Russian Hockey Team’s Favorable Bracket

Look out for Russia in the ice hockey Olympics. Not only are they an obviously talented team, but look at their draw.

No one knows what will happen and they do have to win an extra or qualifying game just to make the quarterfinals, but they avoid playing either Canada or the United States teams until the final.

The team from Sweden is unbeaten and on Russia’s side of the draw but I do not like their intangibles. In fact, I will predict that Russia at least makes, if not wins, the hockey event.

Right now I “sign” for Sweden or better yet Norway, winning the title, but the Russia loss to the United States and their favorable bracket almost makes them a favorite in my mind.

The team from Canada is a pretty big favorite at this point. Interesting games should follow.