey was "Terrible in Loss to Canada"
February 21-- Carey Price helps Canada shut out U. S., reach gold-mdeal game
February 21-- Plain and simple: Canada beat USA at its own game
February 21-- Canada was - and always has been - better than the U. S.
February 21-- Team Canada exactly where they needed to be
February 21-- Olympic men's hockey semi-final between Canada and USA featured several key moments
February 21-- Canada-USA Olympic semi-final hockey analysis from Bruce Garrioch
February 21-- Defence first approach fuels Canada
February 21-- Canadian defence suffocating in win over U. S.
February 20-- Showtime at Sochi HN
February 20-- 'Captain America' Zach Parise reminded of Vancouver, not revenge-minded as Canada clash looms
February 20-- U. S. Looking for hockey redemption
February 20-- Team Canada will play a different kind of hockey against Team USA
February 20-- With John Tavares out, Canada's men's hockey team turns to Matt Duchene
February 20-- Canada pumped for NHL style Olympic semifinal against U. S.
February 20-- Canada-US Olympic men's hockey semifinal story lines
February 20-- For U. S., payback just as sweet as gold-medal game
February 20-- Team Canada not fazed by panicked hockey fans
February 20-- Canada worried about a semi final date with U. S.? Not a chance
February 20-- Zach Parise, Team USA seek sweet revenge in Olympic semifinal
February 20-- What to expect when Canada, US renew hostilities in Olympic Hockey Semi Final
February 20-- Canada - U. S. Men's semifinal likely to be highlight of Olympic tourney
February 20-- USA Hockey has a shot ad redemption vs. Canada on world stage
February 20-- Proud rivals known for hard-nosed hockey meet in semi-finals
February 20-- Tough Americans on a roll with dangerous Canadians up next
February 20-- USA , Canada look to add heat to rivalry
February 20-- Confident U. S. Men Will Overcome Rival
February 20-- U. S., Canada back at it
February 20-- High-powered US offence to give Canada a new test in men's hockey tournament
February 20-- "Captain Serious" a man of a thousand faces
February 19-- Goal-starved Team Canada must up game vs. U. S. in Olympic hockey semi-final
February 19-- Canada vs. Latvia Analysis from Bruce Garrioch
February 19-- Canada-U. S. Men's semifinal likely to be highlight of Olympic Games
February 19-- Canada's struggling offence in tough against potent U. S. in Olympic men's hockey semi-final
February 19-- Canada obliterates Latvia on scoring chances, if not on scoreboard
February 19-- Latvian goalie makes 55 saves in loss to Canada
February 19-- Price wasn't busy against Latvia, but kept Canada in game
February 19-- Canada struggles against Latvia
February 19-- Tavares to miss rest of Olympics, may have ligament damage
February 19-- Canada survives Latvian Scare to advance to semi-final
February 19-- John Tavares injures knee, out for rest of Olympics
February 19-- Tournament over for Tavares
February 19-- Canada's escape against Latvia shows anything can happen at the Olympics
February 19-- Canada avoids upset against Latvia, but find scoring in Sochi a big problem
February 19-- Hockey win over Latvia more relief than victory
February 19-- Canada survives Latvian scare, advances to men's hockey semifinals
February 19-- Canada's John Tavares out for the tournament after taking a hit in Latvia game
February 19-- Canada won the game, Gudlevskis won the hearts! HN
February 19-- Canada vs Latvia preview
February 19-- Carey Price to start vs Latvia; Martin St. Louis returns
February 19-- Canadian story lines heading into Olympic men's hockey quarterfinal vs. Latvia
February 19-- Steven Stamkos might not have made a difference for Team Canada, father says
February 18-- Carey Price keeping level head going into Olympic quarter-final
February 18-- Canadian men's Olympic hockey team aims to drive to the net to boost offence
February 18-- Canadian men's hockey team feels good about defence at Olympics
February 18-- Canadians will start goalie Carey Price against Latvia in Olympic quarter final
February 17-- Why is playing with Sidney Crosby so hard?
