Beijing, February 10 (Xinhua) -- On february 10, the Chinese men's ice hockey team, which was playing for the first time in the Winter Olympics, welcomed a fierce rival, the United States, and finally lost to the opponent 0:8. Chinese men's ice hockey coach Zanata Ivano said after the game that for Chinese men's ice hockey, the game took an important big step.
Chinese players in front of the men's hockey group stage at the Beijing Winter Olympics on Feb. 10. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Li Ziheng
Zanata said that the U.S. team was "menacing" in the first quarter, and the attack and defense conversion speed was extremely fast, but the Chinese team performed positively throughout the game, until the last second. "I am proud of the players, and the Chinese team should have such a spirit."
Zanata said that the Chinese men's ice skaters stood on the Winter Olympics for the first time, and the most important thing is to let more Chinese young people know and like ice hockey, which is the biggest victory. "The Winter Olympics is an important display window, this participation is not only to exercise and cultivate future champions, but most importantly, to let more young people here know about ice hockey, let them become ice hockey fans, and hope that the ice hockey culture can take root in China."
The Chinese team will face Germany and Canada on the 12th and 13th respectively.
Source: Xinhua News Agency
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