2010 Winter Olympics, Men's Hockey: Five Players That Might Surprise

One of the many great elements of the Olympics, is surprise. Teams can surprise you, moments can surprise you, and single performances can surprise you.

Even though the Olympic squads for several countries are composed of NHL stars, there are several players that might catch viewers off guard. Let's face it, outside of NHL diehards, the common Olympic viewer has no idea who some of these players are.

So outside of the Brodeurs, the Crosbys, the Ovechkins, and the Lundqvists, there are a number of players that might take people by surprise—even some NHL diehards.

Here's a look at five players that might not have as big a role on their respective teams, but might make people turn their heads.

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