February 17-- Canada must keep getting better as tests keep getting harder in Olympic Men's hockey
February 17-- Canada waiting for Crosby show to begin
February 17-- Shea Weber, Drew Doughty lead Team Canada's Big 5 dominators on defence
February 17-- Impossible to tell if Team Canada is ready for next round
February 17-- Drew Doughty 'gets it,' stars on the big ice for Team Canada
February 16-- Team Canada coach Babcock wrong to bench Subban, St. Louis
February 16-- "Obviously it was a Canadian referee": Teemu Selanne takes issue with Sidney Crosby call in Canada-Finland game
February 16-- Canada-Finland, let's not see that hockey matchup again at the Olympics. Ever.
February 16-- Drew Doughty comes through for an oft-frustrated Canadian offence in Sochi
February 16-- Canada's Drew Doughty seals 2-1 overtime win over Finland in Olympic men's hockey
February 16-- Canada has bizarre goal disallowed against Finland at Sochi Olympics
February 16-- Canada Finland Olympic men's hockey analysis from Bruce Garrioch
February 15-- Yzerman impressed by Canada's start in Sochi
February 15-- Crosby getting plenty of chances, just not points yet
February 15-- Tune ups done, Canada looks to upgrade the tempo and passion against Finland HN
February 15-- Focus shifts to Finland for Doughty, Team Canada
February 14-- Stats show Canada's 6-0 rout flattered Austrians
February 14-- "All I can do is be ready": Roberto Luongo ambivalent on starting after 6-0 shutout
February 14-- When very, very good perhaps isn't good enough for Canadian men's hockey
February 14-- Grading Team Canada vs. Austria: That's better
February 14-- 'Just get out of the way': Shea Weber's shot in Sochi
February 14-- Olympic analysis from Bruce Garrioch on Canada vs. Austria
February 14-- Canada's Roberto Luongo should get the start against Finland in Sochi
February 14-- Canada plays dominant hockey, dump Austria 6-0 at Sochi Olympic Winter Games
February 14-- Sidney Crosby anxious for Game 2
February 14-- Canada vs. Austria: Luongo wins with 6-0 shutout
February 14-- Subban and Duchene to play vs Austria; Hamhius and Sharp to sit
February 13-- Grading Team Canada vs Norway: Bare minimum in 3-1 win
February 13-- Austria isn't 'scared' when facing Canada in men's hockey Friday
February 13-- With Canada's 3-1 victory, every hockey powerhouse has left the starting blocks. Now we see how gets better fastest
February 13-- Canada opens Olympic men's hockey tournament with 3-1 win over Norway
February 13-- P. K. Subban scratched from Team Canada's men's hockey opener
February 12-- Team Canada will keep its foot on the gas vs. Norway
February 12-- Canada putting pedal to the metal vs. Norway
February 12-- Canada shouldn't forget Olympic hockey loss to Switzerland
February 12-- Canada vs Norway preview
February 12-- Carey Price to start for Team Canada against Norway
February 12-- Carey Price to start Canadian Olympic opener, Luongo gets second
February 12-- Breaking down Canada's Olympic men's hockey team ahead of its Sochi opener
February 12-- Canada's men's hockey chances
February 11-- Crosby exudes quiet confidence
February 11-- Team Canada's coaches have clear plan to defend hockey gold
February 11-- Canadiens' Subban happy with any Team Canada role
February 11-- Failure to win gold would be 'disaster': Cherry
February 11-- Captain Crosby evolving as leader for Team Canada
February 11-- Where does P. K. Subban fit with Team Canada
February 11-- Canada's Roberto Luongo revels in the Olympic atmosphere
February 11-- Sidney Crosby assumes the mantle of leadership for Team Canada at Sochi Olympics
February 10-- Line blender turned on as Team Canada finally hits the ice
February 10-- Team Canada takes part in first practice with Jeff Carter alongside Crosby and Kunitz
February 10-- Team Canada hits ice, steals Sochi spotlight
February 10-- Team Canada hockey players begin to arrive in Sochi
Czech Republic
February 14- Jaromir Jagr leads Czech Republic past Latvia 4-2 in bruising men's hockey meeting
Finland
February 19-- Finland proves its worth in win over Russia
February 19-- Teemu Selanne, Finland oust Russia from men's Olympic hockey
February 19-- Finn-ished! Russia's Olympic hockey dream crushed by Finland
February 19-- Russia falls to frisky Finns
February 16-- "Obviously it was a Canadian referee": Teemu Selanne takes issue with Sidney Crosby call in Canada-Finland game
February 16-- Canada-Finland, let's not see that hockey matchup again at the Olympics. Ever.
