Team Canada G Mike Smith: 'The expectation is a gold medal and anything less is a failure'

In an interview by way of the Phoenix Coyotes' website this week, Team Canada's third-string goaltender Mike Smith discussed being a part of the Canadian Olympic men's ice hockey team and the palpable pressure that comes with it. 

"The expectation is a gold medal and anything less is a failure," Smith said matter of factly. "That pressure is fun to be a part of. I think everyone expects us to win gold, and its got a lot harder over the years with how good everyone else has gotten and kind of caught up to Canada in a sense. But that makes it that much more fun."

You can Watch Smith's full interview here: