Juraj Slafkovský, Slovakia’s most adored athlete, is embracing pressure at the Olympics

While on a vastly different scale, Slafkovský is like the Sidney Crosby of Slovakia, and this could be his breakout moment.

New generation of NHL stars take Olympic ice for the first time: ‘Like a kid living my dream’

Some of the best players in the world are just now experiencing the Olympics for the first time, and the reality is sinking ...
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Team USA women's hockey dominates Canada 5-0 on Tuesday | 2 players have PA connections

From luge and figure skating to hockey and curling, Pennsylvania has a host of Olympians competing in the Milano-Cortina ...

Hilary Knight ties US women's hockey record for most career Olympic points

MILAN (AP) — Hilary Knight has tied the U.S. women’s hockey career scoring record at the Olympics. Knight assisted on Caroline Harvey’s opening goal against Canada on Tuesday night to give her 32 ...

Harvey, Dunne lead US to 3rd straight win in Olympic women's hockey. Poulin hurt as Canada wins

MILAN (AP) — After raving about his young players, goaltending and defender Caroline Harvey’s driving speed in a 5-0 win over Switzerland on Monday, U.S. coach John Wroblewski was quickly reminded of ...

Olympic hockey begins this week. Here’s what you need to know to keep up with Team USA

Team USA is looking for its first gold medal in men’s hockey since 1980.
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Olympic ice hockey got its start 106 years ago

It’s been 106 years since “ice hockey,” so called to differentiate it from the game that’s played on grass, made its Olympic debut, the Winnipeg Falcons winning the historic first gold medal at ...

The Diplomatic Power of the Olympic Games

"Amid pressing international conflicts, the Olympics is one of the most significant geopolitical events of the year." ...