February 14-- Finland wins 6-1 over Norway to remain unbeaten in men's hockey
February 13-- Finland destroys Austria 8-4 in Olympic men's hockey
February 10-- Finland's Olli Jokinen has rediscovered passion for hockey
February 10-- Veteran Teemu Selanne in prime spot for Finland
Latvia
February 19-- Ted Nolan's most excellent Sochi Adventure HN
February 19-- Canada won the game, Gudlevskis won the hearts! HN
February 19-- Maybe the best goaltending performance in Olympic history
February 19-- Latvian goalie makes 55 saves in loss to Canada
February 19-- 10 things to know about Latvian Goalie Kristers Gudlevskis
February 19-- Latvian Goalie Gudlevskis leaves it all on the ice
February 19-- Canada vs Latvia preview
February 18-- Coach Ted Nolan has Latvia's hockey team dreaming big
February 18-- Latvia Stuns Switzerland in men's hockey to set up Olympic quarter-final meeting with Canada
February 15-- Sweden holds off Latvia, advances to Olympic hockey quarter-finals
Norway
February 18-- Russia earns win over Norway, but it won't silence their critics
February 18-- Bobrovsky shuts out Norway, and Russia avoid men's hockey elimination in 4-0 win
February 18-- Norway rules out its only NHL player, Mats Zuccarello against Russia because of hand injury
February 13-- Canada opens Olympic men's hockey tournament with 3-1 win over Norway
February 12-- Daring to dream in Sochi: Norway has beaten Canada before in hockey
Russia
February 19-- Russian hockey players, fans dismayed over early exit
February 19-- Russians dejected after Olympic hockey loss to Finland
February 19-- Cherry slams Russian coaches for Varlamov mistake
February 19-- Russia falls to Finland 3-1 ending their quest for hockey gold
February 19-- Russia's early elimination in hockey makes Games failure for hosts
February 19-- Russia's Olympic hockey team facing plenty of questions
February 19-- Finn-ished! Russia's Olympic hockey dream crushed by Finland
February 19-- Russia falls to frisky Finns
February 18-- Russia earns win over Norway, but it won't silence their critics
February 18-- Bobrovsky shuts out Norway, and Russia avoid men's hockey elimination in 4-0 win
February 16-- Russia survives shootout with Slovakia 1-0
February 15-- Russians riled as goal disallowed in thriller against U. S.
February 16-- Radulov takes a hit in Russian media after 3-2 loss to U. S. in men's Olympic hockey
February 16-- USA and Russia get their game on! HN
February 15-- It might not have been a Miracle, but the Americans' 3-2 victory over Russia was filled with drama
February 15-- Russia's Voynov suggests U. S. goalie and Kings teammate Quick cheated
February 15-- Russia denied game-winning goal, Oshie scores 4 in shootout
February 15-- U. S. beats Russia in shootout classic Olympic game
February 15-- Oshie shootout master in U. S. win, Ovechkin silent for Russia
February 15-- Russian hockey fans angry at refs after loss to USA
February 15-- T. J. Oshie leads USA to thrilling shootout win over Russia
February 15-- Oshie's heroics give U. S. biggest hockey win since "Miracle"
February 15-- Grudge Match: US Downs Russia in thrilling shoot out
February 15-- T. J. Oshie nets game-winner in shootout as Team USA beats Russia 3-2 in Olympic thriller
February 15-- Detroit Red Wings' Pavel Datsyuk looks like regular, superstar self today vs. USA
February 15-- Local players on both teams contribute in USA's 3-2 win over Russia in hockey
February 15-- T. J. Oshie's shootout goals lead U. S. past Russia in thriller
February 15-- Hockey showdown features Russian star power vs. American grit, guile
February 15-- T. J. Oshie's wizardry trumps Pavel Datsyuk's brilliance in wild U. S. win
February 14-- Putin wants Russia to win the hockey tournament
February 12-- Russians move past hype and attention, get serious in preparation for SloveniaFebruary 12-- Dryden: On hockey, strong men and Russian pride
February 11-- Larionov: Only one medal matters, the hockey gold medal
February 11-- Russia's Datsuyk gives Canada coach Babcock the straight-arm
February 11-- Team Russia feels the pressure of playing on home ice
February 11-- Ovechkin, Malkin, Sochi Olympics and the power of hockey in Russia
February 11-- Injured Red Wings Star Datsyuk takes part in practice with Russian teammates
February 10-- Russian's giving their hockey team special-treatment?
