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Battle of California is treated to an interview session with the many faces of Mike Babcock

Vancouver and soon London have both hosted a Pride House at the last two Olympic Games as a beacon for gay fans and athletes. A gay-rights group in Russia had hoped to host a similar locale in...

The 2014 Sochi, Russia, Winter Olympics have unveiled their five mascots, and for once they don't immediately make you want to gag. We have Leopard, Polar Bear, Hare, Ray of Light and Snowflake....

With one year until puck drop on the Olympic men's ice hockey tournament in Sochi, Russia, we take a look at what Canada's roster might look like. Canada has never medalled with NHL players outside of North America at the Olympics.

SB Nation sites made mock selections for 2014 U.S. Men's Olympic Hockey team one year before play begins in Sochi. Five for Howling's managing editor was among those who voted on who should make the squad.

One year out from puck drop at the 2014 Sochi Games, SB Nation's American hockey writers gathered to select Team USA's roster.

If Team USA wants to take their best shot at Olympic gold in 2014, they need to pick the general manager who has consistently overachieved against more-talented teams: Nashville's David Poile.

Tampa Bay Lightning GM Steve Yzerman will lead Team Canada into the 2014 Olympics.

Halfway to Sochi: Part I - Who will suit up at forward for Canada in 2014?

The IIHF announaced the 32 men's national teams and 24 women's national teams that have applied for the 2014 Olympic qualification tournaments. Here's a look at some of the issues with the qualifying procedures, and why the best 12 men's nations may not qualify for the Olympics