Summary
U.S. Olympic hockey legend Mike Eruzione encouraged Team USA with the words "It is time" before their gold medal game against Canada. The game marks Team USA's first appearance in an Olympic final since 2010, and the teams will compete on Sunday morning. The match will be broadcast on NBC and Peacock.
Key Facts
- Mike Eruzione was the captain of the U.S. men’s hockey team that won the gold medal at the 1980 Olympics.
- Team USA will play against Team Canada in the gold medal game on Sunday morning.
- The game is set to begin at 8:10 a.m. ET.
- Team USA and Team Canada both won their semifinal matches, with the USA defeating Slovakia 6-2 and Canada beating Finland 3-2.
- The last time Team USA was in the Olympic hockey final was in the 2010 Vancouver Games.
- Team Canada last appeared in the final in 2014 and won against Sweden.
- The game will be broadcast by NBC and Peacock, with commentary from Kenny Albert, Eddie Olczyk, and Brian Boucher.
- Key players Sidney Crosby from Canada and Tage Thompson from the USA are dealing with injuries ahead of the game.
