New York Rangers top defenseman vows Team USA to be top dog of hockey during 4 Nations Face-Off
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Ryan Hall
February 18, 2025 (11:02)
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defenseman Adam fox spoke about how he views Team USA will win the Four Nations faceoff as they prepare to play Team Canada in the finals on Thursday.
Fox feels Team USA has the chance to win it all
«We've talked about it long before the rosters were named to bring back a gold medal, showing that USA hockey is that top dog right now,» Fox said. «That's been our goal.»
Adam Fox
The Americans have shown that their style of play has been hard to overcome as they have used physicality and strength to help push their game and have come out on top in the standings.
The Tkachuk brothers, Brady and Matthew have led the way along with Austin Matthews, New York Rangers
J.T. Miller and other members of the team by throwing body checks and even fighting which was especially evident against Team Canada early in the game on Saturday.
Thursday night's showdown will be discussed for years
Both teams in both countries are primed for this game and many have predicted this will be the outcome for this tournament.
What will determine this game will be the little details which includes goaltending differences and potential defensive play as both teams are evenly matched.
Can the Canadians overcome the physicality of the United States and can the goaltending withstand the firepower in the United States has as goaltending has become the question mark in Canada's armor.
It will be a fascinating outcome and one that will be fun and downright ruthless at times as both teams will slug it out to be crowned the Four Nations faceoff champion.
NHL and hockey fans will get to see more of these tournaments going forward as the league we'll begin promoting these best-on-best tournaments more often.
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