The United States sends a team of hockey players to compete in the Winter Olympics every four years. The team generally consists of top American players from the National Hockey League. Through 2006, the team has won 10 medals, most notably the gold medal in the 1980 Miracle On Ice.
The American team has qualified for the medal round. After shutting out Switzerland in the quarterfinals, they will face Finland in the semifinals on February 26.
2010 U.S. Men's Olympic Team
Background
While the 1960 U.S. Olympic hockey team won the gold medal, the most notable moment in U.S. Olympic hockey history is the 1980 Miracle On Ice. Coming is as a long shot with the Soviet Union heavily favored, head coach Herb Brooks led the team of young college players to defeat the Soviets in the round-robin, then went on to defeat Finland for the gold medal. The win is considered one of the top moments in the history of American sports.
Timeline
References
Fast Facts
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Championships
Two gold medals, seven silver and two bronze
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Head coach
Ron Wilson
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Colors
Red, white and blue
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Fact:
2010 U.S. Olympic team announced on January 1
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Primarily consists of NHL players
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1980 team won the gold medal in the Miracle on Ice
