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Are there any amateurs on the USA and Canadian Olympic Hockey teams? Or have all the players played as pros?

There was a time when all Olympic athletes were amateurs, and they would be prohibited from playing in the Olympics if they were ever paid to play.

Are there still any amateurs on the Canadian or American Olympic Hockey teams?

No amateurs have played for Canada or the USA since 1984. No amateurs have played for Sweden, Finland, and Germany since 1964

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5 Responses to “Are there any amateurs on the USA and Canadian Olympic Hockey teams? Or have all the players played as pros?”

  1. Henry David Says:
    March 7th, 2010 at 9:08 am

    Nope. Every single one of them plays in the NHL.
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  2. J$mooTH Says:
    March 7th, 2010 at 9:47 am

    …but we all know that rule was BS. Back then, the Soviet team played in a communist system. In communism, you have one job you do all day and make a living at, while someone who doesn’t have the talent to play hockey harvests wheat all day in the fields and another one opens the door to your apartment for a living. So, they didn’t have a day job.

    Sounds professional to me

    Besides, the NHL might not suspend the season for Sochi
    Also, the MLB refuses to halt the season to send athletes to the summer olympics.
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  3. Kip Says:
    March 7th, 2010 at 10:11 am

    All are NHL pros.
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  4. Bobbo Says:
    March 7th, 2010 at 10:16 am

    All players now are mercenaries
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  5. Like I'm Telling You Who I A Says:
    March 7th, 2010 at 10:49 am

    No amateurs have played for Canada or the USA since 1984. No amateurs have played for Sweden, Finland, and Germany since 1964
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