Winter Olympics Mens Ice Hockey Betting

The Mens contest for Ice Hockey Gold at this years Winter Olympics is undoubtedly the main event. It is Ice Hockey’s answer to football’s World Cup. Such is the intensity of winning Gold, that back in 1980, the USA and the then named Soviet Union fought what many seen as a mini battle during the infamous Cold War period. The USA were victors that year, but have since failed to replicate their 1980 Winter Olympics success.

When most people think of International Ice Hockey they tend to think the sport is dominated by the top three teams : USA, Canada and Russia. Ice Hockey, however, especially at the more recent Winter Olympics, has seen Sweden, Finland and the Czech Republic win more of the medal share than the much more fancied big three.

Of-course, Canada, with home advantage, start as early favourites. The Canadians contribute more players to the NHL than any other country, and will be looking to emulate their 2002 success. However, Winter Olympics betting enthusiasts should not overlook Sweden (who won gold in 2006 and 1994). The Swedes are the only country to win Olympic Gold and the World Championships in the same year, back in 2006. As for the Russians, they have never won Olympic Gold, their best effort was Silver in 1998. The United States face a tough task to win Olympic Gold. The USA face Canada, Norway and Switzerland, although they should beat Norway and Switzerland, I find it hard to see the USA beat Canada in their own backyard. And it will be a good barometer to test just how good this American team are, before they face tougher challenges in the quarter-finals.

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