Slovakia's Lubomir Visnovsky battles for the puck in the corner with Josef Vacicek of the Czech Republic. (photo: Getty Images)

Two Oilers players are suiting up for their respective countries at the 2010 Olympic Winter Games from February 16 through February 27 this month. Oilers President of Hockey Operations Kevin Lowe also had a hand in putting together Team Canada as the team's Assistant Executive Director. 

Lubomir Visnovsky's Slovakia squad dropped a 3-1 decision to the Czech Republic on Wednesday. Visnovsky had four shots on goal in 17:46 of ice time with an even rating. Jaromir Jagr had a goal and an assist for the Czechs.

After a bit of a slow start, Canada came on strong in an 8-0 win over Norway on Tuesday. Jarome Iginla scored three goals to the lead the way for the Canadians in their tournament-opening win.

Denis Grebeshkov and Team Russia got off to a fast start in the late game against Latvia, eventually winning 8-2. Grebeshkov had 15:45 of ice time, ranking him second among Russian blueliners. He also had a +1 rating and one shot on goal.

On Thursday, Canada returns to action and plays Switzerland at 5:30 p.m. MST. Denis Grebeshkov and Russia face off against Lubomir Visnovsky and Slovakia at 10:00 p.m. MST.







MORE OLYMPIC NEWS & MULTIMEDIA

• February 17: Crosby and Canada savor win, get ready for Swiss
  
• February 17: Russia, Canada open Olympics with routs
• February 17: Pierre McGuire breaks down Slovakia
• February 17: Despite rout, Canada far from a finished product
  
• February 16: Oilers at the Olympics: Day 1
  
• February 16: Pierre McGuire breaks down Canada & Russia
• February 16: NHL All-Access Olympic Hockey Preview: Day 1
  
• February 16: Goal, defense are Slovakia's strengths
• February 16: Preview: Russia vs. Latvia
• February 16: Russia has scoring to lead it back to prominence
• February 16: Preview: Canada vs. Norway
• February 15: The Link: What Olympic Sport Would You Play...
  
• February 15: The Link: 1952 Gold Medalist Bill Dawe meets the Oilers
  
• February 12: Gretzky lights cauldron to start Winter Olympics
  
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OILERS STATS AT THE OLYMPICS:

Name	Country	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM	+/-	SOG
Denis Grebeshkov	RUSSIA	1	0	0	0	0	+1	1
Lubomir Visnovsky	SLOVAKIA	1	0	0	0	0	E	4

OLYMPIC STANDINGS:

GROUP A

Country	GP	W	L	OTW	OTL	PTS	GDF	GF	GA
CANADA	1	1	0	0	0	3	+8	8	0
UNITED STATES	1	1	0	0	0	3	+2	3	1
SWITZERLAND	1	0	1	0	0	0	-2	1	3
NORWAY	1	0	1	0	0	0	-8	0	8

GROUP B

Country	GP	W	L	OTW	OTL	PTS	GDF	GF	GA
RUSSIA	1	1	0	0	0	3	+6	8	2
CZECH REPUBLIC	1	1	0	0	0	3	+2	3	1
SLOVAKIA	1	0	1	0	0	0	-2	1	3
LATVIA	1	0	1	0	0	0	-6	2	8

GROUP C

Country	GP	W	L	OTW	OTL	PTS	GDF	GF	GA
FINLAND	1	1	0	0	0	3	+4	5	1
SWEDEN	1	1	0	0	0	3	+2	2	0
GERMANY	1	0	1	0	0	0	-2	0	2
BELARUS	1	0	1	0	0	0	-4	1	5

SCHEDULE/RESULTS:

(all times Mountain Standard - MST)

ROUND ROBIN SCHEDULE & RESULTS

Tuesday, February 16:

Canada 8 vs. Norway 0
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Russia 8 vs. Latvia 2
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Wednesday, February 17:

Slovakia 1 vs. Czech Republic 3
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Thursday, February 18:

Canada vs. Switzerland - 5:30 p.m.
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Russia vs. Slovakia - 10:00 p.m.
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Saturday, February 20:

Slovakia vs. Latvia - 5:30 p.m.
Gamesheet | Recap | Photos | Highlights

Sunday, February 21:

Russia vs. Czech Republic - 1:00 p.m.
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Canada vs. USA - 5:40 p.m.
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