BEIJING, Feb 10 (Reuters) – The pride of Denmark, Frans Nielsen, got his Beijing campaign off to a roaring start on Wednesday, helping his team of Olympic newcomers to a 2-1 victory over Czech Republic and building on his legacy at home.
The former NHL All-Star led the Danes into the Opening Ceremony and then days later to a historic victory, scoring the game-winner on a penalty shot against 1998 Olympic champions Czech Republic, who were tipped to reach the podium again.
Already a legend at home as the first born-and-trained in Denmark player to join the National Hockey League Nielsen, known for a signature backhand move that made him feared in shootouts, is leading the Danish national team as they make their Olympic men’s ice hockey debut.
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“He’s been a pillar for Danish ice hockey, breaking barriers, and it’s an honour to play with him at this tournament,” said Danish goaltender Sebastian Dahm, who stopped a barrage of…
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