Swiss Want to Poke Canada's Bear in Olympics
Switzerland's men's hockey squad eyes a statement upset against powerhouse Canada, talking tough about rattling the giants early. Roman Josi and Nico Hischier lead a gritty group that's punched above its weight before, drawing from NHL battles to fuel the fire. Facing McDavid and MacKinnon means high stakes, where one poke could flip the tournament script.
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by Neil Paine · Neil's Substack · Read on Substack →