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Analysis: Drury, Callahan will be major assets for U.S. hockey team

Originally published: February 16, 2010 7:52 PM
Updated: February 16, 2010 8:54 PM
By ARTHUR STAPLE  arthur.staple@newsday.com

Quick ReadRangers stars have already begun making life miserable for America's opponents with hard work and extra effort.

The USA's Chris Drury during his team's 3-1

Photo credit: Getty Images | The USA's Chris Drury during his team's 3-1 preliminary round win over Switzerland. (Feb. 16, 2010)

There were going to be nerves, with 20 first-time Olympians. There were going to be mistakes, with one practice as a full squad.

But there were not going to be any major letdowns for the U.S. men's hockey team. The Americans' 3-1 win over Switzerland Tuesday was nothing to write home about from Vancouver, but it was enough for a first effort.

And it was a vindication of sorts for some...

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