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The Nagano Games

For the first time, the NHL's brightest stars chased Olympic gold. But the biggest story wasn't just the players — it was the unforgettable Japanese city that hosted them.

  • The game's greatest players were about to meet on the world's most unexpected stage.

  • The Olympics had finally invited the pros, and Nagano built the venues for them.

  • In Nagano, the roar of the crowd had a brand new accent.

  • The biggest stars came to Nagano, but a team of giant-killers left with the gold.

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