SI's All-Olympic Team
by Michael Farber
Posted: Wed February 25, 1998
Goalie: Dominik Hasek, Czech Republic
Allowed six goals in six games and had two shutouts, including
the 1-0 dandy against Russia in the final. His shoot-out saves
against Canada burnished his reputation as the world's best
netminder.
Defense: Jiri Slegr, Czech Republic
Led a disciplined defense that kept most teams on the perimeter,
away from Hasek. Scored on a 45-foot slapper in semis against
Canada.
Defense: Boris Mironov, Russia
Along with partner Darius Kasparaitis, handled all the best
forwards in the tournament.
Forward: Saku Koivu, Finland
Small (5'9", 175 pounds) and feisty, combined brilliantly with
linemate Teemu Selanne and then helped lift the Finns to the
bronze after Selanne was sidelined.
Forward: Pavel Bure, Russia
In one of the best individual performances in international
hockey history, scored five goals against the Finns in the semis.
Forward: Teemu Selanne, Finland
The most dynamic attacker in Nagano until he aggravated a pulled
lower stomach muscle.
Issue date: March 2, 1998
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