James van Riemsdyk on Playing for Team USA, Olympic Village, & more | Milan Games Interview Series

In the debut episode of the DFO Milan Games Interview Series, Jonny Lazarus sits down with former Team USA Olympian James van Riemsdyk to relive his experience representing the United States at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi. Van Riemsdyk walks through the lead-up to making the Olympic roster, the intensity of Team USA’s orientation camp, and the unforgettable moment he found out he made the team at the Winter Classic in Michigan. He reflects on life inside the Olympic Village, rooming with Phil Kessel, the emotions of facing Russia on home ice in one of the most iconic Olympic hockey games ever, and the heartbreak of falling short against Canada. From the pressure of international play to the pride of wearing the USA jersey, van Riemsdyk offers a candid look at what it truly means to be an Olympian as Team USA prepares for Milan-Cortina 2026.

0:00 – Olympic intro & making Team USA
1:05 – Orientation camp & chasing an Olympic spot
3:20 – Finding out at the Winter Classic
5:00 – Traveling to Sochi & Olympic Village life
7:50 – Rooming with Phil Kessel & food stories
9:30 – Fast start & playing in the Olympics
13:20 – USA vs Russia: atmosphere & iconic shootout
17:50 – Canada loss, bronze game & lasting memories

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