SPORTS OLY-HKO-CZE-USA 24 MCT
USA defenseman Brooks Orpik, No. 44, works the puck along the boards against Czech Republic forward Patrik Elias, No. 26, and Czech Republic forward Martin Erat, No. 91, during the first period of a Winter Olympics quarterfinal game Wednesday at Shayba Arena in Sochi, Russia. The USA beat the Czech Republic, 5-2. MCT PHOTO