Hellebuyck Starts for USA, Backup Spot Uncertain
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Here's more Dallas Stars news for February 12th. The men's ice hockey tournament is underway, with big anticipation for Canada and the United States opening games on Thursday. Team USA faces Latvia first, and Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebike is confirmed as the starter, just as many expected. Sources like ESPN's Emily Kaplan reported this Wednesday, locking in Hellebike for the opener. but the backup spot remains uncertain, unlike the Four Nations faceoff where Dallas Stars goalie Jake Oettinger backed him up and Boston Bruins. Netminder Jeremy Swayman was third string. Swayman has arguably posted the strongest season of the trio, keeping the Bruins in the playoff hunt with steady play.
Experts see him as a dark horse for the Vazina Trophy if Boston makes the postseason. His stats back it up, a 22 wins, 12 losses, three ties record, a 2.92 goals against average, and a .903 save percentage.
Who is confirmed as Team USA's starting goalie for the Men's Ice Hockey Tournament?
Oettinger's numbers are close, a 23 wins, 10 losses, 4 ties mark, 2.73 goals against, .897 saves, but he's been more up and down. Oettinger rode a six-game win streak into camp after losing six of seven starts in a slump. For now, no official backup announcement from Team USA, leaving options open as they finalize plans. Thanks to our sponsor for helping bring you this episode. Head in, sound on, lights out. That is the routine. S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com.
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