Former hockey defenseman Chris Chelios - Source: Imagn
NHL legend Chris Chelios once sent an apology letter and a $3000 check to Japanese Olympic officials to cover the damages his teammates caused following Team USA's elimination in the knockout round of the 1998 Winter Olympics.
The 1996 Hockey World Cup champions, Team USA, were expected to dominate with their roster led by Chicago Blackhawks captain Chris Chelios and other NHL stars. However, they delivered a disappointing performance, winning only one game (against Belarus) out of their three preliminary games.
Team USA was abruptly eliminated from the tournament after losing 4-1 to the Czech Republic in the first knockout game. However, the events that unfolded after the elimination shocked hockey and prompted captain Chris Chelios to issue an apology.
