Patrick Kane Happy To Be Back In Vancouver. Really.
Posted by TheHockeyGuy on February 16th, 2010
Patrick Kane isn’t one to avoid the spotlight.
The Blackhawks winger tends to thrive when the attention is focused his way. As the NHL’s highest scoring American entering the Olympics , Kane will have the eyes of the world watching when the United States plays Switzerland in opening-round action.
He wouldn’t have it any other way.
“It only happens once every four years. It’s the highest stage you can play at so it’s pretty exciting,” Kane said Monday before the U.S. took the ice to practice at Canada Hockey Place.
“It’s kind of cool to have the whole country at your back. Not just a city, but the whole country is rooting for you.”
At 21, Kane is the youngest member of Team USA and also one of its most confident. He knows the U.S. is an underdog in a tournament that features powerhouses Canada, Russia and Sweden, among others.
“I’m sure everyone here doesn’t want us to win but that’s the way it is,” Kane said. “We’re pretty excited about the challenge. We’re not coming here just to win bronze or silver. I can honestly say everyone in there wants to win gold.”
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