USA Hockey Olympians Gather

While the men's hockey gold medal game was being played out in Vancouver, a number of former U.S. Olympic hockey players were at the Thunderbird Lodge in International Falls to meet fans and help cheer on Team USA.

Among those in attendance were Keith Christianson, Henry Boucha and Mike Curran from the 1972 silver medal winning team; Jack McCarten, who backstopped the 1960 team to a gold medal; Buzz Schneider, a member of the 1980 Miracle on Ice; and Dick Dougherty, a member of 1956 team that earned silver in Italy.

Several residents from both sides of the border attended to meet former Olympians, get autographs and view memorabilia and medals from past Olympic competitions.

Christianson, who is originally from Fort Frances, says he was torn watching this year's gold medal game, but admitted he was pulling for the Americans.