It’s been a big downer that NHL players weren’t able to participate in the Olympics. But without the superstars, the tournament has still made for some exciting hockey and been a lot more wide-open across the board.
Through qualifying, the USA is the number one seed! And Canada will not be among the top four nations and will need to play in the qualifying round as we go.
Denmark has also written a wonderful story in their first time competing in hockey at this level, going 2-1 in group play and being the Cinderella’s of the tournament so far.