The United States men's ice hockey team opened its 2022 Winter Olympics account in Beijing on Thursday with an 8-0 win over China.
Michigan star Brendan Brisson gave Team USA a 1-0 lead in the first period before Matty Beniers, Sean Farrell, Brian O'Neill, Ben Meyers and Noah Cates added to the goal tally. Farrell was the standout performer, scoring three goals and assisting on two more.
The U.S. nearly doubled China's shot total, finishing with 55 attempts on goal to 29 for the host country.
Halfway through the opening frame, the United States was unable to make a breakthrough.