When a skater steps on the ice to compete, the nerves, the tension, and sheer suspense of that moment make for great drama.

When a skater steps on the ice to compete, the nerves, the tension, and sheer suspense of that moment make for great drama.

That's what amateur skating is about, technical expertise, and it should always stay that way.

From an athlete's perspective, to cancel the Olympics in regards to the threats would be absolutely devastating - especially since the Olympics - it's really about people meeting together through sports and putting aside their countries' differences for that time.

The U.S. Olympic spirit award is an award that is given to an athlete who embodies the Olympic spirit in more ways than just on the playing field, in showing incredible perseverance, in overcoming obstacles, and what we wanted to do is have everybody can vote on-line.

I have to consider my greatest accomplishments winning the Olympics because everything that Ive done after that is really because of the Olympics.

Its an honor to be chosen to represent the best hockey game in the world,... Hockey fans are looking for the most authentic experience and NHL 2K6 delivers it.