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Article: Who To Watch: Michelle Kwan may be the most recognizable face at the Salt Lake City Olympics. But if ladies' figure skating is not your thing, how about stunt skiing, suicidal snowboarding or the best hockey on earth? Here's a look at some other stars.(2002 Olympic preview)
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- February 11, 2002
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Byline: Debra Rosenberg; Devin Gordon; Mark Starr
Team USA Women's Hockey
When women's ice hockey made its Olympic debut in Nagano four years ago, Team USA was an underdog. In a dramatic final match, the Americans upset archrival Canada to win the sport's first-ever Olympic gold medal. This year in Salt Lake, odds are on the Yanks from the start. Team USA has been unbeatable this Olympic season, amassing a 31-0 record, including an 8-0 winning streak against its northern neighbors.
For years, female hockey players couldn't even dream of Olympic gold. Growing up, few girls had hockey teams of their own. Many tucked their long hair into their ...
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