11.   There was enough strong chemistry to fuel belief that the fast-approaching Olympics will be the greatest hockey tournament ever.

12.   They want to see a wide-open, free-skating bunch of wizards, led by the greatest hockey player ever to play the game.

13.   They were just some of the Flying Frenchmen, heroes by trade, housed in the greatest hockey house of all.

14.   We got to see the greatest hockey player ever.

15.   But he dropped the diplomacy when the discussion turned to whether Wayne Gretzky or Bobby Orr is the greatest hockey player ever.

16.   During those glory years, Howe was generally considered the greatest hockey player of all time.

17.   During those glory years, Howe was considered the greatest hockey player ever.

18.   The outcome of the series enabled Canada to cling to the belief that it was the greatest hockey nation.

19.   The stars are here and the stage is set for the greatest hockey showdown in Olympic history.