After a disappointing run at the 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics, can Team USA men’s ice hockey bounce back in Beijing?
That was the expectation when it was initially announced that NHL players would return to the Olympics this winter. But that all changed in December, when the league and players association decided against sending players.
Canada will look to continue its dominance after winning gold in 2010 and 2014, and bronze in 2018. There’ll be plenty worthy competitors for the two North American teams, including the Russian Olympic Committee, Czech Republic and Germany.
Here’s a look at which teams will compete in Beijing, the tournament format, Team USA and more:
What is the format for the Olympic men’s ice hockey tournament?
The 2022 Olympic men’s ice hockey tournament will feature 12 countries placed in three groups consisting of four teams: Group A, Group B and Group C. Each team will face the other three teams in its pairing during group…
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