U.S. men's hockey eyes first Olympic gold in 46 years against Canada - Reuters
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"(These are) two countries that want to come out on top, have the bragging rights that they're the best country in the world."
— Brock Nelson , Athlete
"It definitely motivated me a little bit more."
— Zach Werenski , Athlete
"Not even going to go into how much I've thought about it as a kid, but that was just a dream up until the Four Nations, it turned into serious thoughts."
— Dylan Larkin , Athlete
"Now we have a chance to do the same, to push the sport forward and make it even better for the next generation."
— Brady Tkachuk , Athlete
"The rivalry with Canada is obviously a long battle and a long history."
— Brock Nelson , Athlete
"It definitely motivated me a little bit more."
— Zach Werenski , Athlete
"Not even going to go into how much I've thought about it as a kid, but that was just a dream up until the Four Nations."
— Dylan Larkin , Athlete
"A gold medal would not just be a victory for this team, it would be a seismic moment for American hockey."
— Brady Tkachuk , Athlete
Key People
Brady Tkachuk is an American professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Ottawa Senators in the NHL.
Brock Nelson is a forward for the US men's hockey team with familial ties to Olympic gold.
Dylan Larkin is a professional ice hockey player and captain of the Detroit Red Wings.
Zach Werenski is a defenceman for the Columbus Blue Jackets and a member of the US men's hockey team.
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The United States advanced to the Olympic men's hockey gold medal game by defeating Slovakia 6-2 in the semifinals, setting up a long-awaited showdown with Canada for the gold medal.
The U.S. men's hockey team is one win away from ending a 46-year Olympic gold-medal drought after defeating Slovakia 6-2 in the semifinals, setting up a gold-medal game against Canada.
The U.S. men's hockey team is on the verge of ending a 46-year Olympic gold-medal drought after a 6-2 semifinal victory over Slovakia, setting up a gold-medal game against Canada.
The U.S. men's hockey team is aiming for its first Olympic gold since the 1980 'Miracle on Ice' after advancing to the gold medal game against Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan.
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