A lot of casual hockey fans are probably unaware that the United States hockey team has gone without a gold medal since 1980's "Miracle on Ice." That's 18 years before the incorporation of NHL players.
As part of the Tri-City Americans "Movember" cancer awareness drive, former American Shaun Vey will be at the Friday night game vs. Regina (7:15 p.m.) to call attention to the "Aware Down There" program.
The Tri-City Americans are hitting their stride this season and coming off a recent win over Portland plus a road victory against Kamloops. The team is starting to gather steam.