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Coach knows his starter in net for US opener, he won't tell

GANGNEUNG, South Korea (AP) — Robb Stauber knows who will start in net when the Americans kick off their quest for Olympic gold. The U.S. coach simply chooses not to share that information just yet.

He also hasn't told his trio of goaltenders yet either.

Not that waiting to hear who gets the honor of playing Sunday against Finland is bothering Maddie Rooney, Alex Rigsby or Nicole Hensley. They're all preparing as if Stauber will be tapping them first as the Americans look to end the country's 20-year stretch without Olympic gold.

"I think we all just need to be ready to go," Rooney said after practice Saturday.