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Never-say-die 'tude not enough for Team USA

By Scott Burnside
ESPN.com

Wednesday, February 22, 2006

TORINO, Italy -- There always will be something off-putting about the American men's hockey team at this Olympic tournament, even with its never-say-die mentality and its surprising tenacity. Off-putting performances and off-putting qualities ultimately will leave the most lasting impression and define this team after four straight one-goal losses, including Wednesday's 4-3 quarterfinal loss to Finland. Veteran Mike Modano came off the ice after the Americans had come from 2-0 and 3-2 defici ...

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