USA Hockey’s Ogrean, Johannson Statement on NHL Decision Today Not to Participate in 2018 Olympic Winter Games
Dave Ogrean, Executive Director, USA Hockey
“We knew it was a very real possibility for many months and certainly respect the decision of the NHL. The good news is that because of our grassroots efforts over the course of many years, our player pool is as deep as it has ever been and we fully expect to field a team that will play for a medal.”
Jim Johannson, Assistant Executive Director of Hockey Operations, USA Hockey
“We respect the NHL’s decision and will examine our player pool options and plan accordingly. In the end, we’ll have 25 great stories on the ice in South Korea and will go to the Olympics with medal expectations.”
