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#1453
04-28-2011, 12:44 AM
Kings' Jack Johnson shows passion by joining Team USA
With Chris Chelios retired, Los Angeles Kings defenseman Jack Johnson might now deserve the title of Captain America.
By Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAY
Twenty-four hours after his NHL team was eliminated from the playoffs, Johnson, 24, agreed to play for the USA at the world championships for the fourth time. He was captain of the 2010 U.S. team. This is the 11th time he has represented the USA at an international tournament, starting when he was a 17-year-old at the under-18 world championships.
When it comes to international tournaments, Johnson is to the U.S. program what Ryan Smyth was to the Canadians. If Johnson is healthy, he plays.
He is passionate about playing for his country, once renting a plane so he could fly up to Vancouver to march in the opening ceremonies of the 2010 Olympics.
Johnson also likes to try to make things happen on the ice, The preliminary U.S. roster lacked scoring might, but the late additions of forward Derek Stepan (New York Rangers), plus defensemen Cam Fowler (Anaheim Ducks) and Johnson should help increase the offense's danger level. Both Fowler and Johnson aren't timid about moving the puck.
The Americans defeated Austria 3-2 in a pre-tournament exhibition with Atlanta Thrashers forward Tim Stapleton scoring the game-winner. Florida Panthers player Clay Wilson added a goal and an assist.
Rangers draft pick Chris Kreider also scored for the Americans.
The Americans fell behind 2-0 in that game. The win was important because the Americans play Austria in their tournament opening game Saturday (10:15 a.m., Versus) in Slovakia.
With Chris Chelios retired, Los Angeles Kings defenseman Jack Johnson might now deserve the title of Captain America.
By Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAY
Twenty-four hours after his NHL team was eliminated from the playoffs, Johnson, 24, agreed to play for the USA at the world championships for the fourth time. He was captain of the 2010 U.S. team. This is the 11th time he has represented the USA at an international tournament, starting when he was a 17-year-old at the under-18 world championships.
When it comes to international tournaments, Johnson is to the U.S. program what Ryan Smyth was to the Canadians. If Johnson is healthy, he plays.
He is passionate about playing for his country, once renting a plane so he could fly up to Vancouver to march in the opening ceremonies of the 2010 Olympics.
Johnson also likes to try to make things happen on the ice, The preliminary U.S. roster lacked scoring might, but the late additions of forward Derek Stepan (New York Rangers), plus defensemen Cam Fowler (Anaheim Ducks) and Johnson should help increase the offense's danger level. Both Fowler and Johnson aren't timid about moving the puck.
The Americans defeated Austria 3-2 in a pre-tournament exhibition with Atlanta Thrashers forward Tim Stapleton scoring the game-winner. Florida Panthers player Clay Wilson added a goal and an assist.
Rangers draft pick Chris Kreider also scored for the Americans.
The Americans fell behind 2-0 in that game. The win was important because the Americans play Austria in their tournament opening game Saturday (10:15 a.m., Versus) in Slovakia.
#1459
04-28-2011, 12:37 PM
well im way to hungover / slightly still drunk to make my round 2 picks.. will have them up before tonights game.. but for now its time for me to finally go to bed.. these drinking till 5am nights are gonna kill me haha