Slovakia's ice hockey team is viewed as an underdog in the Olympic semifinals against the United States, yet they aim for an upset after an unexpected tournament run.
The Slovak ice hockey team is preparing to face the United States in the semifinals of the Olympics, marking a significant moment as it not only echoes their previous encounter in Vancouver but also brings a sense of hope and determination. With players feeling the pressure of being significant outsiders, they have been given a mere 28% chance of medaling according to analytics from hockeystats.com, while the Americans and Canadians hold overwhelming probabilities of 96% and 95%, respectively. Despite this statistic, the Slovak team, backed by coach Vladimír Országh's motivational words after their quarterfinal victory, is determined to seize this opportunity as a potential 'miracle' for their nation.
