A couple of Michigan natives – Tim Thomas and Brian Rafalski – will be at the forefront of the U.S. 2010 Olympic Ice Hockey team in Vancouver.  The U.S. roster was announced on January 1st.  Notable participants include perennial favorite Chris Drury, New Jersey’s hot scorer Zach Parise, and Chicago superstar Patrick Kane.  Ryan Miller, East Lansing native and future Hall of Fame goalie, will likely be playing backup along with Jonathan Quick to reigning Vezina Trophy winner Tim Thomas.  Here is the full roster:

2010 U.S. Olympic Team

Forwards:

David Backes

Dustin Brown

Ryan Callahan

Chris Drury

Patrick Kane

Ryan Kesler

Phil Kessel

Jamie Langenbrunner

Ryan Malone

Zach Parise

Joe Pavelski

Bobby Ryan

Paul Stastny

Defensemen:

Erik Johnson

Jack Johnson

Mike Komisarek

Paul Martin

Brooks Orpik

Brian Rafalski

Ryan Suter

Goaltenders:

Tim Thomas

Ryan Miller

Jonathan Quick