February 10-- Ovechkin becomes face of a nation during Olympic Games
February 10-- Ovechkin-led Russians must return to dominant place
February 10-- Alex Ovechkin teases fans with Olympic skates
February 10-- Detroit Red Wings' Pavel Datsyuk absent as Russia begins Olympic practice
February 10-- The $50 Billion weight on the shoulders of Russia's Olympic hockey team
February 9-- Russian forward Viktor Tikhonov hopes to carry grandfather's legacy into Olympics
Slovakia
February 15-- Slovenia jolts usually steady Slovakia 3-1 in its 1st Olympic men's hockey tournament
February 13-- Kessel and Stastny lead USA to 7-1 win over Slovakia in men's hockey
Slovenia
February 18-- Slovenia beats Austria to advance to Olympic men's hockey quarterfinals
February 18-- Surprising Slovenia advances to quarter-final round in men's hockey tournament
February 18-- Anze Kopitar-led Slovenia beats Austria 4-0, advances to Olympic quarternfinals against Sweden
February 16-- Slovenia's Sabahudin Kovacevic suspended for head hit on Slovakia's Tomas Kopecky
February 15-- Slovenia jolts usually steady Slovakia 3-1 in its 1st Olympic men's hockey tournament
Sweden
February 15-- Sweden holds off Latvia, advances to Olympic hockey quarter-finals
February 14-- Zetterberg out of Olympics with herniated disc
February 14-- Swedes lose Zetterberg, beat Switzerland to take control of their group
February 14-- Short-handed Sweden loses Zetterberg and still stays undefeated with 1-0 win over Switzerland
February 12-- Karlsson, Ekman-Larrson lead Sweden past Czech Republic
February 12-- Swedes Open Olympic men's hockey tournament with easy win over the Czechs
February 11-- Daniel Sedin hopes to break his slump in Sochi
Switzerland
February 17-- With Olympic surge, Switzerland arrives as a strong hockey nation
February 15-- Swiss shut out Czechs 1-0 in men's hockey
February 12-- Switzerland scores in dying seconds to get 1-0 win over Latvia in Olympic men's hockey
USA
February 22-- Team Canada reaches gold medal game by developing dominant defence
February 22-- Babcock leads Canada into the men's gold-medal hockey game
February 22-- Canada's hockey brain trust formulated game plan long ago
February 22-- No guarantee Canada's terrible puck luck will change against cagey Sweden
February 22-- Score not indicative of Canada's dominance in semi-final win over U. S.
February 21-- Canadian defence men come through once again
February 21-- Team Canada sets sights on Gold after thrilling victory over U. S.
February 21-- Crosby's game more than the numbers
February 21-- Olympic win over U. S. cements the fact Canada is a hockey factory
February 21-- Carey Price gives Team Canada huge confidence heading into the Olympic gold medal game against Sweden
February 21-- Carey Price and a shutdown defence have been golden for Canada in Sochi
February 21-- Sidney Crosby's line plays with furious precision, leading Canada over the USA
February 21-- Canada reminds Americans that U. S. is still playing Catch-up
February 21-- Americans fire blanks, must settle for shot at hockey bronze
February 21-- Canada edges United States 1-0 in Olympic men's hockey semi-final
February 21-- Americans schooled by Canada in Olympic loss
February 21-- U. S. Men's Hockey was "Terrible in Loss to Canada"
February 21-- Carey Price helps Canada shut out U. S., reach gold-mdeal game
February 21-- Plain and simple: Canada beat USA at its own game
February 21-- Canada was - and always has been - better than the U. S.
