Olympics
Draisaitl Eyes Olympic Boost for German Hockey
Leon Draisaitl dreams of the Olympics lighting a fire under hockey back home in Germany, where the sport fights for airtime amid soccer's grip. The Oilers star knows a big showing in Milano could pack rinks and swell youth programs that have lagged for years. With his elite skill on display, he carries the weight of growing the game in his homeland.
Players:Leon DraisaitlSonny Milano
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