Milan – Italy began their opening game of the men's Olympic ice hockey tournament with a bang, and certainly did not end it with a whimper despite losing 5-2 to Sweden on Wednesday, as they sent the fans home happy after many had come more in hope than in belief. Lucas Raymond of the Detroit Red Wings was scoreless with three shots in 15:25 of ice time. Italy were making their first appearance at the Games since 2006, and with NHL...