February 21-- Team Canada exactly where they needed to be
February 21-- Olympic men's hockey semi-final between Canada and USA featured several key moments
February 21-- Canada-USA Olympic semi-final hockey analysis from Bruce Garrioch
February 21-- Defence first approach fuels Canada
February 21-- Canadian defence suffocating in win over U. S.
February 20-- 'Captain America' Zach Parise reminded of Vancouver, not revenge-minded as Canada clash looms
February 20-- U. S. Looking for hockey redemption
February 20-- Team Canada will play a different kind of hockey against Team USA
February 20-- With John Tavares out, Canada's men's hockey team turns to Matt Duchene
February 20-- Canada pumped for NHL style Olympic semifinal against U. S.
February 20-- Canada-US Olympic men's hockey semifinal story lines
February 20-- For U. S., payback just as sweet as gold-medal game
February 20-- Team Canada not fazed by panicked hockey fans
February 20-- Canada worried about a semi final date with U. S.? Not a chance
February 20-- Zach Parise, Team USA seek sweet revenge in Olympic semifinal
February 20-- What to expect when Canada, US renew hostilities in Olympic Hockey Semi Final
February 20-- Canada - U. S. Men's semifinal likely to be highlight of Olympic tourney
February 20-- USA Hockey has a shot ad redemption vs. Canada on world stage
February 20-- Proud rivals known for hard-nosed hockey meet in semi-finals
February 20-- Tough Americans on a roll with dangerous Canadians up next
February 20-- USA , Canada look to add heat to rivalry
February 20-- Confident U. S. Men Will Overcome Rival
February 20-- U. S., Canada back at it
February 20-- High-powered US offence to give Canada a new test in men's hockey tournament
February 19-- U. S. beats Czechs 5-2, will face Canada in the semi-finals
February 19-- U. S. beats Czech Republic, next face Canada at Olympics
February 18-- Ryan Kesler the most magnificent (of) seven Canucks at Sochi Winter Games
February 16-- USA and Russia get their game on! HN
February 16-- Phil Kessel scores hat trick as USA routs Slovenia in Olympic men's hockey
February 15-- It might not have been a Miracle, but the Americans' 3-2 victory over Russia was filled with drama
February 15-- Instant Classic! USA beats Russia 3-2 in shootout at the Sochi Olympics
February 15-- Russia's Voynov suggests U. S. goalie and Kings teammate Quick cheated
February 15-- Russia denied game-winning goal, Oshie scores 4 in shootout
February 15-- U. S. beats Russia in shootout classic Olympic game
February 15-- Oshie shootout master in U. S. win, Ovechkin silent for Russia
February 15-- Russian hockey fans angry at refs after loss to USA
February 15-- T. J. Oshie leads USA to thrilling shootout win over Russia
February 15-- Oshie's heroics give U. S. biggest hockey win since "Miracle"
February 15-- Grudge Match: US Downs Russia in thrilling shoot out
February 15-- T. J. Oshie nets game-winner in shootout as Team USA beats Russia 3-2 in Olympic thriller
February 15-- Detroit Red Wings' Pavel Datsyuk looks like regular, superstar self today vs. USA
February 15-- Local players on both teams contribute in USA's 3-2 win over Russia in hockey
February 15-- T. J. Oshie's shootout goals lead U. S. past Russia in thriller
February 15-- Hockey showdown features Russian star power vs. American grit, guile
February 15-- T. J. Oshie's wizardry trumps Pavel Datsyuk's brilliance in wild U. S. win
February 10-- Maple Leafs' Kessel, van Riemsdyk roommate as well as linemates
February 10-- Team USA GM David Poile won't join squad in Sochi
February 10-- U. S. hockey team looks to step out of Miracle on Ice's shadow, write own chapter of Olympic history
