The Canadian hockey community is mourning the loss of three teenage players who were killed in a car crash while on their way to practice Monday. Southern Alberta Mustangs players JJ Wright, Cameron Casorso,

Since its introduction to the Olympics, women's ice hockey has been one of the more predictable events, with Canada and the U.S. routinely renewing their rivalry in the final, but their dominance could come under threat and all thanks to North America's own professional league.

The Canadians will begin their Olympic women's hockey title defence on Thursday afternoon in Milan, Italy. Once again, the Americans look to be the biggest barrier between Canada and another gold medal.